이랑Korean particle · TOPIK 1
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One particle with 4 distinct uses in the dictionary. Each is below with its own usage rule and examples.
형태Forms
Which one you use is decided by what comes in front of it — see the usage rule under each meaning below.
A postpositional particle used to indicate that something is being compared or used as a criterion for comparison.
비교의 대상이거나 기준으로 삼는 대상임을 나타내는 조사.
쓰임Usage
Attaches after nouns ending in a consonant.
받침 있는 명사 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.
예문Examples
유민이랑 나랑은 동급생이다.
Yumin and I are classmates.
사진 속에 아들이랑 아빠가 정말 닮았네.
In the photo, the son and the father really look alike.
너는 결혼한 동생이랑 멀리 떨어져 살아?
Do you live far from your married younger sibling?
대화In conversation
나 요즘 전공을 바꿀까 하는 생각이 들어.
I've been thinking about changing my major these days.
내 생각에도 네 성향이랑 이 전공은 맞지 않는 것 같아.
I think this major doesn't really suit your personality either.
A postpositional particle that indicates the person whom one is doing something with.
누군가를 상대로 하여 어떤 일을 할 때 그 상대임을 나타내는 조사.
쓰임Usage
Attaches after nouns ending in a consonant.
받침 있는 명사 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.
예문Examples
유민이가 민준이랑 농구 시합을 한대요.
Yumin says she's going to play basketball with Minjun.
지수가 유민이랑 싸운 후로 울기만 해요.
Jisu has been crying ever since she fought with Yumin.
아빠가 가게 점원이랑 말다툼이 좀 있었어요.
Dad had a bit of an argument with the store clerk.
대화In conversation
승규야, 너 또 게임하는 거 아니지?
Seunggyu, you're not playing games again, are you?
아니야, 선생님이랑 약속한 후로 한 번도 안 했어.
No, I haven't played once since I promised the teacher.
A postpositional particle used to indicate the subject one is doing something with.
어떤 일을 함께 하는 대상임을 나타내는 조사.
쓰임Usage
Attaches after nouns ending in a consonant.
받침 있는 명사 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.
예문Examples
지수는 항상 여동생이랑 같이 쇼핑을 한다.
Jisu always goes shopping with her younger sister.
내일 떠날 여행은 남편이랑 단둘이 갈 겁니다.
For the trip we're leaving tomorrow, my husband and I will go alone.
승규는 다음 달에 오랫동안 사귄 연인이랑 약혼할 계획이다.
Seunggyu plans to get engaged to his long-time partner next month.
대화In conversation
민준아, 주말에 아빠 좀 도와줄래?
Minjun, can you help Dad this weekend?
어떡하죠? 저 주말에 친구들이랑 놀이공원에 가기로 했어요.
Oh no, I already promised to go to the amusement park with my friends this weekend.
A postpositional particle used to connect the preceding and following nouns.
앞과 뒤의 명사를 같은 자격으로 이어주는 조사.
쓰임Usage
Attaches after nouns ending in a consonant.
받침 있는 명사 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.
예문Examples
저는 라면이랑 볶음밥을 좋아해요.
I like ramyeon and fried rice.
과일 가게에서 수박이랑 포도를 샀다.
I bought watermelon and grapes at the fruit store.
어제 쇼핑을 갔었는데 가방이랑 신발을 샀어.
I went shopping yesterday and bought a bag and shoes.
대화In conversation
너는 형제가 어떻게 되니?
How many siblings do you have?
저는 남동생이랑 언니가 있어요.
I have a younger brother and an older sister.
관련 문법Related grammar
Other particles you will meet alongside this one.
자주 묻는 질문Common questions
What does 이랑 mean in Korean?
이랑 is a particle introduced at 1급 (TOPIK 1). A postpositional particle used to indicate that something is being compared or used as a criterion for comparison. It has 4 distinct senses, all listed on this page.
When do you use 이랑?
Attaches after nouns ending in a consonant. The other shape is 랑 — same point, different environment.
What is the difference between 이랑 and 랑?
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 이랑?
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.