-네요: when you just noticed
“Oh! The weather’s nice!” — the ending for fresh, in-the-moment reactions.
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-네요
Use -네요 when you notice something right now — something you see, hear, taste or find out in the moment — and you want to share that little “oh!” feeling.
(밖을 보고) 와, 날씨가 좋네요! (looking outside) Wow, the weather’s nice!
이 김치 정말 맛있네요. This kimchi is really good! (just tasted it)
How to make it
| Type | Rule | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Verb / adjective | stem + 네요 | 좋다 → 좋네요 오다 → 오네요 |
| ㄹ stem | ㄹ drops + 네요 | 살다 → 사네요 멀다 → 머네요 |
| Past | -았/었 + 네요 | 벌써 왔네요! |
| Noun | (이)네요 | 학생이네요 · 친구네요 |
Common mistake
✗ UNNATURAL저는 한국 사람이네요.
You already know this — it’s not a new discovery!
You already know this — it’s not a new discovery!
✓ NATURAL저는 한국 사람이에요.
Use -이에요/예요 for facts you already know.
Use -이에요/예요 for facts you already know.
Quick check
You check the map and the station is far. 역이 생각보다 ____.
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This lesson is part of Beginner 2 · Everyday Conversations.
