그거
When you're talking about something close to the person you're speaking with, you can use 그거 (geugeo). Think of it like saying "that thing" in English, but specifically for an object that is not near you, the speaker, but rather near your listener.
For example, if your friend has a book next to them, and you want to ask about it, you could use 그거. It’s a very common and useful pronoun for beginners to know.
When Koreans say 그거 (geugeo), they're pointing to something that's close to the person they're talking to. Imagine you and your friend are looking at some books. If a book is right next to your friend, you'd say 그거 to refer to that specific book. It's a quick and easy way to talk about something nearby without having to say its name. You'll hear this a lot in daily conversations, so it’s super useful to learn!
“그거” is a really common and useful Korean pronoun. It means “that thing” or “it.” You use it when you're talking about something that is close to the person you're speaking with, but a little bit further away from you. Think of it like pointing to something in your friend's hand or right next to them. For example, if your friend has a book, you could ask, “그거 뭐예요?” meaning “What is that (thing)?” It's a handy way to refer to objects without having to say their full name every time. Learning to use “그거” correctly will make your Korean sound much more natural.
When Koreans say 그거 (geugeo), they're pointing to an item close to the person they're talking to. It's often used when you're asking about something in someone else's hand or right next to them. Think of it like saying "that" in English, but specifically for something within the listener's immediate space. It's a very common and practical pronoun to use in everyday conversations.
When Koreans say 그거 (geugeo), they're pointing to something that's close to the person they're talking to. Imagine you and your friend are looking at some books. If a book is right next to your friend, you'd say 그거 to refer to that specific book. It's a quick and easy way to talk about something nearby without having to say its name. You'll hear this word a lot in everyday conversations.
§ What does "그거" mean?
Let's break down a very common and useful Korean pronoun: 그거 (geugeo). In short, 그거 means 'that thing' or 'that.' It's one of the first words you'll hear and use when talking about objects in Korean. Think of it as a way to point out something without saying its exact name.
- DEFINITION
- That thing; refers to an object near the listener.
The Korean language uses a system of demonstrative pronouns that depend on the location of the speaker and the listener relative to the object being discussed. This can be a bit different from English, so let's clarify:
- 이거 (igeo): This thing (near the speaker)
- 그거 (geugeo): That thing (near the listener)
- 저거 (jeogeo): That thing (far from both speaker and listener)
Today, we're focusing on 그거. You'll use 그거 when the item you're referring to is closer to the person you're talking to than it is to you. Imagine you're at a shop, and your friend is holding a book. You might ask them about 그거 because the book is near them.
§ When do people use "그거"?
Koreans use 그거 all the time in everyday conversations. It's incredibly versatile. Here are some common scenarios:
- Asking about an object: When you want to know what something is, or what someone thinks of an object that's near them.
- Confirming an object: To make sure you're both talking about the same item.
- Referring to a previously mentioned object: If you've already talked about something, you can use 그거 to refer back to it.
그거 뭐예요? (What is that thing [near you]?)
그거 좋아요? (Is that thing [you have/are looking at] good?)
Let's look at a quick dialogue to see it in action. Imagine you and your friend are in a cafe. Your friend has a new drink on their table.
You: 그거 맛있어요? (Is that [drink] delicious?)
Friend: 네, 아주 맛있어요. (Yes, it's very delicious.)
In this example, your friend has the drink in front of them, so you use 그거 to refer to it. This simple pronoun helps keep conversations flowing naturally without having to repeat the full name of the object every time.
§ Understanding the '그' in "그거"
The '그' part of 그거 is actually a demonstrative prefix. It means 'that' and is used to refer to something associated with the listener or something previously mentioned. This '그' also appears in other common words:
- 그 사람 (geu saram): that person (the person you're talking about, or the person near the listener)
- 그 책 (geu chaek): that book (the book you're talking about, or the book near the listener)
- 그리고 (geurigo): and, and then (connects ideas, literally 'and that')
So, when you see '그' combined with '것' (geot, meaning 'thing'), it becomes 그것 (geugeot). The form 그거 is a common contraction of 그것, especially in spoken Korean. You'll hear 그거 much more frequently in casual conversation. Both are correct, but 그거 sounds more natural for most situations.
Mastering the difference between 이거, 그거, and 저거 is crucial for basic communication in Korean. Pay attention to who has the object or who is closer to it. With 그거, the focus is always on the listener's proximity to the item.
§ What "그거" Means
Let's talk about the Korean word "그거" (geu-geo). This is a really common and useful pronoun you'll hear all the time. Simply put, "그거" means 'that thing'. It's used when you're talking about an object that is near the person you are speaking to, but not necessarily near you. Think of it as the Korean equivalent of pointing at something in front of your friend and saying 'that one'.
- Definition
- That thing; refers to an object near the listener.
§ Hearing "그거" in Daily Life
You'll find "그거" popping up in all sorts of conversations, whether you're at work, in school, or just chatting with friends. It's a foundational word for pointing out objects and asking questions about them.
§ At Work
Imagine you're in an office setting. Your colleague has a report on their desk, and you want to ask about it. You might say:
그거 언제까지 끝내야 해요? (When do I have to finish that thing?)
Or perhaps you're looking at a new piece of equipment your coworker just set up:
그거 어떻게 사용하는 거예요? (How do you use that thing?)
§ At School
In a classroom, "그거" is incredibly useful. Your teacher might be holding a book, and a student asks:
그거 어떤 책이에요? (What kind of book is that thing?)
Or a classmate might point to something on your desk:
그거 빌려줄 수 있어요? (Can I borrow that thing?)
§ In the News or General Conversation
When people are discussing current events or just talking in general, "그거" can refer to an idea, a topic, or an object that is part of the shared context. For instance, if you and a friend are talking about a movie you both saw:
어제 본 영화, 그거 정말 재미있었어! (The movie we saw yesterday, that thing was really interesting!)
Or if someone asks you about something they mentioned earlier:
그거 어떻게 됐어요? (How did that thing turn out?)
As you can see, "그거" is incredibly versatile. Pay attention to how native speakers use it, and you'll quickly get a feel for its various applications. Practice using it yourself to refer to objects near your conversation partner, and you'll sound more natural in your Korean conversations.
- Don't confuse "그거" with "이거" (this thing, near you) or "저거" (that thing over there, far from both).
- "그거" can refer to both concrete objects and abstract concepts or topics.
- It's a casual term, suitable for everyday conversation.
§ 그거 (geugeo) Basics
You've learned that 그거 (geugeo) means "that thing" and refers to an object near the listener. Now, let's look at some common mistakes English speakers make when using this word. Avoiding these pitfalls will make your Korean sound much more natural.
§ Mistake 1: Confusing 이거, 그거, and 저거
This is the most frequent mistake. Remember the core difference:
- DEFINITION
- 이거 (igeo): "this thing" (near speaker)
- 그거 (geugeo): "that thing" (near listener)
- 저거 (jeogeo): "that thing over there" (far from both)
Many beginners use 이거 when they should use 그거. For example, if you're asking your friend to hand you something that is closer to them than to you, you should use 그거, not 이거.
나 그거 좀 줘. (Give me that [thing near you].)
§ Mistake 2: Using 그거 as a general "it" or "that" for concepts
While 그거 can sometimes refer to an abstract idea or concept, especially when it's just been mentioned in the conversation, it's primarily for concrete objects. English speakers often over-rely on "it" or "that" for abstract ideas. In Korean, for abstract ideas or situations, you might use other constructions or simply rephrase.
한국어 공부는 어려워요. 그렇지만 재미있어요. (Korean study is difficult. But [that fact/it] is fun.)
Here, 그렇지만 (geureochiman - but, however) is derived from 그렇다 (to be so/that way), which relates to a prior statement, not a physical object. While related, directly substituting 그거 for abstract English "it" often sounds unnatural.
§ Mistake 3: Using 그거 as an adjective
그거 is a pronoun, meaning it stands alone as a noun. It means "that *thing*". You cannot use 그거 directly before a noun like an adjective. For that, you need 그 (geu).
- DEFINITION
- Correct: 그 책 (geu chaek - that book)
- Incorrect: 그거 책
그 가방이 좋아요. (That bag is good.)
If you want to say "That (thing) is a book," then you can use 그거 with the verb 이다 (to be).
그거는 책이에요. (That [thing] is a book.)
§ Summary for 그거
Mastering 그거 means understanding its specific role as a pronoun for objects near the listener. Pay close attention to context and the relative positions of speaker, listener, and object. Keep practicing the difference between 이거, 그거, and 저거, and remember that 그거 is not an adjective.
How Formal Is It?
"그것은 무엇입니까? (What is that thing?)"
"그거 얼마예요? (How much is that thing?)"
"그거 줘. (Give me that thing.)"
"고거 뭐야? (What is that thingy?)"
"야, 그거 진짜 대박! (Yo, that thing is seriously awesome!)"
حقيقة ممتعة
Korean demonstratives (이, 그, 저) combine with '것' (geot: thing) to form common pronouns like 이것 (igeot: this thing), 그것 (geugeot: that thing), and 저것 (jeogeot: that thing over there).
دليل النطق
- Pronouncing the first '그' with an 'oo' sound instead of a 'eu' sound.
- Not clearly differentiating between '그거' and '이거' (this thing) or '저거' (that thing over there).
مستوى الصعوبة
Short, common, easy to recognize.
Short, simple characters.
Common sound, easy to pronounce.
Very frequently heard, clear pronunciation.
ماذا تتعلّم بعد ذلك
المتطلبات الأساسية
تعلّم لاحقاً
متقدم
أمثلة حسب المستوى
그거 뭐예요?
What is that (thing)?
A common way to ask what something is.
그거 주세요.
Please give me that (thing).
Used when asking someone to hand you an object near them.
그거 좋아요?
Is that (thing) good?
Asking for an opinion about an object.
그거 비싸요.
That (thing) is expensive.
Describing the price of an object.
그거 어디에 있어요?
Where is that (thing)?
Asking for the location of an object.
그거 먹을 수 있어요?
Can I eat that (thing)?
Asking if something is edible.
그거 제 거예요.
That (thing) is mine.
Indicating ownership of an object.
그거 재미있어요.
That (thing) is interesting.
Describing an object or activity as interesting.
저기, 그거 얼마예요?
Excuse me, how much is that (thing)?
그거 저한테 좀 줄 수 있어요?
Can you give me that (thing)?
이거 말고 그거 주세요.
Don't give me this, give me that (one).
그거 정말 맛있어 보여요.
That (food) looks really delicious.
그거 어디서 샀어요?
Where did you buy that (thing)?
그거 읽어 봤어요?
Have you read that (book/article)?
그거 괜찮아요.
That's fine. / That's okay.
그거 제 생각과 같아요.
That's the same as my thinking.
이것 좀 잠깐 봐줄래? 그거 내가 어제 말했던 책이야.
Can you look at this for a moment? That's the book I mentioned yesterday.
Demonstrative pronoun used to refer to a previously mentioned item.
네가 찾던 펜, 그거 테이블 위에 있어.
The pen you were looking for, that's on the table.
Used to point out the location of a specific item.
우리 같이 영화 볼까? 그거 요즘 인기 많다던데.
Shall we watch a movie together? That's supposed to be popular these days.
Refers to a concept or idea, often something commonly known or discussed.
점심 뭐 먹을까? 그거 새로 생긴 식당 괜찮다고 하던데.
What should we eat for lunch? That new restaurant is supposed to be good.
Refers to a specific place or establishment.
시험 공부 많이 했어? 그거 정말 중요하다고 교수님이 그러셨어.
Did you study a lot for the exam? The professor said that's really important.
Refers to a situation or event of significance.
네가 주문한 커피, 그거 벌써 나왔어.
The coffee you ordered, that's already out.
Indicates something that has just become available or completed.
어제 이야기했던 계획, 그거 어떻게 진행되고 있어?
The plan we talked about yesterday, how is that progressing?
Refers back to a topic of discussion from the past.
내일 회의 준비 다 됐어? 그거 발표 자료 준비해야 하잖아.
Are all the preparations for tomorrow's meeting done? You need to prepare the presentation materials for that, right?
Refers to a specific task or responsibility.
이 문제에 대해 좀 더 생각해봐야 할 것 같아요. 그거 정말 복잡하네요.
I think I need to think about this problem a bit more. That thing is really complicated.
저번에 말씀하셨던 프로젝트, 그거 어떻게 진행되고 있나요?
The project you mentioned last time, how is that thing progressing?
네가 어제 빌려간 책, 그거 다 읽었으면 돌려줄래?
The book you borrowed yesterday, if you've finished reading that thing, could you return it?
우리 팀의 다음 목표는 시장 점유율을 높이는 것입니다. 그거 쉽지 않겠지만 노력해야죠.
Our team's next goal is to increase market share. That thing won't be easy, but we have to try.
회의에서 나온 새로운 아이디어, 그거 정말 혁신적인 것 같아요.
The new idea that came up in the meeting, that thing seems really innovative.
친구가 추천해준 영화, 그거 정말 재미있었어요. 꼭 한번 보세요.
The movie my friend recommended, that thing was really fun. You should definitely watch it.
최근에 출시된 스마트폰, 그거 기능이 정말 다양하던데요.
The smartphone that was recently released, that thing had a really wide variety of functions.
그 사람이 말했던 비밀 정보, 그거 사실이 아니었어요.
The secret information that person mentioned, that thing wasn't true.
이 문제에 대해서 네 의견은 뭐야? "그거"에 대해 좀 더 자세히 설명해 줄 수 있을까?
What's your opinion on this problem? Can you explain 'that' (the problem) in more detail?
우리가 어제 논의했던 계획 말이야, "그거"를 이제 실행에 옮길 때가 된 것 같아.
The plan we discussed yesterday, it seems like it's time to put 'that' (the plan) into action now.
네가 말한 그 복잡한 시스템, "그거"가 실제로 어떻게 작동하는지 시뮬레이션해 봤어?
That complicated system you mentioned, have you simulated how 'that' (the system) actually works?
그 프로젝트의 가장 큰 장애물은 예상치 못한 비용이었어. "그거" 때문에 진행이 늦어졌지.
The biggest obstacle for that project was unexpected costs. Because of 'that' (the costs), progress was delayed.
새로운 정책이 가져올 파급 효과에 대해 깊이 고민해야 해. "그거"가 사회 전반에 미칠 영향이 크거든.
We need to deeply consider the ripple effects of the new policy. 'That' (the policy) will have a big impact on society as a whole.
네가 제안한 아이디어가 정말 훌륭했어. "그거"를 더 발전시켜서 구체적인 사업 모델로 만들어보자.
The idea you proposed was truly excellent. Let's develop 'that' (the idea) further and create a concrete business model.
우리가 직면한 가장 큰 도전은 시장 변화에 대한 적응력이야. "그거"를 어떻게 극복할지가 관건이지.
The biggest challenge we face is adaptability to market changes. How we overcome 'that' (the adaptability) is the key.
그 예술 작품에 담긴 의미가 워낙 심오해서, "그거"를 제대로 이해하려면 많은 배경 지식이 필요해.
The meaning embedded in that artwork is so profound, you need a lot of background knowledge to properly understand 'that' (the meaning).
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
이거 말고 그거요.
Not this one, that one.
그거 다시 말해 주세요.
Please say that (thing) again.
그거 제가 할게요.
I'll do that (thing).
그거 어디 있어요?
Where is that (thing)?
그거 좀 보여 주세요.
Please show me that (thing).
그거 정말 고마워요.
Thank you very much for that (thing).
그거 제 거예요.
That (thing) is mine.
그거 어떻게 해요?
How do you do that (thing)?
그거 벌써 했어요.
I already did that (thing).
그거 다 필요 없어요.
I don't need any of that (thing).
يُخلط عادةً مع
Refers to an object near the speaker.
Refers to an object far from both the speaker and the listener.
This is a demonstrative adjective meaning 'that' and is followed by a noun (e.g., 그 책 - that book).
أنماط نحوية
تعبيرات اصطلاحية
"그거 얼마예요?"
How much is that (thing)?
이거 얼마예요? (How much is this?) 그거 얼마예요? (How much is that one?)
neutral"그거 좋아요."
That (thing) is good.
이거 좋아요. (This is good.) 그거 좋아요. (That's good.)
neutral"그거 아니에요."
That's not it.
이거 아니에요. (This isn't it.) 그거 아니에요. (That's not it.)
neutral"그거 어디에 있어요?"
Where is that (thing)?
가방 어디에 있어요? (Where is the bag?) 그거 어디에 있어요? (Where is that?)
neutral"그거 먹을래요?"
Do you want to eat that (thing)?
이거 먹을래요? (Do you want to eat this?) 그거 먹을래요? (Do you want to eat that?)
neutral"그거 주세요."
Please give me that (thing).
물 주세요. (Please give me water.) 그거 주세요. (Please give me that.)
neutral"그거 맞아요."
That's correct.
정답이에요. (It's the correct answer.) 그거 맞아요. (That's right.)
neutral"그거 어때요?"
How is that (thing)?
이 영화 어때요? (How is this movie?) 그거 어때요? (How is that?)
neutral"그거 봤어요?"
Did you see that (thing)?
이 책 봤어요? (Did you see this book?) 그거 봤어요? (Did you see that?)
neutral"그거 말고 다른 거요."
Something else besides that (thing).
이거 말고 다른 거요. (Something else besides this.) 그거 말고 다른 거요. (Something else besides that.)
neutralسهل الخلط
Often confused with '그거' (geugeo) and '저것' (jeogeot) because all three refer to 'this/that thing'.
'이것' refers to something near the speaker. '그거' refers to something near the listener. '저것' refers to something far from both.
이것은 제 펜이에요. (Igeoseun je pen-ieyo.) - This is my pen.
Similar to '이것' (igeot) and '그거' (geugeo), it's part of the 'this/that thing' set.
'저것' refers to something far from both the speaker and the listener. '이것' is near the speaker, '그거' is near the listener.
저것은 무엇이에요? (Jeogeoseun mueos-ieyo?) - What is that (over there)?
This is a contracted, more casual form of '이것'. Learners might not immediately recognize it as the same word.
'이거' is a casual contraction of '이것'. They mean the same thing but are used in different levels of formality.
이거 좋아요. (Igeo johayo.) - This is good.
Like '이거', this is a contracted form of '저것', which can be confusing for new learners.
'저거' is a casual contraction of '저것'. The meaning is identical, but the usage is less formal.
저거 주세요. (Jeogeo juseyo.) - Give me that (over there).
While '그거' is a pronoun, '이' is a demonstrative adjective. Both relate to proximity.
'이' is an adjective meaning 'this' and always precedes a noun (e.g., 이 책 - this book). '그거' is a pronoun meaning 'that thing' and stands alone.
이 사과 (i sagwa) - This apple.
أنماط الجُمل
그거 + [noun/adjective] + 이에요/예요?
그거 책이에요? (Is that a book?)
그거 + [verb] + 아요/어요/해요
그거 먹어요. (I eat that.)
그거 + [noun] + 주세요
그거 사과 주세요. (Please give me that apple.)
그거 + [adjective] + 아요/어요/해요
그거 작아요. (That's small.)
그거 + 아니에요
그거 아니에요. (That's not it.)
그거 + [location] + 에 있어요
그거 탁자에 있어요. (That's on the table.)
그거 + [possessive] + 거예요
그거 내 거예요. (That's mine.)
그거 + [question word] + 이/가?
그거 뭐예요? (What is that?)
عائلة الكلمة
الأسماء
كيفية الاستخدام
그거 (geu-geo) is a very common and useful pronoun in Korean. It literally means 'that thing' and is used when referring to an object that is physically closer to the listener than to the speaker. Think of it like saying 'that one' in English when pointing to something near the person you're talking to. Here are a few ways to use it:
- To ask about an object: 그거 뭐예요? (Geu-geo mwo-ye-yo?) – What is that (thing near you)?
- To refer to something previously mentioned: 그거 좋아요. (Geu-geo jo-a-yo.) – That (thing) is good.
- In casual conversation: 그거 예뻐요. (Geu-geo ye-ppeo-yo.) – That (thing) is pretty.
One common mistake is confusing 그거 (geu-geo) with 이거 (i-geo) and 저거 (jeo-geo).
- 이거 (i-geo) means 'this thing' and refers to an object near the speaker.
- 그거 (geu-geo) means 'that thing' and refers to an object near the listener.
- 저거 (jeo-geo) means 'that thing over there' and refers to an object far from both the speaker and the listener.
نصائح
Basic use of 그거
그거 is a common pronoun in Korean. It literally means 'that thing' or 'that object.' You can use it to refer to something that is physically close to the person you are speaking to, but not necessarily close to you.
Contextual meaning of 그거
While 그거 primarily refers to an object, its meaning can extend to 'that matter,' 'that situation,' or 'that idea' depending on the conversation. It's a versatile word.
Distinguishing 이거, 그거, 저거
It's crucial to understand the spatial relationship. 이거 (this thing) is near you. 그거 (that thing) is near the listener. 저거 (that thing over there) is far from both of you. Practice this distinction often.
그거 with '이에요/예요'
You'll often hear 그거 paired with the 'to be' verb, like '그거 뭐예요?' (What is that?) or '그거 연필이에요.' (That is a pencil.) This is a fundamental sentence structure.
Asking about something with 그거
If you want to ask about an object near the person you're talking to, just point and say '그거 뭐예요?' (What is that thing?) It's a very practical question.
Responding with 그거
If someone asks you about an object near them, and you are describing it, you would use 그거. For example, if they ask '이거 뭐예요?' (What is this?), you might reply '그거 책이에요.' (That is a book.)
Don't confuse proximity
A common mistake is using 그거 when you should use 이거 or 저거. Always think about who the object is closest to: you, the listener, or neither.
Using 그거 as a subject
그거 can function as the subject of a sentence. For instance, '그거 좋아요.' (That is good.) or '그거 맛있어요.' (That is delicious.)
Practice with objects around you
Look around your room. Point to an object near you and say '이거.' Point to an object where you imagine a listener is sitting and say '그거.' Point to something far away and say '저거.' Do this daily.
Listen for 그거 in media
Pay attention to how native speakers use 그거 in K-dramas, songs, or podcasts. This will help you internalize its natural usage and context. Focus on the dialogue.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
Imagine someone pointing '그거' (geu-geo) at an object that's 'geographically' near you, the listener.
ربط بصري
Picture a friend pointing directly at an object near you and saying '그거!'.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Look around your room. Point to five objects near you and say '그거 [object name]이에요.' (e.g., '그거 책상이에요.' - That's a desk.)
أصل الكلمة
Native Korean
المعنى الأصلي: 그 (geu: that) + 것 (geot: thing)
Koreanicالسياق الثقافي
Korean culture emphasizes spatial relationships, which is reflected in its demonstrative pronouns. The choice between '이' (this), '그' (that near you), and '저' (that over there) depends on the relative positions of the speaker, listener, and the object. This nuance is crucial for natural communication in Korean.
تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية
سياقات واقعية
Pointing out an item in a store.
- 그거 얼마예요? (How much is that thing?)
- 저 그거 주세요. (Please give me that thing.)
- 그거 맛있어요? (Is that thing delicious?)
Referring to something previously mentioned in conversation.
- 그거 정말 좋았어요. (That thing was really good.)
- 그거 저도 알아요. (I know that thing too.)
- 그거 재미있어요? (Is that thing interesting?)
Asking about an object a friend has or is looking at.
- 그거 뭐예요? (What is that thing?)
- 그거 어디서 샀어요? (Where did you buy that thing?)
- 그거 예쁘네요. (That thing is pretty.)
Discussing a task or problem.
- 그거 어떻게 해요? (How do you do that thing?)
- 그거 어려워요. (That thing is difficult.)
- 그거 제가 할게요. (I will do that thing.)
Confirming understanding of something.
- 아, 그거요? (Oh, that thing?)
- 네, 그거 맞아요. (Yes, that thing is right.)
- 그거 아니에요. (That thing is not it.)
بدايات محادثة
"친구에게 길거리에서 본 신기한 물건에 대해 물어보세요. (Ask a friend about a strange object you saw on the street.)"
"식당에서 옆 테이블의 음식이 맛있어 보여서 '그거'에 대해 물어보세요. (In a restaurant, the food at the next table looks delicious, so ask about 'that thing'.)"
"친구가 들고 있는 새로운 책이나 가방을 보고 '그거'에 대해 궁금해하세요. (See a new book or bag your friend is holding and be curious about 'that thing'.)"
"친구가 말한 흥미로운 영화나 드라마에 대해 더 자세히 물어보세요. (Ask for more details about an interesting movie or drama your friend mentioned.)"
"친구가 어떤 문제를 겪고 있는데, '그거'에 대해 어떻게 도와줄 수 있을지 물어보세요. (Your friend is having some trouble, ask how you can help with 'that thing'.)"
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
오늘 나를 가장 놀라게 한 '그거'는 무엇이었나요? (What was 'that thing' that surprised me the most today?)
최근에 배운 '그거' 중에서 가장 유용하다고 생각하는 것은 무엇인가요? (Among 'that thing' you recently learned, what do you think is the most useful?)
지금 내 옆에 있는 '그거'에 대해 설명해 보세요. (Describe 'that thing' that is next to you right now.)
만약 내가 '그거'를 가질 수 있다면, 무엇을 하고 싶나요? (If I could have 'that thing', what would I want to do?)
잊을 수 없는 '그거'에 대한 추억이 있다면 무엇인가요? (If you have an unforgettable memory about 'that thing', what is it?)
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلة이거 (igeo) means 'this thing' and refers to an object near the speaker. 그거 (geugeo) means 'that thing' and refers to an object near the listener. Think of it like pointing: 'this' for me, 'that' for you.
No, 그거 (geugeo) is specifically for inanimate objects or concepts, not people. To refer to a person, you'd use a different pronoun like 그 사람 (geu saram) meaning 'that person'.
그거 (geugeo) is 'that thing' near the listener. 저거 (jeogeo) is 'that thing over there' when the object is far from both the speaker and the listener. It's about distance from both parties.
그거 (geugeo) itself is neutral in terms of formality. The formality comes from the ending of the sentence it's in. For example, 그거 뭐예요? (Geugeo mwoyeyo?) is polite, while 그거 뭐야? (Geugeo mwoya?) is informal.
Yes, it can. For example, as a subject: 그거 좋아요. (Geugeo joayo.) (That is good.) As an object: 그거 주세요. (Geugeo juseyo.) (Please give me that.)
Absolutely! A very common one is 그거 얼마예요? (Geugeo eolmayeyo?) which means 'How much is that?' You'll hear this a lot when shopping.
To make 그거 (geugeo) plural, you add -들 (deul), so it becomes 그것들 (geugeotdeul), meaning 'those things'.
그것 (geugeot) is the base form and 그거 (geugeo) is a more common, slightly shortened conversational form. You'll hear 그거 more in everyday speech, but both are correct. 그것 might be used in slightly more formal writing or when you want to emphasize the word a bit more.
Not necessarily. While it often refers to visible objects, 그거 (geugeo) can also refer to an idea or a concept that was just discussed or is understood between the speakers. For example, '그거 좋은 생각이에요.' (Geugeo joeun saenggakaeyo.) means 'That's a good idea.'
No, 그거 (geugeo) is a pronoun, meaning it stands in place of a noun. If you want to say 'that book' or 'that car', you would use 그 (geu) before the noun, like 그 책 (geu chaek) or 그 차 (geu cha).
اختبر نفسك 144 أسئلة
___ 뭐예요? (What is that thing?)
'그거' refers to something near the listener. The question asks 'What is that thing?', implying the object is near the person being asked.
___ 연필이에요. (That thing is a pencil.)
If someone is asking about an object near them, you would use '그거' to refer to it in your answer.
A: ___ 책이에요? (Is that thing a book?) B: 네, 책이에요. (Yes, it's a book.)
Speaker A is asking about an object near Speaker B, so '그거' is the correct pronoun.
A: 이거 뭐예요? (What is this thing?) B: ___ 가방이에요. (That thing is a bag.)
Speaker A is asking about an object near themselves. Speaker B would use '그거' to refer to that object, as it is now near Speaker A (the listener to B).
A: ___ 사과예요? (Is that thing an apple?) B: 아니요, 배예요. (No, it's a pear.)
Speaker A is inquiring about an item near Speaker B, hence '그거' is the appropriate choice.
A: ___ 우유예요. (That thing is milk.) B: 아, 네. (Ah, yes.)
Speaker A is identifying an object near Speaker B, using '그거'.
Choose the best Korean word for 'that thing' when referring to an object near the person you're speaking to.
그거 (geugeo) is used for an object close to the listener. 이거 (igeo) is for an object close to the speaker. 저거 (jeogeo) is for an object far from both. 무엇 (mueot) means 'what'.
Your friend has a book next to them. You want to ask, 'What is that (thing)?' How would you say it?
Since the book is near your friend (the listener), '그거' is the correct pronoun to use. '뭐예요?' means 'What is it?'.
Which sentence correctly uses '그거' to ask about an item near the listener?
'그거는 뭐예요?' is a common way to ask 'What is that thing?' when the object is near the listener. The other options use '그거' incorrectly or refer to a different demonstrative pronoun.
You use '그거' when an object is far away from both you and the person you are talking to.
You use '저거' for an object far away from both the speaker and the listener. '그거' is for an object near the listener.
If your friend is holding a phone and you ask '그거 뭐예요?', it is a natural and correct way to ask 'What is that?'
Yes, '그거' is correctly used here because the phone is close to your friend (the listener).
'그거' can be used to refer to 'that thing' that you, the speaker, are holding.
No, if you, the speaker, are holding it, you should use '이거' (this thing). '그거' is for objects near the listener.
Someone asks about an object near you. What are they saying?
Someone expresses approval for something near you.
Someone is asking for an object that is near you.
Read this aloud:
그거 주세요.
Focus: 그거 (geu-geo)
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Read this aloud:
그거 예뻐요.
Focus: 예뻐요 (ye-ppeo-yo)
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Read this aloud:
그거 비싸요.
Focus: 비싸요 (bi-ssa-yo)
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To say 'This is a book,' you place 'this' (이것은) before 'book' (책입니다).
To ask 'What is that?', you place 'that thing' (그거) before 'what is it?' (뭐예요?).
To say 'That (far away) is an apple,' you place 'that (far away)' (저것은) before 'apple' (사과입니다).
저기요, 죄송하지만, 이 ___ 얼마예요?
In this context, '것' (geot) is the most natural word to use when asking the price of an item. '분' (bun) is a polite counter for people, '집' (jip) means house, and '책' (chaek) means book. While you could ask '이 책 얼마예요?' if it was specifically a book, '것' is more general.
어머니, 냉장고 안에 있는 ___ 버려주세요. 유통기한이 지났어요.
'음식' (eumsik) means food. The sentence mentions the expiration date, so 'food' fits best. '음악' (eumak) is music, '음료수' (eumnyosu) is a drink, and '물' (mul) is water.
이 바지는 저한테 좀 작아요. 혹시 더 큰 ___ 있어요?
The speaker says the pants are too small, so they are asking for a bigger 'size' (사이즈, saijeu). '옷' (ot) means clothes in general, '바지' (baji) means pants, and '색깔' (saekkal) means color.
저는 보통 주말에 영화를 봐요. 어제도 재미있는 ___ 봤어요.
The first part of the sentence mentions watching movies on the weekend. Therefore, '영화' (yeonghwa) which means movie, is the correct word to complete the sentence. '책' (chaek) is book, '이야기' (iyagi) is story, and '것' (geot) is a general thing.
김치를 만들 때 제일 중요한 ___ 고춧가루예요.
'재료' (jaeryo) means ingredient. Gochugaru (고춧가루) is an ingredient for making kimchi. '사람' (saram) is person, '음료수' (eumnyosu) is a drink, and '시간' (sigan) is time.
저는 매일 아침 커피를 마셔요. 그리고 ___ 읽으면서 뉴스를 봐요.
The sentence says 'read while watching the news', so '신문' (sinmun), which means newspaper, fits the context of reading the news. '뉴스' (nyuseu) is news itself, '책' (chaek) is book, and '이야기' (iyagi) is story.
Which sentence correctly uses '그거' to refer to something near the listener?
'그거' refers to something near the listener. The other options use '저거' (that over there), '이거' (this), or '어느 것' (which one).
Choose the most natural response if someone asks, "이 책 어때요?" (How is this book?) while holding a book you can see.
Since the book is near the person asking and you can see it, '그거' is the appropriate pronoun. '이거' would be used if you were holding it, and '저거' if it was far away from both of you.
You see a friend looking at a pen. You want to ask, "Is that good?" Which is the correct way?
The pen is near your friend (the listener), so '그거' is the correct pronoun.
'그거' is used when referring to an object far away from both the speaker and the listener.
'그거' is used for an object near the listener. For an object far from both, '저거' would be used.
If someone is holding a cup and asks you if you like it, you should say '그거 좋아요' to mean 'I like that'.
Since the cup is in their hand, it is near the listener (them), so '그거' is the correct pronoun.
When you are offering something to someone, you would use '그거' to refer to the item you are holding.
If you are holding the item, it is near the speaker, so '이거' would be used.
This sentence means 'This is my book.' The correct order is '이것은' (this thing), '제' (my), '책이에요' (is a book).
This sentence means 'Where is that thing (near you)?' The correct order is '그거' (that thing), '어디에' (where), '있어요?' (is it?).
This sentence means 'What is that thing (far from both of us)?' The correct order is '저것은' (that thing over there), '뭐예요?' (what is it?).
저기, 혹시 ___ 어디서 샀어요? (Hey, where did you buy ___?)
The speaker is asking about an item near the listener, so '그거' (that thing near you) is appropriate.
네, 맞아요. 제가 찾던 ___ 바로 그거예요. (Yes, that's right. ___ I was looking for is exactly that.)
The speaker confirms that the item being referred to by the listener is indeed the one they were looking for, making '그거' the correct choice.
친구가 선물해 준 책인데, ___ 정말 재미있어요. (This is a book my friend gave me, and ___ is really interesting.)
The speaker is referring to the book that the listener is likely holding or looking at, making '그거' (that thing near you) the best fit.
어제 이야기했던 영화가 ___ 맞죠? (The movie we talked about yesterday, that's ___ right?)
The speaker is asking the listener to confirm if the movie being discussed is the one they are both thinking of, using '그거' to refer to 'that thing' already in the listener's mind.
선생님, ___ 다시 설명해 주시겠어요? (Teacher, could you explain ___ again?)
The student is asking the teacher to re-explain something that the teacher has just presented or is currently presenting, so '그거' (that thing) is appropriate.
아, ___요? (Oh, ___?)
The speaker is acknowledging an item or topic that the listener has just mentioned or is currently indicating, hence '그거' is the natural response.
Choose the most natural sentence using "그거" when you are talking about something near your friend.
When the object is near the listener, '그거' (that thing) is the most appropriate pronoun to use. '저거' (that thing over there) is for something far from both speakers. '이거' (this thing) is for something near the speaker. '어느거' (which one) is a question word.
Your friend is holding a book. How would you ask, "Is that interesting?"
Since the book is near your friend (the listener), '그거' is the correct pronoun. '저거' is for something far away, '이거' for something near the speaker, and '무엇' means 'what'.
Which sentence correctly uses "그거" to refer to an item the listener is holding?
'그거 제 거예요.' (That is mine) implies that the '그거' is near the listener. The other options either use '이거' (this) or '저거' (that over there), or don't clearly indicate '그거' is near the listener.
You can use "그거" to talk about something you are holding.
"그거" refers to an object near the listener. When you are holding something, you would use "이거" (this thing).
If your friend asks, "이거 뭐예요?" (What is this?), you can respond with "그거 책이에요." (That is a book.) if the object is still near your friend.
When your friend asks about something they are holding or pointing to (using '이거'), and you are referring to the same object near them, you would use '그거'.
"그거" can be used to refer to something far away from both the speaker and the listener.
When an object is far away from both the speaker and the listener, you should use "저거" (that thing over there), not "그거".
The book over there, that one is mine.
That is the phone I bought yesterday.
Who ate that?
Read this aloud:
그거 정말 좋아요.
Focus: 그거 (geu-geo)
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Read this aloud:
그거 어디에 있어요?
Focus: 그거 어디에 (geu-geo eo-di-e)
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Read this aloud:
이거 아니에요, 그거 주세요.
Focus: 이거 아니에요, 그거 주세요 (i-geo a-ni-e-yo, geu-geo ju-se-yo)
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Imagine you are at a market. Describe something you see that is near the person you are talking to. Use '그거'.
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Sample answer
저기 있는 예쁜 꽃이 뭐예요? 그거 정말 아름답네요. (What are those pretty flowers over there? They're really beautiful.)
You are helping a friend find an item they misplaced. They are looking for it. Use '그거' to refer to the item they are looking for.
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Sample answer
네가 찾던 책이 저기 있네. 그거 혹시 이거야? (The book you were looking for is over there. Is that it, by any chance?)
You are showing a picture to a friend. Comment on something specific in the picture that is visually prominent and close to your friend's perspective. Use '그거'.
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Sample answer
이 사진에서 네 옆에 있는 사람 보여? 그거 정말 재미있는 순간이었어. (Do you see the person next to you in this picture? That was a really funny moment.)
화자는 친구의 무엇에 대해 칭찬하고 있나요?
Read this passage:
친구가 새 옷을 입고 왔습니다. 당신은 친구에게 '그거 정말 잘 어울린다!'라고 말했습니다. 친구가 웃으며 '고마워!'라고 대답했습니다.
화자는 친구의 무엇에 대해 칭찬하고 있나요?
문장에서 '그거 정말 잘 어울린다!'는 친구가 입고 온 '새 옷'을 가리키는 말입니다.
문장에서 '그거 정말 잘 어울린다!'는 친구가 입고 온 '새 옷'을 가리키는 말입니다.
친구가 '그거'라고 지칭한 것은 무엇인가요?
Read this passage:
카페에서 친구와 대화 중입니다. 친구가 손으로 가리키며 '저기 보이는 케이크 어때? 그거 맛있을 것 같아.'라고 말했습니다. 당신은 '응, 나도 그렇게 생각해.'라고 대답했습니다.
친구가 '그거'라고 지칭한 것은 무엇인가요?
문맥상 '그거 맛있을 것 같아'는 친구가 손으로 가리킨 '저기 보이는 케이크'를 의미합니다.
문맥상 '그거 맛있을 것 같아'는 친구가 손으로 가리킨 '저기 보이는 케이크'를 의미합니다.
화자가 '그거'라고 말하며 가리킨 것은 무엇인가요?
Read this passage:
친구가 잃어버린 열쇠를 찾고 있습니다. 당신은 친구의 옆에 있는 의자 위에 열쇠가 놓여 있는 것을 보고 '아, 그거 여기 있네!'라고 말했습니다. 친구는 기뻐하며 열쇠를 주웠습니다.
화자가 '그거'라고 말하며 가리킨 것은 무엇인가요?
친구가 잃어버린 '열쇠'를 찾고 있었고, 화자가 '그거 여기 있네!'라고 말하며 열쇠가 있는 위치를 알려주었으므로, '그거'는 잃어버린 열쇠를 지칭합니다.
친구가 잃어버린 '열쇠'를 찾고 있었고, 화자가 '그거 여기 있네!'라고 말하며 열쇠가 있는 위치를 알려주었으므로, '그거'는 잃어버린 열쇠를 지칭합니다.
This sentence asks if someone can lend 'that thing' to the speaker. The order is 'That thing' (topic), 'lend' (verb), 'can' (auxiliary verb).
This sentence asks 'Where did you buy that thing?'. The order is 'That thing' (topic), 'where' (adverb), 'bought' (verb).
This sentence means 'That thing is too expensive'. The order is 'That thing' (topic), 'too' (adverb), 'expensive' (adjective).
Choose the most natural way to ask 'What is that?' if the object is closer to the person you are speaking to.
그것 (geugeot) is used for an object near the listener. 이것 (igeot) is for an object near the speaker, and 저것 (jeogeot) is for an object far from both. '어떤 것이 무엇입니까?' is grammatically awkward for this context.
A friend points to a book on a table near them and says, '이 책 어때요?' How would you naturally respond, referring to the book?
Since your friend (the listener) is pointing to the book near them, you would refer to it as '그거' (geugeo), meaning 'that thing' (near the listener).
You see a new gadget in your friend's hand. Which sentence would you use to ask about 'that thing' in their hand?
'그거' (geugeo) is the correct pronoun to use when referring to an object that is close to the listener (your friend in this case). '이거' is for objects near the speaker, '저거' for objects far from both, and '여기' means 'here'.
If someone asks '이거 뭐예요?' (What is this?) while holding an item, you would respond with '그거 연필이에요.' (That's a pencil.)
Yes, this is correct. The speaker uses '이거' (this, near speaker) and the listener responds with '그거' (that, near listener).
You should use '그거' when referring to an object that is far away from both the speaker and the listener.
'그거' (geugeo) is used for an object near the listener. For an object far from both, '저거' (jeogeo) should be used.
If you are describing an item you are holding, you would say '그거 제가 제일 좋아하는 책이에요.' (That's my favorite book.)
If you are holding the item (it's near you, the speaker), you should use '이거' (igeo). '이거 제가 제일 좋아하는 책이에요.' would be correct.
A customer asking to see something in a store.
Someone asking for instructions on how to use an item.
Someone claiming an item as theirs.
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그거 정말 좋네요!
Focus: 그거 (geu-geo), 좋네요 (joh-ne-yo)
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그거 어디에서 살 수 있어요?
Focus: 그거 (geu-geo), 어디에서 (eo-di-e-seo), 살 수 있어요 (sal su i-sseo-yo)
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그거 저한테 주세요.
Focus: 그거 (geu-geo), 저한테 (jeo-han-te), 주세요 (ju-se-yo)
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Imagine you're at a Korean market. Write a short paragraph describing something you see that's near the person you're with, using '그거' at least once. Explain why you're interested in it.
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친구야, 저기 있는 빨간 사과가 정말 신선해 보여. 그거 한 번 먹어보고 싶어. 너무 맛있을 것 같아.
You are discussing a new gadget with a friend. Write a few sentences asking about its features, using '그거' to refer to the gadget. Ask about at least two specific functions.
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이 새로운 핸드폰 어때? 그거 카메라 기능이 좋다고 들었어. 배터리도 오래간다고 하던데, 그거 정말이야?
Your friend is holding a book. Write a short dialogue where you ask them about the book using '그거' and express your opinion about the genre or author.
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네가 들고 있는 그거 어떤 책이야? 그거 역사 소설이라고 들었는데, 작가가 누구지? 재미있어 보여.
B가 마시려는 커피는 어떤 맛이라고 묘사되었나요?
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A: 저기 있는 커피 좀 마셔볼래? B: 아, 그거요? 네, 좋아요. 어떤 맛이에요? A: 으음, 그거 좀 달콤하고 부드러운 맛이야. B: 기대되네요! 이 카페의 시그니처 메뉴인가요?
B가 마시려는 커피는 어떤 맛이라고 묘사되었나요?
대화에서 A가 '그거 좀 달콤하고 부드러운 맛이야'라고 직접적으로 언급했습니다.
대화에서 A가 '그거 좀 달콤하고 부드러운 맛이야'라고 직접적으로 언급했습니다.
친구는 '그거'에 대해 어떻게 생각하고 있나요?
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친구와 함께 박물관에 갔다. 친구가 한 그림 앞에서 멈춰 서서 한참을 바라보고 있었다. 내가 '그거 어떤 그림이야?'라고 물으니, 친구는 '아, 이거? 내가 제일 좋아하는 작가의 초기 작품이야. 그거 정말 섬세하고 아름다워.'라고 답했다.
친구는 '그거'에 대해 어떻게 생각하고 있나요?
친구는 '내가 제일 좋아하는 작가의 초기 작품이야. 그거 정말 섬세하고 아름다워.'라고 분명히 말했다.
친구는 '내가 제일 좋아하는 작가의 초기 작품이야. 그거 정말 섬세하고 아름다워.'라고 분명히 말했다.
동료가 새로 산 노트북의 특징으로 언급된 것은 무엇인가요?
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동료가 새로 산 노트북을 자랑했다. 나는 '그거 어디서 샀어? 디자인이 정말 예쁘다!'라고 감탄했다. 동료는 '응, 그거 온라인에서 특가로 샀어. 성능도 좋고, 특히 화면이 선명해서 작업하기 편해.'라고 답했다.
동료가 새로 산 노트북의 특징으로 언급된 것은 무엇인가요?
동료는 '그거 온라인에서 특가로 샀어. 성능도 좋고, 특히 화면이 선명해서 작업하기 편해.'라고 말했다.
동료는 '그거 온라인에서 특가로 샀어. 성능도 좋고, 특히 화면이 선명해서 작업하기 편해.'라고 말했다.
This sentence means 'This is mine.' The word order in Korean is typically Subject-Object-Verb, but in simpler possessive sentences, the possessor comes before the possessed item.
This sentence means 'What do you want?' In Korean, the interrogative pronoun '무엇을' (what) comes before the verb '원해요?' (do you want).
This sentence means 'Where is it?' The locative particle '에' is attached to '어디' (where), and then followed by the verb '있어요?' (is it?).
다음 중 '그거'의 올바른 사용법은?
'그거'는 상대방에게 가까이 있는 물건을 가리킬 때 사용합니다. '이거'는 화자에게 가까이, '저거'는 화자와 청자 모두에게서 멀리 있는 것을 가리킵니다.
친구가 그림을 보여주며 '이거 어때?'라고 물었을 때, 친구의 그림을 칭찬하기 위해 '그거'를 사용하여 가장 적절하게 대답하는 것은?
친구가 그림을 보여주면서 물었으므로, 그림은 친구(청자)에게 가까이 있습니다. 따라서 '그거'를 사용하여 칭찬하는 것이 가장 자연스럽습니다.
다음 대화에서 '그거'가 지칭하는 대상은 무엇인가요? A: '어제 본 영화 어땠어?' B: '아, 그거 정말 감동적이었어.'
'그거'는 앞서 언급된 '어제 본 영화'를 지칭합니다. 대화에서 청자(B)가 화자(A)가 언급한 대상을 지칭할 때 사용됩니다.
'그거'는 주로 상대방에게 가까이 있는 사물을 가리킬 때 사용한다.
'그거'는 청자(상대방)에게 가까이 있는 사물이나 이전에 언급된 것을 가리킬 때 사용되는 지시 대명사입니다.
'그거'는 '저거'와 바꿔 쓸 수 있으며, 의미 변화가 전혀 없다.
'그거'는 청자에게 가까운 것을, '저거'는 화자와 청자 모두에게서 멀리 있는 것을 가리킵니다. 따라서 바꿔 쓸 경우 의미에 차이가 있습니다.
물건이 눈앞에 보이지 않을 때도, 대화에서 이미 언급된 대상을 '그거'로 지칭할 수 있다.
'그거'는 물리적으로 상대방에게 가까운 사물뿐만 아니라, 대화의 맥락에서 이미 언급된 특정 대상을 다시 지칭할 때도 사용됩니다.
Someone is expressing admiration for an idea. The speaker is referring to 'that' idea. What is the speaker's tone?
The speaker is sharing new information about a project deadline. What information is being shared?
The speaker is making a request because they are busy. What is the nature of the request?
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그거 해결하려면 어떤 방법이 제일 좋을까요?
Focus: 그거 (geu-geo), 해결하려면 (hae-gyeol-ha-ryeo-myeon)
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그거에 대해 더 자세히 설명해 주실 수 있나요?
Focus: 그거에 (geu-geo-e), 자세히 (ja-se-hi), 설명해 주실 수 있나요 (seol-myeong-hae ju-sil su it-na-yo)
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그거 가지고 제가 뭘 할 수 있을지 한번 고민해 볼게요.
Focus: 그거 가지고 (geu-geo ga-ji-go), 뭘 (mwol), 고민해 볼게요 (go-min-hae bol-ge-yo)
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You are discussing a complex business strategy with a Korean colleague. Explain your understanding of a particular aspect of the strategy, referring to 'that specific part of the plan' that your colleague just mentioned. Use a formal and detailed tone.
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방금 말씀하신 그 전략의 핵심적인 부분에 대해 저는 현재 시장 동향을 고려할 때, 우리의 접근 방식이 예상치 못한 변수에 유연하게 대응할 수 있도록 충분히 견고해야 한다고 생각합니다. 특히, 해당 부분은 장기적인 성장 동력을 확보하는 데 결정적인 역할을 할 것입니다.
Write a short email to your professor, politely asking for clarification on a difficult concept covered in a lecture. Refer to 'that specific concept' using appropriate formal language.
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교수님께, 지난 강의에서 다루었던 그 복잡한 개념에 대해 추가적인 설명이 필요합니다. 특히, 이론의 실제 적용 사례와 관련하여 명확한 이해를 돕기 위한 자료가 있다면 감사하겠습니다.
You are writing a critical analysis of a controversial historical event. Refer to 'that particular event' as a significant turning point, explaining its lasting impact.
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해당 역사적 사건은 단순한 한 시점의 발생이 아니라, 이후의 사회적, 정치적 흐름을 근본적으로 뒤바꾼 결정적인 전환점이었습니다. 특히, 그것이 남긴 여파는 오늘날까지도 여러 방면에서 깊이 체감되고 있습니다.
위 글에서 '그것'이 가리키는 것은 무엇입니까?
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최근 한 연구에서 제시된 새로운 이론은 기존의 학설과 상당한 차이를 보이며 학계에 큰 파장을 일으켰다. 이 이론은 우주의 기원에 대한 우리의 이해를 재정립할 잠재력을 가지고 있다는 평가를 받지만, 그것의 타당성에 대해서는 여전히 논쟁이 계속되고 있다. 특히, 실험적 증거의 부족은 주요 비판점 중 하나이다.
위 글에서 '그것'이 가리키는 것은 무엇입니까?
'그것'은 바로 앞 문장에서 언급된 '새로운 이론'의 타당성을 지칭합니다.
'그것'은 바로 앞 문장에서 언급된 '새로운 이론'의 타당성을 지칭합니다.
위 글에서 '그것'은 무엇을 의미합니까?
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A국과 B국 간의 무역 협상에서 핵심 쟁점은 농산물 수입 개방 문제였다. A국은 자국 농업 보호를 위해 강력히 반대했지만, B국은 자국 산업의 경쟁력 강화를 주장하며 개방을 요구했다. 결국, 그것은 협상 결렬의 주요 원인이 되었다.
위 글에서 '그것'은 무엇을 의미합니까?
'그것'은 협상 결렬의 원인이 된 '농산물 수입 개방 문제'를 가리킵니다.
'그것'은 협상 결렬의 원인이 된 '농산물 수입 개방 문제'를 가리킵니다.
위 글에서 '그것'이 언급하는 것은 무엇입니까?
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많은 사람들이 건강을 위해 식단 조절과 운동을 병행하지만, 예상만큼의 효과를 보지 못하는 경우가 많다. 전문가들은 이러한 현상의 원인 중 하나로 스트레스를 지목한다. 스트레스는 신체에 다양한 부정적인 영향을 미치며, 심지어 그것은 체중 증가와도 연관될 수 있다.
위 글에서 '그것'이 언급하는 것은 무엇입니까?
'그것'은 바로 앞 문장에서 설명된 '스트레스'가 체중 증가와 연관될 수 있음을 나타냅니다.
'그것'은 바로 앞 문장에서 설명된 '스트레스'가 체중 증가와 연관될 수 있음을 나타냅니다.
This sentence introduces an object ('this') as 'my wallet'. The structure is [Subject] + [Object] + [입니다 (is)].
This is a question asking 'What is that (far away)?'. The structure is [Subject] + [무엇 (what)] + [입니까 (is it)?].
This sentence asks 'Where did you buy that (thing near you)?' using '그거' for 'that thing'. The structure is [그거] + [어디에서 (where from)] + [샀어요 (did you buy)?].
저는 그 영화가 정말 좋았어요. ___는 제 인생 영화예요.
Here, '그거' refers to '그 영화' (that movie), which the listener is also aware of or present in the context.
저번에 말씀드렸던 책, 혹시 보셨어요? ___ 정말 재미있어요.
'그거' refers to the book previously mentioned, which the listener is aware of. It's an object known to both speaker and listener.
회의록에 적어주신 내용 확인했습니다. ___대로 진행하면 될 것 같습니다.
'그거' refers to the content written in the meeting minutes, which the listener (who wrote it) is fully aware of.
네가 어제 추천해준 식당, ___ 진짜 맛있었어!
'그거' refers to the restaurant the listener recommended, implying the listener knows which restaurant is being talked about.
제가 주문한 커피는 아직 안 나왔나요? ___ 좀 확인해 주실 수 있나요?
'그거' refers to the coffee that was ordered, which the person being asked (listener) would be able to check.
오늘 발표할 자료, 준비 다 됐어요? ___ 한번 검토해 봐도 될까요?
'그거' refers to the presentation materials, which the listener has prepared and is therefore aware of.
This is a statement about a favorite song.
Someone is complimenting food and asking about its origin.
A request to adjust the volume of something.
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그거 정말 좋은 생각인 것 같아요.
Focus: 그거 (geu-geo)
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혹시 그거 어디 있는지 아세요?
Focus: 어디 있는지 아세요 (eo-di it-neun-ji a-se-yo)
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그거 말고 다른 건 없나요?
Focus: 그거 말고 다른 건 (geu-geo mal-go da-reun geon)
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You are at a technology convention, and you just saw a revolutionary new device. Describe your immediate reaction and your initial thoughts about '그거' (that thing). Consider its potential impact and your desire to learn more.
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방금 전에 본 그 기기는 정말 혁신적이었어요. 미래 기술의 정점을 본 것 같은 느낌이었죠. '그거' 하나만으로도 산업 전체가 뒤바뀔 수 있다는 생각이 들 정도로 놀라웠습니다. 앞으로 이 기술이 어떻게 발전할지, 그리고 제 삶에 어떤 영향을 미칠지 정말 기대되고 궁금합니다.
You are a seasoned art critic at a gallery opening. You see a controversial piece that challenges traditional norms. Express your nuanced opinion on '그거' (that piece), analyzing its artistic merit and its potential influence on the art world.
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오늘 전시회에서 가장 눈길을 끌었던 건 단연 '그거'였습니다. 전통적인 예술의 경계를 허물고 새로운 시도를 보여주는 작품이었죠. 일부에서는 논쟁적이라고 평가할 수도 있겠지만, 저는 '그거'가 가진 예술적 가치와 현대 미술계에 미칠 잠재적 영향력을 높이 평가하고 싶습니다. 단순한 작품을 넘어선 혁신적인 메시지를 담고 있었습니다.
Imagine you are an investigative journalist uncovering a complex political scandal. You have just received a crucial piece of evidence, '그거' (that information). Detail your thought process: how you'll verify it, its implications, and your next steps.
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방금 입수한 '그거'는 이번 정치 스캔들의 판도를 바꿀 결정적인 정보입니다. 이제부터 이 정보를 다각도로 검증하는 것이 가장 중요하죠. 정보의 신뢰성을 확보한 후에는 '그거'가 가져올 파급력을 면밀히 분석하고, 어떤 방식으로 대중에게 공개할지 전략을 세워야 합니다. 모든 것은 조심스럽고 정확하게 진행되어야 합니다.
위 글에서 '그거'가 지칭하는 것은 무엇이며, 어떤 문제점이 언급되고 있습니까?
Read this passage:
최근 한 연구 기관에서 발표한 보고서에 따르면, 인공지능 기술의 발전이 특정 산업 분야에 미치는 영향은 예상보다 훨씬 크다고 합니다. 특히, 기존의 업무 방식을 완전히 뒤바꿀 가능성이 있는 '그거'는 미래 사회의 핵심 동력이 될 것이라는 전망이 지배적입니다. 하지만 '그거'의 급속한 발전이 야기할 수 있는 윤리적 문제나 사회적 불균형에 대한 우려도 커지고 있습니다.
위 글에서 '그거'가 지칭하는 것은 무엇이며, 어떤 문제점이 언급되고 있습니까?
지문에서 '인공지능 기술의 발전이 특정 산업 분야에 미치는 영향은 예상보다 훨씬 크다'고 언급하고, 바로 이어서 '특히, 기존의 업무 방식을 완전히 뒤바꿀 가능성이 있는 '그거'는 미래 사회의 핵심 동력이 될 것'이라고 말하며, 마지막 문장에서 '그거'의 급속한 발전이 야기할 수 있는 문제점을 언급하고 있습니다. 따라서 '그거'는 인공지능 기술을 의미하며, 윤리적 문제와 사회적 불균형이 문제점으로 언급됩니다.
지문에서 '인공지능 기술의 발전이 특정 산업 분야에 미치는 영향은 예상보다 훨씬 크다'고 언급하고, 바로 이어서 '특히, 기존의 업무 방식을 완전히 뒤바꿀 가능성이 있는 '그거'는 미래 사회의 핵심 동력이 될 것'이라고 말하며, 마지막 문장에서 '그거'의 급속한 발전이 야기할 수 있는 문제점을 언급하고 있습니다. 따라서 '그거'는 인공지능 기술을 의미하며, 윤리적 문제와 사회적 불균형이 문제점으로 언급됩니다.
본문에서 '그거'가 의미하는 바를 가장 잘 설명한 것은 무엇입니까?
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지속 가능한 발전을 위한 국제적인 협력은 더 이상 선택이 아닌 필수가 되었습니다. 특히 기후 변화에 대한 공동 대응은 인류의 생존이 걸린 중대한 과제입니다. 각국 정부는 탄소 배출량 감축 목표를 설정하고 있으며, 이를 달성하기 위한 구체적인 방안을 모색 중입니다. 하지만 일부 국가에서는 경제적 부담을 이유로 '그거'에 대한 적극적인 참여를 망설이고 있는 실정입니다. 이로 인해 국제 사회의 연대와 노력이 위협받고 있습니다.
본문에서 '그거'가 의미하는 바를 가장 잘 설명한 것은 무엇입니까?
지문은 '지속 가능한 발전을 위한 국제적인 협력'과 '기후 변화에 대한 공동 대응'의 중요성을 강조하고 있습니다. 이어서 '각국 정부는 탄소 배출량 감축 목표를 설정하고 있으며, 이를 달성하기 위한 구체적인 방안을 모색 중'이라고 설명하며, 일부 국가가 '경제적 부담을 이유로 '그거'에 대한 적극적인 참여를 망설이고 있다'고 언급합니다. 이는 곧 기후 변화 대응을 위한 국제적인 협력 노력을 뜻합니다.
지문은 '지속 가능한 발전을 위한 국제적인 협력'과 '기후 변화에 대한 공동 대응'의 중요성을 강조하고 있습니다. 이어서 '각국 정부는 탄소 배출량 감축 목표를 설정하고 있으며, 이를 달성하기 위한 구체적인 방안을 모색 중'이라고 설명하며, 일부 국가가 '경제적 부담을 이유로 '그거'에 대한 적극적인 참여를 망설이고 있다'고 언급합니다. 이는 곧 기후 변화 대응을 위한 국제적인 협력 노력을 뜻합니다.
이 글에서 '그거'가 지칭하는 가장 적절한 대상은 무엇입니까?
Read this passage:
현대 사회는 정보의 홍수 속에서 살고 있습니다. 매일같이 쏟아지는 방대한 양의 데이터는 개인의 삶뿐만 아니라 사회 전반에 걸쳐 지대한 영향을 미치고 있습니다. 이러한 정보들을 효과적으로 분석하고 활용하는 능력은 이제 필수적인 역량이 되었습니다. 하지만 잘못된 정보나 왜곡된 사실이 빠르게 확산될 경우, '그거'는 심각한 사회적 혼란을 야기할 수 있습니다. 따라서 정보의 비판적 수용과 검증이 그 어느 때보다 중요합니다.
이 글에서 '그거'가 지칭하는 가장 적절한 대상은 무엇입니까?
지문은 정보의 홍수와 그 분석 및 활용 능력의 중요성을 언급한 후, '하지만 잘못된 정보나 왜곡된 사실이 빠르게 확산될 경우, '그거'는 심각한 사회적 혼란을 야기할 수 있다'고 말합니다. 따라서 '그거'는 '잘못된 정보나 왜곡된 사실'을 지칭합니다.
지문은 정보의 홍수와 그 분석 및 활용 능력의 중요성을 언급한 후, '하지만 잘못된 정보나 왜곡된 사실이 빠르게 확산될 경우, '그거'는 심각한 사회적 혼란을 야기할 수 있다'고 말합니다. 따라서 '그거'는 '잘못된 정보나 왜곡된 사실'을 지칭합니다.
This sentence asks if 'that thing' is what the listener mentioned yesterday. The word '그거' naturally fits as the object of '말했던'.
This sentence asks to be shown 'that thing' currently in the listener's hand. The structure leads to '그거' being the direct object of '보여줄래?'.
This sentence asks if 'that thing' seen at the restaurant earlier was ultimately bought. '그거' functions as the object of '봤던' and '샀어?'.
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Basic use of 그거
그거 is a common pronoun in Korean. It literally means 'that thing' or 'that object.' You can use it to refer to something that is physically close to the person you are speaking to, but not necessarily close to you.
Contextual meaning of 그거
While 그거 primarily refers to an object, its meaning can extend to 'that matter,' 'that situation,' or 'that idea' depending on the conversation. It's a versatile word.
Distinguishing 이거, 그거, 저거
It's crucial to understand the spatial relationship. 이거 (this thing) is near you. 그거 (that thing) is near the listener. 저거 (that thing over there) is far from both of you. Practice this distinction often.
그거 with '이에요/예요'
You'll often hear 그거 paired with the 'to be' verb, like '그거 뭐예요?' (What is that?) or '그거 연필이에요.' (That is a pencil.) This is a fundamental sentence structure.
مثال
그거 제 가방이에요.
محتوى ذو صلة
مزيد من كلمات general
몇몇
A2An unspecified small number of; some or a few.
조금
A1A little/a bit
적게
A1A little / Few
약간
A2A little; slightly; somewhat.
많이
A1A lot/much
잠시
A2For a moment; briefly.
잠깐
A2For a short time; a moment.
아까
A2A little while ago, earlier.
대해
A2About, concerning.
~에 대해서
A2Concerning or regarding a particular subject; about.
