Korean word

도

Pronunciation

Romanizationto

Meaning

  • particletoo

Example

저도 갈게요.cheo do kal kke yo

I'll go too.

Illustration for 도 (too)

More examples

저도 그렇게 생각해요.cheo do keu reo ke saeng ga kae yo

I think so too.

Core concept

An extra person or thing joins the group and shares the same action or quality.

Common phrases

  • 저도cheo do

    I too

  • 나도na do

    I too

  • 우리도u ri do

    we too

Similar words

만man: Points to one person, thing, or amount as the only one included.
밖에pakke: Shows that nothing but one person, thing, or amount is included, often with words such as no or not.
마저majeo: Brings an unexpected person or thing into the group as an added case.
조차chocha: Strongly highlights the inclusion of an extreme or surprising person or thing.

Definition in Korean

명사나 대명사 뒤에 붙어 그 대상도 포함되거나 동일한 성질이 적용됨을 나타내는 조사.myeong sa na tae myeong sa twi e pu teo keu tae sang do po ham doe geo na tong il han seong ji ri cheo gyong doe meul na ta nae neun cho sa

Word origin

The origin of 도 (do, "also") is uncertain, so it is best learned as a basic Korean particle rather than as a combination of smaller words.

Usage tips

  • English often puts too near the end, while 도 (do, "also") comes directly after the noun or pronoun it adds.

Other meanings

  • degreenoun

Opposites

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