Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"Yes" in Korean: 네
네ne
Yes in Korean is 네 (ne). 네 is a polite response; it can acknowledge hearing someone rather than agreeing with every statement.
Yes: starting the exchange
네, 준비됐어요.ne, junbidwaesseoyo.
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How to pronounce 네
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ne
/ne/
네 is read ne. In 네, 알겠습니다, read the full phrase as ne, algetseumnida.
"Yes" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 네ne | Yes The inventory form for yes. | The inventory form for yes. |
| 네, 알겠습니다ne, algetseumnida | yes, I understand 네 is a polite response; it can acknowledge hearing someone rather than agreeing with every statement. | 네 is a polite response; it can acknowledge hearing someone rather than agreeing with every statement. |
How to use 네 in real life
- 1Yes: starting the exchange
네, 준비됐어요.
ne, junbidwaesseoyo.
Yes, I am ready.
네 is a polite response; it can acknowledge hearing someone rather than agreeing with every statement.
- 2Yes: adding useful context
네, 그렇게 할게요.
ne, geureoke halgeyo.
Yes, I will do that.
This sentence places 네 in a complete exchange.
- 3Yes: a different conversation
네, 말씀하세요.
ne, malsseumhaseyo.
Yes, please go ahead.
This sentence places 네 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 네
Incorrect: 네, 말씀해세요.
Correct: 네, 말씀하세요.
When practicing yes, attach the honorific ending to 하, not the contracted present form 해. The complete correction is 네, 말씀하세요.
Incorrect: 네, 준비됐어요이에요.
Correct: 네, 준비됐어요.
When practicing yes, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 네, 준비됐어요.
Good to know
네 is a polite response; it can acknowledge hearing someone rather than agreeing with every statement.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 네
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
네, 준비됐어요.
ne, junbidwaesseoyo.
Yes, I am ready.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
네, 그렇게 할게요.
ne, geureoke halgeyo.
Yes, I will do that.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Yes" in Korean
What does 네 mean?
Yes in Korean is 네 (ne). 네 is a polite response; it can acknowledge hearing someone rather than agreeing with every statement.
When should I say 네, 알겠습니다?
네 is a polite response; it can acknowledge hearing someone rather than agreeing with every statement.
How does 네, 알겠습니다 differ from the basic expression?
네, 알겠습니다 means “yes, I understand”. 네 is a polite response; it can acknowledge hearing someone rather than agreeing with every statement.
Can I use 네 in a full sentence?
네, 준비됐어요. means “Yes, I am ready.” 네 is a polite response; it can acknowledge hearing someone rather than agreeing with every statement.
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