Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"This" in Korean: 이것
이것igeot
This in Korean is 이것 (igeot). 이것 is this thing near the speaker; 이 directly modifies a following noun and 이것을 contracts to 이걸.
This: starting the exchange
이것은 책이에요.igeoseun chaegieyo.
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How to pronounce 이것
Say it
igeot
/ikʌt̚/
이것 is read igeot. In 이것은 제 거예요, read the full phrase as igeoseun je geoyeyo.
"This" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 이것igeot | This The inventory form for this. | The inventory form for this. |
| 이것은 제 거예요igeoseun je geoyeyo | this is mine 이것 is this thing near the speaker; 이 directly modifies a following noun and 이것을 contracts to 이걸. | 이것 is this thing near the speaker; 이 directly modifies a following noun and 이것을 contracts to 이걸. |
How to use 이것 in real life
- 1This: starting the exchange
이것은 책이에요.
igeoseun chaegieyo.
This is a book.
이것 is this thing near the speaker; 이 directly modifies a following noun and 이것을 contracts to 이걸.
- 2This: adding useful context
이것을 주세요.
igeoseul juseyo.
Please give me this.
This sentence places 이것 in a complete exchange.
- 3This: a different conversation
이것도 필요해요.
igeotdo piryohaeyo.
I need this too.
This sentence places 이것 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 이것
Incorrect: 이것은 책예요.
Correct: 이것은 책이에요.
When practicing this, after 책, use 책이에요; the noun’s final sound determines whether 이에요 or 예요 follows.
Incorrect: 이것은 책이예요.
Correct: 이것은 책이에요.
When practicing this, the standard copula spelling after a consonant is 이에요, not 이예요. The complete correction is 이것은 책이에요.
Good to know
이것 is this thing near the speaker; 이 directly modifies a following noun and 이것을 contracts to 이걸.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 이것
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
이것은 책이에요.
igeoseun chaegieyo.
This is a book.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이것을 주세요.
igeoseul juseyo.
Please give me this.
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FAQ
Common questions about "This" in Korean
What does 이것 mean?
This in Korean is 이것 (igeot). 이것 is this thing near the speaker; 이 directly modifies a following noun and 이것을 contracts to 이걸.
When should I say 이것은 제 거예요?
이것 is this thing near the speaker; 이 directly modifies a following noun and 이것을 contracts to 이걸.
How does 이것은 제 거예요 differ from the basic expression?
이것은 제 거예요 means “this is mine”. 이것 is this thing near the speaker; 이 directly modifies a following noun and 이것을 contracts to 이걸.
Can I use 이것 in a full sentence?
이것은 책이에요. means “This is a book.” 이것 is this thing near the speaker; 이 directly modifies a following noun and 이것을 contracts to 이걸.
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