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TOPIK 1 1급Particles 조사

(honorific) '가,' '이'; a postpositional particle used to indicate that the subject of an act is elevated.

(honorific) '가,' '이'; a postpositional particle used to indicate that the subject of an act is elevated.

(높임말로) 가. 이. 어떤 동작의 주체가 높여야 할 대상임을 나타내는 조사.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after nouns denoting a person.

사람을 나타내는 명사 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

세종 대왕께서 한글을 만드셨다.

King Sejong the Great created Hangeul.

할머니께서 낮잠을 주무시니까 조용히 해라.

Grandmother is taking a nap, so be quiet.

이것은 솜씨가 좋으신 어머니께서 직접 만드신 손수건이다.

This is a handkerchief made by my mother, who is very skilled.

대화In conversation

어머니, 오늘 신문 어디에 있어요?

Mom, where is today's newspaper?

할아버지께서 신문을 보고 계시니까 이따가 보렴.

Grandfather is reading it, so look at it later.

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 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 부터 buteo 에서부터 A postpositional particle that indicates the start or beginning of something. TOPIK 1

자주 묻는 질문Common questions

What does 께서 mean in Korean?

께서 is a particle introduced at 1급 (TOPIK 1). (honorific) '가,' '이'; a postpositional particle used to indicate that the subject of an act is elevated.

When do you use 께서?

Attaches after nouns denoting a person.

What TOPIK level is 께서?

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.