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this

Pronoun

  1. 1

    this

    The word that refers to something that is close to the speaker or something that the speaker is thinking of.

    Korean definition: 말하는 사람에게 가까이 있거나 말하는 사람이 생각하고 있는 것을 가리키는 말.

    • This is a desk.

    • First, please take this.

  2. 2

    this

    A word that refers to something which was just mentioned.

    Korean definition: 바로 앞에서 이야기한 대상을 가리키는 말.

    • Living fair and square—this is truly an honorable life.

    • That my children grow up healthy—this is my only wish.

  3. 3

    you; he; she

    (disparaging) This person

    Korean definition: (낮잡아 이르는 말로) 이 사람.

    • Do you lot really want to die?

    • I can't live because of this one.

  4. 4

    this

    (endearing) This kid.

    Korean definition: (귀엽게 이르는 말로) 이 아이.

    • This little one is quite smart and listens well.

    • Oh, you dear, how much you must have suffered all this time!