Meaning and Usage
"그거" is a very common Korean demonstrative pronoun meaning "that thing." It refers to something both the speaker and listener know about, often something previously mentioned or visible in context.
Common Contexts
You will hear "그거" in everyday conversations when asking about objects, expressing opinions, or clarifying information. It is informal and frequently used in spoken Korean.
Collocations and Patterns
- 그거 얼마예요? (How much is that?) — used when asking price or value.
- 그거 정말 좋아요. (That is really good.) — expressing opinion.
- 그거 어떻게 해요? (How do you do that?) — asking for explanation or method.
Register and Politeness
"그거" is neutral and informal but polite enough for everyday conversation. It is not used in very formal writing or speech.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "그거" with "저거" (that over there) or "이거" (this thing). Remember "그거" points to something near the listener or previously mentioned, not something far away or very close to the speaker.