-도
-do[to̞]particle
To say too in Korean, attach the particle -도 (-do) to the end of a noun or pronoun, as in 나도 for me too. The adverb 역시 also means likewise. If unsure, use -도.
Meaning: (focus) likewise (adv)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| -도 | -do | [to̞] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | particle |
| 역시 | yeoksi | [jʌ̹kɕ͈i] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
-도 means also or too and goes right after the word it adds. 역시 is often used to say that something is just as expected, a nuance the English word too does not carry.
What does it mean word for word?
나도 is the pronoun 나 (I) with the particle -도 attached.
Which one should you use?
-도 is a particle that must be attached to a noun. 역시 is an adverb that stands on its own and means likewise or as expected. 또한 is a formal word for too, used to add information or examples.
How does it change in a sentence?
-도 attaches directly to the end of a noun. 역시 is an adverb and can move around the sentence, usually sitting before the verb.
How do you pronounce it?
-도 is romanized as -do.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not try to use -도 as a separate word at the end of a sentence like English too. Attach it to the noun it refers to.
Did you know?
- In Korean, 역시 can be used alone as a reaction to express that someone has lived up to their reputation, similar to saying 'Typical of you' or 'As expected'.
- The word 역시 is actually a combination of two ideas: 'also' and 'correct'. This linguistic history is why it can be used to mean 'as expected'.
- While -도 means 'too', adding it to every noun in a sentence can change the nuance to imply 'even', suggesting a surprising or extreme inclusion.
Examples in context
- 나도!Me too!나도 is the casual way to say me too.
- 너무 더워요It's too hot
- 나도 피자 좋아해I like pizza too
Sources
- Wiktionary, “too” translations and entries -도, 역시, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries -도, 역시, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
