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📘 Grammar 4: Korean Particles 에 vs 에서 – Location & Time Explained

📘 Korean Particles 에 vs 에서 – Location & Time Explained If you’ve ever studied Korean particles, you’ve probably seen both 에 (e) and 에서 (e-seo) . They look similar, but they’re used very differently! In this guide, we’ll explain how to use 에 and 에서 correctly, with clear examples, comparison tables, and sentence practice. After reading, you’ll never confuse these two again! 🔍 What Does “에” Mean? 에 is used to indicate: 📍 Location where something exists (static) 🕒 Time when something happens 📌 Destination – “to” a place It’s used with verbs like 있다 (to exist), 가다 (to go), 오다 (to come). Sentence Meaning Romanization 학교에 있어요. I am at school. hak-gyo-e i-sseo-yo 서울에 가요. I go to Seoul. seo-ul-e ga-yo 5시에 만나요. Let’s meet at 5 o'clock. da-seot-si-e man-na-yo 🌐 What Does “에서” Mean? 에서 is used to indicate: 📍 Location where an action takes place (active) ➡️ Starting point of a movement It’s used with verbs lik...