은/는/이/가 Topic & Subject Markers Explained by Your Korean Saem!

[@alejandrarivera9130]

I have been learning Korean for 2 1/2 years now and this has been one of the most useful and lightening videos on the subject I have ever watched. Appreciated the well structured lesson, the clear explanations you provided and the exercise sentences were the cherry on the top!This is THE perfect compendium of the "rules" to distinguish when to properly use these difficult particles. Thank you so much from Mexico I will gladly share this video with my korean classmates.

[@LearningKoreanBUSANNAMJA]

Omg!! This is good explanation for 은 는 이 가!! Some of korean learners want me to make a video on this topic!! But instead of making the video I would rather recommend this video!! Thank you for your effort!!

[@robdahl1982]

This feels like the clearest explanation I've heard yet for these particles. Really great job!

[@AnotherChristiansen]

I've watched several of the most recommended videos on this topic, and this one still gave me some insights I haven't encountered before! Super useful, thank you so much ^.^ I also want to say that I see all the effort you put into this (examples, illustrations, practice questions) and I really appreciate it. You're the best

[@YourKoreanSaem]

Thank you! It was definitely more time consuming to edit this one 🥲

[@inklover8168]

I've watched more than a few videos on this subject but I feel like this is the first time I get that 'aha!' moment, where I feel like I'm really starting to get a grip on a grammar point. I can't thank you enough for that.

[@akiuehi]

I'm so happy that you in particular made a video on this topic. The way you explain Korean language topics on this channel is done in such a clear manner; it always clicks for me. 감사합니다~

[@t_tory]

정말 감사합니다! You explained it better than the Sejong Institute book💚

[@chanel0p]

thank you sooooo much I was struggling so bad, I watched ten videos, red grammar books, exercises books etc but none explained as good as you did, in depth, but not confusing, again thank you so much !!!!

[@aoxb]

This is definitely one of the best explanations of this subject I have seen (and like many Korean learners, I have seen a lot, some of which are oversimplified or just plain wrong). Your explanations and examples are so clear and you covered so much in 20 minutes. I think I'll be referring back to this video a lot in the future. Thank you!

[@sylviachristine2595]

O my God ...I like it..good explanation ..very easy to understand ... 너무 감사합니다 ❤❤

[@letstrytobekind]

I've watched a lot of KZbin videos about this difference, but you still helped me a lot. For example, your simple remark at the beginning that 이/가 and 은/는 serve completely different purposes in a sentence and so are like apples and oranges triggered some ideas for me. Like ... I don't know ... eyeglasses vs. sunglasses. They might look the same in a lot of ways-you wear them to cover your eyes and they help you see-but the types of clarification they provide are very different. One helps with near-sightedness and one helps with glare. I don't know if that makes any sense. lol

[@taniahoy8425]

Finally!! An explanation that is sticking in my head! Thank you so much for this video explanation!

[@mmizanur]

매우 감사합니다. I tried to comprehend these markers many times but didn't get them. you are the best teacher to me who makes it possible to understand it easily.I salute you as a good teacher. I always watch all your videos. My aim is to go to Korea By EPS. Going to korea,I would like to meet you.

[@inasaira8380]

this is the best video ive seen on this explanation. i didnt get it before but this is awesome!

[@nicnakxd1063]

The timing is impeccable, since I am currently reviewing this topic lol love it, thank you!

[@AmyBennettGPlus]

The best explanation I've seen on this topic!

[@회기-c3w]

When I teach Koreans English I use 은/는 이/가 to teach a/the because in many ways they convey the same Information.

[@betitu245]

I'm a beginner and was very confused about the difference between these markers but this explanation was super helpful :) Thank you!!

[@mevys5512]

Thank you so much for all your efforts to explain clearly this topic.

[@aiirintp]

I'll rewatch it again TO understand it better! Interesant video! >.< 고마워요!!!

[@ShetallPardessi]

Well, you explained it so perfectly. I got best knowledge from this video ❤thank u so very much

[@blackrivermusicstudio7648]

감사합니다!

[@blueberryaoi]

Gracias, me hizo mas fácil entenderlo y me animo a practicar más.

[@prashil3k594]

You are doing God's work.

[@frence6570]

Honestly, you are the best korean teacher i know on youtube. I rarely give out comments but this video you've really outdone yourself because i know how confusing the particles can be and when i was just started to learn korean, nobody could explain to me as well as you did, thus being lost for 5 years until one day it just clicks (its been 10 years now since then and I'm still studying the language, its my life now). Thank you for your effort and i enjoyed it a lot. And just to let you know how well your explanation was, i got all 8 questions correct! ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@YourKoreanSaem]

Thank you! I love the comments they say they got the practice questions correct lol 🥰

[@frence6570]

@@YourKoreanSaem ㅋㅋㅋ 설명 그렇게 열심히 하셨으니 보람이 있으시죠 ㅋㅋㅋ 뿌듯하시겠어요 ^^

[@tinajoseph5935]

thank you very much!! it's really clear I understand now.

[@سرورخورسندی]

너무 좋았어요 😍 감사해요 ❤

[@jericoalba6368]

This is the content that explains the lesson well. Im waiting for this and now it is available. Thank you!!!

[@dusktildawn.]

if only money wasnt an issue as a student, ill sign up on your patrion to support

[@khristinnsaldivar2691]

Omg, this is by far the best explanation I've ever watched on 은/는 이/가. thank you so much!! I always love your thorough explanations and your way of teaching has really been my cup of tea.

[@ПетяРостов-б2ъ]

아무리 칭찬해도 넘치지 않을 훌륭한 내용, 이 여자분 설명 자체, 이분의 지성을 감상했다. overwhelmingly brilliant !

[@TheLortad]

Thank you so much for this! Great explanation. Love your channel! Edit: this video is great to have it on favorites and rewatch it a couple of times. So complete and easy! Please do more of this kind!!

[@xuser9980]

As a Korean language learner, everytime I hear subject marks the subject of the sentence and the topic is the topic, that in itself is confusing because "subject" and "topic" are sometimes used synonymously in English.

[@sessamii]

I've watched multiple videos on this topic and this is most cohesive and easy one I've found. Thank you so so much!

[@okaniedavis3551]

This video is like sent from heaven. The explanation is amazing and you are amazing! I started studying Korean 10 months ago and this topic has always been a problem for me to understand, but nevertheless I decided to move on from it and continue learning more grammar. I think I've watched 8 other videos about this and read multiple articles, but after watching this video, I finally understand. Now i just need to do more practice. 정말 감사합니다!

[@irenesabe]

this might be the best video on this topic i've ever watched, thank you!

[@agilarasir3746]

Thank you very much teacher 👍👍

[@gabriellehernandez6234]

This is really helpful, I started learning Korean a few month age and this was a problem to learn and you really helped me understand and now I need to learn eul/leul and I hope you will talk about that next, thank you.

[@Kaegerumaru]

suddenly my love for korean language is back again haha thanks 😘

[@meggydumplin]

I'm so thankful for this. I recently asked my co-teacher about this and she said she could explain everything but this! 🤣 Out of every explanation I've seen, this one is the most helpful and has me understanding the differences easily. Thank you so much!

[@eirelavmil]

Wow! Thank you for this video! This topic is indeed one of the most confusing for me, and no matter how many times I try to get clarification through videos or asking people, I still get pretty confused by it. Thank you for making this video as it has provided more clarity on the topic in a way that it is easy to understand. Thank you for explaining what the difference is when one replaces the other! 정말 감사합니다!

[@krisman23]

this was a great video. great examples , and clear explanation. the best ive seen on 은/는 이/가 so far.

[@nancyfancy96]

You've really organized this video so well, it flows so coherently! Everything from the explanation to the examples and the editing really helped to consolidate the information so much better!! Thank you for your hard work! :)

[@ayatokirishima]

Could you make a video on all the ways to say “change” please?

[@yukicoola6972]

omgg i've been waiting for this video from you for so long!!! thank you 선생님 💛

[@castilhoatinos.p.vieira5896]

Thanks very much for this video and very helpful

[@deirdremckprice7702]

Amen!! One of the most informative explanations I've heard to date! I will watch this video again and again and will create questions and statements to help me get used to how to apply these particles with a little more confidence.

[@husamfahmi7499]

Nicely structured and wonderfully explained. Thank you^^

[@SpixyKorean]

선생님 감사합니다! 정말 많이 배웠습니다! 그리고 제 인스타그램 스토리에 공유했습니다!

[@YourKoreanSaem]

공유 감사합니다! 🙏

[@SpixyKorean]

@@YourKoreanSaem 제가 더 감사합니다!

[@henriquevieira9465]

13:35 You answered the exact question I had. Thank you for making it clear

[@jeje210]

Thank you. The video explains something that i wanna ask.

[@taysway485]

I've always found topic and subject markers confusing hehe~So Thank you ~for a video related to this topic Saem!!

[@alinegarcia1041]

This is the best explanation everrrr, thank you so much

[@ASTROO_AROHA]

Thank you so much

[@Faunia71]

This has been a great and helpful lesson! And the examples and exercises were on point. I took notes and will come to them and to this video to study. Thank you!!!!

[@evetali99]

쌤~ I've watched a lot of good videos on topic & subject markers, and this was extremely helpful!! Thanks for all your hard work on this video and for being understanding with the struggle😄

[@tzveeble1679]

Is it a bit like indefinite (이/가) vs. definite (은/는) article? I know it's not the same, but by a long stretch? Regardless, this is by far the best class on this subject!!🥰

[@gretelanne_]

So helpful!! 감사합니다, 쌤!!!

[@simranrao8995]

If I want to say "I can't run fast " so can I use "저는 빨리 못 뛰어요" instead of "제가 빨리 못 뛰어요"

[@marcellareis1269]

Such a great video 🙌🏻🙌🏻 thank you so much ❤

[@KelahCash]

안녕하세요!! I haven't finished yet but had a quick question! At 12:28, is -게요 like an abbreviated form of -거예요? I'm still a beginner so I've never seen the version you use in the video & am curious 🤗 Thank you for this! It's helping! It's like the 3rd or 4th video I've watched in the past few months on this subject 😂 And it's taught me sooooo many new things!!! Incredible! 😍 Sidenote: What are you saying in your sign off?

[@boringajeossi2465]

최고예요

[@Mi_tas-y5w]

It was awesome and really helpful👍tnx alot🙏🙏⚘⚘

[@HarshitaKale12]

Thank you for this! So helpful!

[@adrielalves531]

love your explanation!!!

[@kloiten]

Thank you so much! This was much needed practice. Thanks to your explanation I got all of the example questions right except for #6. Now that I'm looking at it, 차가 makes more sense because if it were 차는 it would have been better translated as "The car will be waiting", right? Since we know about the car.

[@YourKoreanSaem]

Yes you got it!

[@مأكولاتحولالعالم-ب3ك]

매우 아름답고 행운과 성공

[@purevjamtsbatburged5539]

Thanks

[@goofy5556]

thank u soo soo much

[@TwoTired5536]

Luv the intro lol 😆

[@Fluglecheese]

I've seen tens of articles and videos on this subject and I can confidently say this one is the best! Very well done! Regarding difference #5, which part of speech would you regard the part in parentheses in the following sentence: (잘해서)가 아니에요 Does it comply with the rule you explained?

[@YourKoreanSaem]

Thank you! And as for your question, your sentence is actually addressing one of the other uses of 이/가 (it actually can do more than just “mark the subject” but I didn’t include that in the video bc I thought it would be too overwhelming). So basically 이/가 is used in this case to negate the “이다” that comes after the noun phrase 잘해서. The basic sentence structure is A is B = A는 B(이)다. A is not B = A는 B이/가 아니다. And yeah 잘해서 is being used like a noun but that’s a whole other story… But anyway I’d explain it as: A is not B (It) is not (because [sb] did well) (Not mentioned, let’s just say 그거)는 (잘해서)가 아니다. Does that help at all? I confused myself looking into this lol! 이다/아니다 is often looked at separately from your typical verb and is always a tricky topic (it’s like the verb “be”). 😅

[@Fluglecheese]

@@YourKoreanSaem Thanks, it is helpful!

[@KoreaWithKids]

I have a question! Say you're playing Go Fish with some vocabulary cards to practice the words and practice 있다/없다. Would you do it like this? 딸기가 있어요? 네, 딸기가 있어요. 아니요, 딸기는 없어요. That's what Papago is suggesting. I'm feeling a little iffy on the responses, like it could go either way depending on the inflection.

[@mahfuzulhoque7720]

Are you hear me? Why have you stopped uploading video

[@jericoalba6368]

Hi, 선생님! I just wanna ask if you have a video why 같이 is pronounced as "gachi" instead of 'gati' and 곁으로 is read as gyeocheureo instead of geoteureo? But 곁에 is read as "gyeote"? The ㅌ seems to be tricky. Thank you! 😍😍😍

[@YourKoreanSaem]

When the ㅌ/ㄷ 받침 is followed by the ㅣ vowel or a diphthong that starts with it like ㅕ then it is pronounced as ㅊ/ㅈ. 같이[가치] 붙여[부쳐] 굳이[구지]

[@Tumanir]

Sooo, I have a question out of curiosity. For the most part, I think I've been using these particles correctly, but I have stumbled across something unusual regarding names. Sometimes when Koreans use these particles with names that end in a consonant, they do not only add 이 but also 가 after 이. For example 재은이가 등등. Why is that and is there any kind of rule regarding this? I assume this is only spoken Korean?

[@YourKoreanSaem]

That 이 is actually not the subject particle, it just gets added to names that end in consonants when you’re addressing a friend or someone someone close (usually your age or younger). So I’d be called 샘물이. 샘물이+랑. 샘물이+한테. And so forth. And the 가 subject marker is just following the 이 😁

[@thule_zoe05]

super clear!! thank you so much 〒▽〒 gotta do some more practice tho, to get a firm grasp of it

[@redhatkorean2284]

I like yr video.구독하고 갑니다

[@ananananana627]

Do you do 1:1 online lessons?☺️

[@YourKoreanSaem]

I would like to if I manage to quit my office job 🥲 but no concrete plans yet

[@ngoctrangne9567]

thanks u very much

[@CharcosFranklin]

gamsahamnida

[@vigneshk6816]

👍

[@ryanckulp]

fire emoji!

[@tinkerbellovey]

Spixy Korean recommend it and it really helped a lot! still struggling with these sometimes! but your video helps a lot!~ ٩(ˊᗜˋ)و

[@rajalekshmicasteless1197]

Can you tell when to use 을 and 를

[@YourKoreanSaem]

을 after consonant and 를 after vowel :)

[@kimjuncotton]

tysm

[@rosalinapereiradecarvalho1452]

The Answer that I got wrong are number 3,4 & 5.

[@robertwilsoniii2048]

I'm convinced nobody in either Japan or Korea really understand this topic, because frankly it doesn't make any sense.