Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"They" in Korean: 그들
그들geudeul
They in Korean is 그들 (geudeul). 그들 is a written plural pronoun; 그 사람들 or a known group name is often clearer in conversation.
They: starting the exchange
그들은 학생이에요.geudeureun haksaengieyo.
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How to pronounce 그들
Say it
geudeul
/kɯtɯl/
그들 is read geudeul. In 그들은 친구예요, read the full phrase as geudeureun chinguyeyo.
"They" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 그들geudeul | They The inventory form for they. | The inventory form for they. |
| 그들은 친구예요geudeureun chinguyeyo | they are friends 그들 is a written plural pronoun; 그 사람들 or a known group name is often clearer in conversation. | 그들 is a written plural pronoun; 그 사람들 or a known group name is often clearer in conversation. |
How to use 그들 in real life
- 1They: starting the exchange
그들은 학생이에요.
geudeureun haksaengieyo.
They are students.
그들 is a written plural pronoun; 그 사람들 or a known group name is often clearer in conversation.
- 2They: adding useful context
그들의 집은 가까워요.
geudeurui jibeun gakkawoyo.
Their home is nearby.
This sentence places 그들 in a complete exchange.
- 3They: a different conversation
책에서 그들은 함께 여행해요.
chaegeseo geudeureun hamkke yeohaenghaeyo.
They travel together in the book.
This sentence places 그들 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 그들
Incorrect: 그들은 학생예요.
Correct: 그들은 학생이에요.
When practicing they, after 학생, use 학생이에요; the noun’s final sound determines whether 이에요 or 예요 follows.
Incorrect: 그들은 학생이예요.
Correct: 그들은 학생이에요.
When practicing they, the standard copula spelling after a consonant is 이에요, not 이예요. The complete correction is 그들은 학생이에요.
Good to know
그들 is a written plural pronoun; 그 사람들 or a known group name is often clearer in conversation.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 그들
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
그들은 학생이에요.
geudeureun haksaengieyo.
They are students.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
그들의 집은 가까워요.
geudeurui jibeun gakkawoyo.
Their home is nearby.
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 "They" in Korean
What does 그들 mean?
They in Korean is 그들 (geudeul). 그들 is a written plural pronoun; 그 사람들 or a known group name is often clearer in conversation.
When should I say 그들은 친구예요?
그들 is a written plural pronoun; 그 사람들 or a known group name is often clearer in conversation.
How does 그들은 친구예요 differ from the basic expression?
그들은 친구예요 means “they are friends”. 그들 is a written plural pronoun; 그 사람들 or a known group name is often clearer in conversation.
Can I use 그들 in a full sentence?
그들은 학생이에요. means “They are students.” 그들 is a written plural pronoun; 그 사람들 or a known group name is often clearer in conversation.
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