Topic and subject particles
은/는 and 이/가 help Korean show what the sentence is about and what is specifically being identified or highlighted.
Examples
KoreanTranslation
저는 커피가 좋아요。Jeoneun keopi-ga joayo.
I like coffee.
오늘은 날씨가 좋아요。Oneureun nalssi-ga joayo.
Today the weather is nice.
누가 와요？Nuga wayo?
Who is coming?
Pattern
topic + subject + adjective/verb
How it works
은/는 and 이/가 help Korean show what the sentence is about and what is specifically being identified or highlighted. This pattern typically appears as topic + subject + adjective/verb and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- 은/는 often frames the topic or contrast.
- 이/가 often marks the subject more directly or brings in new information.
Why it matters
Start with polite identity and the particles that structure the sentence.
Use in context
These particles matter so much in Korean that they deserve focused side-by-side explanation early.