💭 Introduction: Why Particles Confuse Everyone
Almost no one teaches particles clearly—but they’re the backbone of beginner Korean grammar. Many learners struggle because they mix up subject and topic, and don’t know how to mark objects. That leads to jumbled or vague sentences.
The fix? Learn the three core particles—은/는, 이/가, 을/를—with clear rules, practical examples, and easy tweaks. By the end of today, you’ll confidently say complete simple Korean sentences and skip the confusion!
🧱 What Do These Core Particles Do?
- 은/는 (eun/neun): Topic of conversation
- 이/가 (i/ga): Subject performing the action
- 을/를 (eul/reul): Object receiving the action
Getting these right means you’ll instantly sound more fluent, logical, and polite in Korean grammar structures.
🛠 은/는 vs 이/가: Topic or Subject?
은/는 – Emphasizes the topic or contrast
- 저는 학생이에요. (jeo-neun haksaeng-i-e-yo) – As for me, I am a student.
- 날씨는 어때요? (nal-sshi-neun eo-ttae-yo) – How’s the weather (speaking of the weather)?
이/가 – Indicates subject doing the action or existing
- 친구가 와요. (chin-gu-ga wa-yo) – A friend is coming.
- 고양이가 있어요. (go-yang-i-ga i-sseo-yo) – There is a cat.
Use Korean grammar guide logic: 은/는 sets context, 이/가 introduces new information.
🔄 을/를: Marking the Object
This particle shows what is being acted upon:
- 사과를 먹어요. (sa-gwa-reul meo-geo-yo) – I eat an apple.
- 책을 읽어요. (chaek-eul ilg-eo-yo) – I read a book.
Once you add 을/를, your simple Korean sentences become complete and meaningful.
🌟 10 Sample Sentences with Particles
| Sentence | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 저는 밥을 먹어요. | I eat rice. |
| 친구가 우유를 마셔요. | A friend drinks milk. |
| 고양이가 책을 봐요. | The cat reads the book. |
| 아빠는 커피를 좋아해요. | Dad likes coffee. |
| 학생이 학교에 가요. | The student goes to school. |
| 엄마는 텔레비전을 봐요. | Mom watches TV. |
| 저는 물을 마셔요. | I drink water. |
| 동생이 사과를 먹어요. | Younger sibling eats an apple. |
| 친구는 뉴스를 읽어요. | Friend reads the news. |
| 고양이가 침대에 있어요. | The cat is on the bed. |
These Korean grammar examples use Day 3 and Day 4 words with correct Korean grammar patterns.
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Day 7: Korean Particles for Beginners – 은/는, 이/가, 을/를 Explained Simply
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Day 10: Real-Life Korean Conversations Using Everything You’ve Learned
✍️ Mini-Practice: Fill in the Blanks
Fill the correct particle:
- ___ 사과를 먹어요. (I)
- 친구___ 커피를 마셔요.
- 고양이___ 물을 마셔요.
- ___ 텔레비전을 봐요. (Mom)
- 저는 ___ 있어요. (cat, location)
Answer key: 1: 저는, 2: 가, 3: 가, 4: 엄마는, 5: 고양이가
📚 Study Tips & Patterns
- Use Korean grammar practice by swapping particle and noticing meaning changes
- Make beginner Korean sentences in your notebook daily
- Quiz yourself with flashcards focused on 은/는 vs 이/가 vs 을/를
- Try simple Korean grammar rules games online or via apps
✅ Conclusion: You Are Speaking Clearly
You’ve taken another huge step—mastering the essential Korean grammar rules for topic, subject, and object. Your sentences are now structured, meaningful, and grammatically solid.