Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"He" in Korean: 그
그geu
He in Korean is 그 (geu). 그 as he is common in writing; everyday conversation often uses a name, title, or 그 사람.
He: starting the exchange
그는 서울에 살아요.geuneun seoure sarayo.
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How to pronounce 그
Say it
geu
/kɯ/
그 is read geu. In 그는 학생이에요, read the full phrase as geuneun haksaengieyo.
"He" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 그geu | He The inventory form for he. | The inventory form for he. |
| 그는 학생이에요geuneun haksaengieyo | he is a student 그 as he is common in writing; everyday conversation often uses a name, title, or 그 사람. | 그 as he is common in writing; everyday conversation often uses a name, title, or 그 사람. |
How to use 그 in real life
- 1He: starting the exchange
그는 서울에 살아요.
geuneun seoure sarayo.
He lives in Seoul.
그 as he is common in writing; everyday conversation often uses a name, title, or 그 사람.
- 2He: adding useful context
그의 이름은 민수예요.
geuui ireumeun minsuyeyo.
His name is Minsu.
This sentence places 그 in a complete exchange.
- 3He: a different conversation
책에서 그가 주인공이에요.
chaegeseo geuga juingongieyo.
He is the main character in the book.
This sentence places 그 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 그
Incorrect: 그의 이름는 민수예요.
Correct: 그의 이름은 민수예요.
When practicing he, 이름 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 이름은, not 이름는.
Incorrect: 그의 이름은 민수에요.
Correct: 그의 이름은 민수예요.
When practicing he, the noun copula contraction is 예요 here, not 에요. The complete correction is 그의 이름은 민수예요.
Good to know
그 as he is common in writing; everyday conversation often uses a name, title, or 그 사람.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 그
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
그는 서울에 살아요.
geuneun seoure sarayo.
He lives in Seoul.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
그의 이름은 민수예요.
geuui ireumeun minsuyeyo.
His name is Minsu.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "He" in Korean
What does 그 mean?
He in Korean is 그 (geu). 그 as he is common in writing; everyday conversation often uses a name, title, or 그 사람.
When should I say 그는 학생이에요?
그 as he is common in writing; everyday conversation often uses a name, title, or 그 사람.
How does 그는 학생이에요 differ from the basic expression?
그는 학생이에요 means “he is a student”. 그 as he is common in writing; everyday conversation often uses a name, title, or 그 사람.
Can I use 그 in a full sentence?
그는 서울에 살아요. means “He lives in Seoul.” 그 as he is common in writing; everyday conversation often uses a name, title, or 그 사람.
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