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Indefinite pronouns in Korean
Need to talk about people without naming them? 🔴 모두 [modu] - everybody
How these words work together
Indefinite pronouns in Korean are words used to refer to people in a general or unknown way. They include words like 'everybody,' 'somebody,' 'anybody,' and 'nobody.' These pronouns help talk about people without specifying exactly who they are. They are useful in everyday conversation when the exact person is not important or unknown.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 모두 | modu | everybody |
| 누군가 | nugunga | somebody |
| 누구든지 | nugudeunji | anybody |
| 아무도 | amudo | nobody |
Example sentences
모두 학교에 갔어요.
Everybody went to school.
누군가 문 앞에 있어요.
Somebody is at the door.
아무도 그 이야기를 몰라요.
Nobody knows that story.
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