너도
neodo
In Korean, "you too" is expressed as 너도 (neodo).
너도 is a response used to return a greeting or a wish to another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the pronoun 너 (you) and the particle 도 (also/too).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
너도 is an informal way to say "you too." It should only be used with friends or people who are younger than you.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle 도 (too/also) is attached directly to the pronoun without a space.
How do you pronounce it?
neodo
Did you know?
- In Korean pop culture and dramas, you will often hear characters switch from formal language to 너도 to signal a pivotal moment where they finally become close friends.
- Korean has no single word for 'you' that is universally polite. This makes 너도 very risky for beginners because it is strictly limited to those of equal or lower social standing.
- In a romantic context, partners may use 너도 even if one is slightly older, as it signals a shift to a more intimate and equal relationship level.
Examples in context
- 너도 마찬가지로 프랑스어를 배울 수 있어.You, too, can learn French.This sentence illustrates how to use 너도 to express that someone else can also perform an action.Tatoeba #8410345 by Eunhee, translation #8407365 by CK
- 감사합니다. 저도 생일 축하해요.Thank you. Happy birthday to you too.
- 감사합니다. 선생님도 즐거운 저녁 되세요.Thank you. You too, teacher, have a pleasant evening.
- 고마워! 너도 잘 자!Thanks! You too, sleep well!
- 너도 좋은 하루 보내.neodo joeun haru bonae.You have a good day too.
- 시험 잘 봐, 너도!siheom jal bwa, neodo!Good luck on your exam, you too!
Example conversation
Jihoon and Seoyeon are saying goodbye after school.
- 지훈 Ji-hun잘 가, 서연아!jal ga, Seoyeona!Bye, Seoyeon!
- 서연 Seo-yeon응, 너도 잘 가!eung, neodo jal ga!Yeah, you too!
- 지훈 Ji-hun내일 봐!naeil bwa!See you tomorrow!
- 서연 Seo-yeon그래, 내일 봐!geurae, naeil bwa!Okay, see you tomorrow!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.