네, 엄마
ne, eomma
The English phrase "yes, mom" is translated into Korean as 네, 엄마 (ne, eomma).
This phrase is used to politely agree with or acknowledge something said by one's mother.
What does it mean word for word?
네 (ne) means "yes" and 엄마 (eomma) means "mom".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
There are several ways to express this depending on the level of respect required. 응, 엄마 is a common informal way to say "yes, mom". 네, 엄마 is an informal phrase that remains polite. For a simple polite approach, you can use 네, 어머님. If you need to be very formal and polite, use 맞습니다, 어머님.
How do you pronounce it?
ne, eomma
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Examples in context
- 네, 엄마. 지금 갈게요.ne, eomma. jigeum galgeyo.Yes, mom. I'm coming now.
- 네, 엄마. 알겠어요.ne, eomma. algesseoyo.Yes, mom. I understand.
- 네, 엄마. 맛있게 먹을게요.ne, eomma. masitge meokulgeyo.Yes, mom. I will enjoy the meal.
Example conversation
A mother asks her son to clean his room.
- 민지 Min-ji도현아, 방 좀 치워라.Dohyeona, bang jom chiwo-ra.Dohyeon, please clean your room.
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 엄마. 금방 할게요.ne, eomma. geumbang halgeyo.Yes, mom. I'll do it soon.
- 민지 Min-ji지금 바로 해.jigeum baro hae.Do it right now.
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 엄마. 지금 해요.ne, eomma. jigeum haeyo.Yes, mom. I'm doing it now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 네, 엄마, CC BY-SA 4.0.
