Korean word

넵

Pronunciation

Romanizationnep

Meaning

  • interjectionyep

Example

넵, 금방 갈게요.nep keum bang kal kke yo

Yep, I'll be there soon.

Illustration for 넵 (yep)

More examples

넵, 자료는 이메일로 보냈습니다.nep cha ryo neun i me il lo po naet sseum ni da

Yep, I sent the materials through email.

Core concept

A brief, casual signal of agreement, acceptance, or understanding in a message or conversation.

Common phrases

  • 넵 확인했습니다nep hwa gin haet sseum ni da

    Yep, confirmed

  • 넵 도와드릴게요nep to wa deu ril kke yo

    Yep, here to help

Similar words

네ne: A courteous response that gives clear confirmation or acknowledges what was said.
응eung: A casual spoken reply showing agreement or reacting to another person's words.
어eo: A brief conversational request for repetition after missing or not understanding the words.

Definition in Korean

간단히 긍정이나 수락을 나타내는 감탄사로, 말이나 메시지에서 빠르게 '네'의 뜻을 전할 때 쓰인다.kan dan hi keung jeong i na su ra geul na ta nae neun kam tan sa ro ma ri na me si ji e seo ppa reu ge ne ui tteu seul cheon hal ttae sseu in da

Word origin

The origin of 넵 (nep, "yep") is uncertain, but its use as a brief informal affirmative response is clear.

Usage tips

  • Its clipped spelling feels friendly and relaxed, so it suits quick chats better than formal letters or official messages.

Other meanings

  • got itinterjection
  • okayinterjection

Opposites

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