Korean expression
저
Said by j-hope (BTS)
What does 저 mean?
저 means "Me/I, as the person who should go first." in Korean.
How it works here
‘저부터’ means ‘starting with me’, and ‘-라고요?’ asks for confirmation.
When it's used
Used politely to refer to oneself, especially with elders, strangers, or in formal settings.
The line
저부터 하라고요?
You mean I should go first?
Politely discussing one’s turn or share.
Scene from “Run BTS! 2023 Special Episode - Next Top Genius Part 1” · Channel: BANGTANTV Watch on YouTube
More examples
저는 지금 괜찮습니다.
I’m fine for now.
저도 그 일정에 참석하겠습니다.
I will attend that schedule too.
Quick check
What does this mean here?
저
저부터 하라고요?
You mean I should go first?
- A polite word for the listener: you
- A humble word for oneself: I
- A word for oneself and others: we
- A word for someone else: that person
Show the answer
A humble word for oneself: I
‘저’ (I, humble) is the humble first-person pronoun. It is more polite than ‘나’ (I) and less formal than ‘제’ in some possessive uses.
Other words in this line
- 하다
- To do
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