this
말하는 사람과 가까이 있는 사람이나 사물을 가리킬 때 써.
Use 'this' to point out a singular person or thing that is close to you.
30초 단어
- Points to something specific and near.
- Used with singular or uncountable nouns.
- Essential for showing proximity in space or time.
Summary
Use 'this' to point out a singular person or thing that is close to you.
- Points to something specific and near.
- Used with singular or uncountable nouns.
- Essential for showing proximity in space or time.
Show what's close to you
Remember 'this' is for things right here with you. Think 'this' = 'here'.
Singular only for nouns
Be careful not to use 'this' with plural nouns. Use 'these' instead for multiple items nearby.
Pointing and identifying
Using 'this' is a very common way to draw attention to something specific in your immediate environment or the current topic of discussion.
예시
4 / 4This is my new phone.
I don't like this weather.
This course requires a lot of reading.
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어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of 'this' as pointing to something 'here'. The 'h' in 'this' and 'here' can help you remember they are related.
Overview:
'This' is a fundamental word in English, acting as a determiner or pronoun. As a determiner, it precedes a noun to specify or identify that noun. Its primary function is to refer to something that is near the speaker in space, time, or relevance. It's one of the most basic demonstratives, alongside 'that', 'these', and 'those'.
Usage Patterns:
'This' is used with singular countable nouns (e.g., 'this book', 'this idea') and uncountable nouns (e.g., 'this water', 'this information'). When used as a determiner, it must be followed by a noun or a noun phrase. It indicates proximity. For example, 'This chair is comfortable' implies the chair is near the speaker. It can also refer to something currently happening or being discussed, as in 'This is a difficult problem'.
Common Contexts:
'This' is ubiquitous in everyday conversation. You'll hear it when people are pointing things out ('Look at this painting!'), introducing topics ('This is my friend, Sarah.'), or describing current situations ('This weather is terrible.'). In more formal settings, it's used for specific references, like 'This report outlines our findings.' In academic contexts, it can refer to a concept or study being presented ('This research suggests...').
Similar Words Comparison:
- 'That': 'That' also refers to a person or thing, but it indicates something further away from the speaker, either physically or temporally ('That car is red,' meaning it's not the one closest to me).
- 'These': 'These' is the plural form of 'this,' used for multiple items close to the speaker ('These apples are ripe.').
- 'Those': 'Those' is the plural form of 'that,' used for multiple items further from the speaker ('Those birds are flying south.').
'This' is crucial for distinguishing between items that are near and those that are far, and between singular and plural references.
사용 참고사항
As a determiner, 'this' must be followed by a singular countable noun or an uncountable noun. It is highly common in both spoken and written English. Its use clearly indicates proximity or relevance to the speaker.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes incorrectly use 'this' with plural nouns (e.g., 'this books'). The correct form for plural items near the speaker is 'these'. Another mistake is confusing 'this' (near) with 'that' (far).
암기 팁
Think of 'this' as pointing to something 'here'. The 'h' in 'this' and 'here' can help you remember they are related.
어원
The word 'this' comes from Old English 'þis', a neuter form of 'þes' (this). It has evolved from ancient Germanic roots related to pointing and proximity.
문화적 맥락
The use of 'this' is fundamental to spatial and temporal deixis in English, allowing speakers to anchor conversations to their immediate context and shared reality.
예시
This is my new phone.
everydayI don't like this weather.
informalThis course requires a lot of reading.
academicPlease sign here; this document needs your approval.
formal어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
this is...
like this
all this
자주 혼동되는 단어
'This' refers to something near the speaker, while 'that' refers to something further away. Both are used for singular or uncountable nouns.
'These' is the plural form of 'this', used for multiple items close to the speaker. 'This' is used for only one item.
문법 패턴
Show what's close to you
Remember 'this' is for things right here with you. Think 'this' = 'here'.
Singular only for nouns
Be careful not to use 'this' with plural nouns. Use 'these' instead for multiple items nearby.
Pointing and identifying
Using 'this' is a very common way to draw attention to something specific in your immediate environment or the current topic of discussion.
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
I like ___ song. It's very catchy.
'This' is used because 'song' is singular and the speaker is referring to a specific song they like, implying it's present or easily identifiable.
Select the best option to fill the blank.
Could you pass me ___ book on the table?
'This' is appropriate because the context implies the book is near the speaker, and 'book' is singular.
Arrange the words to form a grammatically correct sentence using 'this'.
is / problem / difficult / This
The determiner 'This' correctly modifies the noun 'problem', forming a standard subject-verb-adjective sentence structure.
점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문Use 'this' when the person or thing is near you (physically, in time, or in the conversation). Use 'that' when it is further away from you.
No, 'this' is used only with singular countable nouns and uncountable nouns. For plural nouns near you, use 'these'.
Yes, 'this' can also function as a pronoun, standing alone to refer to a situation, idea, or thing already understood from context (e.g., 'This is difficult.').
'This' can refer to the current period of time, like 'this week', 'this morning', or 'this year', indicating the present or immediate time frame.
맥락에서 배우기
관련 어휘
general 관련 단어
about
A1'about'은 어떤 주제에 관해 이야기할 때 쓰거나, 대략적인 수량이나 정도를 나타낼 때 사용해요.
above
A2어떤 것보다 더 높은 위치, 바로 위를 나타내요.
accident
A2예기치 않게 발생하는 나쁜 사건으로, 피해나 부상을 입힐 수 있어요.
action
A2어떤 목표를 이루기 위해 실제로 행동하는 것을 말해.
after
A2'after'는 시간상이나 공간상으로 어떤 것의 뒤에 오는 것을 의미해요.
afterward
A2At a later or subsequent time.
again
A2'again'은 어떤 일이 다시 일어나거나 반복될 때 사용하는 말이에요.
aged
B1어떤 사람이나 물건이 특정한 나이를 먹었음을 나타낼 때 써.
alive
A2죽지 않고 생명이 있는 상태를 의미해.
all
A2'all'은 어떤 것의 전부 또는 모든 개별적인 것을 가리킬 때 사용해요.
