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Decoded Slug: ~나요? [nayo?] (Isn't it?, right?)
Korean Grammar Point
~나요? [nayo?] (Isn't it?, right?)
~나요? [nayo?] (Isn't it?, right?)
Short explanation:
Used to confirm or get the listener's agreement or opinion; similar to 'Isn't it?' or 'right?' in English.
Formation:
Verb/Adjective + (은/ㄴ/는/ㄹ) + 나요?
Examples:
오늘 날씨가 정말 좋은데, 외출하면 좋을 것 같아요, 그렇지 않나요?
Oneul nalssiga jeongmal joheunde, oechoolhamyeon joeul geot gatayo, geureochi annayo?
The weather is really nice today, it would be nice to go out, don't you think?
이 레스토랑의 음식은 맛있는데, 다음에도 여기에 또 오면 좋을 것 같아요, 그렇지 않나요?
I restorangui eumsikeun masissneunde, daeumedo yeogie tto omyeon joeul geot gatayo, geureochi annayo?
The food at this restaurant is delicious, it would be nice to come here again next time, wouldn't it?
그 상황을 이해하지 못한 건 저만이 아니였을 건데, 그렇지 않나요?
Geu sanghwangeul ihaehaji motan geon jeomani aniyeosseul geonde, geureochi annayo?
It wasn't just me who couldn't understand that situation, right?
그 영화는 재미있어서 다시 보고 싶을 것 같아요, 그렇지 않나요?
Geu yeonghwaneun jaemiisseoseo dasi bogo sipheul geot gatayo, geureochi annayo?
That movie is fun and I think I'd want to watch it again, don't you think?
Long explanation:
'~나요? [nayo?]' is essentially used at the end of a sentence in Korean to invite the listener's opinion or agreement on a matter. It has a similar function to tag questions in English like 'Isn't it?' or 'right?'. When using this grammatical point, you're not only stating your own thoughts but also checking with your conversation partner if they agree or asking them for their thoughts. It also helps to create a conversational and cooperative atmosphere.