N + 을/를N + eul/reul

N + 을/를 – Object Particle

Meaning: Marks the direct object of a transitive verb

Conjugation & Pattern

  • Noun with patchim + 을 + Transitive verb
  • Noun without patchim + 를 + Transitive verb

Detailed Usage

Attached to a noun to mark it as the direct object receiving the action of a transitive verb (e.g., eat what, read what, meet whom).

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    저는 아침에 우유를 마십니다.

    Jeoneun achime uyureul masimnida.

    I drink milk in the morning.

  2. 2

    도서관에서 책을 읽습니다.

    Doseogwaneseo chaegeul ikseumnida.

    I read a book at the library.

  3. 3

    주말에 친구를 만납니다.

    Jumare chingureul mannamnida.

    I meet my friend on the weekend.

Important Notes

Compound verbs of the form 'Noun + 하다' (such as 공부하다, 운동하다, 요리하다) can be split into 'Noun + 을/를 하다' (e.g., 공부를 하다).

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