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Decoded Slug: ~지요 [jiyo] (~right?, isn't it?)
Korean Grammar Point
~지요 [jiyo] (~right?, isn't it?)
~지요 [jiyo] (~right?, isn't it?)
Short explanation:
Used to echo or affirm the argument; '~right?', 'isn't it?'.
Formation:
Stem verb/adjective + 지요
Examples:
오늘 날씨가 정말 좋지요, 태양이 환하게 빛나고, 바람도 시원하니까요.
Oneul nalssiga jeongmal jotjiyo, taeyangi hwanhage bitnago, baramdo siwonhnikkayo.
The weather today is really nice, right? The sun is shining brightly, and the wind is refreshing.
새로 오픈한 그 카페의 커피가 맛있지요, 한번 가 볼 만하다고 생각해요.
Saero openhan geu kapeui keopiga matitjiyo, hanbeon ga bol mandahago saenggakhaeyo.
The coffee at the newly opened café is delicious, right? I think it's worth a visit.
강아지가 정말 귀엽지요, 매일 보고 싶어져요.
Gangajiga jeongmal gwiyeopjiyo, maeil bogo sipheojyeoyo.
The puppy is really cute, right? I want to see it every day.
우리 아이가 키가 크지요, 아빠를 닮아서 그런 것 같아요.
Uri aiga kiga keutjiyo, appareul dalma-seo geureon geot gatayo.
Our child is really tall, right? I think it is because he looks like his father.
Long explanation:
The ending '~지요 [jiyo]' is used in Korean to echo or affirm the statement preceding it. This is similar to English phrases like 'right?' or 'isn't it?'. The speaker uses this end phrase to seek agreement or affirmation from the person they're speaking to, expecting the listener to agree with their statement or share their point of view. It is usually used in declarative or interrogative sentences, and can be used in both formal and informal language contexts.