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this

Pronoun

  1. 1

    this

    A pronoun that is used to refer to something that is close to the speaker or that the speaker is thinking of.

    Korean definition: 말하는 사람에게 가까이 있거나 말하는 사람이 생각하고 있는 것을 가리키는 말.

    • Is this really all you have to give me?

    • So this is the bag you wanted so badly.

  2. 2

    this

    A pronoun that refers to the previously-mentioned object.

    Korean definition: 바로 앞에서 이야기한 대상을 가리키는 말.

    • Living hard and doing my best—this is the life I want.

    • Being late every day—if you don't fix this, it'll be a problem later.

  3. 3

    this man; you

    (disparaging) This person.

    Korean definition: (낮잡아 이르는 말로) 이 사람.

    • You there, do you want to get a scolding?

    • This guy needs a real beating to come to his senses.

  4. 4

    this boy; this girl

    (endearing) This child.

    Korean definition: (귀엽게 이르는 말로) 이 아이.

    • Where have you been, you rascal, that you're only coming back now?

    • You can't imagine how this little one only does the sweetest things.