ABSTRACT
The direct object refers to a noun that undergoes the action of the verb. In English, the direct object is typically determined by its place in the sentence. For example, the direct object of the sentence “I eat steak” is “steak,” because the word “steak” appears after the verb “eat.” In Korean, however, the direct object is primarily determined by the presence of the direct object particle 을/를. Just like the subject particle, the direct object particle 을/를 is a two-form case particle. 을 is used when the preceding noun ends in a consonant, and 를 is used when the preceding noun ends in a vowel. Consider the following examples:
책을 읽어요. (I) read a book.
연필을 사요. (I) buy a pencil.
영화를 봐요. (I) see a movie.
콜라를 마셔요. (I) drink cola.
