π Grammar 3: Korean Verb Conjugation – Polite Ending Forms
π Korean Verb Conjugation – Polite Ending Forms Politeness is very important in Korean, and that’s why verb endings matter a lot! If you’ve ever heard someone say "ν΄μ", "κ°μ", or "λ¨Ήμ΄μ", you’ve already experienced polite verb forms in Korean. This guide will help you understand how to conjugate Korean verbs into polite form, so you can start speaking naturally and respectfully. π What Is the Polite Ending in Korean? In Korean, the polite ending used in everyday conversations is: μ (yo) form – also known as the **ν΄μ체 (hae-yo style)**. You attach this polite ending to the verb stem to make your sentence friendly and respectful. π§ Korean Verb Structure Basics Korean verbs are made up of two parts: Verb Stem (the root meaning) Ending (shows tense, politeness, etc.) Example: Infinitive Verb Verb Stem Polite Form Romanization κ°λ€ (to go) κ° κ°μ ga-yo λ¨Ήλ€ (to eat) λ¨Ή λ¨Ήμ΄μ meok-eo-yo νλ€ (to do) ν ν΄μ hae-yo π€...