English–Korean

“adds politeness” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationyo

Example

밥을 먹어요.pa beul meo geo yo

I eat rice.

Illustration for 요 (adds politeness)

How to say “adds politeness” in Korean

“Adds politeness” in Korean is 요 (yo).

A polite ending that gently closes a sentence and can leave room for a question or confirmation.

Full entry for 요: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 요

여기 자리가 있어요.yeo gi cha ri ga i sseo yo

There is a seat here.

Tips for using 요

  • English often shows politeness through word choice, while Korean frequently marks an everyday respectful tone at the end of the sentence.

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