Introduction K-dramas are more than just entertainment—they’re a great way to learn Korean naturally! Today, let’s explore a powerful and meaningful line from Goblin (Guardian: The Lonely and Great God).
"그를 신이라 불렀다." (They called him a god.)
This phrase conveys a strong sense of deification and is an excellent example of how to use objects, predicates, and quoted speech in Korean sentences. Let’s break it down and see how it can be applied in real-life conversations! 🚀
1️⃣ Breaking Down the Quote & Grammar
🎧 Time Stamp: The phrase "그를 신이라 불렀다. " appears at 0:32
🔹 그를 (Him)
✔ 그 (geu) → "He" or "that person" ✔ -를 (-reul) → Object marker (used to indicate the direct object in a sentence)
📝 Example Sentences:
- 그녀를 믿어요. (I believe in her.)
- 친구를 기다리고 있어요. (I am waiting for a friend.)
🔹 신이라 (As a God)
✔ 신 (sin) → "God" or a divine being ✔ -이라 (-ira) → Quotation marker, similar to "called as" or "referred to as"
📝 Example Sentences:
- 그는 천재라 불렸다. (He was called a genius.)
- 이곳을 낙원이라 부른다. (They call this place paradise.)
🔹 불렀다 (Called)
✔ 부르다 (bureuda) → "To call" or "To name" ✔ The past tense 불렀다 is used to indicate something was called a certain way at a specific time
📝 Example Sentences:
- 우리는 그를 영웅이라 불렀다. (We called him a hero.)
- 사람들은 그녀를 전설이라 불렀다. (People called her a legend.)
2️⃣ Practice Exercise ✍️
✅ Translate the following sentences into Korean!
- They called her a queen.
- People called him a genius.
- They used to call this city the land of dreams.
3️⃣ How to Apply This in Real Life 🎬
✔ Practice using expressions like 이름을 부르다, 칭하다 (to call or name someone/something).
✔ Use phrases like 신이라 불렀다 when discussing historical figures or famous people.
✔ Apply these expressions when emphasizing a certain characteristic in storytelling.
Final Thoughts 💬
This Goblin quote is a powerful expression used to highlight someone’s significance. 😊
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