Korean · Greetings & Phrases
네
Ne
Yes
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
A polite affirmative answer.
Example
학생이에요? — 네.
Are you a student? — Yes.
Etymology
'네' is a simple affirmative response in Korean, deriving from the word for agreement or acknowledgment. Its concise form reflects linguistic efficiency.
How & Where It’s Used
'네' is used in both formal and informal contexts as a way to indicate agreement. It is a spoken response often used in daily conversations.