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도

Particle 도 (also, too, even)

Indicates addition or inclusion

Description

도 is a particle meaning 'also', 'too', or 'even'. It replaces subject/object markers (은/는, 이/가, 을/를) when added.

Usage

Attach 도 directly to a noun to mean 'also' or 'too'. It can replace other particles or be added after location particles.

Formation Rules

  • 1Noun + 도 (replaces 은/는, 이/가, 을/를)
  • 2Noun + 에 + 도 (also at/to a place)

Tips

  • 💡도 replaces topic/subject/object markers
  • 💡With location particles: 에도, 에서도
  • 💡Used for both positive and negative: '나도' (me too), '나도 아니요' (me neither)

Example Sentences

저도 한국어를 공부해요.

Jeodo hangugeoreul gongbuhaeyo.

I also study Korean.

커피도 좋고 차도 좋아요.

Keopido joko chado joayo.

Coffee is good and tea is also good.

서울에도 가고 부산에도 가고 싶어요.

Seoure-do gago Busane-do gago sipeoyo.

I want to go to Seoul and also to Busan.

Related Patterns

은/는 vs 이/가TOPIK 1

Topic Marker (은/는) vs Subject Marker (이/가)

만TOPIK 1

Particle 만 (only, just)

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