어 (eo) Meaning in Korean
어 · eo
Meaning
Uh; yeah
An informal sound of hesitation or acknowledgment. Meaning changes with tone and context, so it is not suitable as a polite yes in every situation.
Part of speech: Interjection
Speech level: Informal
Examples
어, 잠깐만.
Uh, wait a moment.
오늘 시간 있어? 어, 있어.
Do you have time today? Yeah, I do.
Common questions
What does 어 mean in English?
어 means Uh; yeah. An informal sound of hesitation or acknowledgment. Meaning changes with tone and context, so it is not suitable as a polite yes in every situation.
How do you pronounce and romanize 어?
The romanization is eo. Romanization is a spelling guide, so listen to the Korean audio above for the pronunciation.
How do you use 어 in Korean?
An informal sound of hesitation or acknowledgment. Meaning changes with tone and context, so it is not suitable as a polite yes in every situation.
What is 어 in Japanese?
A common Japanese equivalent is ええと；うん. The best translation depends on context and politeness.