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보다Korean particle · TOPIK 1

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TOPIK 1 1급Particles 조사

A postpositional particle that indicates the subject of a comparison when comparing different things.

A postpositional particle that indicates the subject of a comparison when comparing different things.

서로 차이가 있는 것을 비교할 때, 비교의 대상이 되는 것을 나타내는 조사.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after nouns and adverbials.

명사나 부사어 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

지수가 너보다 두 살이 많으니 언니라고 불러라.

Jisu is two years older than you, so call her unnie.

지금보다 더 나은 내가 되려면 더 노력해야 한다.

To become a better me than I am now, I need to work harder.

기차보다 비행기가 빠르지만 요금이 비싸다.

The plane is faster than the train, but the fare is more expensive.

대화In conversation

선생님 말씀대로 보고서를 수정했어요.

I revised the report as you said, teacher.

그래. 처음보다 훨씬 나아졌구나.

Good. It's much better than the first version.

관련 문법Related grammar

Other particles you will meet alongside this one.

과 gwa 와 A postpositional word used to indicate the subject of comparison or the object that serves as a basis. TOPIK 1 까지 kkaji A postpositional particle referring to the end of a certain range. TOPIK 1 께서 kkeseo (honorific) '가,' '이'; a postpositional particle used to indicate that the subject of an act is elevated. TOPIK 1 도 do A postpositional particle used to indicate an addition or inclusion of another thing to something that already exists. TOPIK 1 만 man A postpositional particle used when limiting the field to one thing, excluding all the others. TOPIK 1 부터 buteo 에서부터 A postpositional particle that indicates the start or beginning of something. TOPIK 1

자주 묻는 질문Common questions

What does 보다 mean in Korean?

보다 is a particle introduced at 1급 (TOPIK 1). A postpositional particle that indicates the subject of a comparison when comparing different things.

When do you use 보다?

Attaches after nouns and adverbials.

What TOPIK level is 보다?

1급 — TOPIK 1, beginner. It is one of 45 grammar points at that level.

Definition, usage note, examples and dialogue from the 국립국어원 한국어기초사전, used under CC BY-SA 2.0 KR.