Korean Grammar Point
~나요? [nayo?] (Isn't it?, right?)

Used to confirm or get the listener's agreement or opinion.

Formation

Verb/Adjective + (은/ㄴ/는/ㄹ) + 나요?

Examples

오늘 날씨가 정말 좋은데, 외출하면 좋을 것 같아요, 그렇지 않나요?

Oneul nalssiga jeongmal joheunde, oechulhamyeon joeul geot gatayo, geureochi annayo?

The weather is really nice today, it’d be great to go out, don't you think?

이 레스토랑의 음식은 맛있는데, 다음에도 여기에 또 오면 좋을 것 같아요, 그렇지 않나요?

I resteorangui eumsikeun masinneunde, daeumedo yeogie tto omyeon joeul geot gatayo, geureochi annayo?

The food at this restaurant is delicious; it’d be nice to come here again next time, wouldn't it?

그 상황을 이해하지 못한 건 저만이 아니었을 건데, 그렇지 않나요?

Geu sanghwang-eul ihaehaji mothan geon jeomani anieosseul geonde, geureochi annayo?

I doubt I was the only one who couldn't understand that situation, right?

그 영화는 재미있어서 다시 보고 싶을 것 같아요, 그렇지 않나요?

Geu yeonghwaneun jaemiisseoseo dasi bogo sipeul geot gatayo, geureochi annayo?

That movie was really fun; I think I'd like to watch it again, wouldn't you?

Long Explanation

'~나요? [nayo?]' is a colloquial way in Korean to seek the listener's confirmation or agreement, akin to saying 'Isn't it?' or 'Right?' in English. It invites the other person's feedback or concurrence, helping foster a cooperative tone in conversation.

Detailed Grammar Notes

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