jeoneun dongmureul johahaeyo.

I like animals.

Breakdown of jeoneun dongmureul johahaeyo.

• ~을: object particle
• 저: I
• ~는: topic particle
• 좋아하다: to like

Questions & Answers about jeoneun dongmureul johahaeyo.

What does 저는 mean and why is -는 attached?

저 means “I” (in humble or polite contexts). -는 is the topic particle, so 저는 literally means “as for me.” It introduces “me” as the topic of the sentence rather than just the grammatical subject.

Why is 동물 followed by -을 and what does 동물을 mean?

동물 means “animal.” Korean uses two object markers: -을 after a consonant, -를 after a vowel. Since 동물 ends in the consonant ㄹ, you attach -을. Thus 동물을 means “(the) animal(s)” as the direct object.

What’s the difference between 저는 and 제가?

• 저는 (저 + 는) marks “I” as the topic of the sentence, implying “as for me….”
• 제가 (저 + 가) marks “I” as the subject, often used to introduce new information or to emphasize who is doing something.
  In sentences about preferences, 저는 is more neutral and common.

How does 좋아해요 relate to the dictionary form 좋아하다?

좋아하다 is the dictionary (infinitive) form meaning “to like.” To make it polite present tense: