Topic Marker, Subject Marker, Object Marker (은/는, 이/가, 을/를) | Korean FAQ

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  • Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024

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  • @jess0219
    @jess0219 5 лет назад +571

    Thank you for this! This is the best explanation I've ever heard!!
    After 2 years of feeling lost when it comes to particles, I finally feel like I have a grasp on them.

    • @BatmanYZFr1
      @BatmanYZFr1 4 года назад +11

      you said "after 2 years"...Thanks Jessig 0219. I've been studying Korean now for 2 and a half years and this still tricks me up. I thought after 2 years and still not sure ,it had to be me. Good to know I'm not alone om this. I know you are doing so many things now Billy but this video is gold. thank you as well.

    • @bellakitsu7191
      @bellakitsu7191 4 года назад +1

      찌뺳이 =)✌

    • @talkitoutwithme
      @talkitoutwithme 3 года назад +2

      Same here ㅠㅠ

    • @stephentsang9194
      @stephentsang9194 3 года назад +2

      glad I found this after 15mos then. Thanks again Billy 씨

    • @Progress234
      @Progress234 3 года назад +5

      Girl, you didn't understand particles for 2 years...I have been learning Korean for 2 months now and couldn't grasp the concept of particles, I thought I was behind..Glad to know it's common

  • @468strings7
    @468strings7 5 лет назад +516

    Many students subscribe to the theory of only having a native (born) teacher. I myself have taken numerous classes with Korean teachers; however, because of language or cultural differences, they cannot always answer my questions. This is never a problem with Billy, since he has already traveled the road we are just now starting on, he understands (and sometimes predicts) our questions. And, unlike many other professional RUclipsrs, he frequently responds to comments, adding additional insight. 선생님 고맙습니다.

    • @Yo-cn3nc
      @Yo-cn3nc 3 года назад +6

      Yep...That is exactly what I think and feel, actually I just posted in Spanish something like what you said.

    • @Amatulkari
      @Amatulkari 3 года назад +1

      right

    • @sheetalkumari8581
      @sheetalkumari8581 3 года назад +1

      Soooo true....

    • @sheetalkumari8581
      @sheetalkumari8581 3 года назад

      Thank u Billy, u r our saviour.
      Bestest teacher I ever had.

    • @mibellanote
      @mibellanote 2 года назад +4

      Exactly! Sometimes its better to hear from someone who speaks your native language explain how they learned a concept of another language. There are just ways we say things that explain a concept better. Like this video was so clear compared to videos on this topic explained by a native korean speaker.

  • @Jtke9112
    @Jtke9112 2 года назад +193

    7:24 "The subject marker marks the subject NOT of a sentence BUT OF THE VERB." This clarification alone helps so much! Thank you!

  • @kyra33333
    @kyra33333 2 года назад +5

    this was the best explanation for English speakers, but now the real question, Will Kyra remember when it comes time to use it? The world may never know

  • @darioj606
    @darioj606 5 лет назад +211

    I have struggled with the topic marker for a while, this explanation was the first that actually cleared it up for me. Thank you a lot!

  • @nextdoorlee
    @nextdoorlee 4 года назад +57

    Being a Korean myself, this is something I have never thought of before. I am sure not many Koreans have unless they are linguists. But, yes, his explanation is quite accurate. This video will be of much help to those who study Korean. 한국사람으로서 이건 내가 한번도 생각해본 적이 없는 문제인데, 생각해보니 꽤 정확한 이야기인 것 같아요. 한국어를 공부하는 사람들에게 이 동영상은 큰 도움이 될 것 같아요.

  • @LLLadySSS
    @LLLadySSS 4 года назад +76

    Woah there if you keep giving clear explanations like this all the time I'm gonna start thinking Korean is super easy lololol

  • @garethzbarker
    @garethzbarker Месяц назад +3

    I'm embarrassed to say how long I've been in Korea and never really got this perfectly. You explained it so easily. Thanks

  • @enicole1203
    @enicole1203 5 лет назад +90

    The distinction between 은 and 이/가 as a change in the conversational topic helps a lot. I think the 'as for/when it comes to' phrase will be really helpful in remembering

  • @wallie963
    @wallie963 2 года назад +28

    This is honestly THE best video about particles I’ve ever watched. The 이/가 vs 은/는 section was explained beautifully, you really hit the nail out of my head. Thank you, Sir!

    • @aKModern
      @aKModern 10 месяцев назад

      the expression is "hit the nail on the head" =]

    • @Simply_roach
      @Simply_roach 8 месяцев назад

      @@aKModernthat not what they are trying to say, they are trying to say he removed something that really disturbed him/her

  • @jaydaphom2314
    @jaydaphom2314 4 года назад +5

    IDC what ppl say THIS IS the BEST particle video. I have seen 10 in total particle videos and this is the ONLY one that I fully understand.

  • @drjing
    @drjing 3 года назад +71

    I’m really happy I see this video early in my journey of learning korean. Thanks Billy!!

    • @SnackyKorea
      @SnackyKorea 2 года назад +2

      i'm korean but still learn Korean from him a lot. he's a great teacher.

  • @dawnslibrary
    @dawnslibrary 5 лет назад +83

    I had a lot of trouble understanding this topic but this video has helped me a lot! I finally understand now ^^. Thank you Billy!!

  • @saratolca
    @saratolca 5 лет назад +50

    I've seen many videos about particles but this is the first one that really made me understand them. Thank you so so much. 감사합니다 !!!

  • @DavidManvell
    @DavidManvell 4 года назад +33

    Wow. Dude. This is by far downright the best exclamation of these markers I have ever seen. I wish I had seen this a year or two ago.

  • @esmarimostert7668
    @esmarimostert7668 Год назад +1

    I'm so glad I found this, I was starting to get descouraged about learning Korean

  • @topstorekorea
    @topstorekorea 2 года назад +9

    Wow, excellent!
    As a Korean American who began learning Japanese with an American textbook, I really had a hard time distinguishing between “Wa” and “Ga” which is exactly same as the Korean “Neun,” and “Ga” which is described as a topic marker and subject marker respectively.
    Only when I learned Japanese with a Korean textbook that I truly understand its meaning and application. Things I realized about learning a foreign language is that when you can “feel” it, it is very easy to understand and memorize. For instance, everyone knows what feels to be “hot, cold, hurt, happy” and so on.
    But something abstract that require analysis, such as topic marker and subject marker, it will take a long time to understand fully. I applaud the teacher for making this difficult topic much easier to understand.

  • @ljp2
    @ljp2 3 года назад +7

    this was so helpful! I actually asked my korean professor how to differentiate between 이/가 and 은/는 because I seriously couldn't understand it at all but this explanation made it clear thank you

  • @aasthaj31
    @aasthaj31 4 года назад +17

    OH MY GOD. You're really good at this. I am learning from korean teachers and still can't understand this. Even though I am in intermediate level, it's still difficult to understand. And it ruins the whole thing if we did these wrong. However, you just explained it very well. Even better than natives I would say.

  • @GabyC82
    @GabyC82 3 года назад +3

    In 12 minutes I understood what I couldn't in one year. Thank you so much for the explanation.

  • @SkzHwangHyunjinLee
    @SkzHwangHyunjinLee Год назад +8

    Teaching is a skill and Billy really has it 💫 Thank you so so much Billy 🥹

  • @sakuzzn
    @sakuzzn 2 года назад +7

    i’ve been learning korean (seriously) since april of this year, and i’ve been introduced to the idea of 은/는 & 이/가 many times, but it was still a little confusing. this is the first time i’ve completely understood the difference between the two.. your examples & visualization helped so much😭 thank you! 감사합니다! 🫶🏽

  • @johncarlsison6485
    @johncarlsison6485 4 года назад +26

    Honest review:
    I'm not fond of your style of teaching in your other videos, sometimes it's to fast and there are times that it's not beginner friendly, BUT , I have seen a lot of videos ezplaining these particles, I would say this is the best so far. Excellent 👌

  • @sonnyboy1
    @sonnyboy1 3 года назад +1

    i had been struggling with particles and 😭😭 thx to this video i understand them

  • @yaribeiro1869
    @yaribeiro1869 5 лет назад +32

    So cool to have channel's like you to explain this beautiful language 😊( love your videos)

  • @aileenmacdonald9528
    @aileenmacdonald9528 Год назад +2

    This is the third video I have watched and I think I’m beginning to get it. The sign as a visual is a real winner. Thank you for that!!!!!!!

  • @pixel_cats
    @pixel_cats 2 года назад +5

    Like many other commenters, I have read and watched countless resources on particles and just ended up so confused my brain hurt haha. You broke them down into simple terms and simple sentences. I finally feel like it's starting to make sense to me. I will definitely be sharing this video if I see anyone else needing help with them. Thank you so much for your videos!!

  • @beatriznapoli7417
    @beatriznapoli7417 5 лет назад +6

    Best.explanation.ever

    • @jus_t2309
      @jus_t2309 4 года назад

      i know right omg

  • @Qaareeen
    @Qaareeen 28 дней назад +1

    cleared up alot of confusions and the piano background surely was a bonus!!

  • @wisewumman
    @wisewumman Месяц назад +1

    OMG, I just found this today and the light went on. I've been going crazy trying to find an explanation of the difference between a topic and a subject and you finally said it clearly. I've written notes in all the books I've been using, just to remind me as I continue to learn. THANK you so much!

  • @tan_the_man
    @tan_the_man 4 года назад +6

    This strangely makes a lot of sense and no sense at all.😂 I think I'm slowly starting to understand particles a little better which is both exciting and a little scary. Thank you so much for this!❤️ The topic marker example made so much sense!

  • @realDeor
    @realDeor Год назад

    I found that just writing a sentence in English, then putting a particle underneath the English word really helped me to understand. Weird technique, but it kinda worked.

  • @beetothetee
    @beetothetee 3 года назад +1

    I was pulling my hair out trying to understand the differences between the topic and subject-marking particles- this is literally the first time I’ve actually understood!!!!! Thank you!!!

  • @nienkepeters37
    @nienkepeters37 3 года назад

    This is the first time I actually understood the correct use for these particles!

  • @emceezenith5952
    @emceezenith5952 3 года назад +1

    I love that concept about picturing an imaginary sign when it comes to Topic marking particles. Now i use it whenever I have trouble figuring out a sentence, it has been so helpful!

  • @alexis_analysis
    @alexis_analysis 3 года назад

    Best explanation of 이가은는 I have come across. Seems like it is better for a foreigner to explain to a foreigner.

  • @saicolozi
    @saicolozi 3 года назад +2

    I didn’t even understand why RUclips brought me here though I am Korean already.... anyway let alone 은/는 being a topic marker, what a non Korean speaker should bear in mind is that you are setting EXPECTATION by saying 은/는 to some extent to the listeners in the conversation. If you just say “김치는 tastes good”, people will be like “???”. That is because people unconsciously or consciously expected YOU to say something different. It is kinda like English speaker expect “but...?” when one suddenly says something. For example, “alright. This is good” >> listeners will be like “and..?” Or “but...?”. So don’t overuse it unless you have something different to talk about.

  • @allyc8694
    @allyc8694 9 месяцев назад +1

    Wow I finally understand!! Was struggling for a long time about the differences between subject and topic markers

  • @violinadas4337
    @violinadas4337 2 года назад

    BILLY, you are simply the best teacher I have ever come across.

  • @kathysdesires6962
    @kathysdesires6962 3 года назад +1

    The way you explain it is so easy I get so much more now thanks billy 🤗

  • @vee1444
    @vee1444 7 месяцев назад +1

    This is the best explanation I've seen so far. I was struggling to understand. Now I going to go back on sentences I didn't understand to apply this to.

  • @llacc
    @llacc 11 месяцев назад +1

    Wow it really does take practice. This is one of the few videos of teachers that explains 은 는 이 가 well. Thank You so much, now I'm getting the hang of 은 는 이 가.

  • @gregmark1688
    @gregmark1688 3 года назад

    This is far and away the very best explanation of the topic & subject marking particles thatI have ever seen. EVERY teacher should be using that analogy of having a sign over your head. Brilliant.

  • @ayiessitv
    @ayiessitv 7 месяцев назад +1

    You explained it better than anyone else. Thank youuuu!!!!

  • @charabooker1242
    @charabooker1242 Год назад +1

    OMG, Billy is a genius! Billy는 똑똑해요!! 😁♥️🇰🇷

  • @lisaodionstudio
    @lisaodionstudio 2 года назад +3

    I’ve been subscribed for a while and I just have to say I love love love how you explain Korean. I don’t even know why I’m just watching this now.
    I’m so encouraged to keep learning and Can’t wait to go watch the rest.

  • @kimmyrae
    @kimmyrae 3 года назад +1

    OMG at last I understood now the difference of 은/는 & 이/가! Thank you so much, 선생님! 🙏

  • @chilijalapeno6662
    @chilijalapeno6662 3 года назад +1

    I JUST HAD A EUREKA MOMENT BECAUSE OF THIS. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

  • @makotoro
    @makotoro 4 года назад +3

    빌리는 신이다!!
    I finally understand, I thought I understood before but got confused but now i fully know!

  • @MCbenjamindu11300
    @MCbenjamindu11300 5 лет назад +4

    OH MY GOD, this is finally the clear, concise, and easy-to-understand explanation I've been looking for during the last 8 months. Thanks a lot!

  • @Molly-nd7xc
    @Molly-nd7xc 2 года назад

    Wow, the 'sign above your head' analogy is so simple but completely changed my way of thinking. It really clarified 은/는 and 이/가 in a different way for me, i feel like when I practise now ill be able to feel the nuance more

  • @nicestnice
    @nicestnice 3 года назад

    So far the best explanation I've watched here on YT.

  • @juliebarnum380
    @juliebarnum380 Год назад

    THANK YOU. I'm new to the Korean language and these markers threw me for a loop for a hot second. I watched a few other videos to try to get a better grasp on the topic, but yours is the one that really made me understand how to use the three sets of markers!

  • @Yoonsu74
    @Yoonsu74 16 дней назад +1

    thanks to you i got to understand those particles

  • @jacksonm4247
    @jacksonm4247 Год назад +1

    This is the only video that I found that easily described particles. It took me so long to get it. Billy… I love you sm, ty 😭

    • @GoBillyKorean
      @GoBillyKorean  Год назад

      I recommend watching this one next: ruclips.net/video/D2mAkj_i6cw/видео.html

    • @jacksonm4247
      @jacksonm4247 Год назад

      @@GoBillyKorean You’re the man Billy, you’re the man

  • @AJMuma
    @AJMuma Год назад

    I've watched a lot of different videos on these markers over the last few days, all by native Korean speakers.
    Your explanation just made it all so much clearer. Great video!

  • @happy887
    @happy887 3 года назад +2

    I am currently doing my challenges in learning Korean and I don't really know when will I use 은/는, 이/가, 을/를. I watched lots of videos but none of them teach when or how you will use them. Thanks to this man and he enlighten me! I JUST SUSBCRIBED AND LIKE THE VIDEO! I'LL WATCH MORE OF YOUR VIDEOS. Thanks again!~

  • @arlavina
    @arlavina 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for teaching this as an English speaker. It helped a lot

  • @graceannneri6216
    @graceannneri6216 4 года назад +1

    Billy stands for being emphatic teacher especially to those non-native Korean speakers. I now understand the role of these markers after very long time. OMO! Thank you so much!!!! 😊😊😊

  • @Arwendall
    @Arwendall 3 года назад +1

    Oh MY GOSH!
    Few weeks ago you helped me with pronunciation of 'ㄹ', my tongue literally didn't want to cooperate and now with 은/는 and 이/가.
    100% efficiency

  • @stanajaemin
    @stanajaemin 3 года назад +1

    thank you for this. i get the concept now. i been learning korean for 7 months and this by far was the most helpful thing that helped me understand

  • @KikiMeowKitty
    @KikiMeowKitty 3 года назад

    THANK YOU! 😂😭 if anyone is confused with 는 and 가 here is the time stamp @9:59 !!!

  • @rafey354minimentos7
    @rafey354minimentos7 4 года назад +2

    I am taking a moment to appreciate you the way you explained I was just on object marker and hell yeah I got the hang of it because of !thankyou❤
    Edit:watched the full video and can't thank enough 😭For the clear explanation

  • @dhurgahzbtsyayrajah-wilson2480
    @dhurgahzbtsyayrajah-wilson2480 3 года назад

    WOW!!! THIS IS THE BEST EXPLANATION EVER! I WATCHED AND READ MANY EXPLANATIONS BUT I DIDNT UNDERSTAND IT AS WELL AS THIS.

  • @estefaniaestrada5199
    @estefaniaestrada5199 3 года назад

    YOU HAVE NO IDEA OF HOW THANKFUL I AM FOR THIS VIDEO 😭🙏 FINALLY I UNDERSTOOD

  • @venusoso
    @venusoso Год назад

    Thank youuuuuuu!!! I couldn't find a better explanation than this one, now I understand the mistakes in my Korean homework. Maybe if I had watched this video two weeks ago, I would never have understood these topics. Thanks!!

  • @joybillonid3464
    @joybillonid3464 4 года назад +5

    I'm amazed how Billy easily explained this particles! Glad I saw this!

  • @johnlee5405
    @johnlee5405 4 года назад

    Finally a video that gives a simple, good, fast and straight forward explanation. Great summary for those that have learnt it.

  • @JayAguilarVlogs
    @JayAguilarVlogs Год назад

    I just learned something today thanks 선생님 . It's so easy to learn from your videos. I'M HOOKED.

  • @joslynwhiteman8802
    @joslynwhiteman8802 4 года назад +5

    You've just explained this so well. I've been struggling with this for so long! By far the best explanation on this!!!

  • @aber3903
    @aber3903 5 дней назад +1

    Great explanation I didnt understand it for so long

  • @ronb.8920
    @ronb.8920 Год назад

    I have had a hard time wrapping my head around markers. This is the best explanation I've come across.👍👍👍💯

  • @wolf-bass
    @wolf-bass 5 лет назад +3

    Your explanations are so clear and well thought out… an amazing teacher! 빌리고 선생님은 최고예요!

  • @soolbist
    @soolbist Год назад +1

    You answered a question that I was deeply struggling with for a period of time ... thank you so much 😭🌸

  • @aKModern
    @aKModern 10 месяцев назад

    Much better explanation than TTMIK, and they're great at what they do. Well done sir

  • @hongkies001
    @hongkies001 3 года назад

    I am saving this. This is a lifesaver. I am forever struggling with these particles.

  • @janicep6835
    @janicep6835 2 года назад

    I’ve watched so many videos and finally I understand this complicated topic. Thanks!

  • @betsey96
    @betsey96 5 лет назад

    Finally a video that actually explains CLEARLY what the differences are 😭
    Every other explanation I've read/watched sounds good on the surface until I actually stop to process it or try to use it, I'm back at square one hahaha

  • @agk1511990
    @agk1511990 Год назад

    Wow. What a teacher: hands down the best explanation on RUclips. I got it now 😊

  • @harshashetty_5646
    @harshashetty_5646 4 года назад

    i am so in love with this man (in a very respectful manner) i was so stuck with thiss, he made it so easy ... i love his books and yt videos,,,, really reallly helpsss thankyou so much...

  • @bdaralan
    @bdaralan 5 лет назад +5

    Watch many of these. This one is the clearest, thanks to the metaphor. :]

  • @macomsharanya7086
    @macomsharanya7086 3 года назад

    I saw a lot of videos to understand this topic but none of them were Helpful but now I understood everything about particles. Thanks Billy!! ^^

  • @Smile-nw8mb
    @Smile-nw8mb 3 года назад

    you just helped me understand this 100% clearer explanation. thank you

  • @kiarahubbardd
    @kiarahubbardd 3 года назад

    This is the best explanation I’ve come across.

  • @만렙-e9k
    @만렙-e9k 5 лет назад +3

    this is literally the best explanation ever thank you so so so much

  • @oorjamehrotra5769
    @oorjamehrotra5769 3 года назад

    선생님 정말 감사드립니다! The confusion is clear now😃🌸

  • @davidblackthorn4239
    @davidblackthorn4239 5 лет назад +4

    This video was actually very helpful. I've been struggling with topic markers and subject markers. Thank you so much for taking your time for creating this video. 감사합니다

  • @sangdongkwak
    @sangdongkwak 4 года назад +1

    1. 김치가 맛있어요.,,는 이번 김치가 맛있다는 뜻입니다.
    2. 김치는 맛있어요...는 일반적으로 김치가 맛있다는 뜻이고요..
    1 번은 this 김치...
    2 번은 all 김치...
    김치라는 단어 앞에 생략된 뜻이 있습니다.

  • @amenzeeobazee8195
    @amenzeeobazee8195 5 лет назад +1

    Genius ✌✌👍👍
    I have being trying to understand how to use these subject marks and objects marks for a lot of months and you let me to understand the differences in 12 min. You are a good teacher compliments ✌

  • @flipastix2.031
    @flipastix2.031 2 года назад

    I think I’m starting to understand it more now after this! 감사합니다 🙏

  • @Malcove
    @Malcove 3 года назад +1

    Well, that was the best explained differentiation between 은/는 and 이/가 I've heard in the past 4 years. Thank you, Billy!

  • @melty2
    @melty2 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you. I’ve watched soooo many videos on 은/는 vs 아가 and I was dejected. Wanted to give up. But listening to your explanation, I had my ah-ha moment. Truly, thank you!💖

    • @GoBillyKorean
      @GoBillyKorean  7 месяцев назад +1

      Since you've watched this one, here's just one more that will really help you even further: ruclips.net/video/D2mAkj_i6cw/видео.html

    • @melty2
      @melty2 7 месяцев назад

      Yay! Thanks again.👍

    • @melty2
      @melty2 7 месяцев назад

      @@GoBillyKorean Yay! Thanks again 👍

  • @youdontknowannyeonghaseyo4104
    @youdontknowannyeonghaseyo4104 3 года назад

    I knew the particles but still I had problem with 은/는 & 이/가
    You solved it!
    감사합니다 😀

  • @LexaBerlin
    @LexaBerlin 4 года назад +1

    Thank you, the picture with the topic sign helped a lot.

    • @rachelhankoreanteacher1628
      @rachelhankoreanteacher1628 4 года назад +1

      한국어 공부를 정말 열심히 하고 계시네요!!! 화이팅! 응원해요!!!
      You are studying Korean very hard!!! Fighting! I'm rooting for you!!!How long have you been learning Korean?😀

    • @LexaBerlin
      @LexaBerlin 4 года назад

      @@rachelhankoreanteacher1628 2 years next January

  • @jyotibaleviya595
    @jyotibaleviya595 4 года назад

    I learned hunguls from your channel and I started reading Korean very easily...and this video is also very well explained...Thank you so much

  • @yousirareafish7774
    @yousirareafish7774 3 года назад

    this was the best explanation ever. I was so confused before now my brain finally registered what the difference is. THANK YOU SO SO MUCH !!!

  • @yr8857
    @yr8857 Год назад

    ive came here after your vague explanation of the subject marker(of the beginner Korean course) because I was having so many questions about it and was not understanding the use of it at all. after this lesson tho, I got a vague understanding about it and at least have it somehow cleared up in my head. Thank you ,billy, you re the best!

    • @GoBillyKorean
      @GoBillyKorean  Год назад +1

      It's vague because these markers don't exist in English. Understanding them requires learning how to "feel" them, and that takes a lot of practice. If you have a vague understanding now, that's fine - you'll eventually *get* it, but it will take time.

    • @yr8857
      @yr8857 Год назад +1

      @@GoBillyKorean I also ordered your lvl1 workbook!! It's on the way ♡
      Tysm for replying too!

  • @subrayankrishna6979
    @subrayankrishna6979 2 года назад

    You are the best teacher in the world

  • @machsuon
    @machsuon 3 года назад +1

    I have watched many of these kinds of video but I would say this one is the best once. Thank you so much.

  • @seanmacginnis8281
    @seanmacginnis8281 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much Billy! I was stuck on this for 2 hours, and your 12 minutes video completely explained it and simplified it. I can't describe how much I appreciate you rn 🤲