TOPIK 1Particles

을/를

Object Marker 을/를

Particle marking the direct object of a verb

Description

을/를 marks the direct object of a sentence—the thing that receives the action. 을 is used after consonants, 를 after vowels.

Usage

Attach to nouns to show what is being acted upon. Used with transitive verbs (verbs that take an object).

Formation Rules

  • 1Noun ending in consonant + 을
  • 2Noun ending in vowel + 를

Tips

  • 💡In casual speech, 을/를 is often dropped
  • 💡Helps clarify what the action is being done to
  • 💡Not used with intransitive verbs or adjectives

Example Sentences

밥을 먹어요.

Babeul meogeoyo.

I eat rice/food.

영화를 봐요.

Yeonghwareul bwayo.

I watch a movie.

한국어를 공부해요.

Hangugeoreul gongbuhaeyo.

I study Korean.

Related Patterns

은/는 vs 이/가TOPIK 1

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

에 vs 에서TOPIK 1

Location Particle 에 vs 에서

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