How to Use 은/는/이/가 ?! Korean Subject & Topic Markers

[@minjiteacheskorean]

Turn on the CC subtitle please :)

[@swendyheart]

why?? your english pronunciation is good :O

[@swendyheart]

Ah I see^^

[@himaxi9453]

Please tell me "L" and "R" in Korean .

[@becksdi4514]

Your pronunciation is very good though, did not need them.

[@rafael_tomas]

@@himaxi9453 They are actually represent by the same consonant, which is the "ㄹ" (리을). When is a batchim, it will have and R mixed with L sound. It's a little different but it's kinda easy, since is a really smooth sound, your tongue starts with the R sound but ends with the L, and it makes it go through the top of your mouth in soft way (at least i think so lol) exemple: 말 (verb 'to talk') = maRL 불 (fire) = puRL 물 (water) = mooRL when is a batchim, but the next jamo starts with a ㄹ too, the ㄹs together will make a L sound, just like in the word "Really". 콜라 = you will read koLLA, not moRA, bc of the two ㄹs. and finally, when is the beginning of jamos (not necessarily the first jamo in the word), it will make a R sound, but not like in english, you have to make your tongue touch the top of your mouth (please search for the sounds, idk know im explaining in a good way, english isn't even my fist language so... ya) exemples: 리아 = this is how we write "Lia" in hangul. Since there's no "L" sound in the beginning of words, and you can't say it like in the word 말 bc it's difficult (and weird), we just say the L as a strong R (Ria) 러시아 = this is "Russia" in hangul. Again, you can't say as in english, is more convenient to say "Roshia", with a strong R that touches the top of your mouth. 사람 = this is the korean word for "person". The ㄹ is not a batchim, and don't have another after or before, so it will have the strong R sound, as in the past two words. disclaimer: im not gonna explain here the substitution of some letter's sounds bc is another thing and you probably learn it soon, with all the rules to do it in the right way, this is just a little explanation, ok? btw, basically: if is a batchim, will have a smooth R/L sound (말, 불, 물) if is followed by another ㄹ, will make a L sound, like in the word "reaLLy". (몰라, 콜라) if is not a batchim and is in the beginning of a jamo, it will have a strong R sound that touches quickly the top of your mouth (리아, 러시아, 사람) i hope it helps you, it's a little complicated too explain the sounds, since i learned in other way, bc my native language is portuguese and we have almost all the korean sounds, but i did my best here. im sorry if i commit any mistakes in the explanation and i hope you continue studying korean, as i said before it have some rules of substitution that you will learn with the other consonants too. :)

[@ayolapanganolahragalamandau]

After watching Me: this is very informative Also me: i still have no idea when to use them

[@oranoozwafa7637]

Smae sis.

[@aleinehwang1175]

Same here i got headache

[@marlonlopez1508]

Same... My head hurts and I almost had a seizure

[@shirin3166]

Same I felt like my brain just got exploded

[@BabyItsSunny]

if I understood right, eun and neun are use to show contrast. so i can say "I like this guy, but I don't like the other guy" and that's when eun and neun come into play, with i and ga, it deals with "WHO" and to observe and describe things. So, I can say "This keyboard comes with light up key caps", because I'm describing it. And for the "WHO" part, I can say "Who broke my keyboard?" and that's also when i and ga come into play and that's when the person who broke my keyboard responds back with i and ga

[@asya6367]

•When you observe or describe smth/ emphasize the subject -> 이(가) •General facts/ introducing yourself/ showing contracts -> 은(는)

[@likeacircle2888]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

[@RISTCERuhulIslamChoudhury]

The confusing thing is ...when you observe or describe something ..its a general fact....so which one to use

[@asya6367]

Shu sama sorry, I was wrong. When u observe and at the same time describe it then u use 이(가)

[@RISTCERuhulIslamChoudhury]

No i mean when you observe something and its a general fact too....then what to use

[@asya6367]

Shu sama here under general facts we mean, for instance, a red apple, a slow snail etc.

[@KimchiOppaaa]

The best video that explain the most hard part of Korean grammar! Thank you for your effort

[@minjiteacheskorean]

+- kimchi oppa КИМЧИ ОППА ㅋㅋㅋㅋYou're welcome kimchi oppa~~

[@Thuglife-py8tz]

This is all I've been looking for thankyouuu so muchhhhhhhhhhhhh sis

[@WMLIEW-hu4nx]

Definitely the best video I've seen. The explanation of this confusing topic is simple and crystal clear. Thanks much

[@preciousblood153]

은/는 vs 이/가 usage is not easy. It is very similar when we use the article A or THE in English. It requires native speaker's intuition to understand the nuance accurately. Thus please don't expect to master the difference of 은/는 vs 이/가 with one quick solution. Keep going and you will be there at the end of the day. Good luck to you guys!

[@aceandreimirandilla5391]

Fair enough

[@Mort7an]

That must have taken so much time and effort to put together. Thank you Minji. You are a star. :)

[@minjiteacheskorean]

Mort7an It's my pleasure to help you guys :) Thank you so much!!

[@kisu_1919]

I'm so happy that I understood this even a bit. IT MEANS I'M FINALLY MAKING PROGRESS!

[@deathdoor]

This style of lecture is really handy for me.

[@listenboi_bts6167]

That was so much brain power and now my brain hurts ALOT. There was so much to take in that I forgot to breathe. But overall this was the BEST explanation I could get. Keep going and please don't give up on teaching your culture and language. PLEASE!!!!!

[@edilia]

I am watching it for the 4th time... I think I am getting it now.

[@shirin3166]

I LOST MY BRAINCELLS

[@shirin3166]

But hey now I know when to use it

[@heahryunsong5246]

@@edilia ㄴ.ㄱ

[@diiramisyu]

The fact that this video is just 15+ minutes, but i takes me more than 2 hours to write down the notes 😂😂😂 Love that its easy to understand and informative.. thank you for your effort on making this video ❤️

[@melina0804]

I think 은/는 can be translated into "as for..."? Like "이 사과는 좋아해요" can be translated as "As for this apple, i like it. But not the rest." Is this right?

[@kingafleischer1499]

You make everything easy to understand! Thanks a lot haha :)

[@minjiteacheskorean]

F. K. Kinga Thank you :)

[@redfullpack]

i have to Slow down your above video to understand better....:)

[@abrahamtilahun9199]

I love the way you tech. Keep work hard

[@LinguistAmbie]

I'm still confused... 😫 I feel so slow. I just googled topic vs subject so that I'm clear on the definitions, but it doesn't match up to the Korean version of it.

[@issy0613]

i personally like to imagine it as similar to 'the' and 'a' in english. topic: dogs run fast! (use 은는, as it's a general fact) subject: the dog you own, in particular, runs slowly (use 이가, there's a specific dog you're referring to)

[@tnovaksisak]

hi! for me personally it's kinda easier since in croatian the words are quite different but for all english speakers here would be the short concentraded explanation, the topic is whatever is the general point or idea of a sentence whereas a subject is a noun which is either a person,thing or animal that has a active role in the sentence, as in does something, meaning it's connected to the verb

[@ireumie8048]

Tomislav Novak hello fellow cro!

[@thechuaman2]

you just saved me and helped me learn better - THANK YOU

[@BominYarou]

Try to learn Korean and understand it from the core rather than looking for English equivalents. (Talking in general not this specific topic alone).

[@jule.majlinda]

I always had trouble understanding 은/는/이/가 but i think i get it now :D The best video explaining the markers, thank you so much!

[@SnackyKorea]

you better not be understanding as grammar but getting used to it as you get many of sentences. but still it's good you understood how it goes.

[@mari-iw6gj]

for people who got confused with 4:48, i read somewhere that using 은,는 is like the equivalent (or close at least) to putting emphasis on a word. so you know in english when someone says "Do you like animals?" and you say "I like CATS," with emphasis on the word CATS, that's like saying 'i don't like OTHER animals BUT i like cats.' Or if someone says, "Can you eat seafood?" and you say "I can eat SHRIMP," and you put emphasis on the word shrimp, that's basically saying you only like shrimp.

[@tobi6891]

Wow, I have just started learning Korean and this video has simplified the causa with the particles. Maybe that is partly because I am half Japanese and in Japanese we have similar particles with coincidentally similar rules. I've just compared it in my head and it worked. Anyway...Thank you very much, Minji!

[@xxshanexx2848]

I never thought I can find this kind of korean lecture where I can understand clearly all the lesson

[@ononymousdeity8220]

대박! I never thought I was already at the end of the vid when she wrapped it already... My mind is still processing this another lesson.. 🥵 tysm

[@charleysmith5849]

This is the absolute best explanation I've ever heard. I've read grammar books, and watched other videos, but nobody has explained the 'contrast' use of topic markers, or what subject you should be marking as well as this. I think I finally understand - now to practice :)

[@Nik-pr7ox]

I've been studying Korean for about 2 years and I still can't form sentences because I don't understand 은/는 & 을/를 & 이/가. This video cleared alot up for me already thankyou !

[@queen_kitty_30]

You are best korean teacher😘 world's best Korean teacher 🤗😘😘😘고마워 선생님 🤗😘

[@marclistercanada1414]

everything was so clear. Their difference was emphasized specifically at 7:50 - 8:00.

[@pavicamaric2295]

'What a cute cat!' automatic subtitles: 'which means oh the cat is killed' wtf

[@emanuela1279]

Oh my god yess xD

[@MrDallasalivia]

I watched so many videos, studied text books, and used so many examples trying to understand the rules behind these markers, and none of them made sense until I watched your video! Thank you so much for the easy explanation!!

[@soojeongpark2938]

This is the big big big question in my head for more than a year. But you provided the best, the most simple and the most effective way to explain these two particles. Finally, I understand the difference between them. Thank you so much. ❤️❤️❤️ I hope you also provide a lesson about 에 and 에서. I understand the location markers in someways but I'm still looking on how to use them both 에 and 에서 markers in one sentence or more sentences.

[@sophiesjourney1551]

The only person able to explain this perfectly. Thank you. ❤

[@edilia]

OMG this has the "most helpful" subtitles EVER!

[@edwardsbarbara25]

I like how you repeat the words slowly, several times and highlight what part of the word you are emphasizing

[@sunnyf3lix591]

Thank you so much! I’ve been struggling with these two particles for the longest, and you explained it so much easier!!✨🖤

[@Eldalynn]

I've watched so many videos trying to understand what each of the subject and topic markers is. This has helped me understand it on a whole other level. The examples helped so much.

[@joseg8747]

고마워요 민지 선생님! 저는 매일 한국어 공부해요!

[@zinozinou2319]

Jose G 나도 고리고 저 한곡에서자신을상상한단

[@YamanoRyuu]

은/는 =は 이/가 =が

[@felixthefox100]

Pretty much

[@SetiawanPutu]

Close enough

[@kawaiipanda8892]

I don't know how to use は and　が either 😂😂🤣

[@natespringer9934]

ありがとうございます！

[@Bluwoo-ct6wz]

Joanna Stur then don’t care

[@anamjinxx739]

I've seen so many explanations about this topic and I even my teacher had troubles explaining this, and this is the first time I actually get it, thank you a lot!!!

[@jupamoers]

How can the word "I" have so many translations in korean?

[@chrisding1976]

Cuz it’s like English there’s im and other forms of I too

[@kemii_io706]

politeness level and because of particle

[@ixedtea5302]

THE BESTTT breakdown of these markers!!!!! The website I was using was so confusing but this helped me SO MUCH!! The explanations were so clear and the reasons were labeled perfectly!!!

[@missslack]

I love this series! I've learned so much! I cant wait for your next video. 감사합니다!

[@linefiorini4479]

i have watched so many videos about those particles but yours is so good because you actually explain the difference between 은는 and 이가, and the examples you used were so good too ! Thank you so much Minji !

[@anniebunny6964]

Sorry I am late, years late actually. But you helped me so might as well thank you. thank you for making things easier for me. I didn't get it at first but now I understand and will continue to practice until I master it. Thank you so much.

[@aleynacaner2448]

It was really difficult for me in the beginning, but I understand all because of you. The best Korean Teacher.

[@gabijasan4959]

Thank you so much! The best lesson about 은/는/이/가 :)

[@lolopetal1185]

Loveyour profile pic ❤❤❤

[@eshaaljahangir]

Thank you for making this video! I have watched about 3-4 vids on subject/object markers in korean but was still confused by the end of them. With this video, it was really helpful and I finished the video understanding the concepts of 이, 가, 는, 은. Thank you so so much for explaining, you've helped me get better at korean :) My notes (ignore): 은 / 는 - topic markers - used for General statements and facts 이, 가 - subject markers -used for specifics Ends with consonants- use 은, 이 Eg: 이 것 은 or 이 것 이 Ends with vowels use 는, 가 저 는 or 제 가 (I'm formal) General fact: use 은 or 는 Eg: 사 과 논 발 개 요. Apples are red. Topic = 사 과 (apples) * ends with vowel ㅘ so use 는 Eg. 2 지 타 는 빨 라 요 Cheetah are fast Topic: cheetah 은: E.g 오 늘 은 일 요 일 이 에 요. General fact so use 은. * does not end in vowel 는 and 은 is also used for contrast. E.g I only eat seafoods - would use 는 to show i don't eat seafood only shrimp (contrast). 이 and 가 used when you observe or describe something * always use if verb is descriptive verb *also used for specifics If a cheetah is moving at a zoo and I see it. 지 타 가 느 리 네 요 That cheetah is slow * topic (지 타) ends in vowel so 가 is used * could say 지 타 는, but that would mean cheetas being slow is a general fact and wouldn't directly relate to the specific cheetah I am watching. Eg. 2 거 양 이 귀여 워 The cat is cute * word ends in consonant, and it is a specific fact. Eg.3 짐 이 많 으 시 네 요. You have a lot/much luggage * we are observing so we use 이. * ends in consonant more examples Q: who ate it? ( being asked specific) Since it is specific, we use either 이 or 가. Answer: 제 가 먹 었 어 요. I ate it all. Used 가 because word before it ends in a vowel. Eg.2 이 사 람 이 This guy * specific statement *ends in constinat so we use 이. versus each other Q: what is chulsu doing right now? Answer: 절 수 는 ____ (enter activity) * General statement *ends in vowel (ㅜ) so we use 는. However, if the Question was: Q: who went to do it? Answer: 절 수 가 갔 어 요. * specific *topic in vowel (ㅏ) Contrast * this coffee is hot 거 비 가 뜨 거 워 요. * specific (we are not talking about all the coffees in the world) *ends in vowel (이). However if we take a sip of another coffee and we want to compare/contrast the temperature, we would use 는. 이 거 비 는 안 뜨 거 워 요. This coffee isn't hot. * we are contrasting * ends with vowel so we use 는 instead of 은. Hamburgers taste good * General statement so we would use 는 after the word 햄 버 거. However if talking about a specific hamburger, 이 것 햄 버 거 가 맛 있 어 요. This hamburger is good *specifics * ends with vowel so we use 가.

[@kel36]

I like the way you teach, and your editing skills are amazing! This topic is very hard to understand, but I'm getting the gist of it /u\ 너무 고마워 민지 씨! (ps: quick question, do you say the subject before or after the phrase? Like 민지 씨 고마워 or 고마워 민지 씨? Or it doesn't matter?)

[@minjiteacheskorean]

Raquel Ramos It doesn't matter in spoken language! :) Both are fine

[@kel36]

Minji Teaches Korean 감사합니당 ~^^

[@rocamoramelchor2245]

Minji Teaches Korean 민지 티치 코리안 .sarangheyeo

[@Bubby91]

You have some of the easiest to understand lessons on KZbin, thank you minji you are awesome!!!!

[@manar5047]

3:36 This made me scared to learn the week days

[@moneygettingalways]

일요일 is sunday. 이에요 just means is/are/am placed after the noun. so 일요일이에요 just plays as the “is sunday” in the entire sentence.

[@jpgcams]

You are the most clearest one to explain this topic. Thanks for the video!

[@Xxiroo]

Me *Watches minji teach* *Also me* : 여자가 아름다운

[@jocardensvlog7706]

This video help me a lot. Of my self study for a eps topik exam

[@minjiteacheskorean]

Thank you for watching!’

[@taecupv264]

12:49 ~ Me- tteugeowo tteugeowo tteugeowo like FIRE, FIRE, FIRE!

[@Xxiroo]

불처럼 불처럼 불처럼

[@user-ks6cz7ft3l]

jajsjajjs x2

[@zinozinou2319]

TaeCup V ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@aranjyatoppo5475]

Wow your explanation makes it much more clear and easier to learn

[@douaelarhlimi7679]

But sometimes i see some sentences wich there's no 은/는 or이/가 I mean when we should put it in our sentences ?does it different if we put it or remove it? And thank u for your effort it would be very hard i thinkㅋㅋㅋㅋ정말감사합니다민지언니ㅠㅠㅠ I hope a little explination too hhh

[@marilyndewi6706]

Hi Minji ! I just learnt Korean recently and stumbles upon difference between these 2 particles and I searched many youtube and articles but still found a hard time understanding it, but I tried to learn from your video and I easily understood it!! Thank you for making it so easy to understand. It really helped me. :)

[@Katidetinjicxjo]

So "*i*like *this* cat is 나는 고야이가 좋아해요 Right?

[@jwkoreatv]

Synatrex 나는 이 고양이를 좋아해요

[@junyangofficial3322]

I have watch several or I can say countless videos understanding 은, 는/ 이, 가 and miraculously, your explanation is perfectly suitable for me😊

[@rubydillon4224]

Wow you are such an amazing teacher you evidently put so much hard work into these videos to make them informative and easy to understand! Thank you so much!

[@minjiteacheskorean]

Ruby Dillon Thank you :)

[@dominusempyreus9059]

Best explanation I have ever watched.

[@nnmns4027]

VERY HELPFUL 😍

[@anushkakashid2527]

You explained it so well. I'm so grateful that I found this video 🙏🏻

[@hotspicy296]

Im still confuse. 😭 Why is 는 used in the sentence "Studying Korean is fun? " But studying korean is described as Fun. I thought when you describe something you have to use 이 or 가

[@Bubbleteaxo]

I think because she is saying it like a fact studying is fun and it is a fact something like that I think

[@joemakhoul9832]

Because studying korean is the topic. Plus, she's stating a fact, she's not describing something like for example this apple is big. She's talking in general

[@DarriFromHawaii]

I’m confused too cos that’s more of an opinion than a fact

[@kaitlyn-gracesmith7923]

Studying korean is the topic of the sentence think of the topic as the center of the sentence like I am going to the store Who is going ti the store I an therefore i am the topic The apple is yummy What is yummy the apple that makes it the topic (Hope this helped)

[@Croblji]

This is my third video explaining this topic. I think im starting to understand. Thank you

[@Anonymous-ml4ej]

근데 what is the differ of 이미 and 벌써. シ

[@rosam853]

Anonymous 트와이스 シ The diffrence lies whether you're already aware of the fact or not. They both mean "already" but 이미 is used when you or/and the speaker already know about something and talk about it; 벌써 is used when you or the other person are just finding out about that thing as you speak. Hope that was clear!

[@suzannabananav3132]

Out of all the videos I've looked up to learn about topic and subject marking particles, this is the one that helped. Thank you so much!

[@shinystars5535]

What is the difference between " 예요 " " 이예요 "??

[@iLadypug]

유리 유리 You use 이예요 when the previous word ends in a consonant and 예요 when it ends in a vowel Exp. 리사 예요

[@minjiteacheskorean]

+ actually "이에요" is correct, not "이예요" :)

[@Tomokikun13]

Thank you so much for breaking it down and explaining it this way! I grasped something I did not catch before while learning. I’m an instant fan and subscriber! 감사합니다!

[@beepbeep4745]

She has Seulgi's eyes 👀

[@zichatsheyin852]

u are totally a live saver, i understand it more clearer now. thx

[@tnovaksisak]

Hi Minji! nice to see a new video from you, always helpful when i start to lose motivation for korean :) I believe you made a slight mistake in your video around 8:35 by saying "This cat is cute", and i believe what you wanted to say was " All koreans are cute fluffy balls of cute goodness". Thank you for this lesson and keep up the good work. Fighting!

[@minjiteacheskorean]

Tomislav Novak oh yeah right that's what I was gonna say! Thanks for letting me know :)

[@International-dc4sv]

Thank you I was very confused in these subject particle and Topic particle And now I am completely relax Thank again

[@kristelmagdael11]

Okay, now this confuses me even more 😭

[@minjiteacheskorean]

Oh..I'll make it more clear in the next time!

[@kristelmagdael11]

Oh, I appreciate your reply. :) But you already explained it very well. It's just, I'm still confused since I'm a beginner :(

[@Asbeaas]

That's the best explanation I could ever imagine to have. Thank you. You're doing great.

[@nirusuresh754]

so when "ie" and "ga" is apparently used to emphasise, is it optional... like can you also use "neun" and "eun" if you like. Example can you say "jimineun pabo" instead of "jiminie pabo" ...sorry I am an army

[@mohammadkamalhossain1213]

After watching more than 6/7 videos ,now i have realized . Special thanks to you .

[@user-ps3ft3fn7l]

은는이가 는 한국어 ㅋㅋ 나는 한국사람

[@HeiHei789]

By far, the best video explanation I have found! Thank you so much. You've made it so easy to understand.

[@rf_has5333]

Minji is very smart to explain this. it's really help me to understand.

[@helloday1638]

Thank you so much. You teach this knowledge for free.

[@reemm.sultan8343]

I'm a kepoper since 2011, and during ths period I wanted to learn Korean, but actually, I didn't have a good chance to study Korean!!. Now my majority is Chinese and I start to study Korean also beside Chinese, you are the most one who I can learn Korean from

[@samtompaul4452]

i was struggling so long to understand it from talktomeinkorean and it looks so easy after watching the video, thank you !

[@FeruzaToylibaeva]

Finally, I understand the difference between of them

[@yes1695]

I love how you gave so many examples which really helped me understand how to use the four particles. Only thing is I'm still not so sure on when to use them but I just started learning Korean yesterday so it's gonna take some work and practice, but I memorized about 80%-90% of the hangul alphabet so that's a start.

[@MichaelWright-i2s]

You make learning seem so easy.

[@marvinsanjuan7617]

your explanation is easy to catch up thank you..

[@moonlovers7803]

I was really confused before watching this clip but now everything is as bright as your face , dear teacher ✨🥺 Thank you for sharing this clip with us.

[@lovlya6390]

2 years ago and I just found it out..it’s really helpful!!!!

[@natasha774]

This was the lesson I was studying all day, and couldn't understand the compound sentences till now. Thank you!

[@habibawalid5685]

the best video i ever watched for this hard lesson everything is clear thank u

[@joemakhoul9832]

This video is the best explanation of topic markers. My textbook did not help, but this video clarified everything! 감사합니다

[@aairiisss]

I didn't even understand a thing about 은/는/이/가.but after I watched this, I understand all of it. thank you so much for putting so much effort and helping the one who doesn't understand this.❤

[@jens6647]

After watching 5 videos about this topic ,at last! I get it. 감사합니다!💜

[@mariamyasser7068]

Minji I am an Egyptian for me Korean is very very hard I watched many KZbinrs but u didn't understand but when u watched ur videos everything u said is still in my mind I don't know how to thanks u really but really really thankss alotttt❤️❤️❤️

[@HassanKaraky]

Very helpful video, thank you!

[@user-fm7bc2gv3x]

After months of being confused, this video is the only one that helped me understand the difference. Thank you Minji!!

[@Marina40499]

You explain very well. Thanks, I'm less confused about those now. 😊

[@salmamotassim8670]

You are the best teacher And your channel is also the best I swear

[@HappyHappy-yn2ir]

I was trying to understand this 은,는 ,이 ,가 for a whole day now finelly found someone who explained it in a easier way thankyou ❤️

[@michaelshort2388]

This is the best explanation of this that I have found! 감사합니다. :)

[@Sissifya]

i really have been having trouble with 이/가, i couldnt figure out the difference between 은/는 other than contrast. Your explainations was SOOO helpful! its like " in this instance" instead of "matter of a factly". Your example were perfect too... I learned a lil bit more than what you were teaching from you examples.

[@__jxle1561]

Girl, you’re so amazing. It’s the first time I understand it at least a little bit

[@sophialouize8959]

It was more than useful! You're the first person who actually got me to understand this topic! 많이 고마워요!

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