How to say “thing” in Korean
The most common Korean word for “thing” is 것 (geot). There are 2 more words with a similar meaning — compare them below. 「thing」는 한국어로 것.
thing; that which
TOPIK 1 · bound noun
이 가방은 제가 제일 좋아하는 것이에요.This bag is my favorite thing.
thing
TOPIK 2 · bound noun
책상 위에 놓인 예쁜 가방이 제 거예요.The pretty bag placed on the desk is my thing.
thing; item; goods
TOPIK 1 · noun
가방 안에 든 소중한 물건을 확인해요.I check the precious items in my bag.
Words and levels: TOPIK I essentials (National Institute of Korean Language standard curriculum, KOGL Type 1) · examples: Cheesepotato
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