이것 / 그것 / 저것igeot / geugeot / jeogeot
이것 / 그것 / 저것 – This, that, that over there (Thing Demonstratives)
Meaning: This thing / that thing / that thing over there
Conjugation & Pattern
- 이것 + 은 -> 이것은 (contracted: 이건)
- 그것 + 은 -> 그것은 (contracted: 그건)
- 저것 + 은 -> 저것은 (contracted: 저건)
Detailed Usage
Demonstrative pronouns for objects: '이것' for an object near the speaker; '그것' for an object near the listener; '저것' for an object far from both.
Example Sentences
- 1
이것은 한국어 책입니다.
Igeoseun hangugeo chaegimnida.
This is a Korean book.
- 2
그것은 사전입니까?
Geugeoseun sajeonimnikka?
Is that a dictionary?
- 3
저것은 컴퓨터입니다.
Jeogeoseun keompyuteoimnida.
That over there is a computer.
Important Notes
When modifying a specific noun directly, drop '것' and leave a space: 이 책 (this book), 그 가방 (that bag), 저 시계 (that clock over there).