Using something with (으)로
The particle (으)로 can also be used to show what sort of method, material, machine, tool, channels or means were used with which something happens. For example this can translate to “using”, “by” or “with” among some other options.
Two examples:
학교에 기차로 갔어요.
I went to school by train.
편지를 연필로 썼어요.
I wrote a letter with a pencil.
How to attach (으)로
Section titled “How to attach (으)로”The attachment rule is the same as in the previous chapter:
- Attach
으로to a noun ending with a consonant. - Attach
로to a noun ending with a vowel, or ending with the letterㄹ.
Further examples
Section titled “Further examples”비행기 세 대를 종이로 만들었어요.
I made three airplanes out of paper.
영어로 말해 주세요.
Please speak in English.
손으로 먹었어요.
I ate with my hands.
이따가 이메일로 보내 주세요.
Please send it by email a little bit later.