N1 + 의 + N2N1 + ui + N2
N1 + 의 + N2 – Of / 's (Possessive Particle)
Meaning: N1's N2 / N2 of N1 (indicates possession or affiliation)
Conjugation & Pattern
- Possessor Noun (N1) + 의 + Possessed Noun (N2)
- Pronoun contractions: 저의 -> 제 (my, polite), 나의 -> 내 (my, casual), 너의 -> 네 [ni] (your)
Detailed Usage
Placed between two nouns to show that N2 belongs to or is associated with N1. Frequently omitted in casual speech when the relationship is obvious.
Example Sentences
- 1
이것은 선생님의 책입니다.
Igeoseun seonsaengnimui chaegimnida.
This is the teacher's book.
- 2
제 가방은 책상 위에 있어요.
Je gabangeun chaeksang wie isseoyo.
My bag is on the desk.
- 3
오늘의 날씨가 아주 좋습니다.
Oneurui nalssiga aju jotseumnida.
Today's weather is very nice.
Important Notes
When functioning as the possessive particle, '의' is standardly pronounced as [에] (e) in natural speech.