Learn Korean Location Particle (에서/에)

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Understanding Korean Location Particles: 에서 and 에
In Korean, we use special little words called particles to tell us more about where something happens or where something is. Two important particles for talking about location are 에서 (eseo) and 에 (e). They help us understand if something is happening at a place or if something is just located at a place.
Important Points
  • 에서 (eseo) is used to show where an action is happening.
  • 에 (e) is used to show where something or someone is located.
  • Think of 에서 like saying 'at' or 'in' when talking about doing something in English.
  • Think of 에 like saying 'at' or 'to' when talking about the location or direction in English.
Examples
  • 나는 학교에서 공부해요. (에서 is used because studying is an action happening at school.)
  • 고양이가 집 있어요. ( is used because the cat is located at home.)
  • 친구가 공원 가요. ( is used because the friend is going to the park.)
Let's imagine you are playing at the park. You would say, 'I play at the park.' In Korean, you would use 에서 because playing is something you do there. Now, if you are just saying where the park is, you would use 에 because it's just about the park's location.
Important Points
  • When talking about where an action is happening, use 에서.
  • When talking about where something is located or where someone is going, use 에.
  • Remember, 에서 is for doing things at a place, and 에 is for being or going to a place.