Korean Grammar Point
~지요 [jiyo] (~right?, isn't it?)

Used to echo or affirm the argument; '~right?', 'isn't it?'.

Formation

Stem verb/adjective + 지요

Examples

오늘 날씨가 정말 좋지요, 태양이 환하게 빛나고, 바람도 시원하니까요.

Oneul nalssiga jeongmal jotjiyo, taeyangi hwanhage bitnago, baramdo siwonhanikkayo.

The weather today is really nice, right? The sun is shining brightly, and the wind is refreshing.

새로 오픈한 그 카페의 커피가 맛있지요, 한 번 가 볼 만하다고 생각해요.

Saero openhan geu kapeui keopi-ga matitjiyo, hanbeon ga bol mandahago saenggakhaeyo.

The coffee at the newly opened café is delicious, right? I think it's worth a visit.

강아지가 정말 귀엽지요, 매일 보고 싶어져요.

Gangajiga jeongmal gwiyeopjiyo, maeil bogo sipheojyeoyo.

The puppy is really cute, right? I want to see it every day.

우리 아이가 키가 크지요, 아빠를 닮아서 그런 것 같아요.

Uri aiga kiga keutjiyo, appa-reul dalma-seo geureon geot gatayo.

Our child is really tall, right? I think it is because he looks like his father.

Long Explanation

The ending '~지요 [jiyo]' is used in Korean to echo or affirm the statement preceding it. This is similar to English phrases like 'right?' or 'isn't it?'. The speaker uses this ending to seek agreement or affirmation from the listener. It is usually used in declarative or interrogative sentences and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Detailed Grammar Notes

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