저것
저것 refers to that thing over there that is far from both the speaker and the listener.
Explanation at your level:
You use 저것 to talk about things far away. If you see a bird in the sky, you say, '저것은 새입니다' (That is a bird). It is very easy to use!
At this level, you can use 저것 to ask questions like '저것이 뭐예요?' (What is that?). It helps you identify objects in a room or outside.
Intermediate learners use 저것 to distinguish between objects. You might say, '이것은 내 것이지만, 저것은 네 것이다' (This is mine, but that over there is yours).
In more complex sentences, 저것 acts as a reference point. You can use it to refer back to a concept previously mentioned that is 'distant' in the conversation flow.
Advanced users often use 저것 in contrastive structures. It emphasizes the physical or metaphorical distance between the speaker's current focus and the object in question.
At the mastery level, 저것 can be used in literary contexts to evoke a sense of longing or detachment, highlighting the 'yonder' quality of the object being referenced.
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- 저것 means 'that thing' far from both speaker and listener.
- It is part of the I-Geu-Jeo demonstrative system.
- It acts as a noun and can take various particles.
- Commonly used in daily life to identify distant objects.
When you are learning Korean, understanding distance is key! 저것 is part of the 'i-geot, geu-geot, jeo-geot' system. It specifically refers to an object that is far away from both the speaker and the listener.
Think of it as the 'that' in 'that thing over there'. If you see a mountain in the distance or a car parked across the street, you would use 저것 to talk about it. It is a very useful word for describing your environment!
The word 저것 has deep roots in Middle Korean. It is a compound of the distal demonstrative root 저- (jeo-), meaning 'that/yonder', and 것 (geot), which is a bound noun meaning 'thing' or 'fact'.
Historically, this system of i-geu-jeo (this-that-that over there) has been consistent for centuries. It evolved to help speakers clearly categorize the distance of objects, making it one of the most stable and essential parts of the Korean language structure.
You use 저것 when you are pointing or referring to something in the distance. It is neutral in formality, but in very casual speech, people often shorten it to 저거 (jeo-geo).
Commonly, it is used with particles like -은/는 (topic marker) or -이/가 (subject marker). For example, '저것이 무엇입니까?' (What is that thing over there?) is a classic way to use it in a formal setting.
While 저것 is a simple pronoun, it appears in many common phrases:
- 저것 좀 봐! (Look at that over there!) - Used to draw attention.
- 저것밖에 없어? (Is that all there is?) - Expressing disappointment.
- 저것은 저것이고 (That is one thing, and...) - Used to separate topics.
- 저것처럼 (Like that thing over there) - Comparing to a distant object.
- 저것 말고 (Not that thing, but something else) - Used for clarification.
Grammatically, 저것 behaves like a noun. It can take particles like -은, -이, -을, and -에. It does not have a plural form; if you need to refer to multiple distant things, you would add -들 (plural marker) to make it 저것들.
Pronunciation-wise, the 'j' sound is soft, similar to the 'j' in 'jump'. The final 't' sound in 것 is often unreleased because of the following consonant in natural speech.
Fun Fact
The 'i-geu-jeo' system is one of the most consistent features of the Korean language across centuries.
Pronunciation Guide
Sounds like 'chuh-gut'
Sounds like 'chuh-gut'
Common Errors
- Pronouncing 'j' as 'sh'
- Dropping the final 't' sound too early
- Misplacing the stress
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Very easy to read.
Easy to use in sentences.
Commonly used.
Easy to distinguish.
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
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Fortgeschritten
Grammar to Know
Demonstrative Pronouns
이/그/저
Subject Particles
은/는/이/가
Object Particles
을/를
Examples by Level
저것은 무엇입니까?
That thing / what / is?
Question form
저것은 제 가방이에요.
That thing / my / bag / is.
Possessive
저것 좀 보세요.
That thing / please look.
Imperative
저것은 비싸요.
That thing / is expensive.
Adjective
저것이 좋아요.
That thing / is good.
Subject marker
저것은 책이에요.
That thing / is a book.
Noun identification
저것을 주세요.
That thing / please give.
Object marker
저것은 예뻐요.
That thing / is pretty.
Descriptive
저것은 너무 멀어요.
저것 말고 이것을 주세요.
저것은 누가 만들었어요?
저것이 내 차예요.
저것은 어제 샀어요.
저것은 정말 신기해요.
저것은 왜 여기 있어요?
저것은 제가 찾던 거예요.
저것은 우리가 가야 할 곳이에요.
저것은 단순히 물건이 아니에요.
저것은 생각보다 훨씬 커요.
저것은 원래 제 자리가 아니었어요.
저것은 어제 본 영화보다 재밌어요.
저것은 나중에 다시 이야기해요.
저것은 우리 계획에 없던 거예요.
저것은 그가 직접 만든 거예요.
저것은 우리가 해결해야 할 문제입니다.
저것은 단순히 운이 좋았던 것 같아요.
저것은 그 시대의 문화를 보여줍니다.
저것은 우리가 간과했던 사실입니다.
저것은 기존의 방식과는 다릅니다.
저것은 우리가 목표로 하는 결과입니다.
저것은 상황을 더 복잡하게 만들었어요.
저것은 쉽게 결정할 수 있는 일이 아닙니다.
저것은 현대 사회의 모순을 반영합니다.
저것은 철학적으로 매우 흥미로운 주제입니다.
저것은 우리가 지향해야 할 가치입니다.
저것은 과거의 유산과 현재의 조화입니다.
저것은 단순한 현상이 아니라 구조적 문제입니다.
저것은 학계에서도 논란이 많은 부분입니다.
저것은 예술적 영감의 원천이 되었습니다.
저것은 우리가 직면한 가장 큰 도전입니다.
저것은 인류 역사의 거대한 흐름 속에 있습니다.
저것은 형이상학적인 관점에서 해석될 수 있습니다.
저것은 시대적 요구에 부응하는 결과물입니다.
저것은 미학적 가치를 넘어선 의미를 지닙니다.
저것은 담론의 중심에서 벗어나지 않았습니다.
저것은 전통과 현대의 경계에 서 있습니다.
저것은 고도의 지적 통찰을 요구합니다.
저것은 실존적 고민의 산물이라 할 수 있습니다.
Häufige Kollokationen
Idioms & Expressions
"저것은 저것이고"
That is one thing, and this is another.
저것은 저것이고, 이건 이거야.
neutral"저것 아니면 안 돼"
It must be that specific thing.
난 저것 아니면 안 돼.
casual"저것마저"
Even that (implying other things are already gone).
저것마저 사라졌다.
neutral"저것 참"
Oh my / Well (expression of surprise or annoyance).
저것 참, 난감하네.
neutral"저것이 다야?"
Is that all?
저것이 다야? 더 없어?
casual"저것만은"
At least that thing (must be kept/done).
저것만은 지켜야 해.
neutralEasily Confused
Both are demonstrative pronouns.
이것 is near the speaker.
이것은 내 것, 저것은 네 것.
Both are demonstrative pronouns.
그것 is near the listener.
그것을 주세요.
Both start with '저'.
저기 is a location, 저것 is a thing.
저기(place)에 저것(thing)이 있다.
Both start with '저'.
저분 is for people, 저것 is for things.
저분은 누구세요?
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 저것 + 이다
저것은 책이다.
저것 + Particle + Verb
저것을 먹어요.
저것 + 처럼 + Verb
저것처럼 하세요.
저것 + 때문에 + Verb
저것 때문에 힘들어요.
저것 + 중 + Noun
저것들 중 하나를 고르세요.
Wortfamilie
Nouns
Verwandt
How to Use It
10/10
Formality Scale
Häufige Fehler
이것 is for things near the speaker.
그것 is for things near the listener.
Korean requires particles to mark the subject.
Pronouns can be vague in formal documents.
Korean plural markers are optional but helpful.
Tips
Memory Palace Trick
Put a 'J' tag on everything far away in your house.
When Native Speakers Use It
They use it when pointing at something across the room.
Cultural Insight
Koreans are very precise about distance in their language.
Grammar Shortcut
Think of I-Geu-Jeo as a distance scale.
Say It Right
Keep the 'j' soft like 'jam'.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't use it for things in your hand.
Did You Know?
It's one of the first words babies learn!
Study Smart
Practice with '이것, 그것, 저것' in a row.
Context Matters
Always check where the listener is standing.
Particle Power
Practice adding -은, -이, -을 to 저것.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Imagine pointing at a 'J' shaped mountain far away and saying 'Jeo-geot!'
Visual Association
A finger pointing at a distant star.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Point to 5 things in your room that are far away and name them.
Wortherkunft
Korean
Original meaning: That thing (distal)
Kultureller Kontext
None, standard vocabulary.
Directly maps to 'that' (over there).
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Shopping
- 저것 보여주세요
- 저것 얼마예요?
- 저것으로 할게요
Classroom
- 저것은 무슨 뜻이에요?
- 저것이 정답인가요?
- 저것 좀 지워주세요
Travel
- 저것은 뭐예요?
- 저것 타야 해요?
- 저것이 유명한가요?
Casual talk
- 저것 봐!
- 저것 대박이다
- 저것 좀 줘
Conversation Starters
"저것은 무엇이라고 생각하세요?"
"저것을 본 적이 있나요?"
"저것이 왜 그렇게 인기가 많을까요?"
"저것 말고 다른 것을 선택한다면 무엇일까요?"
"저것을 어떻게 생각하시나요?"
Journal Prompts
Describe something far away that caught your eye today using '저것'.
Compare '이것' and '저것' in your daily life.
Write about a distant dream using the word '저것'.
Explain why you would prefer '저것' over '이것' in a specific situation.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
8 FragenNo, 저것 is a thing (pronoun), while 저기 is a place (adverb).
It is rude to use it for people; use '저분' instead.
It is a natural contraction for easier speech.
If it is out of your immediate reach, it is generally considered '저것'.
Then you should use '그것'.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in formal settings.
Yes, 저것 becomes 저것이 or 저것을 depending on the particle.
No, Korean pronouns are gender-neutral.
Teste dich selbst
___은/는 저기 있어요.
저것 is the correct pronoun for a distant object.
What does '저것' mean?
저것 is for distant objects.
Can '저것' be used for something in your hand?
No, '이것' is used for things in your hand.
Word
Bedeutung
These are the three levels of distance in Korean.
Subject + adjective + verb structure.
___은/는 제가 찾던 거예요.
저것 fits the noun position.
Which particle is commonly used with 저것?
저것 can take various particles.
저것들 is the plural form of 저것.
Adding 들 makes it plural.
Subject + modifier + noun.
Word
Bedeutung
Linguistic classification.
Ergebnis: /10
Summary
Use '저것' when pointing to something far away from both you and the person you are talking to.
- 저것 means 'that thing' far from both speaker and listener.
- It is part of the I-Geu-Jeo demonstrative system.
- It acts as a noun and can take various particles.
- Commonly used in daily life to identify distant objects.
Memory Palace Trick
Put a 'J' tag on everything far away in your house.
When Native Speakers Use It
They use it when pointing at something across the room.
Cultural Insight
Koreans are very precise about distance in their language.
Grammar Shortcut
Think of I-Geu-Jeo as a distance scale.
Beispiel
저것은 제 가방이 아니에요.
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