What does 이것 mean in English?

이것 (igeot) means “this thing” in Korean.

How do you pronounce 이것?

Romanization: igeot. Use the audio player on this free Chamelingo page to hear it.

Unit 4: Everyday LifeDemonstrative PronounFree referenceEnriched examples

igeot

this thing

이것 means “this thing,” usually something near the speaker.

In fast everyday speech, 이것 is often shortened to 이거. Learn 이것 first so you can recognize the full form.

이것은 뭐예요?이것 주세요

이것은 제 가방이에요.

igeoseun je gabang-ieyo.

This is my bag.

이것 주세요.

igeot juseyo.

This one, please.

그것

geugeot

that thing

가방

gabang

bag

무엇

mueot

what

우리

그것

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