N + 은/는N + eun/neun
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N + 은/는 – Topic Particle (As for N)

Meaning: As for / regarding (marks the topic of the sentence)

Conjugation & Pattern

  • Noun ending in a consonant (patchim) + 은
  • Noun ending in a vowel (no patchim) + 는

Detailed Usage

Attached to a noun to indicate the main topic of the sentence, commonly used for self-introductions or referring to known information.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    저는 베트남 사람입니다.

    Jeoneun beteunam saramimnida.

    I am Vietnamese.

  2. 2

    제 이름은 민수입니다.

    Je ireumeun minsuimnida.

    My name is Minsu.

  3. 3

    이분은 의사입니다.

    Ibuneun uisaimnida.

    This person is a doctor.

Important Notes

Sometimes omitted in casual speech, but required when introducing a new topic or emphasizing contrast.

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