Chapter 9: "And" in Korean — Mastering 하고 for Linking Nouns
When You Need to Say "And"
"어묵하고 김밥을 주세요."
Fish cake and kimbab, please.
Not "I want fish cake and also kimbab." But simply: these two things, connected by 하고. One word that means "and," but more than that — it means "together," "alongside," "in addition to."
The particle 하고 is one of the most practical grammar points you'll learn. It's how you combine nouns, list items, mention multiple people, and paint pictures of plurality in Korean. And unlike some Korean grammar, it's straightforward: no consonant changes, no complicated rules. Just attach it to a noun and keep going.
By the end of this chapter, you'll sound less like a language learner and more like someone who's actually *selecting* — choosing, combining, building meaning through connection.
Part 1: 하고 — The Conjunction Particle
What It Does
The particle 하고 links two or more nouns together. Its meaning is identical to 그리고 (and), but 하고 is more conversational and appears directly attached to nouns, while 그리고 is more formal and often stands between complete phrases.
Hangul: 하고
Romanization: -hago
Vibe Translation: "This, and also that. Not alone, but together. Multiple things sharing one moment."
How to use it: Attach 하고 directly to a noun. No consonant or vowel changes — it's always 하고:
Noun + 하고 + Noun (+ Noun + 하고 + Noun...)
Key Difference from 그리고: 하고 attaches *directly to the noun* it modifies. 그리고 stands *between complete thoughts*. For listing items or people, 하고 is more natural and conversational.
Example 1: Listing Things That Exist
사과하고 바나나가 있습니다.
Word-by-word: 사과 (apple) + 하고 (and) + 바나나 (banana) + 가 (subject) + 있습니다 (exists).
Vibe: You're opening the fridge or a fruit bowl and announcing what's there. Two items, together, occupying the same space. The 하고 makes them a pair, a unit of abundance.
English: "There is an apple and a banana."
Notice: Only the last noun takes the subject particle 가. The 하고 connects the nouns, but the verb still needs one subject marker at the end.
Example 2: Linking Actions With Objects
어묵하고 김밥을 먹습니다.
Word-by-word: 어묵 (fish cake) + 하고 (and) + 김밥 (kimbab) + 을 (object) + 먹습니다 (I eat).
Vibe: You're describing a meal — not one dish, but two, eaten in the same sitting. There's a sense of indulgence, of abundance. The 하고 makes them companions in your dinner.
English: "I eat fish cake and kimbab."
Example 3: Buying Multiple Items
셔츠하고 구두를 삽니다.
Word-by-word: 셔츠 (shirt) + 하고 (and) + 구두 (shoes) + 를 (object) + 삽니다 (I buy).
Vibe: You're shopping, selecting multiple items. There's purpose in the pairing — these items go together, they complement each other. The 하고 makes them a coordinated purchase.
English: "I buy a shirt and shoes."
Grammar Note: 하고 can link more than two nouns: 사과하고 바나나하고 오렌지가 있습니다. (There is an apple and a banana and an orange.) Only the final noun takes the subject particle 가.
Part 2: Using 하고 in Questions & Answers
Pattern: Asking About What's Near/Around a Place
Question Structure: [Place] 근처에 무엇이 있습니까? (What is near [place]?)
Answer Structure: [Place] 근처에 [Noun]하고 [Noun]이/가 있습니다.
Dialogue Example 1: Near Your House
가 (Person A): 집 근처에 무엇이 있습니까?
What is near your house?
나 (Person B): 집 근처에 편의점하고 카페가 있습니다.
Near my house, there is a convenience store and a café.
Dialogue Example 2: About a Friend's House
제임스 (James): 성민 씨, 집이 어디입니까?
Sungmin, where is your house?
성민 (Sungmin): 제주시입니다.
It's in Jeju City.
제임스: 집 근처에 무엇이 있습니까?
What is near your house?
성민: 대학교하고 호텔이 있습니다.
There is a university and a hotel.
문법 연습 (Grammar Practice)
Exercise 1: 친구의 집을 묻고 대답하십시오 (Ask and Answer About a Friend's House)
Create dialogues following the pattern from the example. Person A asks where Person B's house is and what's nearby. Person B answers.
Dialogue 1:
A: 지은 씨, 집이 어디입니까?
B: ________________
A: 집 근처에 무엇이 있습니까?
B: ________________
Hint: Jieun's house is in Seoul. Near it are a park and a restaurant.
Dialogue 2:
A: 민호 씨, 집이 어디입니까?
B: ________________
A: 집 근처에 무엇이 있습니까?
B: ________________
Hint: Minho's house is in Busan. Near it are a school and a library.
Dialogue 3:
A: 수진 씨, 집이 어디입니까?
B: ________________
A: 집 근처에 무엇이 있습니까?
B: ________________
Hint: Sujin's house is in Daegu. Near it are a hospital and a shopping mall.
📖 Reading Comprehension Script (6 Sentences)
Read the following passage about different people's houses and neighborhoods. Then complete the exercises below.
집과 근처 (Houses and Neighborhoods)
1. 태희의 집은 서울에 있습니다. 집 근처에 공원하고 도서관이 있습니다.
Taehui's house is in Seoul. Near the house are a park and a library.
2. 지현이는 부산에 살고 있습니다. 지현이의 집 근처에 바다하고 카페가 있습니다.
Jihyun lives in Busan. Near Jihyun's house are the sea and a café.
3. 준호의 집은 인천에 있습니다. 집 근처에 병원하고 약국과 마트가 있습니다.
Junho's house is in Incheon. Near the house are a hospital, a pharmacy, and a mart.
4. 민지는 대구에서 공부합니다. 민지의 학교 근처에 카페하고 편의점이 있습니다.
Minji studies in Daegu. Near Minji's school are a café and a convenience store.
5. 소연이의 집 근처에 영화관하고 식당과 노래방이 있습니다. 소연이는 집 근처가 좋습니다.
Near Soyeon's house are a movie theater, a restaurant, and a karaoke bar. Soyeon likes her neighborhood.
6. 준영이의 집은 조용합니다. 집 근처에 산하고 숲만 있습니다. 준영이는 조용한 곳을 좋아합니다.
Junyoung's house is quiet. Near the house are only a mountain and a forest. Junyoung likes quiet places.
Exercise 2: 맞으면 O, 틀리면 X 표시를 하십시오 (True or False)
Read each statement. Write O (correct) if it matches the passage, or X (incorrect) if it doesn't.
1. 태희의 집 근처에 공원이 있습니다.
There is a park near Taehui's house.
O X
2. 지현이는 서울에 살고 있습니다.
Jihyun lives in Seoul.
O X
3. 준호의 집 근처에 병원하고 약국이 있습니다.
Near Junho's house are a hospital and a pharmacy.
O X
4. 민지의 학교 근처에 영화관이 있습니다.
There is a movie theater near Minji's school.
O X
5. 소연이는 자신의 근처가 시끄럽다고 생각합니다.
Soyeon thinks her neighborhood is noisy.
O X
6. 준영이의 집 근처에 산하고 숲이 있습니다.
Near Junyoung's house are a mountain and a forest.
O X
Exercise 3: 알맞은 대답을 쓰십시오 (Write the Correct Answer)
Answer the following questions based on the passage. Write complete sentences using 하고.
1. 태희의 집 근처에 무엇이 있습니까?
What is near Taehui's house?
_______________________________________
2. 지현이의 집 근처에 무엇이 있습니까?
What is near Jihyun's house?
_______________________________________
3. 민지의 학교 근처에 무엇이 있습니까?
What is near Minji's school?
_______________________________________
4. 소연이의 집 근처에 무엇이 있습니까?
What is near Soyeon's house?
_______________________________________
문화적 미묘함 (Cultural Nuance)
Why Lists Matter in Korean Social Space
When a Korean person lists things with 하고, they're not just connecting items. They're creating a shared experience — a sense of abundance, of variety, of "there's enough for all of us."
This appears everywhere in Korean culture. When you go to someone's house, they don't just offer one thing to eat. They list: "음식하고 음료가 있습니다." (There's food and drinks.) It's not just providing options — it's saying "You have choices. I've prepared multiple things for you."
Neighborhoods described with 하고 are richer, fuller. They're not isolated places with single facilities. They're ecosystems where things coexist and support each other. A neighborhood with a "공원하고 카페" isn't just a park next to a café — it's a complete environment for living, working, and leisure.
By learning to use 하고 naturally, you're learning to think in terms of connection and relationship. Nothing stands alone in Korean. Everything is in relation to something else.
Bringing It All Together
The particle 하고 is simple on the surface: it means "and." But it's doing something deeper. Every time you use it, you're building a world of connection.
- Shopping: "셔츠하고 바지를 삽니다." (I buy a shirt and pants.)
- Eating: "밥하고 반찬을 먹습니다." (I eat rice and side dishes.)
- Describing: "공원하고 도서관이 있습니다." (There are parks and libraries.)
- Living: "엄마하고 아빠가 있습니다." (There are mom and dad.)
In every case, 하고 isn't just adding items to a list. It's creating a universe where things matter together.
Your Turn: Connect Your World
Write five sentences describing things that exist together in your world. Use 하고 to connect them.
[Noun]하고 [Noun]이/가 있습니다.
Share in the comments: Describe three things that exist together in your life or space. Use 하고 to connect them. Tell us what you have, who surrounds you, what fills your days.
💭 From Wookie
Chapter 9 teaches you to think in plurals. Korean isn't a language of single, isolated things. It's a language of connection, of things-together, of worlds built on relationships. Every time you use 하고, you're speaking that truth.
Grammar questions? Want to share what's in your world? Leave a comment. We're building meaning, together.
📚 Answer Key
Exercise 1 Sample Answers (Dialogue):
Dialogue 1:
B: 서울입니다. (It's Seoul.)
B: 공원하고 식당이 있습니다. (There's a park and a restaurant.)
Dialogue 2:
B: 부산입니다. (It's Busan.)
B: 학교하고 도서관이 있습니다. (There's a school and a library.)
Dialogue 3:
B: 대구입니다. (It's Daegu.)
B: 병원하고 쇼핑몰이 있습니다. (There's a hospital and a shopping mall.)
Exercise 2 True/False Answers:
- O (Correct)
- X (Incorrect — Jihyun lives in Busan, not Seoul)
- O (Correct)
- X (Incorrect — Near Minji's school are a café and a convenience store, not a movie theater)
- X (Incorrect — Soyeon likes her neighborhood and finds it good, not noisy)
- O (Correct)
Exercise 3 Answers (Write the Correct Answer):
- 공원하고 도서관이 있습니다. (There's a park and a library.)
- 바다하고 카페가 있습니다. (There's the sea and a café.)
- 카페하고 편의점이 있습니다. (There's a café and a convenience store.)
- 영화관하고 식당하고 노래방이 있습니다. (There's a movie theater, a restaurant, and a karaoke bar.)
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