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Part1. Understanding the Korean Language > 6. Postpositions


6. Postpositions

In a sentence, the grammatical function of words depend on postpositions.

ex)
철수 쳤어요 (Cheolsu hit the ball).
철수 쳤어요( The ball hit Cheolsu).

Postpositions `가/이' come after nouns, pronouns, and numerals to make the subject form.

Proposition`을/를' come after nouns, pronouns, and numerals to make the object form. Other postpositions consist of `에' which signifies `direction' or `destination,'
`에서'
which signifies `location,' and `로/으로' which signifies `the means' or a `tool.'

ex)
서울 가요. (I'm going to Seoul.)
학교에서 공부해요. (I study at school.)
택시 가요. (I'm going by taxi.)