Korean Verbs Guide Apr 2026

Formed by adding -았어/었어 or -았어요/었어요 .

Frequently uses the suffix -(으)ㄹ 거예요 ( -(eu)l geoyeyo ). 2. Speech Styles (Levels of Politeness) Korean verbs change based on who you are speaking to. Korean Verbs Guide

Often uses -아요/어요 ( -ayo/eoyo ) for a polite, everyday tone. Formed by adding -았어/었어 or -았어요/었어요

Ends in -아요/어요 . The standard for most daily interactions. or with elders.

Drops the -요 . Reserved for close friends or those younger than you. "Descriptive" Verbs (Adjectives)

Ends in -습니다 ( -seumnida ) or -ㅂ니다 ( -mnida ). Used in business, news, or with elders.