Subject Particle: 는/은

15-min Lesson Goals

는/은 is a sentence particle that connects the topic of your sentence to the rest of its content. Let's dive into when and how to use this correctly!

Watch the video above to understand how to use 는 (neun) and 은 (eun).

When it comes to usage, you can think of the English phrase as for.

오늘은 바빠요. (오늘=today;바빠요=busy)
As for today, I'm busy.

는/은 can be used to show contrast:

오늘은 바쁜데, 내일은 안 바빠요. (내일=tomorrow;안 바빠요=not busy)
I am busy today, but I'm not busy tomorrow.

는/은 is used more for answers.

Q: 이름이 뭐에요? (What is your name?)
A: 제 이름은 말로입니다. (My name is Mallo)

For a more detailed explanation as to when you can use this particle, check out this article from Tammy Korean!

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