Meaning

은/는 marks what the sentence is about. It often frames the topic, and it can also set up a contrast with something else.

Form

• After a consonant

  은

  이름 → 이름은

• After a vowel

  는

  나 → 나는

Examples

• 저는 학생이에요.

  I am a student.

• 오늘은 쉬어요.

  Today, I'm resting.

• 커피는 마셔요. 술은 안 마셔요.

  I drink coffee. I don't drink alcohol.

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