그는 열심히 공부해서 상을 받았어요.
He studied hard and received an award.
Korean
요
요
Meaning: Suffix for politeness, determiner 'this', noun for 'Korean-style mattress'
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Example sentences
Excuse me! I'd like to order.
그럴 리가 없어요.
It can't be like that.
이것 외에 질문 있나요?
Are there any questions besides this?
아기가 귀엽게 웃고 있어요.
The baby is smiling cutely.
그의 실력은 정말 대단해요.
His skills are truly amazing.
옛날에는 공룡이 살았어요.
Dinosaurs lived in the old days.
꽃에서 좋은 향기가 나요.
A beautiful fragrance emanates from the flower.
옆집 아저씨는 항상 친절하여요.
The uncle next door is always kind.
병원에서 주사를 맞았는데 너무 아팠어요.
I got a shot at the hospital and it hurt a lot.
Usage Notes
In this sentence, '요' is a particle used to get someone's attention politely, similar to 'excuse me' or 'over here'. It can also be attached to the end of sentences to make them more polite.
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