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