이 (i) Meaning in Korean
이 · i
Meaning
This; two (Sino-Korean)
Before a noun, 이 means “this”, as in 이 책 (“this book”). It is also the Sino-Korean number two, used in dates and other number expressions; context distinguishes the senses.
Part of speech: Determiner; numeral
Speech level: Neutral
Examples
이 책은 재미있어요.
This book is interesting.
이 사람은 제 친구예요.
This person is my friend.
이월에 만나요.
See you in February.
Common questions
What does 이 mean in English?
이 means This; two (Sino-Korean). Before a noun, 이 means “this”, as in 이 책 (“this book”). It is also the Sino-Korean number two, used in dates and other number expressions; context distinguishes the senses.
How do you pronounce and romanize 이?
The romanization is i. Romanization is a spelling guide, so listen to the Korean audio above for the pronunciation.
How do you use 이 in Korean?
Before a noun, 이 means “this”, as in 이 책 (“this book”). It is also the Sino-Korean number two, used in dates and other number expressions; context distinguishes the senses.
What is 이 in Japanese?
A common Japanese equivalent is この；二（漢数詞）. The best translation depends on context and politeness.