Grammar

-다는 것

the fact that…

Form

Present verb + -ㄴ/는다는 것; adjective + -다는 것 — “the fact that…”.

Function

Turns a declarative proposition into a nominalized content clause that can be confirmed, known or denied. The form depends on predicate type.

Why this form?

-(으)ㄴ/는 것 — “the act of / what…”: directly nominalizes an event without the declarative framing of -다고.

Forms not to confuse

-(으)ㄴ/는 것

그가 온 것을 알아요. — I know that he came.

Examples

저희 모두가 기억이 없다는 게 확인됐네요. — It has been confirmed that none of us has any memories.

이 일이 중요하다는 걸 알아요. — I know that this matter is important.

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