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"I'm home!" in Korean: 다녀왔어요
다녀왔어요danyeowasseoyo
I'm home! in Korean is 다녀왔어요 (danyeowasseoyo). 다녀왔어요 announces returning after going out; it is not simply a location statement like 집에 있어요.
I'm home!: starting the exchange
다녀왔어요. 오늘은 일찍 끝났어요.danyeowasseoyo. oneureun iljjik kkeunnasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 다녀왔어요
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danyeowasseoyo
/tanjʌwas͈ʌjo/
다녀왔어요 is read danyeowasseoyo. In 저 왔어요, read the full phrase as jeo wasseoyo.
"I'm home!" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 다녀왔어요danyeowasseoyo | I'm home! The inventory form for i'm home!. | The inventory form for i'm home!. |
| 저 왔어요jeo wasseoyo | I am back 다녀왔어요 announces returning after going out; it is not simply a location statement like 집에 있어요. | 다녀왔어요 announces returning after going out; it is not simply a location statement like 집에 있어요. |
How to use 다녀왔어요 in real life
- 1I'm home!: starting the exchange
다녀왔어요. 오늘은 일찍 끝났어요.
danyeowasseoyo. oneureun iljjik kkeunnasseoyo.
I am home. Work ended early today.
다녀왔어요 announces returning after going out; it is not simply a location statement like 집에 있어요.
- 2I'm home!: adding useful context
엄마, 다녀왔어요.
eomma, danyeowasseoyo.
Mom, I am home.
This sentence places 다녀왔어요 in a complete exchange.
- 3I'm home!: a different conversation
학교에 다녀왔어요.
hakgyoe danyeowasseoyo.
I am back from school.
This sentence places 다녀왔어요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 다녀왔어요
Incorrect: 다녀왔어요. 오늘은 일찍 끝났어요이에요.
Correct: 다녀왔어요. 오늘은 일찍 끝났어요.
When practicing i'm home, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 다녀왔어요. 오늘은 일찍 끝났어요.
Incorrect: 다녀왔어요. 오늘은 일찍 끝났어요습니다.
Correct: 다녀왔어요. 오늘은 일찍 끝났어요.
When practicing i'm home, do not append a formal sentence ending to a predicate that already has its polite ending. Keep the complete form 다녀왔어요. 오늘은 일찍 끝났어요.
Good to know
다녀왔어요 announces returning after going out; it is not simply a location statement like 집에 있어요.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 다녀왔어요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
다녀왔어요. 오늘은 일찍 끝났어요.
danyeowasseoyo. oneureun iljjik kkeunnasseoyo.
I am home. Work ended early today.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
엄마, 다녀왔어요.
eomma, danyeowasseoyo.
Mom, I am home.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm home!" in Korean
What does 다녀왔어요 mean?
I'm home! in Korean is 다녀왔어요 (danyeowasseoyo). 다녀왔어요 announces returning after going out; it is not simply a location statement like 집에 있어요.
When should I say 저 왔어요?
다녀왔어요 announces returning after going out; it is not simply a location statement like 집에 있어요.
How does 저 왔어요 differ from the basic expression?
저 왔어요 means “I am back”. 다녀왔어요 announces returning after going out; it is not simply a location statement like 집에 있어요.
Can I use 다녀왔어요 in a full sentence?
다녀왔어요. 오늘은 일찍 끝났어요. means “I am home. Work ended early today.” 다녀왔어요 announces returning after going out; it is not simply a location statement like 집에 있어요.
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