Korean (Spoken Korean as used in and around Seoul), Example 29
아주머니가 시장에 갔다.
Ajumeoniga sijange gatta.
ajumeoni-ga
madam-NOM
sijang-e
market-LOC
ga-ss-da
go-PST-DECL
The madam went to the market (to do something there).
Comment:
GO with locative marking on its goal argument puts an emphasis on the intentions and motivations of the agent, whereas marking with directional -euro would put an emphasis on the direction of motion.
