Let’s use the verbs 자다 and 먹다 as an example. The common Korean verb conjugation is the use of 아요 and 어요 which gives the Korean verb its polite and present tense form. What’s the common Korean verb conjugation? We’ll get more into the details of conjugations in Korean in awhile. The correct verb endings to be used when conjugating verbs are determined by the final vowel after dropping the 다 verb endings from the verb stem. All you need to do is to drop the 다 verb endings from the verb stem and then add the appropriate verb endings. Korean verb conjugation is pretty easy to do. They are made up of the different Korean grammar categories such as the different tenses (past tense, present tense, and future tense), honorifics, and voices to name a few. There are 40 basic verb endings but there are over 400 verb endings when all are combined. How many conjugations are there in Korean? Once you learn the Korean verb conjugation rules, it’ll be easy to conjugate adjectives.

Most of the conjugation rules for Korean verbs also apply to adjectives. Other parts of speech such as adjectives can be conjugated.Īre Korean conjugation rules different for verbs and adjectives? Korean conjugation isn’t limited to verbs. However, unlike in any other language, Korean grammar takes conjugation to another level.

We’ve added 저는 (“I”) as the subject, and then conjugated 가다 (to go). However, you need to change it to the present tense. It’s important to learn conjugation as you progress in learning Korean.įor example, let’s say you’re going to use the verb “go” in a sentence. Korean conjugations in Korean grammar determine the meaning, tense, tone, and mood of sentences. Let’s go over some common Korean conjugations – and rules related to them – so that you can get kickstarted on creating your own, conjugated sentences! We’ll explain what Korean conjugation is, how to use it, and when to use it. In this lesson, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Korean conjugation.