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이다Korean particle · TOPIK 1

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TOPIK 1 1급Particles 조사copula 지정사2 senses

One particle with 2 distinct uses in the dictionary. Each is below with its own usage rule and examples.

A predicate particle indicating the meaning of the attribute or category of the thing that the subject of the sentence refers to.

주어가 지시하는 대상의 속성이나 부류를 지정하는 뜻을 나타내는 서술격 조사.

쓰임Usage

동사나 형용사처럼 활용을 한다.

예문Examples

제 이름은 한승규입니다.

My name is Han Seunggyu.

지수는 아직 학생이야.

Jisu is still a student.

서울은 대한민국의 수도이다.

Seoul is the capital of South Korea.

대화In conversation

이분이 제 어머니이십니다.

This is my mother.

반갑습니다. 아드님이 어머님을 많이 닮았네요.

Nice to meet you. Your son really looks like his mother.

A postpositional particle used to connect and list several objects.

여러 사물을 같은 자격으로 이어 주면서 나열함을 나타내는 조사.

쓰임Usage

Usually used as -이다 -이다.

주로 ‘-이다 -이다’로 쓴다.

예문Examples

승규는 배드민턴이다 수영이다 못 하는 운동이 없었다.

Seunggyu was good at every sport, whether it was badminton or swimming.

과일 가게 안에는 수박이다 귤이다 없는 과일이 없었다.

In the fruit store, there was no fruit they didn't have, from watermelons to tangerines.

지수는 지난 겨울에 학원 수업이다 여행이다 하면서 의미 있는 방학을 보냈다.

Jisu had a meaningful winter break last year, doing things like taking classes and traveling.

대화In conversation

이번 달은 어린이날이다 어버이날이다 해서 바빴어.

This month was busy with Children's Day and Parents' Day and all that.

맞아. 지출도 만만찮았어.

Right. The expenses were no joke either.

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 이다 mean in Korean?

이다 is a particle introduced at 1급 (TOPIK 1). A predicate particle indicating the meaning of the attribute or category of the thing that the subject of the sentence refers to. It has 2 distinct senses, all listed on this page.

When do you use 이다?

Usually used as -이다 -이다.

What TOPIK level is 이다?

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.