저도요
jeodoyo
The English phrase "likewise" can be translated into Korean as 저도요 (jeodoyo).
저도요 is used to express that something applies to you as well, meaning "me too" or "likewise."
Meaning: in like manner (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the pronoun 저 (I, polite form), the particle 도 (also/too) and the polite ending 요.
Which one should you use?
저도요 is the polite way to say "me too," whereas 나도 is the informal version used with friends or people younger than you. Additionally, 또한 is often used in formal situations to mean "likewise" or "also."
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
저도요 is a polite form appropriate for use in polite social settings or with people you are not close to. For informal contexts, you can use 나도 and for more formal situations, 또한 is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle 도 (also) can be attached to any noun to mean "also [noun]" or "likewise" in response to a statement.
How do you pronounce it?
jeodoyo
Did you know?
- If you want to say 'likewise' in response to a compliment, Koreans often deflect the praise first before agreeing, as accepting it too directly can seem boastful.
- In Korean culture, using 저도요 to agree with a superior's opinion can be seen as a way to show 'nunchi', the art of sensing others' moods to maintain social harmony.
- In Korean culture, responding with 'likewise' often requires a slight-nod or a bow to maintain the politeness established by the 요 ending.
Examples in context
- 사람들이 이 영화를 좋아합니다. 저도 또한 좋아합니다.People like this movie. I likewise like it.
- 오늘 너무 힘들었어. 나 역시 힘들었어.Today was so tough. Likewise, I had a tough day too.
- 저도요.jeodoyo.Likewise.
- 저도요, 정말 고마워요.jeodoyo, jeongmal gomawoyo.Likewise, thank you so much.
Example conversation
Two friends meeting for the first time in a while.
- 수빈 Su-bin만나서 정말 반가워요, 지훈 씨.mannaseo jeongmal bangawoyo, Jihun ssi.It's really nice to meet you, Jihun.
- 지훈 Ji-hun저도요, 수빈 씨.jeodoyo, Subin ssi.Likewise, Subin.
- 수빈 Su-bin오늘 날씨가 너무 좋네요.oneul nalssiga neomu joneyo.The weather is so nice today.
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 정말 그렇네요.ne, jeongmal geureonneyo.Yes, it really is.
