Use '~지요?' when you want to confirm something you think the listener already knows.
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- Used to seek agreement or confirmation from the listener.
- Functions as a polite way to ask for verification.
- Can be shortened to '죠' in colloquial speech.
개요
'~지요?'(줄여서 '~죠?')는 한국어 대화에서 매우 빈번하게 사용되는 표현입니다. 상대방이 내 말에 동의할 것이라고 예상하거나, 상대방의 확인을 받고 싶을 때 문장 끝에 붙입니다. 2) 사용 패턴: 동사나 형용사 어간 뒤에 바로 붙습니다. 받침 유무와 상관없이 '-지요'를 사용하며, 과거형일 때는 '았/었지요'와 결합합니다. 명사의 경우 '명사+(이)지요' 형태로 사용합니다. 3) 일반적인 상황: 친구 사이의 대화에서 정보를 확인하거나, 사회적 관계에서 상대방의 의견을 부드럽게 묻고 싶을 때 사용합니다. 질문의 형태를 띠고 있지만, 실제로는 상대방의 긍정적인 대답을 유도하는 경우가 많습니다. 4) 유사 표현 비교: '~나요?'는 정보를 모를 때 묻는 순수한 질문인 반면, '~지요?'는 어느 정도 알고 있는 사실을 확인하거나 동의를 구할 때 사용한다는 점에서 큰 차이가 있습니다.
Examples
내일 날씨가 좋지요?
everydayThe weather will be nice tomorrow, right?
이것이 한국어 책이지요?
formalThis is a Korean book, isn't it?
어제 영화 재미있었지요?
informalThe movie yesterday was fun, wasn't it?
우리 내일 만나는 거 맞지요?
academicWe are meeting tomorrow, right?
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
알지요?
You know, right?
그렇지요?
Isn't that so?
Often Confused With
Use '~나요' when you are asking for information you do not know. '~지요' is used when you are fairly certain or seeking confirmation.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
It is a polite conversational ending. It is widely used in both formal and informal speech when maintaining a respectful tone. It is not recommended for highly formal written documents.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use it when they genuinely do not know the answer. Remember, it is for confirmation, not discovery. Also, ensure the verb stem is attached correctly before the ending.
Tips
Use for building rapport
Using '~지요?' makes your speech sound softer and more conversational. It helps to create a friendly atmosphere by inviting the listener to agree with you.
Avoid in formal reports
While polite, this ending is conversational. Avoid using it in formal written reports or official documents where a neutral ending like '~다' is preferred.
Indirect communication style
Korean culture often values indirectness. '~지요?' is a perfect example of how Koreans avoid direct, blunt questioning to maintain harmony.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb '지다' combined with the formal polite suffix '오'. It evolved into a standard way to seek agreement.
Cultural Context
Korean communication often relies on shared understanding. This particle reinforces that shared reality between speakers.
Memory Tip
Think of it as adding a 'right?' tag at the end of your sentence. Just like English, it invites the listener to nod and agree.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions~죠는 ~지요의 줄임말입니다. 의미상 차이는 없으며, '~죠'는 일상적인 대화에서 더 자주 사용됩니다.
아니요, 모르는 사실을 물어볼 때는 '~나요?'나 '~습니까?'를 사용하는 것이 자연스럽습니다. '~지요?'는 이미 알고 있는 내용을 확인할 때 적합합니다.
동사나 형용사의 과거형 뒤에 '지요'를 붙입니다. 예를 들어 '먹었지요?', '예뻤지요?'와 같이 사용합니다.
명사 뒤에는 '이'를 붙여서 '~이지요?' 또는 줄여서 '~이죠?'라고 합니다. 예: 학생이지요?
Test Yourself
오늘 날씨가 정말 ___?
상대방에게 날씨가 좋다는 사실에 대한 동의를 구하는 상황이므로 '~지요'가 적절합니다.
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Summary
Use '~지요?' when you want to confirm something you think the listener already knows.
- Used to seek agreement or confirmation from the listener.
- Functions as a polite way to ask for verification.
- Can be shortened to '죠' in colloquial speech.
Use for building rapport
Using '~지요?' makes your speech sound softer and more conversational. It helps to create a friendly atmosphere by inviting the listener to agree with you.
Avoid in formal reports
While polite, this ending is conversational. Avoid using it in formal written reports or official documents where a neutral ending like '~다' is preferred.
Indirect communication style
Korean culture often values indirectness. '~지요?' is a perfect example of how Koreans avoid direct, blunt questioning to maintain harmony.
Examples
4 of 4내일 날씨가 좋지요?
The weather will be nice tomorrow, right?
이것이 한국어 책이지요?
This is a Korean book, isn't it?
어제 영화 재미있었지요?
The movie yesterday was fun, wasn't it?
우리 내일 만나는 거 맞지요?
We are meeting tomorrow, right?
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