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Learning Korean starts with understanding pronouns! In this post, we’ll explore the most common Korean pronouns, their polite and casual forms, and how to use them properly in daily conversation. 😊

📌 What Are Pronouns?

Pronouns replace nouns to avoid repetition. In Korean, pronouns are often dropped when the meaning is clear from context — but it's still important to learn them for understanding and polite usage!

👤 Basic Korean Personal Pronouns

English	Korean (Informal)	Korean (Polite/Formal)	Romanization
I / Me	나	저	na / jeo
You	너	당신 / 선생님 (if polite)	neo / dangsin / seonsaengnim
He	그	그분	geu / geu-bun
She	그녀	그분	geu-nyeo / geu-bun
We	우리	저희	uri / jeo-hui
They	그들	그분들	geu-deul / geu-bun-deul

💡 Important Notes

• 저 is the humble form of “I” used in polite settings.
• 저희 is the humble form of “we.”
• 당신 is rarely used in spoken Korean—it can sound distant or even aggressive unless used by spouses or in writing.
• Instead of saying “you,” it’s common to use someone’s name + 씨 or 선생님 (e.g., 민수 씨).

🗣️ Example Sentences

1. 저는 학생이에요. (jeoneun haksaeng-ieyo.) – I am a student.
2. 너 어디 가? (neo eodi ga?) – Where are you going?
3. 그분은 선생님이에요. (geubun-eun seonsaengnim-ieyo.) – He/She is a teacher.
4. 우리 집에 놀러 와! (uri jibe nolleo wa!) – Come over to our house!
5. 저희 가족은 다섯 명이에요. (jeohui gajok-eun daseot myeong-ieyo.) – Our family has five members.

💡 Did You Know?

Korean has no grammatical gender! Unlike many languages, Korean does not change pronouns or verbs based on gender. This makes it simpler in some ways — but also puts more focus on politeness and context!

💬 Practice Dialogue

A: 안녕하세요. 저는 마이크예요. (Annyeonghaseyo. Jeoneun Mike-yeyo.)
B: 안녕하세요! 저는 유진이에요. (Annyeonghaseyo! Jeoneun Yujin-ieyo.)
A: 유진 씨는 학생이에요? (Yujin-ssineun haksaeng-ieyo?)
B: 네, 저는 대학생이에요. (Ne, jeoneun daehaksaeng-ieyo.)

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Final Thoughts:
Korean pronouns may seem tricky at first, but they become easier with practice. Start with “저,” “나,” and “우리” in context, and you’ll sound more natural in no time! 💬 Come back often for more beginner-friendly Korean lessons!

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