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. 1

    이것은 선생님의 책입니다.

    Igeoseun seonsaengnimui chaegimnida.

    This is the teacher's book.

  2. 2

    제 가방은 책상 위에 있어요.

    Je gabangeun chaeksang wie isseoyo.

    My bag is on the desk.

  3. 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.

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