Korean Conversation · Level 133
15 words
Korean word
이다
Pronunciation
Romanizationida
Meaning
- verbbe
Example
그는 학생이다.keu neun hak ssaeng i da
He is a student.
More examples
저는 한국인이다.cheo neun han gu gi ni da
I am Korean.
Core concept
A label is placed on a noun to say that it truly belongs to that identity.
Common phrases
학생이다hak ssaeng i da
be a student
한국인이다han gu gi ni da
be Korean
사실이다sa si ri da
be a fact
Similar words
아니다anida: A negative statement rules out a stated identity, status, or condition.
없다eoptta: A person or thing is described as not existing in the relevant context.
있다ittta: A person or thing is described as existing in the relevant context.
Definition in Korean
명사 뒤에 붙어 그 대상이 바로 그 대상임을 단정하며 문장 끝에서 '~이다'로 표현되는 서술어이다.myeong sa twi e pu teo keu tae sang i pa ro keu tae sang i meul tan jeong ha myeo mun jang kkeu se seo ~ i da ro pyo hyeon doe neun seo su reo i da
Word origin
The historical origin of 이다 (ida, "be") is uncertain, so it is best learned as the Korean copula that follows nouns to make a firm statement.
Usage tips
- In writing, this copula is attached to the noun, but everyday speech often uses a different ending, so the written and spoken forms may not match.
Opposites
- 아니다anidanot beverb