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이거 (igeo) and 이것 (igeot) both mean “this,” “this thing,” or “this one.”
이거 (igeo) is the shortened form of 이것 (igeot), which is a combination of 이 (i) meaning “this” and 것 (geot) meaning “thing.” In spoken Korean, people often say 이거 (igeo) instead of 이것 (igeot) because it’s easier to pronounce and rolls off the tongue more smoothly.
So, to sum it up, the difference lies in their usage and formality.
- 이것 (igeot) is the original form combining “this” and “thing.” It’s more common in written Korean or formal contexts.
- 이거 (igeo) is the casual, spoken form used for ease of pronunciation in everyday conversation.
