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Decoded Slug: ~에게 [ege] (To someone, for someone)
Korean Grammar Point
~에게 [ege] (To someone, for someone)
~에게 [ege] (To someone, for someone)
Short explanation:
Used to indicate the target or recipient of an action.
Formation:
Noun + 에게
Examples:
저는 어제 친구에게 이 메시지를 보냈어요, 그런데 아직 답장이 없어요.
Jeoneun eoje chinguege i mesijireul bonaesseoyo, geureonde ajik dapjangi eobseoyo.
I sent this message to my friend yesterday, but there's no reply yet.
선생님은 학생들에게 과제를 많이 주셨어요, 다 완료하기 위해선 시간이 많이 필요할 것 같아요.
Seonsaengnimeun haksaengdeul-ege gwajeleul mani jusyeosseoyo, da wanryo hagi wihaeseon sigani mani pil-yohal geos gat-ayo.
The teacher gave a lot of assignments to the students, I think it will take a lot of time to complete all.
어머니께서는 아기에게 이야기를 들려주고 계셔요.
Eomeonigeseoneun agiege iyagireul deullyeojugo gyesyeoyo.
The mother is telling a story to the baby.
저는 동생에게 선물을 줬어요, 그는 새로운 책을 받으며 아주 행복해 보였어요.
Jeoneun dongsaengege seonmuleul jwasseoyo, geuneun saeroun chaegeul badeumyeo aju haengbokae boyeotsseoyo.
I gave a gift to my younger sibling, they looked very happy receiving a new book.
Long explanation:
'~에게 [ege]' is a particle in Korean grammar that is used to indicate the target or recipient of an action. It is attached to the end of a noun/pronoun and translates to 'to' or 'for' in English. It's frequently used in giving, sending, saying, or introducing something to someone else.