Example Sentences#

1. 갑자기 무거운 것이 호랑이 등에 떨어졌습니다.¹
   Suddenly, something heavy fell on the tiger’s back.
   • 등 means ‘back’.
   • 에 is a particle indicating location.
2. 도둑은 떨어지면 호랑이에게 잡아먹힐까 봐 등을 꽉 붙잡았습니다.¹
   The thief, afraid he would be eaten by the tiger if he fell off, held on tightly to its back.
   • 등 means ‘back’.
   • 을 is an object marker that identifies the noun as the target directly affected by an action.
3. 호랑이는 등에 있는 것을 떼어내려고 더 빨리 달렸습니다.¹
   The tiger ran even faster, trying to shake off whatever was on its back.
   • 등 means ‘back’.
   • 에 is a particle indicating location.
4. 호랑이는 등에 있던 것이 사라진 것을 느끼고 크게 안심했습니다.¹
   The tiger, feeling the thing on its back disappear, was greatly relieved.
   • 등 means ‘back’.
   • 에 is a particle indicating location.