Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"Let's go!" in Korean: 가요
가요gayo
Let's go! in Korean is 가요 (gayo). 가요 can be a statement or a suggestion; 같이 makes the shared invitation clearer.
Let's go!: starting the exchange
이제 가요. 늦겠어요.ije gayo. neutgesseoyo.
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How to pronounce 가요
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gayo
/kajo/
가요 is read gayo. In 같이 가요, read the full phrase as gachi gayo.
"Let's go!" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 가요gayo | Let's go! The inventory form for let's go!. | The inventory form for let's go!. |
| 같이 가요gachi gayo | let’s go together 가요 can be a statement or a suggestion; 같이 makes the shared invitation clearer. | 가요 can be a statement or a suggestion; 같이 makes the shared invitation clearer. |
How to use 가요 in real life
- 1Let's go!: starting the exchange
이제 가요. 늦겠어요.
ije gayo. neutgesseoyo.
Let’s go now. We may be late.
가요 can be a statement or a suggestion; 같이 makes the shared invitation clearer.
- 2Let's go!: adding useful context
같이 가요. 혼자 가지 마세요.
gachi gayo. honja gaji maseyo.
Let’s go together. Do not go alone.
This sentence places 가요 in a complete exchange.
- 3Let's go!: a different conversation
공원에 가요.
gongwone gayo.
Let’s go to the park.
This sentence places 가요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 가요
Incorrect: 이제 가요. 늦겠어요이에요.
Correct: 이제 가요. 늦겠어요.
When practicing let's go, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 이제 가요. 늦겠어요.
Incorrect: 이제 가요. 늦겠어요습니다.
Correct: 이제 가요. 늦겠어요.
When practicing let's go, do not append a formal sentence ending to a predicate that already has its polite ending. Keep the complete form 이제 가요. 늦겠어요.
Good to know
가요 can be a statement or a suggestion; 같이 makes the shared invitation clearer.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 가요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
이제 가요. 늦겠어요.
ije gayo. neutgesseoyo.
Let’s go now. We may be late.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
같이 가요. 혼자 가지 마세요.
gachi gayo. honja gaji maseyo.
Let’s go together. Do not go alone.
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 "Let's go!" in Korean
What does 가요 mean?
Let's go! in Korean is 가요 (gayo). 가요 can be a statement or a suggestion; 같이 makes the shared invitation clearer.
When should I say 같이 가요?
가요 can be a statement or a suggestion; 같이 makes the shared invitation clearer.
How does 같이 가요 differ from the basic expression?
같이 가요 means “let’s go together”. 가요 can be a statement or a suggestion; 같이 makes the shared invitation clearer.
Can I use 가요 in a full sentence?
이제 가요. 늦겠어요. means “Let’s go now. We may be late.” 가요 can be a statement or a suggestion; 같이 makes the shared invitation clearer.
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