Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"That" in Korean: 그것
그것geugeot
That in Korean is 그것 (geugeot). 그것 refers to that thing, often already mentioned; 저것 points to something distant from both speakers.
That: starting the exchange
그것은 비싸요.geugeoseun bissayo.
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How to pronounce 그것
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geugeot
/kɯkʌt̚/
그것 is read geugeot. In 그것은 제 거예요, read the full phrase as geugeoseun je geoyeyo.
"That" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 그것geugeot | That The inventory form for that. | The inventory form for that. |
| 그것은 제 거예요geugeoseun je geoyeyo | that is mine 그것 refers to that thing, often already mentioned; 저것 points to something distant from both speakers. | 그것 refers to that thing, often already mentioned; 저것 points to something distant from both speakers. |
How to use 그것 in real life
- 1That: starting the exchange
그것은 비싸요.
geugeoseun bissayo.
That is expensive.
그것 refers to that thing, often already mentioned; 저것 points to something distant from both speakers.
- 2That: adding useful context
그것을 어디에서 샀어요?
geugeoseul eodieseo sasseoyo?
Where did you buy that?
This sentence places 그것 in a complete exchange.
- 3That: a different conversation
그것도 같이 가져오세요.
geugeotdo gachi gajyeooseyo.
Please bring that too.
This sentence places 그것 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 그것
Incorrect: 그것도 같이 가져오으세요.
Correct: 그것도 같이 가져오세요.
When practicing that, the vowel-final 오 stem takes 세요 directly, without 으. The complete correction is 그것도 같이 가져오세요.
Incorrect: 그것은 비싸요이에요.
Correct: 그것은 비싸요.
When practicing that, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 그것은 비싸요.
Good to know
그것 refers to that thing, often already mentioned; 저것 points to something distant from both speakers.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 그것
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
그것은 비싸요.
geugeoseun bissayo.
That is expensive.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
그것을 어디에서 샀어요?
geugeoseul eodieseo sasseoyo?
Where did you buy that?
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FAQ
Common questions about "That" in Korean
What does 그것 mean?
That in Korean is 그것 (geugeot). 그것 refers to that thing, often already mentioned; 저것 points to something distant from both speakers.
When should I say 그것은 제 거예요?
그것 refers to that thing, often already mentioned; 저것 points to something distant from both speakers.
How does 그것은 제 거예요 differ from the basic expression?
그것은 제 거예요 means “that is mine”. 그것 refers to that thing, often already mentioned; 저것 points to something distant from both speakers.
Can I use 그것 in a full sentence?
그것은 비싸요. means “That is expensive.” 그것 refers to that thing, often already mentioned; 저것 points to something distant from both speakers.
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