네, 그래요
ne, geuraeyo
The English phrase "yes, I do" can be expressed in Korean as 네, 그래요 (ne, geuraeyo).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "Yes, it is so" or "Yes, that is the case."
How do you pronounce it?
ne, geuraeyo
Did you know?
- While 네 means 'yes', the same spelling can also mean 'your' when used as a possessive pronoun.
- In Korean, 네 can be used not just to agree, but as a 'backchannel' signal to show the speaker you are still listening during a conversation.
- If you say 네 with a rising intonation, it transforms from a statement of agreement into a question meaning 'Yes?', 'Pardon?', or 'What did you say?'
Examples in context
- 예, 제가 그렇게 생각합니다.Yes, I think so.
- 예, 물론이죠.Yes, of course.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Subin are talking about the weather.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo오늘 날씨가 정말 좋네요.oneul nalssiga jeongmal jonneyo.The weather is really nice today.
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 그래요.ne, geuraeyo.Yes, it is.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo산책하러 갈까요?sanchaekhareo galkkayo?Shall we go for a walk?
- 수빈 Su-bin좋아요. 같이 가요.joayo. gati gayo.Sounds good. Let's go together.
