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으로부터Korean particle · TOPIK 3

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TOPIK 3 3급Particles 조사

A postpositional particle that indicates something is the starting point of an action or event or it is the subject that causes it.

A postpositional particle that indicates something is the starting point of an action or event or it is the subject that causes it.

어떤 행동이나 사건의 출발점이 되거나 그것이 비롯되는 대상임을 나타내는 조사.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after nouns ending in a consonant other than ㄹ.

‘ㄹ’을 제외한 받침 있는 명사 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

환경 보호는 작은 실천으로부터 시작된다.

Environmental protection starts with small actions.

지금으로부터 일 년 전에 나는 아직 학생이었다.

A year ago from now, I was still a student.

승규는 선생님으로부터 뜻밖의 선물을 받았다.

Seunggyu received an unexpected gift from his teacher.

대화In conversation

민준이에 대한 소문이 사실이야?

Is the rumor about Minjun true?

글쎄, 저기 있는 저 사람으로부터 나온 이야기이니 직접 물어봐.

Well, the story came from that person over there, so ask them directly.

관련 문법Related grammar

Other particles you will meet alongside this one.

같이 gachi A postpositional particle used to indicate that there are similar characteristics to the preceding statement. TOPIK 3 대로 daero A postpositional particle used when following what the preceding statement points to or doing something in such a way. TOPIK 3 만큼 mankeum A postpositional particle indicating what is of a similar level or limit to the preceding words. TOPIK 3 보고 bogo A postpositional particle used when something is the subject that an act has an influence on. TOPIK 3 뿐 ppun A postpositional particle used when there is nothing more than the content of the preceding statement or when it is only so. TOPIK 3 아 a 야 A postpositional particle used to address a friend, younger person, animal, etc. TOPIK 3

자주 묻는 질문Common questions

What does 으로부터 mean in Korean?

으로부터 is a particle introduced at 3급 (TOPIK 3). A postpositional particle that indicates something is the starting point of an action or event or it is the subject that causes it.

When do you use 으로부터?

Attaches after nouns ending in a consonant other than ㄹ.

What TOPIK level is 으로부터?

3급 — TOPIK 3, lower intermediate. It is one of 67 grammar points at that level.

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