저것은 [명사]입니다.
jeogeoseun [myeongsa]imnida.
That is a [noun].
Phrase in 30 Seconds
Use this to identify an object that is far away from both you and the person you are talking to.
- Means: 'That thing over there is [noun].'
- Used in: Sightseeing, pointing at distant menus, or identifying landmarks.
- Don't confuse: '저것' (far from both) with '그것' (near the listener).
Explanation at your level:
意思
Identifying an object far from the speaker by its noun.
文化背景
When pointing at a landmark or object while using '저것은...', it is more polite to use your whole hand with the palm facing slightly upward rather than using a single index finger. In a boardroom, when referring to a chart or screen far away, always use the '입니다' form to maintain professional distance and respect. Teachers often use '저것' to refer to things on the chalkboard or posters in the back of the room to help students learn spatial awareness. Tour guides are trained to use the full '저것은 [명사]입니다' form to sound authoritative and welcoming to tourists.
The 'Touch' Rule
If you can't reach out and touch it, and your friend can't either, always use '저것'.
People aren't things
Never use '저것' for a person. Use '저 사람' (that person) or '저 분' (that honored person).
意思
Identifying an object far from the speaker by its noun.
The 'Touch' Rule
If you can't reach out and touch it, and your friend can't either, always use '저것'.
People aren't things
Never use '저것' for a person. Use '저 사람' (that person) or '저 분' (that honored person).
Open Palm
When saying '저것은', gesture with an open palm to look more like a native speaker.
自我测试
Fill in the blank with the correct demonstrative for an object far from both people.
(____)은 {산|山}입니다.
'저것' is used for objects far from both the speaker and listener.
Which sentence is the most formal way to say 'That is a school'?
Choose the correct formal sentence.
The '입니다' ending is the formal polite (Hapsyo-che) style.
Complete the dialogue between a tourist and a guide.
Tourist: 저것은 무엇입니까? Guide: 저것은 (____)입니다.
In the structure 'A은 B입니다', B is a simple noun without markers.
Match the demonstrative to the situation.
You are pointing at a star in the sky.
Stars are far from both the speaker and the listener.
Match the Korean word to its English meaning.
Match the following:
Basic deictic vocabulary matching.
Complete the sentence with the correct topic marker.
저것( ) {바다|바다}입니다.
'저것' ends in a consonant (ㅅ), so it takes '은'.
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Formality Levels
常见问题
14 个问题Yes, in casual speech '저거' is much more common than '저것'. However, in formal writing or '입니다' style, '저것' is preferred.
'저것은' sets it as the topic (Speaking of that thing...), while '저것이' emphasizes that *that specific thing* is the one.
Yes, '입니다' is the polite way to say 'is' for any noun, whether it's an object, a place, or a person's role.
Use '저것은 [명사]이/가 아닙니다'.
This is due to a Korean pronunciation rule where 'ㅂ' becomes 'ㅁ' before 'ㄴ'.
Yes, '저것' can be used for animals, though '저 개' (that dog) or '저 고양이' (that cat) is more specific.
Constantly! Especially when characters are pointing out landmarks or mysterious objects from a distance.
Use '저것들은' (Those things are...).
Pointing at people is rude. Pointing at objects is okay, but using an open palm is more polite.
Usually, you'd use '이것' (this) since the phone is in your hand, or '그것' if you're talking about what the other person is looking at.
You would say '바로 저거예요!'
Yes, the deictic system is the same in North and South Korea.
No, for a sound you would say '저 소리' (that sound).
It is {名詞|명사}, meaning 'name word'.
相关表达
이것은 [명사]입니다
similarThis is a [noun].
그것은 [명사]입니다
similarThat is a [noun].
저것은 무엇입니까?
builds onWhat is that over there?
저기요
relatedExcuse me
저 분은 ... 입니다
specialized formThat person is...
在哪里用
Sightseeing in Seoul
Tourist: 저것은 무엇입니까?
Guide: 저것은 경복궁입니다.
At a Museum
Visitor: 저것은 {고려|高麗} {청자|靑磁}입니까?
Staff: 네, 저것은 고려 청자입니다.
Ordering in a large Food Court
Customer: 저것은 비빔밥이에요?
Staff: 아니요, 저것은 볶음밥입니다.
In a Classroom
Student: 선생님, 저것은 무엇입니까?
Teacher: 저것은 {세계|世界} {지도|地圖}입니다.
Looking at the Night Sky
Child: 엄마, 저것은 별이에요?
Mother: 아니, 저것은 인공위성이야.
Real Estate Viewing
Agent: 저것은 {공원|公園} {전망|展望}입니다.
Client: 와, 정말 좋네요.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Jeo' as 'Just over there'. It starts with J, like 'Journey' to get to that far object.
Visual Association
Imagine a long, straight road. You are at one end, and a giant apple is at the very end of the road. You point and say 'Jeo-geot'.
Rhyme
I-geot is near, Geu-geot is there, Jeo-geot is far, way up in the air!
Story
You are on a hike. You see a bird in your hand (I-geot). You see a bird on your friend's shoulder (Geu-geot). You see an eagle soaring on a distant peak—that's 'Jeo-geot'.
Word Web
挑战
Go outside and find 5 things that are far away. Point at each one and say '저것은 [Noun]입니다' out loud.
In Other Languages
Aquel es [sustantivo].
Spanish changes the demonstrative based on the gender of the noun, while Korean '저것' is gender-neutral.
あれは [名詞] です (Are wa [meishi] desu).
The grammar is nearly identical, including the topic marker 'wa' (은/는) and the polite copula 'desu' (입니다).
那是 [名词] (Nà shì [míngcí]).
Chinese lacks the specific 'far from both' distinction that Korean has.
C'est [nom] là-bas.
French relies on adverbial phrases like 'là-bas' rather than a dedicated pronoun for distance.
Das da hinten ist ein [Nomen].
German demonstratives change based on case (nominative, accusative, etc.), which Korean doesn't do.
ذلك [اسم] (Dhalika [ism]).
Arabic demonstratives must agree in gender and number with the noun.
That is a [noun].
English speakers often struggle with the 'Geu' vs 'Jeo' distinction because 'that' covers both.
Aquilo é [substantivo].
Portuguese has different forms for 'that thing' (aquilo) vs 'that [specific noun]' (aquele/aquela).
Easily Confused
English speakers use 'that' for both '그것' and '저것'.
If you can touch it but the listener can't, it's '이것'. If the listener can touch it, it's '그것'. If NO ONE can touch it, it's '저것'.
Confusing 'that thing' (저것) with 'that place' (저기).
Use '저것' for objects and '저기' for locations/places.
常见问题 (14)
Yes, in casual speech '저거' is much more common than '저것'. However, in formal writing or '입니다' style, '저것' is preferred.
'저것은' sets it as the topic (Speaking of that thing...), while '저것이' emphasizes that *that specific thing* is the one.
Yes, '입니다' is the polite way to say 'is' for any noun, whether it's an object, a place, or a person's role.
Use '저것은 [명사]이/가 아닙니다'.
This is due to a Korean pronunciation rule where 'ㅂ' becomes 'ㅁ' before 'ㄴ'.
Yes, '저것' can be used for animals, though '저 개' (that dog) or '저 고양이' (that cat) is more specific.
Constantly! Especially when characters are pointing out landmarks or mysterious objects from a distance.
Use '저것들은' (Those things are...).
Pointing at people is rude. Pointing at objects is okay, but using an open palm is more polite.
Usually, you'd use '이것' (this) since the phone is in your hand, or '그것' if you're talking about what the other person is looking at.
You would say '바로 저거예요!'
Yes, the deictic system is the same in North and South Korea.
No, for a sound you would say '저 소리' (that sound).
It is {名詞|명사}, meaning 'name word'.
