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Decoded Slug: ~이야 [iya] (Is, informal declaration)
Korean Grammar Point
~이야 [iya] (Is, informal declaration)
~이야 [iya] (Is, informal declaration)
Short explanation:
'~이야' is used as an informal, casual way to state or declare something.
Formation:
Adjective/Verb stem + 이야
Examples:
나는 배가 고프다고 생각했더니 아니었어, 김밥을 사 왔어, 이제 배가 고프지 않아.
Naneun baega gopeudago saenggakhaetdeoni anieosseo, gimbabeul sa wass-eo, ije baega gopeuji anha.
I thought I was hungry, but I wasn't, I bought gimbap, now I'm not hungry.
오늘 날씨가 참 좋아, 하늘이 맑고 파란 하늘이 보여
Oneul nalssiga cham joa, haneuli malggo paran haneuli boyeo
The weather is really nice today, you can see the clear, blue sky
여기가 내 집이야, 조금 작지만 아늑하고 편안해
Yeogiga nae jib-iya, jogeum jagjiman aneugago pyeonanhae
This is my house, it's small but cozy and comfortable
너가 진짜로 좋아하는 거야, 말해 줘서 고마워
Neoga jinjjaru joahaneun geoya, malhae jweoseo gomawo
You're really grateful for telling me what you like
Long explanation:
'~이야' is a verb modifier in Korean utilized to assert, declare or express a fact, situation or feeling in an informal or casual context. It attaches to the stem of a verb or adjective and can be used either in positive or negative sentences. It is very commonly used in daily conservation among close friends or people of similar age. It is not advisable to use it with elders or superiors as it may sound rude or disrespectful.