으로서Korean particle · TOPIK 4

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TOPIK 4 4급 Particles 조사

A postpositional particle that indicates a status, position, or qualification.

형태Forms

으로서로서

Which one you use is decided by what comes in front of it — see the usage rule under each meaning below.

A postpositional particle that indicates a status, position, or qualification.

어떤 지위나 신분, 자격을 나타내는 조사.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after nouns ending in a consonant other than ㄹ.

‘ㄹ’을 제외한 받침 있는 명사 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

나는 선생님으로서 항상 아이들의 모범이 되기 위해 노력한다.

As a teacher, I always strive to be a role model for the children.

자식으로서 낳아 주시고 길러 주신 부모의 은혜에 보답해야 하는 것은 당연한 도리이다.

As a child, it is only right to repay the kindness of the parents who gave birth to you and raised you.

윤리는 사회생활을 하기 위해 인간으로서 지켜야 할 도리이다.

Ethics is the duty that a person must uphold as a human being in order to live in society.

대화In conversation

민준이가 우리 팀의 주장이 되었대.

I heard Minjun became the captain of our team.

민준이는 책임감도 강하고 리더십도 있어서 주장으로서 손색이 없지.

Minjun is responsible and has leadership, so he's perfect as captain.

관련 문법Related grammar

Other particles you will meet alongside this one.

까지 kkaji A postpositional particle referring to the end of a certain range. TOPIK 4 마저 majeo A postpositional particle that indicates the addition of the last remaining thing to the current state or amount. TOPIK 4 으로써 eurosseo 로써 A postpositional particle that indicates the material or ingredients of an object. TOPIK 4 이나마 inama 나마 A postpositional particle used to accept something even though it is displeasing or is in an insufficient condition. TOPIK 4 이든 ideun 든 · 이든지 · 든지 A postpositional particle used when it does not matter which one is chosen. TOPIK 4 이라도 irado 라도 A postpositional particle used to indicate that it is not the best option but the most acceptable among many options. TOPIK 4

자주 묻는 질문Common questions

What does 으로서 mean in Korean?

으로서 is a particle introduced at 4급 (TOPIK 4). A postpositional particle that indicates a status, position, or qualification.

When do you use 으로서?

Attaches after nouns ending in a consonant other than ㄹ. The other shape is 로서 — same point, different environment.

What is the difference between 으로서 and 로서?

None in meaning — they are two shapes of the same particle, and which one appears is decided by the sound in front of it, not by what you want to say.

What TOPIK level is 으로서?

4급 — TOPIK 4, upper 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.