저도요
jeodoyo
The English phrase "same here" is expressed in Korean as 저도요 (jeodoyo).
You use this phrase to indicate that you are in the same situation as the person you are speaking to.
Meaning: I am in the same situation (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the polite first-person pronoun 저 (me/I), the particle 도 (also/too) and the polite sentence ending 요.
Which one should you use?
저도요 is the formal way to express this sentiment, whereas 나도 is used for the informal "me too" when speaking to friends or people younger than you.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle 도 is attached directly to the pronoun to indicate agreement or shared status.
How do you pronounce it?
jeodoyo
Did you know?
- In text messaging, Koreans often shorten 'me too' to the much more casual 동감 (sympathy/agreement). It functions like a quick 'agreed' or 'same' in digital chats among friends.
- In Korean culture, using 나도 (the informal version) to a social superior can be perceived as a serious breach of etiquette, regardless of how close the relationship is.
- While 저도요 means 'me too', using it to agree with an opinion can sometimes sound slightly blunt. To sound more natural and empathetic in conversation, Koreans often use 저도 그렇게 생각해요, which translates to 'I think that way too'.
Examples in context
- 저도요. 저도 배고파요.jeodoyo. jeodo baegopayo.Same here. I'm hungry too.
- 저도요. 너무 피곤해요.jeodoyo. neomu pigonhaeyo.Same here. I'm so tired.
- 저도요. 내일 쉬고 싶어요.jeodoyo. naeil swigo sipeoyo.Same here. I want to rest tomorrow.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are talking about being busy at work.
- 지훈 Ji-hun요즘 일이 너무 많아요.yojeum iri neomu manayo.I have so much work these days.
- 민지 Min-ji저도요. 정말 바쁘네요.jeodoyo. jeongmal bappeuneyo.Same here. It's really busy.
- 지훈 Ji-hun민지 씨도 힘들죠?Minji ssido himdeuljyo?Minji, it's hard for you too, right?
- 민지 Min-ji네, 지훈 씨.ne, Jihun ssi.Yes, Jihun.
