Level: Beginner Particles

N보다

Than (comparison). Used in comparative sentences, meaning 'than' or 'compared to'.

Formation

Noun + 보다. 영어 + 보다 → 영어보다 (than English). Used in comparison: 한국어가 영어보다 어려워요 (Korean is more difficult than English). Structure: A이/가 B보다 + Adjective.

Examples

한국어가 영어보다 어려워요.

hangugeoga yeongeoboda eoryeowoyo

Korean is more difficult than English.

Comparison

Usage

Used to express comparison, meaning "than". 보다 is used with all nouns. Used with comparative adjectives. The thing being compared comes before 보다, the standard comes after.

Notes

Than particle: 보다. Used with all nouns. Expresses comparison. Structure: A이/가 B보다 + Adjective (A is more [adjective] than B). Used with comparative forms.

Formation

Noun + 보다
Used in comparison: 한국어가 영어보다 어려워요 (Korean is more difficult than English)
Structure: A이/가 B보다 + Adjective
Examples
영어 + 보다영어보다 (than English)

Examples

한국어가 영어보다 어려워요.
hangugeoga yeongeoboda eoryeowoyo
// Expected output:
Korean is more difficult than English.
Context: Comparison

Usage

  • Used to express comparison, meaning "than".
  • 보다 is used with all nouns.
  • Used with comparative adjectives.
  • The thing being compared comes before 보다, the standard comes after.
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