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- grammar - What does 서 mean in this sentence? - Korean Language Stack . . .
The verb ending - [아 어]서 has several meanings The one used here means "do the first thing and then do the second thing" The two are connected - often the second one can be done as a result of the first one being finished: It is different than "-고" because the there is a definite order and relation between the two The ending -고 is quite neutral - the 2 clauses joined are equal, so
- grammar - Whats the difference between [아 어]서, ~다가 and ~ㅆ다가 when . . .
What's the difference between [아 어]서, ~다가 and ~ㅆ다가 when describing one event happening after another? Ask Question Asked 9 years, 5 months ago Modified 8 years, 7 months ago
- grammar - Difference between 혼자서 and 혼자 - Korean Language Stack Exchange
서 at the end of a verb form or a noun phrase creates an adverb It is usually 에서 (particle indicating a place, as in 학교에서, 외국에서) or -아 어 여서 (verb ending showing a reason or manner, as in 먹어서, 같아서) in full form, but both are often contracted to just 서
- What is the difference between 에 비해서 and 보다?
There are some times where N+에 비해 (서) can be used, but N+보다 cannot be Here are some examples of such cases 나이에 비해 어른스럽다 He is old for his age 그 아이는 나이에 비해서 퍽 성숙했다 She is rather mature for her age 그의 목소리는 뚱뚱한 몸집에 비해 상당한 고음이구나! For such a husky fellow, his voice sure is high! A slight
- grammar - What is 이서 and what is the structure behind it? - Korean . . .
(이)서 is a particle indicating number as the agent of an action It is used after a word indicating number of people 이서 comes after a consonant-ending syllable (둘이서) and 서 after vowel-ending one (혼자서) 혼자서 = by oneself 그는 혼자서 싸워야 했다 = He had to fight by himself 둘이서 두 명이서 = in twos 둘이서 하면 쉽다 = It's easier if two
- Difference between usage of 에 and 에서?
There are some good detailed answers already, but I would summarize it as: 에 denotes motion towards a place, and location of things (including abstract things, like times) 집 에 가다 - To go home 그림이 벽 에 걸려 있다 - the picture is hanging on the wall 내일 오후 에 전화할게요 - I'll call you tomorrow afternoon 에서 denotes motion from a place, and location of
- The particle (이)야 and its exact meaning
고 (서)야 아 어서야: To emphasize based on condition or situation (first sentence), do the second action (Maybe there is a more accurate interpretation?) Ex: 한국어를 몰라서야 한국 방송을 알아들을 수 있는가? Are there any other meanings I am missing? If no, then please explain the two meanings
- vocabulary - 도록 vs. 기 (를) 위해 . . . how different? - Korean Language Stack . . .
긴장을 풀기 위해 뭘 해요? 지리산을 올라가기 위해 적어도 2일이 필요하다 are acceptable But ~하기 위해(서) is often used in formal situations, so in the first sentence, to be used with 뭘 (←뭐를) and 해요, other forms such as ~려면 makes more sense: 긴장을 풀려면 뭘 해요? (뭘 하는 게
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