When talking about a group of people, you can use the word 그들. This word means "they" or "them" in English. It's a useful pronoun to know when you want to refer to more than one person without repeating their names.
For example, if you see a group of friends, you could say 그들이 왔어요, which means "They came." Or, if you're talking about something belonging to a group, you might say 그들의 책, meaning "their book."
When using the word '그들' in Korean, it's important to remember that it refers to 'they' or 'them' for people. While it can technically refer to inanimate objects or animals in some contexts, it's much more common and natural to use '그것들' for 'those things' or 'they/them' when talking about non-human subjects. For instance, if you're talking about a group of books, you wouldn't typically say '그들이 좋다' (they are good); instead, you'd use '그것들이 좋다'.
'그들' is generally used for a group of people, and it often implies a certain distance or formality compared to other ways of referring to groups of people. For example, if you're speaking about friends or family, you might use more specific terms or simply omit the pronoun if the context is clear.
When using the pronoun '그들' in Korean, it's important to remember that it's generally reserved for referring to groups of people and is less commonly used for animals or objects, unlike 'they' or 'them' in English. While it directly translates to 'they' or 'them', Korean often prefers to omit pronouns when the subject is clear from context, or use more specific nouns or titles instead. Therefore, you might find that '그들' is not used as frequently as its English counterpart. Pay attention to the context to understand when a more natural Korean expression might be to simply drop the pronoun.
When using the word “그들” to refer to a group of people, it is important to remember that it carries a nuanced implication of distance or formality. Unlike some English equivalents, “그들” can sometimes sound a little unnatural or even slightly cold if used for people you know well or are close to.
For instance, if you're talking about your friends or family, you might prefer to use more specific terms like “내 친구들” (my friends) or “우리 가족” (our family) to convey warmth and closeness. “그들” is often best reserved for referring to a more general group of people, or when you want to maintain a certain level of objectivity or distance in your speech.
When using the word “그들” to refer to a group of people, it is important to understand the nuance of its usage in Korean. While “그들” directly translates to “they” or “them” in English, its use is less common in everyday spoken Korean compared to English. Koreans often omit subject pronouns when the context makes it clear who is being discussed.
For example, instead of saying “그들은 학생입니다” (They are students), it's more natural to simply say “학생입니다” (Are students) if it's clear from the conversation that you're talking about a group of people. Using “그들” can sometimes sound a bit formal or even distant, so it's generally reserved for situations where clarity is absolutely necessary or in written contexts. It’s also worth noting that it can occasionally carry a slight implication of 'those people' rather than a neutral 'they'.
When referring to animals or inanimate objects, Korean speakers typically do not use “그들.” Instead, they might use demonstrative pronouns like “이것들” (these things) or “저것들” (those things) if a pronoun is needed at all. Often, just like with people, the pronoun is omitted. Understanding these subtleties will help you use “그들” more naturally and appropriately in your Korean conversations and writing.
그들 30 सेकंड में
- 그들 means 'they' or 'them'.
- Use it for groups of people.
- It's a basic, everyday pronoun.
§ What Does "그들" Mean and How is it Used?
Hello, Korean learners! Today, we're going to break down a very common and useful pronoun in Korean: 그들 (geu-deul). At its core, 그들 means 'they' or 'them' in English. It's used to refer to a group of people or things that you've already mentioned or that are understood in the context of the conversation. Think of it as the plural form of 'he' or 'she' when you're talking about more than one person.
Unlike English, where we use 'they' for both people and things, Korean often has other ways to refer to things in the plural. So, while 그들 can technically refer to things, it's far more common and natural to use it for people. You'll hear it most often when discussing groups of individuals. For example, if you're talking about a group of students, friends, or colleagues, 그들 would be the word to use.
Let's look at the components of the word itself. The '그' part in Korean often refers to something that is 'that' or 'those' – not close to the speaker or listener, but a bit further away. When you add '들' (deul) to a noun or pronoun, it makes it plural. So, '그' (that/those) + '들' (plural marker) literally gives us 'those people' or 'they/them'. This combination is a powerful way to make words plural in Korean, and you'll see '들' attached to many other words as you continue your studies.
Understanding when and how to use 그들 is crucial for building complete and natural-sounding sentences. It allows you to refer to multiple subjects or objects without having to repeat their names or specific titles repeatedly. This makes your Korean flow much more smoothly and efficiently. However, there's a little nuance to it that's important for beginners.
While 그들 means 'they/them', Korean speakers often omit pronouns when the context is clear. This is a big difference from English. In English, we almost always need a subject in our sentences. In Korean, if it's obvious who you're talking about, you can often just drop the pronoun. This applies to 그들 as well. So, while it's good to know and use, don't be surprised if you don't hear it as frequently as 'they' or 'them' in English. This is especially true in casual conversations or when talking about people within a close group.
For example, if you're talking about your friends and say 'My friends went to the park,' in Korean, you might just say '친구들이 공원에 갔어요' (Chin-gu-deul-i gong-won-e gat-sseo-yo – Friends went to the park), rather than explicitly saying '그들이 공원에 갔어요' (They went to the park). The context makes it clear who 'they' are.
Despite this, knowing 그들 is essential because there are many situations where you'll need it for clarity, especially when the subject isn't immediately obvious, or when you want to emphasize that it's 'they' specifically. It's a foundational word for building more complex sentences and understanding how Korean grammar handles plural subjects and objects.
§ Key Points About "그들"
- DEFINITION
- They; Them. Used primarily for people.
- PRONUNCIATION
- Geu-deul
- GRAMMAR NOTE
- '그' means 'that/those', and '들' is a plural marker. Together, they form the plural pronoun for people.
- USAGE TIP
- Korean often omits pronouns when the context is clear. Use 그들 when you need to be specific or when the subject isn't obvious from the conversation.
§ Examples of "그들" in Sentences
Let's look at some examples to help you see how 그들 works in real sentences. Pay attention to how it functions as both a subject and an object, just like 'they' and 'them' in English.
그들은 학생들입니다.
Hint: They + are students.
Meaning: They are students.
저는 그들을 만났습니다.
Hint: I + them + met.
Meaning: I met them.
그들은 지금 어디에 있습니까?
Hint: They + now + where + are?
Meaning: Where are they now?
이 책은 그들의 것입니다.
Hint: This book + is theirs.
Meaning: This book is theirs.
§ Understanding '그들'
The Korean word 그들 (geudeul) is a pronoun that means 'they' or 'them' in English. It's used to refer to a group of people or things when you're talking about them in the third person. While it seems straightforward, there are some nuances to how and when Koreans use this word.
- DEFINITION
- They; Them.
§ Basic Usage: '그들' as a Subject or Object
When 그들 is the subject of a sentence (meaning 'they'), you'll usually see it followed by the subject marker 이/가 (i/ga) or 은/는 (eun/neun). When it's the object (meaning 'them'), it's followed by the object marker 을/를 (eul/reul).
그들은 학생입니다. (Geudeul-eun haksaeng-imnida.)
(They [topic marker] student [to be].)
저는 그들을 만났습니다. (Jeo-neun geudeul-eul mannat-seumnida.)
(I [topic marker] them [object marker] met [past tense].)
§ Using '그들' with Possessive Particle
If you want to say 'their' (possessive form), you add the particle 의 (ui) after 그들. So, 그들의 (geudeul-ui) means 'their'.
그들의 차가 아주 좋습니다. (Geudeul-ui chaga aju joseumnida.)
(Their [possessive] car [subject marker] very good [polite].)
§ Prepositions and '그들'
When using prepositions (like 'to them', 'from them', 'with them'), you attach the appropriate Korean particle directly to 그들. Here are some common examples:
에게 (ege) / 한테 (hante): 'To them' (for people/animals). 한테 is more casual.
나는 그들에게 선물을 주었습니다. (Naneun geudeul-ege seonmul-eul jueot-seumnida.)
(I [topic marker] to them [indirect object] gift [object marker] gave [past tense].)로부터 (robeuteo) / 에게서 (egeseo): 'From them'.
그들로부터 소식을 들었습니다. (Geudeul-robeuteo sosik-eul deureot-seumnida.)
(From them [source] news [object marker] heard [past tense].)과/와 (gwa/wa) / 하고 (hago) / (이)랑 (i)rang: 'With them'. 과/와 is more formal, 하고 is general, (이)랑 is casual.
저는 그들과 함께 여행했습니다. (Jeo-neun geudeul-gwa hamkke yeohaenghaet-seumnida.)
(I [topic marker] with them [together] traveled [past tense].)에게는 (egeneun): 'As for them', or to emphasize 'to them'.
그들에게는 아무것도 없습니다. (Geudeul-egeneun amugeot-do eopseumnida.)
(To them [emphasis] nothing [even] exist not [polite].)
§ When to use '그들' and when to omit it
While 그들 literally means 'they/them', it's not used as frequently in Korean as 'they/them' is in English. Koreans often rely on context to understand who is being referred to. Using 그들 too often can sometimes sound unnatural or overly formal, or even a bit distant.
Consider this common scenario:
친구들이 왔어요. (Chingudeul-i wasseoyo.)
(Friends [subject marker] came [polite].)
Instead of saying 그들이 왔어요 (Geudeul-i wasseoyo), which would be 'They came', it's more natural to just say 'Friends came' or simply imply 'they' from the context, especially if 'friends' was just mentioned. If you already introduced the group of people, you often don't need to repeat 그들.
§ Understanding the Usage of 그들
The Korean word 그들 (geudeul) means "they" or "them." While it seems straightforward, English speakers often make some common mistakes because its usage in Korean is a bit different from how "they" is used in English. Let's break down these mistakes so you can avoid them and sound more natural.
§ Mistake 1: Overusing 그들
The biggest mistake learners make is using 그들 as frequently as "they" is used in English. In Korean, 그들 is used much less often. Korean speakers tend to imply the subject or object when it's obvious from the context or has been mentioned recently. Using 그들 too much can sound unnatural, overly formal, or even a bit awkward.
- Bad Example:
그들은 학생입니다. 그들은 공부합니다.
Literal translation: They are students. They study.
This isn't wrong grammatically, but a native speaker would likely omit the second 그들.
- Better Example:
그들은 학생입니다. 공부합니다.
Translation: They are students. (They) study.
§ Mistake 2: Using 그들 for Animals or Inanimate Objects
그들 specifically refers to groups of people. You should not use it for animals or inanimate objects, even if in English you might say "they" for a group of animals or things. For animals and objects, you would typically use other terms or simply omit the pronoun.
- Bad Example:
강아지들이 밖에 있습니다. 그들은 놀고 있습니다.
Literal translation: The puppies are outside. They are playing.
While understandable, it sounds unnatural. A better way would be:
- Better Example:
강아지들이 밖에 있습니다. 놀고 있습니다.
Translation: The puppies are outside. (They) are playing.
§ Mistake 3: Using 그들 when a more specific noun is better
Sometimes, even when talking about people, using 그들 can sound too generic. If you can use a more specific noun, like "students" (학생들) or "friends" (친구들), it often sounds more natural and polite.
- Awkward Example:
내 친구들이 왔어요. 그들은 저녁을 먹을 거예요.
Literal translation: My friends came. They will eat dinner.
While not strictly wrong, it can sound a bit distant. Using "friends" again or just omitting the pronoun is often better.
- Better Example:
내 친구들이 왔어요. 친구들은 저녁을 먹을 거예요. OR 내 친구들이 왔어요. 저녁을 먹을 거예요.
Translation: My friends came. (My) friends will eat dinner. OR My friends came. (They) will eat dinner.
§ When to Actually Use 그들
So, if you shouldn't overuse it, when IS 그들 appropriate? Here are a few situations:
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To avoid ambiguity: If omitting the pronoun would make the sentence unclear, 그들 can be used.
선생님과 학생이 이야기하고 있어요. 그들은 웃고 있었어요.
Translation: The teacher and student are talking. They were laughing. (Here, "they" clearly refers to both the teacher and student.)
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When contrasting groups: If you are specifically differentiating between "us" and "them."
우리는 동의하지만, 그들은 동의하지 않아요.
Translation: We agree, but they don't agree.
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In more formal or written contexts: While still not as common as in English, 그들 might appear more often in formal writing, news reports, or academic texts.
By being mindful of these common mistakes, you can use 그들 more appropriately and make your Korean sound much more natural. The key takeaway is: when in doubt, try omitting it first! If the sentence still makes sense, you probably don't need it.
Alright, let's talk about the Korean word 그들 (geu-deul). It means "they" or "them." Simple enough, right? But like many things in Korean, there are nuances to when and how you use it. We'll break it down so you can use it correctly and naturally.
§ Basic Meaning of 그들
- KOREAN WORD
- 그들 (geu-deul)
- PRONUNCIATION
- Goo-deul
- DEFINITION
- They; Them (plural personal pronoun for people).
As you can see, 그들 is pretty straightforward. It's used when you're talking about a group of people who are not you and not the person you're speaking to. Think of it as the plural version of "he" or "she" when referring to people.
§ Examples of Using 그들
그들은 학생입니다.
Translation hint: They are students.
저는 그들을 만났어요.
Translation hint: I met them.
그들의 계획은 무엇입니까?
Translation hint: What is their plan?
§ Similar Words and When to Use 그들 vs. Alternatives
This is where it gets interesting for English speakers. While 그들 directly translates to "they/them," Koreans often avoid using it unless absolutely necessary. Why? Because Korean culture often prioritizes context and avoids explicit pronouns when possible. It can sometimes sound a bit formal or even impersonal if overused.
Let's look at some alternatives and situations where they might be preferred:
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Omitting the pronoun entirely: This is the most common "alternative." If you've already established who you're talking about, you don't need to keep repeating "they" or "them."
A: 친구들이 왔어요? (Did the friends come?)
B: 네, 왔어요. (Yes, [they] came.)
In this exchange, there's no need for 그들 because it's clear from the context that "they" refers to the friends.
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Using nouns or titles: Sometimes, instead of "they," you might refer to the group by their role, relationship, or a specific noun that describes them.
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친구들 (chin-gu-deul): friends
제 친구들이 한국어를 공부해요. (My friends study Korean.)
Here, "my friends" is used instead of "they."
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선생님들 (seon-saeng-nim-deul): teachers
선생님들께 질문이 있어요. (I have a question for the teachers.)
Again, using the specific noun is more natural than 그들.
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저분들 (jeo-bun-deul) / 이분들 (i-bun-deul) / 그분들 (geu-bun-deul): These are more polite ways to refer to "those people" or "these people." They literally mean "those respected people" or "these respected people." They carry a sense of respect, unlike 그들 which is neutral and can sometimes sound a bit distant.
저분들은 누구세요? (Who are those people? - polite)
You would use this if you want to show respect to the group you're talking about.
So, while 그들 is the direct translation, remember that in natural Korean conversation, you'll often find yourself omitting the pronoun or using more specific nouns/titles instead. Don't force yourself to use 그들 where it doesn't sound natural. Focus on clarity and context first!
How Formal Is It?
"그들은 회의에 참석했습니다. (Geudeureun hoeui-e chamseokhaetseumnida.) - They attended the meeting."
"그들은 지금 공부해요. (Geudeureun jigeum gongbuhaeyo.) - They are studying now."
"그들은 어제 영화 봤어. (Geudeureun eoje yeonghwa bwasseo.) - They watched a movie yesterday."
"그들은 공원에서 놀아요. (Geudeureun gongwoneoseo norayo.) - They are playing in the park."
"걔네 아직도 저기 있네. (Gaene ajikdo jeogi itne.) - They're still over there, huh."
रोचक तथ्य
While '그들' directly translates to 'they' or 'them', it's often omitted in natural Korean conversation when the context makes it clear who is being referred to. Koreans tend to use pronouns less frequently than English speakers.
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- confusing with '그녀들' (for females only)
कठिनाई स्तर
short and common word
simple Hangul characters
easy pronunciation
frequently used in basic conversations
आगे क्या सीखें
पूर्वापेक्षाएँ
आगे सीखें
उन्नत
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
그들 is a third-person plural pronoun, meaning 'they' or 'them'. It can refer to people or sometimes animals.
그들은 학생입니다. (They are students.)
While 그들 is grammatically correct, native Korean speakers often omit pronouns like 'they' when the context is clear, or use more specific nouns or titles.
학생들이 왔어요. (The students came. - instead of 'They came.')
When referring to a group of people, it's often more natural to use the plural marker -들 with the noun describing the group, rather than 그들.
친구들이 노래해요. (My friends are singing.)
그들 can be used with particles like -은/는, -이/가, -을/를, etc., just like other nouns or pronouns.
그들을 기다리고 있어요. (I am waiting for them.)
Be aware that using 그들 too frequently can sound a bit formal or even unnatural in everyday conversation. It's often used in writing or more formal speech.
그들은 여행을 좋아합니다. (They like to travel. - This is grammatically correct but might be rephrased in casual speech.)
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
그들은 학생입니다.
They are students.
Postposition -은/는 for topic.
그들은 친구입니다.
They are friends.
Postposition -은/는 for topic.
그들은 집에 갑니다.
They go home.
Postposition -에 for direction/destination.
그들은 책을 읽습니다.
They read books.
Postposition -을/를 for object.
그들은 한국어를 배웁니다.
They learn Korean.
Postposition -을/를 for object.
그들은 영어를 말합니다.
They speak English.
Postposition -을/를 for object.
그들은 식당에서 먹습니다.
They eat at the restaurant.
Postposition -에서 for location of action.
그들은 지금 일합니다.
They work now.
Time adverb '지금' (now).
그들은 학생이에요.
They are students.
그들이 공원에 가요.
They go to the park.
저는 그들을 만났어요.
I met them.
그들은 한국어를 공부해요.
They study Korean.
그들이 책을 읽어요.
They read books.
이것은 그들의 집이에요.
This is their house.
그들은 음악을 들어요.
They listen to music.
저는 그들과 함께 밥을 먹었어요.
I ate with them.
그들은 서울에 살아요.
They live in Seoul.
Simple present tense. '-은/는' is a topic marker.
저는 그들을 어제 만났어요.
I met them yesterday.
Past tense. '-을/를' is an object marker.
그들은 한국어를 공부하고 있어요.
They are studying Korean.
Present progressive tense. '-고 있다' means 'to be doing'.
그들의 계획은 뭐예요?
What is their plan?
Possessive form. '-의' indicates possession.
저는 그들에게 선물을 줬어요.
I gave gifts to them.
Dative case. '-에게' means 'to' or 'for' someone.
그들은 학생이 아니에요.
They are not students.
Negative form with '아니다'.
그들과 함께 영화를 볼 거예요.
I will watch a movie with them.
'-와/과 함께' means 'together with'.
그들은 오늘 바빠요.
They are busy today.
Descriptive verb '바쁘다' (to be busy).
그들은 항상 함께 공부해요.
They always study together.
선생님은 그들에게 숙제를 내주셨어요.
The teacher gave them homework.
그들은 어제 영화를 보러 갔어요.
They went to see a movie yesterday.
저는 그들을 처음 만났을 때 조금 긴장했어요.
I was a little nervous when I first met them.
그들은 서로 다른 의견을 가지고 있었지만, 결국 합의했어요.
They had different opinions, but they eventually agreed.
그들은 성공적인 프로젝트를 위해 많은 노력을 했습니다.
They put in a lot of effort for the successful project.
새로운 환경에 적응하는 데 그들이 많은 도움을 주었어요.
They helped a lot in adapting to the new environment.
그들은 주말마다 등산을 즐겨 해요.
They enjoy hiking every weekend.
그들은 오랫동안 함께 일해왔지만, 아직 서로를 완전히 이해하지 못하고 있다.
They have worked together for a long time, but still don't completely understand each other.
오랫동안: for a long time; 함께: together; 일해왔지만: have been working, but; 아직: still; 서로를: each other (object); 완전히: completely; 이해하지 못하고 있다: are unable to understand
회의에서 그들은 새로운 프로젝트에 대한 깊이 있는 토론을 펼쳤다.
At the meeting, they had an in-depth discussion about the new project.
회의에서: at the meeting; 새로운 프로젝트에 대한: about the new project; 깊이 있는: in-depth; 토론을 펼쳤다: unfolded a discussion (had a discussion)
그들이 얼마나 많은 노력을 기울였는지 우리는 충분히 인지하고 있다.
We are fully aware of how much effort they put in.
얼마나 많은: how much; 노력을 기울였는지: whether effort was put in (how much effort they put in); 우리는: we (topic); 충분히: sufficiently, fully; 인지하고 있다: are aware of
그들은 예상치 못한 문제에 직면했지만, 현명하게 대처했다.
They faced an unexpected problem, but dealt with it wisely.
예상치 못한: unexpected; 문제에 직면했지만: faced a problem, but; 현명하게: wisely; 대처했다: dealt with
성공적인 결과를 위해 그들은 모든 가능성을 염두에 두어야 했다.
For a successful outcome, they had to consider all possibilities.
성공적인 결과를 위해: for a successful outcome; 모든 가능성을: all possibilities (object); 염두에 두어야 했다: had to keep in mind
그들이 내린 결정은 공동체의 미래에 지대한 영향을 미칠 것이다.
The decision they made will have a significant impact on the future of the community.
내린 결정은: the decision they made (topic); 공동체의 미래에: on the future of the community; 지대한 영향을: a significant impact (object); 미칠 것이다: will have
비록 어려움이 따랐지만, 그들은 끝까지 포기하지 않았다.
Although difficulties followed, they didn't give up until the end.
비록 ~지만: although; 어려움이 따랐지만: difficulties followed, but; 끝까지: until the end; 포기하지 않았다: did not give up
그들은 혁신적인 아이디어를 제시하여 많은 사람들에게 영감을 주었다.
They presented innovative ideas and inspired many people.
혁신적인: innovative; 아이디어를 제시하여: presented ideas, and; 많은 사람들에게: to many people; 영감을 주었다: gave inspiration
그들은 항상 새로운 아이디어를 추구하며, 기존의 관습에 도전하는 것을 두려워하지 않습니다.
They always pursue new ideas and are not afraid to challenge existing conventions.
사회적 불평등을 해소하기 위해 그들은 다방면으로 노력하고 있으며, 그들의 헌신은 많은 이들에게 영감을 줍니다.
To resolve social inequality, they are making efforts in various ways, and their dedication inspires many.
그들은 복잡한 문제를 해결하기 위해 협력하고, 각자의 전문성을 발휘하여 최적의 결과를 도출합니다.
They collaborate to solve complex problems, utilizing their respective expertise to achieve optimal results.
역사적 사건의 심층적인 분석을 통해 그들은 과거의 교훈을 현재에 적용하는 방안을 모색합니다.
Through in-depth analysis of historical events, they seek ways to apply lessons from the past to the present.
문화 교류의 중요성을 인식하고 그들은 다양한 국가들과의 관계 증진에 적극적으로 참여하고 있습니다.
Recognizing the importance of cultural exchange, they are actively participating in promoting relations with various countries.
그들의 연구는 첨단 기술 개발에 크게 기여했으며, 미래 사회의 변화를 예측하는 데 중요한 단서를 제공합니다.
Their research has greatly contributed to the development of advanced technology and provides important clues for predicting changes in future society.
환경 보호에 대한 그들의 확고한 신념은 지속 가능한 발전을 위한 정책 수립에 긍정적인 영향을 미치고 있습니다.
Their firm belief in environmental protection is positively influencing the formulation of policies for sustainable development.
인간 본성에 대한 깊은 통찰을 바탕으로 그들은 문학 작품 속 인물들의 복잡한 심리를 섬세하게 묘사합니다.
Based on deep insights into human nature, they delicately depict the complex psychology of characters in literary works.
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
그들은 어디에 있나요?
Where are they?
그들은 학생입니다.
They are students.
그들은 지금 옵니다.
They are coming now.
나는 그들을 만났습니다.
I met them.
그들에게 물어보세요.
Ask them.
그들은 행복합니다.
They are happy.
그들은 영어를 합니다.
They speak English.
이것은 그들의 책입니다.
This is their book.
그들은 집에 갔습니다.
They went home.
그들을 기다리고 있어요.
I'm waiting for them.
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
While '그들' is a common and neutral way to say 'they,' '저들' also means 'they' but can sometimes carry a slightly more distant or even condescending nuance, similar to 'those people over there.' '그들' is generally safer for beginners.
This literally means 'that person.' When referring to a single 'they,' '그 사람' can sometimes be used if the context makes it clear multiple people aren't being referred to, or to avoid plural if specific individuals are being discussed.
This means 'people.' While '그들' is a pronoun, '사람들' is a noun. You might use '그 사람들' (geu saram-deul) to say 'those people' if referring to a specific group.
व्याकरण पैटर्न
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
"그들 중 한 명"
One of them
그들 중 한 명이 늦었어요.
neutral"그들의 생각"
Their thoughts
그들의 생각은 달랐어요.
neutral"그들에게"
To them
이 선물을 그들에게 주세요.
neutral"그들과 함께"
With them
저는 그들과 함께 갔어요.
neutral"그들 모두"
All of them
그들 모두가 동의했어요.
neutral"그들 자신"
Themselves
그들은 그들 자신을 믿었어요.
neutral"그들 사이"
Among them
그들 사이에 비밀이 있었어요.
neutral"그들 각각"
Each of them
그들 각각이 질문했어요.
neutral"그들과 같은"
Like them
그는 그들과 같은 실수를 했어요.
neutral"그들 외에"
Besides them
그들 외에 아무도 없었어요.
neutralआसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
Often confused with '우리' (uri) because both mean 'we' or 'us.'
'저희' is the humble form of '우리.' It's used to show respect to the listener or when talking about your group in a humble way.
저희는 학생입니다. (Jeo-huineun haksaeng-imnida.) - We are students. (Humble)
Confused with '저희' (jeo-hui) as both translate to 'we' or 'us.'
'우리' is the general or informal way to say 'we' or 'us.' It can also imply a sense of shared belonging, like 'our country' or 'our family.'
우리는 친구입니다. (Urineun chin-guimnida.) - We are friends. (General)
Can be confused with '그' (geu) and '저' (jeo) because all three are demonstratives.
'이' means 'this' and is used for something close to the speaker.
이것은 책입니다. (Igeoseun chaegimnida.) - This is a book.
Often confused with '이' (i) and '저' (jeo) as they are all demonstratives.
'그' means 'that' and is used for something close to the listener or something previously mentioned.
그것은 연필입니다. (Geugeoseun yeonpil-imnida.) - That is a pencil. (Near the listener)
Can be confused with '이' (i) and '그' (geu) due to their similar function as demonstratives.
'저' means 'that over there' and is used for something far from both the speaker and the listener.
저것은 학교입니다. (Jeogeoseun hakgyo-imnida.) - That over there is a school.
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
그들 + 은/는 + noun + 입니다.
그들은 학생입니다. (They are students.)
그들 + 은/는 + adjective + 습니다/ㅂ니다.
그들은 똑똑합니다. (They are smart.)
그들 + 이/가 + verb + 습니다/ㅂ니다.
그들이 먹습니다. (They eat.)
그들 + 에게 + noun + 을/를 + verb + 습니다/ㅂ니다.
그들에게 책을 줍니다. (Give them a book.)
그들 + 의 + noun.
그들의 집. (Their house.)
शब्द परिवार
संज्ञा
इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
그들 is a pronoun that means 'they' or 'them'. It's used to refer to a group of people previously mentioned or understood from the context. It can be used as both the subject and the object of a sentence.
A common mistake is overusing 그들. In Korean, it's very common to omit pronouns when the subject or object is clear from the context. For example, instead of saying '그들은 학생입니다' (They are students), it's more natural to just say '학생입니다' (Are students) if it's clear who you're talking about. Only use 그들 when you need to specify 'they' or 'them' to avoid ambiguity or for emphasis.
सुझाव
Basic Usage of 그들
그들 (geudeul) is a formal way to say 'they' or 'them' in Korean. It literally means 'that people' or 'those people'.
When to Use 그들
You'll most often hear 그들 in written Korean, like in books, news articles, or formal reports. In everyday spoken Korean, it's less common.
Everyday Alternative to 그들
In casual conversation, Koreans often omit the subject or use context to imply 'they' or 'them' rather than explicitly saying 그들. For example, if you're talking about your friends, you might just say 'Are coming?' instead of 'Are they coming?'
Avoid Overusing in Speech
Using 그들 too much in spoken Korean can sound unnatural or even a bit stiff. Try to rely on context or other phrasing in casual conversation.
Plural Marker -들
The -들 part of 그들 is a plural marker. You can attach -들 to other nouns to make them plural, like 학생들 (haksaengdeul - students) or 친구들 (chingudeul - friends).
그들 and Topic/Subject Markers
When 그들 is the topic, it becomes 그들은 (geudeureun). When it's the subject, it's 그들이 (geudeuri). For example, 'They' are students: 그들은 학생입니다. 'They' went: 그들이 갔어요.
Possessive Form: 그들의
To say 'their', you add the possessive marker -의 (-ui) to 그들, making it 그들의 (geudeurui). For example, 'their' car: 그들의 차.
Object Form: 그들을
When 그들 is the object of a verb, you add the object marker -을 (-eul), making it 그들을 (geudeureul). For example, I saw 'them': 나는 그들을 봤어요.
그들 for Non-Humans
While primarily for people, 그들 can sometimes be used for animals or things when referring to a group that has been personified or is being treated like a collective entity in formal writing.
Practice with Sentences
Read sentences in Korean and identify when and how 그들 is used. This will help you get a natural feel for its usage, especially in more formal contexts. Examples: 'They' are busy. 그들은 바쁩니다. I like 'them'. 저는 그들을 좋아해요.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Imagine '그들' (geu-deul) as a group of 'gull's and 'duel'ing knights. 'Gull's are flying 'there' (they) and knights are fighting 'them' (them).
दृश्य संबंध
Picture a group of people, maybe your friends, and imagine a big arrow pointing to them as you say '그들'.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Try to form a sentence using '그들' and describing a group of people you know. For example, '그들은 나의 가족입니다.' (They are my family.)
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
Native Korean
मूल अर्थ: The word '그들' is a compound of '그' (geu), meaning 'that/those' or 'he/she/it', and '들' (deul), a plural marker. So, literally, 'those people' or 'they/them'.
Koreanicसांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
In Korean culture, direct addressing of people with pronouns like 'you' or 'they' can sometimes be seen as less polite, especially in formal settings or with elders. It's more common to use titles, names with honorifics, or simply infer the subject from context. '그들' is generally safe to use when referring to a group of people, but be mindful of the social dynamics and context.
असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें
वास्तविक संदर्भ
Talking about a group of people in general.
- 그들은 학생입니다. (They are students.)
- 그들은 회사에 갑니다. (They go to the company.)
- 그들은 친구예요. (They are friends.)
Referring to people previously mentioned.
- 어제 그들을 만났어요. (I met them yesterday.)
- 그들의 의견은 다릅니다. (Their opinions are different.)
- 그들이 다시 올 거예요. (They will come again.)
Describing actions or characteristics of a group.
- 그들은 열심히 공부해요. (They study hard.)
- 그들은 노래를 잘해요. (They sing well.)
- 그들은 운동을 좋아해요. (They like exercise.)
Asking about a group of people.
- 그들은 누구예요? (Who are they?)
- 그들은 어디에 있어요? (Where are they?)
- 그들은 무엇을 하고 있어요? (What are they doing?)
Making a general statement about a group.
- 그들은 항상 바빠요. (They are always busy.)
- 그들은 재미있는 이야기를 많이 해요. (They tell many interesting stories.)
- 그들은 착해요. (They are kind.)
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"그들은 어떤 사람들인가요? (What kind of people are they?)"
"그들은 보통 주말에 무엇을 하나요? (What do they usually do on weekends?)"
"그들과 함께 무엇을 하는 것을 좋아하세요? (What do you like to do with them?)"
"그들이 가장 좋아하는 것은 무엇이라고 생각하세요? (What do you think their favorite thing is?)"
"그들은 어디에서 왔어요? (Where are they from?)"
डायरी विषय
오늘은 그들과 함께 무엇을 했는지 써보세요. (Write about what you did with them today.)
그들을 처음 만났을 때를 기억하며 이야기해보세요. (Recall and tell a story about when you first met them.)
그들에게 감사의 말을 전하고 싶다면, 어떤 말을 할 건가요? (If you wanted to express gratitude to them, what would you say?)
그들과 함께 해결했던 문제나 어려움에 대해 써보세요. (Write about a problem or difficulty you solved with them.)
그들에게서 배운 점이 있다면 무엇인가요? (What have you learned from them, if anything?)
खुद को परखो 132 सवाल
___는 학생이에요. (They are students.)
To say 'They are students,' you use '그들' (they).
___은 친구와 함께 영화를 봐요. (They watch a movie with a friend.)
'그들' is the correct pronoun for 'they' in this sentence.
___이 사과를 먹어요. (They eat apples.)
'그들' refers to 'they' who are eating apples.
___은 한국어를 공부해요. (They study Korean.)
Use '그들' to indicate 'they' are studying Korean.
___은 행복해요. (They are happy.)
To express 'They are happy,' '그들' is the appropriate pronoun.
___은 선생님이 아니에요. (They are not teachers.)
'그들' means 'they' in this sentence, negating that they are teachers.
Write a short sentence using '그들' to talk about a group of friends. (그들 = they/them)
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
그들은 친구입니다.
Imagine you are talking about two students. Write a sentence saying 'They are studying.' (그들 = they/them)
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Sample answer
그들은 공부합니다.
Write a simple sentence using '그들' to say 'They eat bread.' (그들 = they/them)
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Sample answer
그들은 빵을 먹어요.
What are '그들' doing?
Read this passage:
그들은 한국어를 배웁니다. 그들은 매일 연습합니다. 그들은 한국어를 잘하고 싶어합니다.
What are '그들' doing?
'그들은 한국어를 배웁니다' means 'They learn Korean.'
'그들은 한국어를 배웁니다' means 'They learn Korean.'
How were '그들'?
Read this passage:
저는 그들을 만났습니다. 그들은 아주 친절했습니다.
How were '그들'?
'그들은 아주 친절했습니다' means 'They were very kind.'
'그들은 아주 친절했습니다' means 'They were very kind.'
Where did '그들' go in the morning?
Read this passage:
아침에 그들은 공원에 갔습니다. 그들은 함께 운동했습니다.
Where did '그들' go in the morning?
'아침에 그들은 공원에 갔습니다' means 'In the morning, they went to the park.'
'아침에 그들은 공원에 갔습니다' means 'In the morning, they went to the park.'
'그들은' means 'they' (topic marker 은/는). '학생입니다' means 'are students'.
'그들을' means 'them' (object marker 을/를). '봅니다' means 'see'.
'나는' means 'I' (topic marker 은/는). '그들과' means 'with them' (와/과 for 'with'). '이야기합니다' means 'talk'.
___은 공원에 있습니다. (They are in the park.)
To say 'they' in Korean, we use '그들'.
저는 ___을 만났습니다. (I met them.)
When 'them' is the object of the sentence, we use '그들'.
___이 공부하고 있습니다. (They are studying.)
'그들' is the correct pronoun for 'they' as the subject.
___은 한국어를 배웁니다. (They learn Korean.)
Use '그들' to refer to 'they' when stating an action they perform.
선생님은 ___에게 말했습니다. (The teacher spoke to them.)
'그들' is used when 'them' is the indirect object.
___은 친구입니다. (They are friends.)
'그들' is the appropriate subject pronoun for 'they'.
Choose the correct Korean word for 'They go to the park together.'
'그들은' is the plural subject pronoun 'they'.
Which sentence correctly uses '그들' to mean 'I like them.'?
'그들을' is 'them' (그들 + object particle 을).
How would you say 'Where are they?'
'그들은' is 'they' as the subject.
'그들은 행복해요.' means 'They are happy.'
'그들은' means 'they' and '행복해요' means 'are happy'.
In the sentence '나는 그들을 만났어,' '그들을' means 'him'.
'그들을' means 'them' (plural), not 'him' (singular). '그를' would mean 'him'.
'그들' can be used to refer to both male and female groups.
'그들' is a gender-neutral plural pronoun for 'they' or 'them'.
They are watching a movie.
They are eating at a restaurant.
They study Korean.
Read this aloud:
그들은 친구들과 함께 있습니다.
Focus: 그들은 (geudeureun)
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
그들이 선물을 줬어요.
Focus: 줬어요 (jwosseoyo)
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
그들은 음악을 듣는 것을 좋아해요.
Focus: 듣는 (deunneun)
तुमने कहा:
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Write a short sentence about what '그들' (they/them) are doing. For example, '그들은 공부해요.' (They study.)
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
그들은 영화를 봐요.
Imagine you are talking about your friends. Complete the sentence using '그들': '내 친구들은 ___ 입니다.' (My friends are ___.)
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
내 친구들은 학생입니다.
Write a sentence introducing a group of people using '그들'. For example, '그들은 제 가족이에요.' (They are my family.)
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
그들은 제 동료입니다.
무엇을 하고 있습니까? (What are they doing?)
Read this passage:
공원에서 아이들이 놀고 있습니다. 그들은 축구를 하고 있어요. 아주 재미있어 보입니다.
무엇을 하고 있습니까? (What are they doing?)
The passage states '그들은 축구를 하고 있어요.' (They are playing soccer.)
The passage states '그들은 축구를 하고 있어요.' (They are playing soccer.)
사람들은 어디에 있습니까? (Where are the people?)
Read this passage:
식당에 사람들이 많이 있습니다. 그들은 맛있는 음식을 먹고 있어요. 즐거운 시간을 보내는 것 같아요.
사람들은 어디에 있습니까? (Where are the people?)
The passage begins with '식당에 사람들이 많이 있습니다.' (There are many people in the restaurant.)
The passage begins with '식당에 사람들이 많이 있습니다.' (There are many people in the restaurant.)
직원들은 무엇을 하고 있습니까? (What are the employees doing?)
Read this passage:
회의실에 직원들이 있습니다. 그들은 중요한 회의를 하고 있습니다. 모두 진지하게 이야기하고 있어요.
직원들은 무엇을 하고 있습니까? (What are the employees doing?)
The passage says '그들은 중요한 회의를 하고 있습니다.' (They are having an important meeting.)
The passage says '그들은 중요한 회의를 하고 있습니다.' (They are having an important meeting.)
'그들은' (They) is the subject, followed by '학생입니다' (are students).
'나는' (I) is the subject, '그들을' (them) is the object, and '좋아해요' (like) is the verb.
'그들이' (They) is the subject, followed by '옵니다' (are coming).
___은 매일 아침 일찍 조깅을 한다.
이 문장에서는 '그들'이 주어로 사용되어 '그들은'의 형태로 문장을 완성합니다. 조깅을 하는 주체가 여러 명임을 나타냅니다.
선생님은 숙제를 하지 않은 ___에게 다시 할 기회를 주었다.
문맥상 '그들'이 숙제를 하지 않은 사람들을 지칭하며, 조사를 붙여 '그들에게'가 되어야 합니다.
새로운 프로젝트는 ___의 협력 없이는 성공할 수 없을 것이다.
프로젝트의 성공을 위해 여러 사람의 협력이 필요하다는 문맥이므로 '그들'이 적절하며, '그들의' 형태로 사용됩니다.
나는 파티에서 ___을 만났고, 매우 즐거운 시간을 보냈다.
파티에서 만난 여러 사람을 지칭하므로 '그들'이 적절하며, 목적격 조사 '을'과 결합하여 '그들을'이 됩니다.
___은 회의에서 중요한 결정을 내릴 예정이다.
회의에서 중요한 결정을 내리는 주체가 여러 명임을 나타내므로 '그들'이 적절하며, 주격 조사 '은'과 결합하여 '그들은'이 됩니다.
나는 ___에게 한국 문화에 대해 더 많이 알려주고 싶다.
한국 문화에 대해 알려주고 싶은 대상이 여러 명임을 나타내므로 '그들'이 적절하며, 부사격 조사 '에게'와 결합하여 '그들에게'가 됩니다.
Choose the best Korean word to complete the sentence: '___은/는 항상 함께 공부해요.' (___ always study together.)
The sentence indicates a group of people who always study together. '그들' means 'they' or 'them', fitting the context.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses '그들'?
'그들은' is the correct form when '그들' is the subject of the sentence. The other options have grammatical errors in their usage of '그들' or particles.
In which situation would you most likely use '그들'?
'그들' is a plural pronoun used to refer to a group of people when you are not part of that group.
'그들' can be used to refer to both male and female groups.
'그들' is a gender-neutral plural pronoun, similar to 'they' in English, and can refer to groups of men, women, or mixed groups.
When '그들' is the object of a sentence, it should always be followed by the particle '에게'.
While '그들에게' (to them) is common, '그들을' (them as a direct object) is also a correct usage depending on the sentence structure.
It is always polite to use '그들' when referring to a group of elders.
While '그들' is grammatically correct, in Korean culture, directly referring to elders with '그들' might be considered less polite. It's often more respectful to use their titles or more indirect phrasing.
What do they usually do on weekends?
Do they travel often?
Where are they now?
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그들은 어제 저녁에 영화를 봤어요.
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그들이 좋아하는 한국 음식은 무엇입니까?
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그들은 다음 주에 파티를 계획하고 있어요.
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Imagine you're introducing your friends to someone. Write two sentences in Korean introducing them, using '그들' at least once. (Hint: '이분들은 제 친구들이에요. 그들은 ...)
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이분들은 제 친구들이에요. 그들은 학생입니다.
You are talking about a group of people who are going to a concert. Write two sentences in Korean describing what '그들' are doing. (Hint: '그들은 콘서트에 갈 거예요. 그리고 그들은 ...')
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그들은 콘서트에 갈 거예요. 그리고 그들은 지금 티켓을 보고 있어요.
Describe a group of people who are studying hard for an exam. Write two sentences in Korean about '그들' and their studies. (Hint: '그들은 시험 공부를 열심히 하고 있어요. 그들은 ...')
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그들은 시험 공부를 열심히 하고 있어요. 그들은 밤늦게까지 도서관에 있었어요.
민수와 지영이는 어제 어디에서 만났나요?
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민수와 지영이는 어제 공원에서 만났어요. 그들은 함께 산책하고 이야기를 나누었어요. 날씨가 좋아서 그들은 즐거운 시간을 보냈어요.
민수와 지영이는 어제 어디에서 만났나요?
'그들은 함께 산책하고 이야기를 나누었어요'라는 문장에서 그들이 공원에서 만났다는 것을 알 수 있습니다.
'그들은 함께 산책하고 이야기를 나누었어요'라는 문장에서 그들이 공원에서 만났다는 것을 알 수 있습니다.
제 친구들은 매년 무엇을 하나요?
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제 친구들은 여행을 좋아해요. 그들은 매년 다른 나라를 방문해요. 올해 그들은 유럽으로 갈 계획이에요.
제 친구들은 매년 무엇을 하나요?
'그들은 매년 다른 나라를 방문해요'라는 문장에서 답을 찾을 수 있습니다.
'그들은 매년 다른 나라를 방문해요'라는 문장에서 답을 찾을 수 있습니다.
회사 동료들은 프로젝트를 어떻게 마쳤나요?
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회사 동료들은 프로젝트를 위해 밤늦게까지 일했어요. 그들은 서로 도와가며 문제를 해결했어요. 마침내 그들은 성공적으로 프로젝트를 마쳤어요.
회사 동료들은 프로젝트를 어떻게 마쳤나요?
'마침내 그들은 성공적으로 프로젝트를 마쳤어요'라는 문장에서 답을 찾을 수 있습니다.
'마침내 그들은 성공적으로 프로젝트를 마쳤어요'라는 문장에서 답을 찾을 수 있습니다.
This sentence means 'They met in the park yesterday.' The order is 'Subject (그들은) + Time (어제) + Place (공원에서) + Verb (만났습니다).'
This sentence means 'The teacher gave them homework.' The order is 'Subject (선생님은) + Indirect Object (그들에게) + Direct Object (숙제를) + Verb (주셨습니다).'
This sentence means 'I know that they are studying hard.' The order is 'Subject (나는) + Clause (그들이 열심히 공부하는 것) + Verb (알고 있어요).'
___은/는 항상 서로를 돕는다.
This sentence requires a plural pronoun for 'they' or 'them' acting as the subject. '그들' is the correct choice.
선생님은 ___에게 중요한 정보를 알려주셨다.
The particle '에게' (to) is needed after the pronoun '그들' to indicate the recipient of the action.
___의 노력 덕분에 프로젝트가 성공적으로 끝났다.
The possessive particle '의' (of) is needed after '그들' to indicate 'their' effort.
어려운 상황에서도 ___은/는 희망을 잃지 않았다.
The sentence needs a plural pronoun as the subject, referring to 'they' who did not lose hope.
모든 사람이 ___을/를 존경한다.
The object particle '을/를' is needed after '그들' to indicate that they are the object of respect.
___과/와 함께라면 어떤 어려움도 극복할 수 있다.
The particle '과/와' (with) is needed after '그들' to indicate 'with them'.
팀원들은 프로젝트의 성공을 위해 ___ 서로 협력했습니다.
문맥상 '그들'이 팀원들을 지칭하며 서로 협력했다는 내용이 자연스럽습니다.
회의에 참석한 사람들은 모두 각자의 의견을 제시했고, ___ 발표가 인상 깊었습니다.
앞서 언급된 '회의에 참석한 사람들'을 '그들'로 받아 그들의 발표가 인상 깊었다고 연결하는 것이 적절합니다.
소수의 의견도 존중해야 합니다. 비록 ___ 주장이 다소 비현실적으로 들릴지라도 말입니다.
'소수의 의견'을 가진 사람들을 '그들'로 지칭하여 문장을 완성합니다.
역사학자들은 고대 문명의 유적을 발굴하며 ___ 삶의 흔적을 추적하고 있습니다.
'고대 문명'에 살았던 사람들을 '그들'로 지칭하여 문맥을 자연스럽게 연결합니다.
아이들은 부모의 가르침을 통해 성장합니다. ___ 행동은 항상 모범이 되어야 합니다.
'부모'를 지칭하는 대명사로 '그들'이 가장 적절합니다.
새로운 기술을 개발하는 연구원들은 수많은 시행착오를 겪었지만, 결국 ___ 노력은 결실을 맺었습니다.
'연구원들'의 노력을 '그들'의 노력으로 표현하여 문장의 통일성을 유지합니다.
다음 문장에서 '그들'이 가장 자연스럽게 사용된 것은?
'그들'은 복수 대명사로, 주격 조사 '은/는'이 붙어 '그들은'으로 사용될 때 가장 자연스러운 문장 구조를 이룹니다.
문맥상 '그들' 대신 사용할 수 없는 표현은?
'누구'는 의문 대명사로 '그들'과 같은 대명사이지만 특정 대상을 지칭하는 '그들'의 대체재로 사용될 수 없습니다.
다음 중 '그들'의 의미와 가장 유사한 단어는?
'너희'는 2인칭 복수 대명사로 '그들'과 마찬가지로 여러 사람을 지칭하는 복수 대명사입니다. '우리', '나', '저희'는 의미가 다릅니다.
'그들'은 주로 사람에게 사용되며, 사물에는 사용되지 않는다.
'그들'은 인칭 대명사로 사람을 지칭할 때 사용하며, 일반적으로 사물에는 사용하지 않습니다.
'그들'은 존칭 표현으로 사용될 수 있다.
'그들'은 존칭 표현이 아니며, 여러 사람을 지칭하는 일반적인 복수 대명사입니다. 존칭은 '그분들'과 같이 사용됩니다.
'그들'은 문장에서 주어나 목적어 역할을 할 수 있다.
'그들'은 대명사이므로 문장에서 주어나 목적어 등 다양한 문장 성분으로 사용될 수 있습니다. (예: 그들은 웃었다, 나는 그들을 만났다)
Imagine you are an investigative journalist. Write a short news report (3-4 sentences) about a group of people who made a significant discovery, using '그들' to refer to them. Focus on their actions and the impact of their discovery.
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한 연구팀이 고대 문명의 유적지를 발견했습니다. 그들은 수년간의 노력 끝에 중요한 유물을 발굴했으며, 이는 역사를 새로 쓰는 계기가 될 것입니다. 그들의 헌신적인 작업은 전 세계 학자들의 주목을 받고 있습니다.
You are writing a letter to a friend, describing a recent concert you attended. Describe the band members (a group of people) and their performance using '그들'. Emphasize their stage presence and musicality.
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지난주에 정말 멋진 밴드 공연을 봤어. 그들은 엄청난 에너지를 가지고 있었고, 무대를 완전히 압도했어. 그들의 음악은 독특하고 매력적이어서 모든 관객을 사로잡았어.
Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) for a blog post discussing a group of social activists. Use '그들' to refer to the activists and explain their cause and their determination.
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이 사회 운동가들은 중요한 문제에 대해 목소리를 내고 있습니다. 그들은 불의에 맞서 싸우며, 더 나은 세상을 만들기 위해 노력합니다. 그들의 강한 의지와 행동은 많은 사람들에게 영감을 줍니다.
이 글에 따르면 '그들'은 어떤 지혜를 보여주었나요?
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최근 한 다큐멘터리가 방영되었습니다. 이 다큐멘터리는 오랫동안 잊혀졌던 부족의 삶을 조명했습니다. 그들은 자연과 조화롭게 살아가는 지혜를 보여주었고, 시청자들에게 깊은 감동을 주었습니다. 그들의 전통과 문화는 현대 사회에 많은 시사점을 던졌습니다.
이 글에 따르면 '그들'은 어떤 지혜를 보여주었나요?
지문에서 '그들은 자연과 조화롭게 살아가는 지혜를 보여주었고'라고 명시되어 있습니다.
지문에서 '그들은 자연과 조화롭게 살아가는 지혜를 보여주었고'라고 명시되어 있습니다.
왜 '그들'이 시위를 벌였나요?
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어느 마을에 새로운 공장이 들어설 예정이었습니다. 주민들은 환경 오염을 우려하며 반대 시위를 벌였습니다. 그들은 마을의 미래를 위해 목소리를 높였고, 결국 공장 건설 계획은 철회되었습니다. 그들의 단결된 힘이 큰 변화를 이끌어냈습니다.
왜 '그들'이 시위를 벌였나요?
지문에서 '주민들은 환경 오염을 우려하며 반대 시위를 벌였습니다'라고 나와 있습니다.
지문에서 '주민들은 환경 오염을 우려하며 반대 시위를 벌였습니다'라고 나와 있습니다.
이 글에서 '그들'의 발견으로 인해 어떤 결과가 나타났나요?
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고대 문헌 연구자들이 흥미로운 발견을 했습니다. 그들은 오랫동안 해독되지 않았던 상형문자를 해석하는 데 성공했습니다. 이로 인해 사라졌던 문명의 역사가 새롭게 밝혀졌습니다. 그들의 노력은 인류 역사 이해에 큰 기여를 했습니다.
이 글에서 '그들'의 발견으로 인해 어떤 결과가 나타났나요?
지문에서 '이로 인해 사라졌던 문명의 역사가 새롭게 밝혀졌습니다'라고 명시되어 있습니다.
지문에서 '이로 인해 사라졌던 문명의 역사가 새롭게 밝혀졌습니다'라고 명시되어 있습니다.
This sentence structure is subject (그들은) + object (새로운 프로젝트를) + verb (시작했습니다).
This sentence structure is subject (저는) + indirect object (그들에게) + object (도움을) + verb (요청했습니다).
This sentence structure is subject (그들은) + adverb (항상) + object (서로를) + verb (지지합니다).
Choose the most natural way to say 'They are discussing important matters.'
는/은 is the topic marker, which is appropriate here as '그들' is the subject and topic of the sentence. 이/가 is the subject marker, used when the subject is not necessarily the topic or for emphasis. 을/를 is the object marker, and 에게 is a dative marker meaning 'to' or 'for'.
Which sentence correctly uses '그들' in a formal context?
In formal contexts, using the topic marker 은/는 with 그들 is common when referring to a group that is the subject of the action and the main topic of the discourse. The honorific ending -습니다/-ㅂ니다 also indicates formality.
Select the sentence where '그들' functions as the object of the verb.
을/를 is the object marker. In this sentence, '그들' is the direct object of the verb '존경하다' (to respect).
In Korean, '그들' is always used to refer to a group of people, never animals or objects.
While '그들' most commonly refers to people, it can occasionally be used to refer to a group of animals (e.g., '그들' in the context of a flock of birds or a pack of wolves) or even objects if personified or for stylistic effect, though this is less common.
It is generally acceptable to omit '그들' when the subject is clear from context, especially in casual conversation.
Korean is a pro-drop language, meaning pronouns are often omitted when the context makes the subject clear, even '그들'. This is very common in both casual and sometimes even formal conversation to avoid redundancy.
Adding an honorific suffix directly to '그들' (e.g., 그들께서) is a standard way to show respect to a group.
While honorifics are crucial in Korean, '그들' itself does not take direct honorific suffixes like '께서'. To show respect to a group, one would typically use honorifics with the verb or use more formal ways of addressing the group, such as '여러분' (everyone/you all) if addressing them directly, or using honorific forms related to their actions or status.
The sentence discusses continuous effort to solve complex societal problems.
The sentence talks about the widespread impact of innovative ideas across an industry.
The sentence describes philosophers exploring the meaning of existence and human condition, presenting unique perspectives.
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그들은 단순히 현상을 관찰하는 것을 넘어, 본질적인 원인을 분석하여 근본적인 해결책을 모색합니다.
Focus: 근본적인 해결책을 모색합니다
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그들이 주장하는 바는 기존의 패러다임을 뒤흔드는 혁명적인 내용으로, 학계의 큰 주목을 받고 있습니다.
Focus: 패러다임을 뒤흔드는 혁명적인 내용
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그들의 연구는 인류의 미래에 지대한 영향을 미칠 잠재력을 가지고 있으며, 국제 사회의 기대가 큽니다.
Focus: 지대한 영향을 미칠 잠재력
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Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) about a group of friends planning a trip, using '그들' at least twice to refer to them. Describe what they are discussing.
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친구들이 주말 여행을 계획하고 있습니다. 그들은 어떤 도시로 갈지, 무엇을 할지 의논하고 있어요. 그들은 숙소와 교통편도 함께 알아보고 있습니다.
Imagine you are writing an email to a colleague about a project team. Describe how '그들' (the team members) are collaborating and what their current challenges are. Use '그들' at least twice.
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팀원들이 프로젝트 마감을 위해 긴밀하게 협력하고 있습니다. 그들은 여러 아이디어를 공유하며 최상의 결과를 도출하려고 노력 중입니다. 하지만 그들은 현재 예상치 못한 기술적인 문제에 직면해 있습니다.
Write a diary entry about an interesting group of people you observed today. Use '그들' to refer to them and describe their interactions and characteristics. Use '그들' at least twice.
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오늘 카페에서 흥미로운 사람들을 보았다. 그들은 열정적으로 토론하며 서로의 의견을 경청했다. 그들은 분명 깊은 유대감을 가지고 있는 듯했다.
이 글에서 '그들'이 주로 의미하는 것은 무엇입니까?
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최근 한 연구에 따르면, 성공적인 기업의 직원들은 단순히 업무를 수행하는 것을 넘어 서로에게 긍정적인 영향을 미친다고 합니다. 그들은 공통된 목표를 가지고 함께 나아가며, 서로의 성장을 돕는 데 주저함이 없습니다. 이러한 문화가 그들 자신뿐만 아니라 회사 전체의 발전에 기여하는 중요한 요소로 작용합니다.
이 글에서 '그들'이 주로 의미하는 것은 무엇입니까?
지문에서 '성공적인 기업의 직원들은 단순히 업무를 수행하는 것을 넘어 서로에게 긍정적인 영향을 미친다고 합니다. 그들은...' 부분에서 '그들'이 '성공적인 기업의 직원들'을 가리킴을 알 수 있습니다.
지문에서 '성공적인 기업의 직원들은 단순히 업무를 수행하는 것을 넘어 서로에게 긍정적인 영향을 미친다고 합니다. 그들은...' 부분에서 '그들'이 '성공적인 기업의 직원들'을 가리킴을 알 수 있습니다.
이 단락에서 '그들'은 누구를 지칭합니까?
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고대 문명의 건축가들은 현대 기술 없이도 경이로운 구조물들을 건설했습니다. 그들은 자연의 원리를 이해하고 이를 건축에 적용하는 데 뛰어났습니다. 그들이 남긴 유산은 오늘날까지도 많은 학자들에게 영감을 주고 있습니다. 이들의 지혜는 시대를 초월하여 빛을 발하고 있습니다.
이 단락에서 '그들'은 누구를 지칭합니까?
지문의 첫 문장에서 '고대 문명의 건축가들은 ... 건설했습니다. 그들은...' 라고 시작하므로 '그들'은 '고대 문명의 건축가들'을 지칭합니다.
지문의 첫 문장에서 '고대 문명의 건축가들은 ... 건설했습니다. 그들은...' 라고 시작하므로 '그들'은 '고대 문명의 건축가들'을 지칭합니다.
이 글에서 '그들'이 언급하는 대상의 특징은 무엇입니까?
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어린 시절부터 음악 교육을 받은 아이들은 그렇지 않은 아이들보다 언어 발달이 더 빠르다는 연구 결과가 있습니다. 그들은 복잡한 패턴을 인식하고 기억하는 능력이 향상되며, 이는 학습 전반에 긍정적인 영향을 미칩니다. 부모들은 자녀에게 이러한 기회를 제공하기 위해 노력해야 합니다.
이 글에서 '그들'이 언급하는 대상의 특징은 무엇입니까?
지문에서 '그들은 복잡한 패턴을 인식하고 기억하는 능력이 향상되며, 이는 학습 전반에 긍정적인 영향을 미칩니다'라고 직접적으로 언급되어 있습니다. 또한, '어린 시절부터 음악 교육을 받은 아이들은 그렇지 않은 아이들보다 언어 발달이 더 빠르다는 연구 결과가 있습니다. 그들은...' 라는 문맥으로 보아 '그들'은 음악 교육을 받은 아이들이며, 그들의 특징으로 언어 발달이 빠르고 패턴 인식 및 기억 능력이 향상됨을 모두 포함하고 있습니다.
지문에서 '그들은 복잡한 패턴을 인식하고 기억하는 능력이 향상되며, 이는 학습 전반에 긍정적인 영향을 미칩니다'라고 직접적으로 언급되어 있습니다. 또한, '어린 시절부터 음악 교육을 받은 아이들은 그렇지 않은 아이들보다 언어 발달이 더 빠르다는 연구 결과가 있습니다. 그들은...' 라는 문맥으로 보아 '그들'은 음악 교육을 받은 아이들이며, 그들의 특징으로 언어 발달이 빠르고 패턴 인식 및 기억 능력이 향상됨을 모두 포함하고 있습니다.
This sentence structure (Subject-Object-Verb) is common in Korean. '그들은' (They) is the subject, '자신들의 결정을' (their decision) is the object, and '단호하게 옹호했다' (strongly defended) is the verb phrase.
The phrase '오랜 논의 끝에' (after long discussions) acts as an introductory adverbial phrase. '그들은' (they) is the subject, and '마침내 합의에 도달했다' (finally reached an agreement) is the predicate.
The phrase '예상치 못한 변수에도 불구하고' (despite unexpected variables) introduces a concession. '그들은' (they) is the subject, and '계획을 성공적으로 완수했다' (successfully completed the plan) is the verb phrase.
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Summary
그들 is the standard Korean pronoun for 'they' or 'them' when referring to multiple people.
- 그들 means 'they' or 'them'.
- Use it for groups of people.
- It's a basic, everyday pronoun.
Basic Usage of 그들
그들 (geudeul) is a formal way to say 'they' or 'them' in Korean. It literally means 'that people' or 'those people'.
When to Use 그들
You'll most often hear 그들 in written Korean, like in books, news articles, or formal reports. In everyday spoken Korean, it's less common.
Everyday Alternative to 그들
In casual conversation, Koreans often omit the subject or use context to imply 'they' or 'them' rather than explicitly saying 그들. For example, if you're talking about your friends, you might just say 'Are coming?' instead of 'Are they coming?'
Avoid Overusing in Speech
Using 그들 too much in spoken Korean can sound unnatural or even a bit stiff. Try to rely on context or other phrasing in casual conversation.
संबंधित सामग्री
general के और शब्द
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.
