A1 determiner #250 رایج‌ترین 2 دقیقه مطالعه

그런

그런 means 'that kind of' or 'such' when referring to something near the person you are talking to.

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Practice it

Explanation at your level:

You use 그런 to say 'that kind of.' If your friend says 'I like apples,' you can say 'I like 그런 apples too.' It is very easy to use!

At this level, you start using 그런 to connect sentences. For example, 'I saw 그런 movie yesterday.' It helps you describe things without repeating the whole noun again.

Intermediate learners use 그런 to maintain flow. It acts as a reference point for the listener. Using it correctly shows you are listening to the context of the conversation.

You will notice 그런 used in more complex structures, such as '그런 식으로 말하면...' (If you speak in that way...). It adds nuance to your critiques or suggestions.

In advanced speech, 그런 is used to pivot topics or emphasize specific qualities. It is a subtle tool for coherence in longer, descriptive narratives or professional discussions.

Mastery of 그런 involves understanding its role in the demonstrative system. It reflects the speaker's spatial and conceptual distance from the listener, a core feature of Korean discourse.

واژه در 30 ثانیه

  • Used as 'that kind of'.
  • Refers to items near the listener.
  • Must be followed by a noun.
  • Essential for smooth conversation.

Welcome! 그런 is one of the most useful building blocks in the Korean language. It acts as a determiner, which is just a fancy way of saying it describes a noun by pointing to a specific type or quality.

Think of it as the 'that' in 'that kind of thing.' When your friend says, 'I love spicy food,' and you reply, 'I like 그런 food too,' you are using it to say 'that kind of.' It is a bridge word that keeps your conversation flowing smoothly.

The word 그런 is rooted in the demonstrative system of Korean: i (this), geu (that/near listener), and jeo (that/over there). It is a contraction of the phrase geureohan (그리한), which literally means 'doing like that.'

Over centuries, the language evolved to shorten these descriptive phrases for faster, more natural speech. This evolution is common in many languages, where complex phrases become compact, functional words used in daily life.

You will use 그런 whenever you need to refer back to a noun or a concept that was just mentioned. It is very common in casual daily life, like saying '그런 사람' (that kind of person) or '그런 일' (that kind of situation).

It is neutral in register, meaning you can use it with friends, colleagues, or in semi-formal settings. Just remember that it always needs a noun to follow it, as it cannot stand alone as a pronoun.

1. 그런데: Literally 'that being the case,' used as 'by the way' or 'however.'

2. 그럴리가: 'That cannot be' or 'No way,' derived from the same root.

3. 그런가요?: 'Is that so?' used to confirm information.

4. 그런 식으로: 'In that way,' often used when criticizing someone's method.

5. 그런 말 마세요: 'Don't say such things,' used to show modesty or disagreement.

Grammatically, 그런 must be placed directly before the noun it modifies. It does not change based on the noun's gender or plurality, making it quite learner-friendly.

Pronunciation is straightforward: 'geu-reon.' The 'g' is soft, and the 'eo' is a mid-back unrounded vowel. It rhymes loosely with words ending in 'on' sounds, though the vowel quality is distinctly Korean.

Fun Fact

It is part of a perfect 3x3 system (i/geu/jeo) that covers all spatial/conceptual distances.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /ɡəˈrʌn/

Sounds like 'geu-run' with a short 'u'.

US /ɡəˈrʌn/

Similar to UK, focus on clear 'eo' sound.

Common Errors

  • Pronouncing 'eo' as English 'o'
  • Adding an 'r' sound at the end
  • Slurring the two syllables

Rhymes With

운 분 군 눈 순

Difficulty Rating

خواندن 1/5

Very easy to read.

Writing 2/5

Requires noun placement.

Speaking 2/5

Needs practice with demonstratives.

شنیدن 1/5

Very clear.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

이거 그거 저거

Learn Next

그러면 그렇지만 그러니까

پیشرفته

그러하다 그와 같은

Grammar to Know

Demonstrative Determiners

이/그/저

Noun Modification

Determiner + Noun

Particle Usage

은/는/이/가

Examples by Level

1

그런 사람이에요.

That kind of person (it is).

Determiner + Noun.

2

그런 책은 없어요.

That kind of book (there is) not.

Negative existence.

3

그런 맛이에요.

It is that kind of taste.

Descriptive.

4

그런 생각은 안 해요.

That kind of thought (I) do not have.

Object marker.

5

그런 옷을 입어요.

Wear that kind of clothes.

Action verb.

6

그런 학교에 가요.

Go to that kind of school.

Directional.

7

그런 차는 좋아요.

That kind of car is good.

Subject marker.

8

그런 일을 해요.

Do that kind of work.

Object marker.

1

그런 영화는 재미없어요.

2

그런 식당은 비싸요.

3

그런 이유로 안 갔어요.

4

그런 말을 들었어요.

5

그런 기분이에요.

6

그런 계획이 있어요.

7

그런 질문은 어려워요.

8

그런 답을 원해요.

1

그런 상황에서는 조심해야 해요.

2

그런 태도는 좋지 않아요.

3

그런 소문이 사실인가요?

4

그런 방식으로 해결해 봅시다.

5

그런 노력이 필요합니다.

6

그런 결과는 예상 못 했어요.

7

그런 결정을 내린 이유가 뭐예요?

8

그런 제안은 거절할게요.

1

그런 식으로 행동하면 오해를 받아요.

2

그런 사소한 일에 신경 쓰지 마세요.

3

그런 엄청난 일을 해내다니 대단해요.

4

그런 전문적인 지식은 어디서 배웠나요?

5

그런 논리로는 설득하기 힘들어요.

6

그런 끔찍한 생각은 버리세요.

7

그런 비효율적인 방법은 피해야 합니다.

8

그런 역사적 배경을 이해하는 것이 중요해요.

1

그런 철학적 담론은 대중에게 생소할 수 있습니다.

2

그런 구조적 결함은 초기에 발견해야 합니다.

3

그런 모호한 태도가 갈등을 유발합니다.

4

그런 예외적인 상황까지 고려해야 합니다.

5

그런 압도적인 분위기에 압도당했습니다.

6

그런 혁신적인 아이디어는 환영받을 것입니다.

7

그런 고정관념에서 벗어날 필요가 있습니다.

8

그런 미묘한 차이를 파악하는 것이 관건입니다.

1

그런 형이상학적 질문은 답을 내리기 어렵습니다.

2

그런 시대적 조류를 거스르기는 쉽지 않습니다.

3

그런 미학적 가치를 평가하는 기준이 무엇입니까?

4

그런 복합적인 요인이 작용한 결과입니다.

5

그런 통찰력 있는 분석은 학계에서도 드뭅니다.

6

그런 관습적 사고방식은 변화가 필요합니다.

7

그런 숭고한 정신을 기리는 기념비입니다.

8

그런 파격적인 행보가 세간의 주목을 받았습니다.

ترکیب‌های رایج

그런 사람
그런 일
그런 말
그런 식
그런 생각
그런 이유
그런 기분
그런 태도
그런 상황
그런 결과

Idioms & Expressions

"그럴 리가"

It cannot be true.

그럴 리가 없어!

casual

"그렇지 않아"

It is not like that.

그렇지 않아, 오해하지 마.

neutral

"그런데 말이야"

By the way (shifting topic).

그런데 말이야, 어제 그 일 말이야.

casual

"그러면 그렇지"

I knew it (as expected).

그러면 그렇지, 그럴 줄 알았어.

casual

"그렇다 치고"

Let's assume that is true.

그렇다 치고, 다음은 뭐야?

neutral

"그럴 만하다"

It is understandable/deserving.

그럴 만한 이유가 있겠지.

neutral

Easily Confused

그런 vs 이런

Similar structure

이런 is near speaker, 그런 near listener.

이런 책 (my book) vs 그런 책 (your book).

그런 vs 저런

Similar structure

저런 is far from both.

저런 책 (that book over there).

그런 vs 그러한

Same meaning

그러한 is formal/written.

그러한 사실 (formal).

그런 vs 그렇게

Same root

그렇게 is an adverb (like that).

그렇게 해 (do it like that).

Sentence Patterns

A1

그런 + Noun

그런 사람을 만났어요.

A2

그런 + Noun + 은/는

그런 일은 싫어요.

A2

그런 + Noun + 이/가

그런 결과가 나왔어요.

A2

그런 + Noun + 을/를

그런 옷을 입지 마세요.

B1

그런 + Noun + 에

그런 상황에 처했어요.

خانواده کلمه

Nouns

그것 that thing

Verbs

그러하다 to be like that (formal)

Adjectives

그렇다 to be like that

مرتبط

이런 near speaker
저런 far from both

How to Use It

frequency

10/10

Formality Scale

그러한 (Formal) 그런 (Neutral) 그런 식의 (Casual)

اشتباهات رایج

Using 그런 as a pronoun → Use 그것 (that thing)
그런 is a determiner and must modify a noun.
Confusing 그런 with 저런 → Check distance
그런 is near listener, 저런 is far from both.
Overusing in formal writing → Use 그러한
그런 is slightly informal; 그러한 is better for essays.
Missing the noun → Add a noun
It cannot stand alone.
Misspelling as 그러ㄴ → 그런
Standard spelling rules.

Tips

💡

The 3-Way Rule

Remember I-Geu-Jeo (This-That-That over there).

💡

Context is King

Always check what the listener is holding.

🌍

Politeness

Use '그러한' in formal emails.

💡

The Noun Anchor

Always look for the noun after it.

💡

Clear Vowels

Don't swallow the 'eo' sound.

💡

Don't use as pronoun

Always add '것' if you want to say 'that one'.

💡

Evolution

It comes from 'doing like that'.

💡

Sentence Mining

Write 5 sentences using '그런' today.

💡

Rhythm

Keep it fast and light.

💡

No Gender

It works for everyone and everything.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Geu' as 'Good' (that's good) and 'Ron' as 'Run' (that kind of run).

Visual Association

Pointing at a book in your friend's hand.

Word Web

Demonstratives Korean Grammar Conversation Fillers

چالش

Point to 3 things your friend is holding and use '그런'.

ریشه کلمه

Korean (Sino-Korean influence on demonstratives)

Original meaning: Doing or being like that (near listener)

بافت فرهنگی

Avoid '그따위' as it is very rude.

Korean demonstratives are much more precise than English 'that'.

Used in countless K-pop lyrics Common in K-drama dialogue

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Shopping

  • 그런 색깔은 있어요?
  • 그런 사이즈는 없나요?
  • 그런 거 보여주세요.

Debate

  • 그런 생각은 동의 못 해요.
  • 그런 근거가 있나요?
  • 그런 논리는 부족해요.

Casual Chat

  • 그런 일이 있었어?
  • 그런 줄 몰랐네.
  • 그런 말 하지 마.

Work

  • 그런 방식은 비효율적입니다.
  • 그런 제안은 검토하겠습니다.
  • 그런 문제는 해결했습니다.

Conversation Starters

"그런 영화 본 적 있어요?"

"그런 음식 좋아하세요?"

"그런 취미는 어때요?"

"그런 생각 해본 적 있어요?"

"그런 사람 본 적 있어요?"

Journal Prompts

Describe a person you admire using '그런'.

Write about a situation you don't like using '그런'.

Explain why you like a specific hobby using '그런'.

Reflect on a past mistake using '그런'.

سوالات متداول

8 سوال

No, use 저런 for far away.

No, it is a determiner.

Use 그렇게.

It is a transition word, not the determiner.

Yes, '그런 사람' (that kind of person).

Korean doesn't distinguish plural for determiners.

No, it is neutral.

You must add '것' (thing) to make it a pronoun.

خودت رو بسنج

fill blank A1

___ 사람은 정말 착해요.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 그런

그런 modifies person.

multiple choice A2

Which means 'that kind of thing'?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 그런 것

그런 refers to the listener's object.

true false B1

Can '그런' stand alone as a noun?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

It is a determiner.

match pairs B1

Word

معنی

All matched!

Distance based.

sentence order B2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

Standard order.

امتیاز: /5

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