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Topic vs subject particles in Korean
Topic vs Subject particles in Korean can be tricky! 🔴 나는 [naneun] - as for me...
How these words work together
In Korean, topic particles and subject particles are used to mark different parts of a sentence. Topic particles like '는' highlight what the sentence is about or what you want to talk about. Subject particles like '가' show who or what performs the action or exists in the sentence. Understanding the difference helps you make clear and natural sentences.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 나는 | naneun | as for me… (topic) |
| 내가 | naega | I (do)… (subject) |
| 커피는 | keopineun | as for coffee… |
| 커피가 | keopiga | coffee is… |
Example sentences
나는 커피를 좋아해요.
As for me, I like coffee.
커피가 맛있어요.
The coffee is delicious.
내가 커피를 만들었어요.
I made the coffee.
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