Choosing the right sentence ending in Korean can make all the difference in how polite, natural, or expressive you sound! In this episode, we’ll break down some of the most commonly used sentence endings, explain their meanings, and show you how they appear in the TOPIK II exam.
By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly when to use endings like -거든요, -잖아요, -네요, and -지 to sound more fluent and confident in Korean! 🇰🇷✨
✅ How different sentence endings change the meaning of a sentence
✅ When to use -요 vs. -습니다 (politeness levels)
✅ How to use -거든요 (giving background info) & -잖아요 (reminding someone)
✅ Expressing impressions with -네요 & seeking agreement with -지
✅ How these endings appear in the TOPIK reading, writing, and listening sections
✅ Tips for using the right sentence endings in your own writing and conversations
💡 Reading Section: Recognizing sentence endings in multiple-choice questions
💡 Writing Section: Using the correct ending to match tone and intent
💡 Listening Section: Understanding speaker intention based on sentence endings
📌 Your Challenge: Write a sentence using one of today’s sentence endings and post it on Instagram!
📸 Tag @korean.joaacademy and use #topikandbeyond so I can see your examples and give feedback!
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감사합니다, 여러분! See you in the next episode! 😊
