문형(sentence pattern)_-입니다/-요

 The suffix "입니다 (imnida)" is used in Korean as a formal statement ending, typically employed in formal or polite contexts, such as professional settings, with strangers, or when speaking respectfully to someone older or of higher status. It's also commonly used in written Korean and formal speeches.


On the other hand, "요 (yo)" is a less formal but polite ending that you can add to verbs and adjectives to make your speech polite. It's used in everyday conversation when you want to be polite, but the situation isn't as formal, like talking to people you don't know, service staff, or in semi-formal settings.

In summary:
Use "입니다" for formal, respectful interactions.
Use "요" for everyday polite conversations.

Here are ten sets of sentences that illustrate the difference between using "입니다 (imnida)" for formal situations and "요 (yo)" for less formal, polite speech.

● Introducing yourself:

(Formal) 저는 마이클입니다.
(Jeoneun Michael-imnida.)
I am Michael.

(Polite) 저는 마이클이에요.
(Jeoneun Michael-ieyo.)
I am Michael.

● Describing the weather:

(Formal) 오늘 날씨가 맑습니다.
(Oneul nalssiga malssumnida.)
The weather is clear today.

(Polite) 오늘 날씨가 맑아요.
(Oneul nalssiga malgayo.)
The weather is clear today.

● Explaining your occupation:

(Formal) 저는 의사입니다.
(Jeoneun uisa-imnida.)
I am a doctor.

(Polite) 저는 의사예요.
(Jeoneun uisa-yeyo.)
I am a doctor.

● Talking about hobbies:

(Formal) 제 취미는 독서입니다.
(Je chwimineun dokseo-imnida.)
My hobby is reading.

(Polite) 제 취미는 독서예요.
(Je chwimineun dokseoyeyo.)
My hobby is reading.

● Saying where you live:

(Formal) 저는 서울에 삽니다.
(Jeoneun Seoule samnida.)
I live in Seoul.

(Polite) 저는 서울에 살아요.
(Jeoneun Seoule salayo.)
I live in Seoul.

● Asking if someone has eaten:

(Formal) 식사하셨습니까?
(Siksahasyeossseumnikka?)
Have you eaten?
(Polite) 식사하셨어요?
(Siksahasyeosseoyo?)
Have you eaten?

● Declaring a fact:

(Formal) 이것은 진실입니다.
(Igeoseun jinsil-imnida.)
This is the truth.

(Polite) 이것은 진실이에요.
(Igeoseun jinsil-ieyo.)
This is the truth.

● Expressing gratitude:

(Formal) 감사의 말씀을 드립니다.
(Gamsaui malsseumeul deurimnida.)
I give you my thanks.

(Polite) 감사의 말씀을 드려요.
(Gamsaui malsseumeul deuryeoyo.)
I give you my thanks.

By comparing these sentences, you can understand the context in which each ending would be more appropriate. "입니다" is used in very formal contexts, whereas "요" is used in everyday polite conversation.



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