No. 207 in Korean
자신이
"자신이" means "oneself" or "one's own self" in English.
In a sentence
그는 자신이 무엇을 원하는지 정확히 안다.
He knows exactly what he wants.
The word '자신이' here refers to the subject ('he himself') emphasizing his own desires or knowledge.
자신이 없을 때는 큰 결정을 미루는 것이 좋다.
When you lack confidence, it is better to postpone big decisions.
In this sentence, '자신이' denotes self-confidence or self-assurance, playing the role of the topic under discussion.
자신이 할 수 있는 일에 집중하세요.
Focus on what you can do.
Here, '자신이' indicates the subject ('you yourself'), emphasizing personal capability or actions.
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