Subject particle — Korean grammar

이/가

Subject particle

i-ka

Beginner particle

Learn how to use the subject particle 이/가.

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Use

Indicates the topic of the sentence.

  • [ye-jin ssi-ga gim-bab-eul meo-geo-yo]

    ▸ 예진 씨가 김밥을 먹어요.

    Yejin eats gimbap.

  • [i-reum-i mwo-ye-yo]

    ▸ 이름이 뭐예요?

    What's your name?

  • [chaek-sang-i i-sseo-yo]

    ▸ 책상이 있어요.

    There is a desk.

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Grammar tips

Grammar tips

- Noun + 가 is used after a vowel

- Noun + 이 is used after a consonant

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