bimilbeonhoreul hwaginhaeyo.

object particle

Breakdown of bimilbeonhoreul hwaginhaeyo.

• 확인하다: to check
• 비밀번호: password

Questions & Answers about bimilbeonhoreul hwaginhaeyo.

What does 비밀번호 literally mean and how is it constructed?

비밀번호 is a Sino-Korean compound made of:

• 비밀 (秘密) meaning “secret”
• 번호 (番号) meaning “number”
  Put together, 비밀번호 literally means “secret number,” i.e. password or PIN.

Why is the object marked with -를 in 비밀번호를 확인해요?

In Korean:

• -를/을 marks the direct object of a verb.
• Here, 비밀번호 (password) is what you’re checking, so you attach -를 (after a vowel).
• If the noun ended in a consonant you’d use -을 instead.

Why is there no subject (like 제가 or 당신이) in this sentence?

Korean often omits the subject when it’s clear from context:

• In a user interface or conversation, it’s obvious you (or I) are the one checking the password.
• Omitting the subject makes the sentence more natural and concise.

How is 확인해요 formed from the dictionary form 확인하다?

1. Start with the dictionary verb (“to confirm/check”).