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Verb at the end
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Korean typically places the verb last: 저는 사과를 먹어요.
Time and place often come before the object: 어제 카페에서 커피를 마셨어요.
Particles mark roles, so order can flex for emphasis. But beginners should master verb-final first.
English speakers “finish early” with the object; push the predicate to the end every drill.
Examples
저는 한국어를 공부해요.
I study Korean. (object before verb)
지금 도서관에서 책을 읽어요.
I’m reading a book at the library now.
Common mistakes
- 마셨어요 커피 style English calques.
- Leaving the verb in the middle of the sentence.
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