Korean adjectives, just like Korean verbs are placed at the end of a sentence. The main difference between verbs and adjectives is that an adjective can never act on an object. Notice in the sentences below, there is no object being acted on. Adjectives are very easy to use. Just pit them into the sentence with your subject.
나는 아름답다 I am beautiful
나는 작다 I am small
그 병원은 새롭다 That hospital is new
There is one confusing thing about translating sentences with Korean adjectives to English. Notice that in the examples above, the words "am" are used. In English, those word need to be used when using an adjective. Remember, the translation for "am" to Korean is 이다. However, you do not use 이다 when writing a sentence like this in Korean. Within the meaning of Korean adjective is "am". Early learners are always confused by this. The confusion stems from the fact that it is done differently in English and Korean. Please, from here on, abandon what you know of grammar based on English – it will only hold you back.
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Korean Language for Beginners
RandomThis book contains the alphabet, vocabulary and grammar for Korean language. The explanation is in English and do take note that the example for Korean word or sentences does not contain romanisation, only in Hangul. Feel free to ask me if you have...
