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만큼 | Korean comparison particle guide | How to use 만큼 correctly 만큼 is a Korean particle meaning “as much as,” used to compare degree or amount. This guide explains how to attach 만큼 to nouns and verbs to express comparisons of extent. It includes example sentences with translations and highlights common mistakes to avoid […]

-으러 | Korean purpose verb ending | how to use -으러 correctly  Meaning of -으러 The ending -으러 is a Korean verb ending used to express purpose, usually together with movement verbs such as 가다 (to go), 오다 (to come), 나가다 (to go out), and 들어오다 (to come in). It is often translated as “to do something” or “in order to do something.” A typical […]

-은 적이 있다 | Korean past experience grammar | how to use -은 적이 있다 correctly  Meaning of -은 적이 있다 The expression -은 적이 있다 is used to talk about past experience, usually translated as “have done” or “have ever done” in English. The full pattern is -(으)ㄴ 적이 있다, where -(으)ㄴ turns the verb into a past modifier, 적 means […]

는 편이다 | Korean tendency expression | how to use ‘는 편이다’ correctly This article explains the Korean grammar pattern ‘는 편이다’, which is used to express tendencies or qualities in a soft, non-absolute way. Learn the meaning of ‘는 편이다’, how to conjugate and use it with verbs and adjectives, and see examples that […]

을/를 (eul/reul) | what is 을/를? | Korean object particle | rules, stacking, examples Definition and scope 을/를 marks the direct object of a transitive predicate in Korean. It attaches to a noun with no space and appears immediately before the verb. In administrative notices, reports, and manuals, explicit object marking prevents role ambiguity when […]