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Decoded Slug: ~지요/~죠 [jiyo/jyo] (Isn’t it?, right?)
Korean Grammar Point
~지요/~죠 [jiyo/jyo] (Isn’t it?, right?)
~지요/~죠 [jiyo/jyo] (Isn’t it?, right?)
Short explanation:
Used to confirm or seek agreement on a statement; 'isn't it?', 'right?'
Formation:
Verb + 지요/죠 or Adjective + 지요/죠
Examples:
오늘 날씨가 좋아지요.
Oneul nalssiga joajyo.
The weather is nice today, isn't it?
우리는 같은 반에 있었지요?
Urineun gateun bane isseotjiyo?
We were in the same class, right?
이 일을 끝내야겠죠?
I ireul kkeutnaeyagetjyo?
We have to finish this work, don't we?
그 영화 진짜 재미있었지요?
Geu yeonghwa jinjja jaemiisseotjiyo?
That movie was really fun, wasn't it?
Long explanation:
The '지요' or '죠' ending is a way to seek an agreement or confirmation from the listener, kind of like saying ‘right?’ or ‘isn’t it?’ at the end of sentences in English. It can be used in both informal and formal contexts, differing mainly in politeness level. It is a softer way of asserting something, and can also be used to request a confirmation from the person you are speaking to.