No. 2,797 in Korean
이가
The Korean word "이가" can mean "tooth" or refer to a subject marker depending on context.
In a sentence
이가 빠진 아이는 불편해 보였다.
The child with a missing tooth looked uncomfortable.
In this sentence, '이가' refers to 'teeth,' and it is used to specify that the discomfort is related to the state of the child's teeth.
이가 마른 풀을 먹는 소에게 부족했다.
The blades of grass were insufficient for the cow eating the dried grass.
Here, '이가' is metaphorically representing 'blades (of grass),' showing usage in the context of describing parts of vegetation.
글씨에 이가 없는 모양새가 독특하다.
The letter is unique in its shapeless design without strokes.
In this example, '이가' refers to 'strokes' or 'features' in the writing, demonstrating its diverse contextual applications.
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