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<div class="pg_page_title">Korean Grammar - Gender</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Korean Grammar - Gender</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/korean Korean] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about the gender rules in Korean grammar. We will look at the different ways to express gender in Korean and how to use them correctly. We will also look at some examples and practice exercises to help you understand the concept better. Let's get started! __TOC__


==Rules==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/korean Korean] learners! 😊<br>
In Korean, gender is expressed differently than in English. In English, gender is usually expressed through pronouns (he, she, it). In Korean, gender is expressed through suffixes that are added to the end of nouns.
In this lesson, we will be talking about gender in the Korean language. Gender can be a tricky topic for non-native speakers, but don't worry, we will make it easy for you!


The most common gender suffixes are:
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* -는 (for male)
* -은 (for female)
* -가 (for both male and female)


These suffixes can be used to indicate the gender of a person or object. For example, if you wanted to say "the man", you would say "남자는" (namjaneun). If you wanted to say "the woman", you would say "여자는" (yeojaneun).
== Introduction ==


It is important to note that these suffixes are not always used to indicate gender. They can also be used to indicate other things, such as possession or location. For example, if you wanted to say "my house", you would say "나의 집은" (naui jibeuen).  
Unlike many Western languages, Korean does not have grammatical gender. There are no separate words for "he" or "she." However, genders are often implied through context and honorifics. In this lesson, we'll cover how genders are indicated in Korean and give you some cultural context for understanding them.  


==Examples==
 
Here are some examples of how to use the gender suffixes in Korean:  
<span link>Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]] & [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Question-Words|Question Words]].</span>
== Honorifics ==
 
In Korean, honorifics play a large role in indicating gender. Honorifics are a system of titles and suffixes that show respect and hierarchy. They are used to address people according to their social status or relative age.
 
One honorific system is called "존댓말" (jondaetmal), which is used to address people of higher social status or older age. Another system, called "반말" (banmal), is used to speak informally to people of lower status or younger age.
 
While honorifics do not explicitly indicate gender, they can help you infer gender. For example, a woman may be referred to as "선생님" (seonsaengnim), which means "teacher," while a man may be referred to as "선생" (seonsaeng).
 
== Pronouns ==
 
As we mentioned earlier, Korean does not have gendered pronouns like "he" or "she." Instead, the third-person pronouns can be replaced with the person's name or title, which can help indicate their gender. For example, "우리 선생님" (uri seonsaengnim) would mean "our teacher" and using this phrase could indicate that the teacher is female.
 
== Verbs ==
 
As with pronouns, Korean verbs do not change based on gender. You can use the same verbs regardless of the subject's gender.
 
== Culture Corner ==
 
In Korean culture, gender roles are still quite traditional. For example, it is typical for men to be the primary breadwinners and women to take care of the home and children. However, this is slowly changing as more women enter the workforce and society becomes more progressive.
 
Korea is also known for its strict beauty standards for both men and women. While the Western world is more accepting of diverse body types and appearances, Korean society values a very specific look, which can put pressure on individuals to conform to these standards.
 
== Dialogue ==
 
Person 1: 안녕, 지금 뭐해? (Annyeong, jigeum mwohae?) (Hello, what are you doing now?)
Person 2: 영화를 보고 있어. 너는? (Yeonghwaleul bogo isseo. Neoneun?) (I'm watching a movie. How about you?)
 
== Examples ==
 
Here are some examples of Korean phrases that may indicate gender:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Korean !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Korean !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| 오빠 || oppa || Older brother (used by females to address their older male siblings or close older male friends)
|-
| 남자는 || namjaneun || the man
|-
|-
| 여자는 || yeojaneun || the woman
| 누나 || nuna || Older sister (used by males to address their older female siblings or close older female friends)
|-
|-
| 나의 집은 || naui jibeuen || my house
| 형 || hyeong || Older brother (used by males to address their older male siblings or close older male friends)
|-
|-
| 그의 친구가 || geuui chinguga || his/her friend
| 언니 || eonni || Older sister (used by females to address their older female siblings or close older female friends)
|}
|}


==Practice==
== Conclusion ==
Now let's practice using the gender suffixes in Korean. Try to fill in the blanks with the correct gender suffix.


1. 그 사람____ 이다. (geu saram____ida)
In conclusion, while Korean does not have grammatical gender, it does imply gender through context and honorifics. We hope this lesson has helped you understand how gender works in Korean and provided some cultural context for you to better understand Korean society. Remember, to improve your [[Language/Korean|Korean]] [[Language/Korean/Grammar|Grammar]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=70 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/korean/question questions]!
2. 저 사람____ 이다. (jeo saram____ida)
3. 우리 집____ 이다. (uri jib____ida)
4. 그 사람____ 친구다. (geu saram____chinguda)


Answers:
<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
1. 는 (neun)
2. 은 (eun)
3. 은 (eun)
4. 가 (ga)


==Quiz==
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Let's test your knowledge of gender in Korean with a quiz.  
==Sources==
* [https://www.quora.com/Does-Korean-have-grammatical-gender-If-so-where-is-it-used Does Korean have grammatical gender? If so, where is it used ...]
* [https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/korean/gender/ The LingQ Korean Grammar Guide - Gender]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_language Korean language - Wikipedia]


===Questions===
1. How do you say "the man" in Korean?
2. How do you say "his/her friend" in Korean?
3. How do you say "my house" in Korean?
4. How do you say "the woman" in Korean?
===Answers===
1. 남자는 (namjaneun)
2. 그의 친구가 (geuui chinguga)
3. 나의 집은 (naui jibeuen)
4. 여자는 (yeojaneun)
<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎


<span link>Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning: [[Language/Korean/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]] & [[Language/Korean/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]].</span>
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==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]


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Korean Grammar - Gender

Hi Korean learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be talking about gender in the Korean language. Gender can be a tricky topic for non-native speakers, but don't worry, we will make it easy for you!

Introduction[edit | edit source]

Unlike many Western languages, Korean does not have grammatical gender. There are no separate words for "he" or "she." However, genders are often implied through context and honorifics. In this lesson, we'll cover how genders are indicated in Korean and give you some cultural context for understanding them.


Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Nouns & Question Words.

Honorifics[edit | edit source]

In Korean, honorifics play a large role in indicating gender. Honorifics are a system of titles and suffixes that show respect and hierarchy. They are used to address people according to their social status or relative age.

One honorific system is called "존댓말" (jondaetmal), which is used to address people of higher social status or older age. Another system, called "반말" (banmal), is used to speak informally to people of lower status or younger age.

While honorifics do not explicitly indicate gender, they can help you infer gender. For example, a woman may be referred to as "선생님" (seonsaengnim), which means "teacher," while a man may be referred to as "선생" (seonsaeng).

Pronouns[edit | edit source]

As we mentioned earlier, Korean does not have gendered pronouns like "he" or "she." Instead, the third-person pronouns can be replaced with the person's name or title, which can help indicate their gender. For example, "우리 선생님" (uri seonsaengnim) would mean "our teacher" and using this phrase could indicate that the teacher is female.

Verbs[edit | edit source]

As with pronouns, Korean verbs do not change based on gender. You can use the same verbs regardless of the subject's gender.

Culture Corner[edit | edit source]

In Korean culture, gender roles are still quite traditional. For example, it is typical for men to be the primary breadwinners and women to take care of the home and children. However, this is slowly changing as more women enter the workforce and society becomes more progressive.

Korea is also known for its strict beauty standards for both men and women. While the Western world is more accepting of diverse body types and appearances, Korean society values a very specific look, which can put pressure on individuals to conform to these standards.

Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Person 1: 안녕, 지금 뭐해? (Annyeong, jigeum mwohae?) (Hello, what are you doing now?) Person 2: 영화를 보고 있어. 너는? (Yeonghwaleul bogo isseo. Neoneun?) (I'm watching a movie. How about you?)

Examples[edit | edit source]

Here are some examples of Korean phrases that may indicate gender:

Korean Pronunciation English
오빠 oppa Older brother (used by females to address their older male siblings or close older male friends)
누나 nuna Older sister (used by males to address their older female siblings or close older female friends)
형 hyeong Older brother (used by males to address their older male siblings or close older male friends)
언니 eonni Older sister (used by females to address their older female siblings or close older female friends)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

In conclusion, while Korean does not have grammatical gender, it does imply gender through context and honorifics. We hope this lesson has helped you understand how gender works in Korean and provided some cultural context for you to better understand Korean society. Remember, to improve your Korean Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Sources[edit | edit source]


Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning: How to Use Be & How to Use Have.

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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