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A1 · Beginner Grammar

은/는 — Topic particle

Marks the topic
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Marks what the sentence is ABOUT. 은 after consonant, 는 after vowel. Implies contrast or sets context.

Tip: 저는 vs 제가 — 저는 introduces yourself or contrasts, 제가 emphasises that YOU are the subject.

Examples

KoreanEnglish
저는 한국어를 배워요. I (as for me) learn Korean.
오늘은 바빠요. Today (as for today) I am busy.