This is the 4146th most frequent Korean word.


"제" (je) can mean "my" or "humble form of 'I'" depending on the context.


In this sentence, "제" functions as a possessive pronoun meaning "my," indicating ownership of the "책" (book).

제 책은 방 안에 있습니다.

My book is in the room.


Here, "제" acts as a possessive pronoun describing "안" in "제안" (proposal), thus meaning "my proposal."

제안에 동의하시겠습니까?

Would you agree with my proposal?


In this sentence, "제" is used as a possessive pronoun meaning "my," indicating possession of the "역할" (role).

저는 제 역할을 충실히 하겠습니다.

I will fulfill my role faithfully.