Korean · 16 September 2026 · Noun-Modifying Clauses
내가 어제 읽은 책
Naega eoje ilgeun chaek
The book I read yesterday
grammar pattern
Uses the past tense noun-modifying form '-(으)ㄴ' to modify a noun with a completed past action. This pattern creates a relative clause describing an action that has already occurred. It's essential for specifying which person, thing, or event is being referred to based on a past action.
In a sentence
내가 어제 읽은 책은 정말 재미있었어. 추천할 만해.
Naega eoje ilgeun chaegeun jeongmal jaemiisseosseo. Chucheonhal manhae.
The book I read yesterday was really interesting. It's worth recommending.