너

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 너는 어디에 가?▶ —
   Where are you going?
2. 이게 네 가방이야?▶ —
   Is this your bag?

Collocations

Mnemonic

neo is the casual "you", used among close friends and to children. Before the possessive it becomes ne (your). With elders or strangers Korean avoids a direct "you" and uses a name or title instead.

Quick check

1. When is neo appropriate?

   • with close friends
   • with your boss
   • with elders
   • in formal letters