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은/는 Topicalizing Particle Marks Part Sentence 레스토랑 가는

Front 레스토랑 가는 길은 모두들 알고 있나요?
Back Does everyone know how to get to the restaurant?
Notes In its topicalizing function, the -은/는 particle marks the word or phrase representing the pre-established topic of conversation. In other words, -은/는 marks the main thing that is already being talked about. The topicalized part is often moved to the sentence beginning. The remaining sentence part can be viewed as a meaningful comment on the designated topic.
Conveying the meaning similar to 'as for' or 'regarding' in English, the topicalizing -은/는 particle is rarely translated verbatim.

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