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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 기차 갔어요.

I went to school by train.

편지를 연필 썼어요.

I wrote a letter with a pencil.

The attachment rule is the same as in the previous chapter:

  • Attach 으로 to a noun ending with a consonant.
  • Attach to a noun ending with a vowel, or ending with the letter .

비행기 세 대를 종이 만들었어요.

I made three airplanes out of paper.

영어 말해 주세요.

Please speak in English.

으로 먹었어요.

I ate with my hands.

이따가 이메일 보내 주세요.

Please send it by email a little bit later.


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