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한테Korean particle · TOPIK 1

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TOPIK 1 1급Particles 조사3 senses

One particle with 3 distinct uses in the dictionary. Each is below with its own usage rule and examples.

A postpositional particle referring to the ownership or location of an object.

어떤 물건의 소속이나 위치를 나타내는 조사.

쓰임Usage

Mainly used in speech.

주로 구어에서 쓴다.

예문Examples

잘못이 누구한테 있는지 선생님께 물어보자.

Let's ask the teacher whose fault it is.

나한테 어려운 사람들을 도울 수 있는 힘이 있었으면 좋겠다.

I wish I had the power to help people in need.

나한테 돈만 많다면 하고 싶은 일이 많다.

If only I had money, there are so many things I'd want to do.

대화In conversation

혹시 내 참고서 너한테 있니?

Hey, do you have my workbook?

아니. 저번에 너한테 돌려줬잖아.

No, I gave it back to you last time.

A postpositional particle referring to the subject that an act has an influence on.

어떤 행동이 미치는 대상임을 나타내는 조사.

쓰임Usage

Mainly used in speech.

주로 구어에서 쓴다.

예문Examples

너한테 할 말이 있는데 시간 있니?

I have something to tell you. Do you have time?

민준이는 여자 친구한테 줄 선물을 골랐다.

Minjun picked out a gift to give his girlfriend.

지수는 아이가 너무 귀여워 아이한테 뽀뽀를 했다.

Jisu thought the baby was so cute that she gave it a kiss.

대화In conversation

학교 끝나고 시내에 놀러 가자.

Let's go downtown after school.

그래? 엄마한테 전화해서 물어보고.

Really? Let me call my mom and ask.

A postpositional particle used to refer to the entity is the subject of an act, or source or cause of such an act.

어떤 행동의 주체이거나 비롯되는 대상임을 나타내는 조사.

쓰임Usage

Mainly used in speech.

주로 구어에서 쓴다.

예문Examples

나는 오빠한테 갖고 싶었던 가방을 생일 선물로 받았다.

I got the bag I wanted from my brother as a birthday present.

너는 덩치도 커서 왜 친구들한테 맞고 다니니?

You're so big, why do you keep getting beaten up by your friends?

지수는 창문을 열어 놓고 자서 모기한테 많이 물렸다.

Jisu left the window open while sleeping and got bitten a lot by mosquitoes.

대화In conversation

너한테 좋은 냄새가 나.

You smell good.

새로 산 향수를 뿌렸어. 향기 좋지?

I put on some new perfume. Nice, right?

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 보다 boda A postpositional particle that indicates the subject of a comparison when comparing different things. TOPIK 1

자주 묻는 질문Common questions

What does 한테 mean in Korean?

한테 is a particle introduced at 1급 (TOPIK 1). A postpositional particle referring to the ownership or location of an object. It has 3 distinct senses, all listed on this page.

When do you use 한테?

Mainly used in speech.

What TOPIK level is 한테?

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.