여기로
yeogiro
In Korean, "over here" is expressed as 여기로 (yeogiro).
여기로 is used to indicate a direction of movement, often to guide someone to a specific spot like a seat or a destination.
Meaning: in this place (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 여기, meaning "here" and the particle -로, which means "to" or "towards".
Which one should you use?
While 여기 refers to a static location ("here"), 여기로 specifically implies movement towards the speaker's location ("to/towards here").
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle -로 indicates direction, which is why the phrase implies movement toward the location of the speaker.
How do you pronounce it?
yeogiro
Did you know?
- In Korean, the word for 'here' 여기 is part of a three-way system of location markers: 여기 for near the speaker, 거기 for near the listener and 저기 for far from both.
- When guiding someone 'over here' in a formal setting, Koreans often use a whole-hand gesture rather than pointing with a single finger, which can be seen as impolite.
- The syllable 로 (ro) in 여기로 is a unique particle that can also indicate a tool or a method, such as 'by way of' or 'using'.
Examples in context
- 잠시만 기다려 주세요. 여기에 계세요.Please wait for a moment. Stay over here.
- 야, 여기로 와!Hey, come over here!
- 여기 있어, 넌 어디야?I'm right here, where are you?
- 더 가까이 여기로 앉으세요.deo gakkai yeogiro anjeuseyo.Sit over here, closer.
Example conversation
Ji-eun is calling Do-hyun to a specific spot in a cafe.
- 지은 Ji-eun도현 씨, 여기로 와 보세요!Dohyeon ssi, yeogiro wa boseyo!Do-hyun, come over here!
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 지금 갈게요.ne, jigeum galgeyo.Yes, I'm coming now.
- 지은 Ji-eun여기에 예쁜 의자가 있어요.yeogie yeppeun uijaga isseoyo.There is a pretty chair over here.
- 도현 Do-hyeon정말 좋네요.jeongmal jonneyo.It really is nice.
