No. 3,147 in Korean
거는
"거는" means "that is" or "the thing that is" depending on context.
In a sentence
나는 그것이 중요한 거는 알아.
I know that the thing (fact) is important.
Here, '거는' is used as a conjoining form derived from '것은', meaning 'the thing that is' or 'as for this matter'.
네가 거는 전화는 언제나 반가워.
The calls you initiate are always welcome.
In this case, '거는' comes from the verb '걸다' (to initiate a call) used as a modifying adjective form.
사람들이 도시에 거는 기대는 크다.
The expectations people place on the city are big.
Here, '거는' also comes from '걸다' (to hang or place), showing the expectations being directed towards something.
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