이다

Copula

In English: to be, is

Express that the subject and predicate are the same thing.

• 저는 학생이에요.

  저는 학쌩이에요.said like thisjeoneun haksaengieyo.

  I am a student.

• 오늘은 내 친구 생일이에요.

  오느른 내 친구 생이리에요.said like thisoneureun nae chingu saengirieyo.

  Today is my friend's birthday.

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