This is the 18530th most frequent Korean word.
시장에게
"To the mayor."
In this sentence, "시장에게" is used to indicate the recipient (dative case) of the message being delivered, showing the directionality towards the mayor.
나는 시장에게 중요한 메시지를 전달했다.
I delivered an important message to the mayor.
Here, "시장에게는" introduces the subject responsible for the action, emphasizing the role of the mayor within the context of the sentence.
시장에게는 도시를 개선할 책임이 있다.
The mayor has the responsibility to improve the city.
In this sentence, "시장에게" denotes the person from whom support is requested, emphasizing the act of seeking assistance from the mayor.