Usage of 그녀
'그녀' is the standard third-person singular pronoun used to refer to a female person in Korean. It is equivalent to 'she' in English and is commonly used in both spoken and written language.
Common Contexts
You will often hear '그녀' in storytelling, descriptions, or when talking about someone not present. It is polite and neutral in tone, suitable for formal and informal situations.
Collocations and Patterns
- 그녀는 + [verb]: Subject marking to indicate 'she' as the subject.
- 그녀를 + [verb]: Object marking when 'her' is the object.
- 그녀가 말한 대로: 'As she said' – used to refer to instructions or statements made by her.
Tips
Avoid confusing '그녀' with '그놈' (he, often with a rough nuance) or '그들' (they). '그녀' specifically refers to a female individual. Also, '그녀' is not used for close intimate address; for that, names or kinship terms are preferred.