A1 article 중립 #32 가장 일반적인

an

/ən/

An is an indefinite article used before singular countable nouns that begin with a vowel sound. It functions to indicate a non-specific person or thing, similar to the number one.

예시

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1

I ate an apple for lunch today.

I ate an apple for lunch today.

2

The candidate has an exceptional academic record.

The candidate has an exceptional academic record.

3

Do you have an extra umbrella I can borrow?

Do you have an extra umbrella I can borrow?

어휘 가족

관련
article
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암기 팁

Think of the 'n' in 'an' as a bridge that helps you cross over to the next vowel sound without stopping your breath.

빠른 퀴즈

I will be ready in ___ hour.

정답!

정답은: an

예시

1

I ate an apple for lunch today.

everyday

I ate an apple for lunch today.

2

The candidate has an exceptional academic record.

formal

The candidate has an exceptional academic record.

3

Do you have an extra umbrella I can borrow?

informal

Do you have an extra umbrella I can borrow?

4

An unexpected result occurred during the experiment.

academic

An unexpected result occurred during the experiment.

5

We need an agreement before the end of the day.

business

We need an agreement before the end of the day.

어휘 가족

관련
article

자주 쓰는 조합

an hour an hour
an idea an idea
an honest an honest
an animal an animal
an orange an orange

자주 쓰는 구문

an eye for an eye

an eye for an eye

an apple a day

an apple a day

half an hour

half an hour

자주 혼동되는 단어

an vs a

'a' is used before consonant sounds, while 'an' is used before vowel sounds.

an vs and

'and' is a conjunction used to connect words, whereas 'an' is an article used before a noun.

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사용 참고사항

Use 'an' when the following word begins with a vowel sound, even if the first letter is a consonant (e.g., 'an hour'). Do not use 'an' if a vowel letter sounds like a consonant (e.g., 'a university').

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'a' before silent 'h' words like 'hour' or use 'an' before 'u' words that sound like 'y' such as 'university'.

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암기 팁

Think of the 'n' in 'an' as a bridge that helps you cross over to the next vowel sound without stopping your breath.

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어원

Derived from the Old English word 'an', which originally meant 'one'.

문법 패턴

Used with singular countable nouns Determined by sound, not spelling Placed before adjectives modifying the noun
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문화적 맥락

In some dialects, 'an' is traditionally used before 'historic', though 'a historic' is now standard.

빠른 퀴즈

I will be ready in ___ hour.

정답!

정답은: an

관련 단어

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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