Grammar — Entry No. 1188
~를
reul-particle · particle
~를
reul-particle
[ruel]
particlebeginner
Meaning
The object particle marking the direct object of a verb. Used after nouns ending in consonants. Essential for identifying what action is being performed upon, making Korean sentences grammatically complete and unambiguous.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
BLACKPINK uses 를 constantly in lyrics like ‘뜨거운 날씨 (The weather is hot)’ — fans notice how this particle shapes the flow of K-Pop verses. In Squid Game, characters use 를 when describing what they must do or want, reflecting the desperation of their circumstances.
Example Sentences
나는 K-POP을 사랑해.
naneun K-POP-eul saranghae.
I love K-POP. (을 is the object particle form after consonants)
그들은 영화를 봤어요.
geudeureun yeonghwaleul bwasseoyo.
They watched a movie. (를 marks 영화 as the object)
BTS는 노래를 부른다.
BTS-neun nolaeleul bureunda.
BTS sings songs. (를 marks the direct object)
⚠️ Don’t use reul-particle when…
Beginners confuse 를/을 with 가/이 (both seem to mark nouns). Remember: 가/이 marks the SUBJECT doing the action, while 를/을 marks the OBJECT receiving the action. Also, don’t forget to switch between 를 (after vowels) and 을 (after consonants).
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Descendants of the Sun — Park Hae-jin’s character says 너를 믿어 (I believe in you) during romantic moments, showing how 를 emphasizes emotional direction.
- K-Pop: aespa — ‘Spicy’ — Members sing 열정을 느껴 (feel the passion) where 을 marks the object of the verb.
ℹ️ Editorial Note: The cultural context and example usage are for educational reference only. Artist names, song titles, and drama references are used descriptively to illustrate vocabulary in context. This content is AI-assisted and reviewed for accuracy. For official information, please refer to the respective artists’ or studios’ official channels.