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πŸ“˜ Grammar 3: Korean Verb Conjugation – Polite Ending Forms

πŸ“˜ 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•΄μš”", "κ°€μš”", or "λ¨Ήμ–΄μš”", 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. πŸ‘‹ What Is the Polite Ending in Korean? In Korean, the polite ending used in everyday conversations is: μš” (yo) form – also known as the **ν•΄μš”μ²΄ (hae-yo style)**. You attach this polite ending to the verb stem to make your sentence friendly and respectful. 🧠 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°€μš” ga-yo λ¨Ήλ‹€ (to eat) λ¨Ή λ¨Ήμ–΄μš” meok-eo-yo ν•˜λ‹€ (to do) ν•˜ ν•΄μš” hae-yo πŸ”€...