Breakdown of naeil gichapyoreul yeyakhaeyo.
~을~eul
object particle
내일naeil
tomorrow
예약하다yeyakhada
to reserve
기차표gichapyo
train ticket
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Questions & Answers about naeil gichapyoreul yeyakhaeyo.
Why does 기차표 take the object marker -를?
Because 기차표 (train ticket) is the direct object of the verb 예약해요 (reserve). In Korean, the direct object is marked by -을/를. Since 기차표 ends in a vowel, you use -를 to show that it’s what you’re reserving.
How is 예약해요 formed grammatically?
The dictionary form is 예약하다. To conjugate it into the polite present tense:
- Drop 다 → 예약하
- Attach -아요/어요. Because the stem ends in 하, 하 + -어요 contracts to 해요.
So 예약하다 → 예약하- 어요 → 예약해요.
Can I use 예매해요 instead of 예약해요?
Yes. 예매하다 specifically refers to booking or purchasing tickets (movies, trains, concerts), while 예약하다 is more general (hotels, tables, events). However, for train tickets both are commonly used and understood.
Why is 내일 placed at the beginning of the sentence?
In Korean, time expressions like 내일 (tomorrow) typically come before the verb or at the very front to set the time context. Although you could say 기차표를 내일 예약해요, it sounds more natural to start with 내일.
What politeness level is 예약해요?
예약해요 is the polite informal (also called 요-form). It’s suitable for everyday polite conversation with strangers, service staff, or acquaintances.
- More formal: 예약합니다
- More casual (close friends/family): 예약해
How would I say “I want to reserve a train ticket for tomorrow”?
Use -고 싶어요 to express “want to”:
내일 기차표를 예약하고 싶어요.
How do I make a polite request like “Please reserve a train ticket for tomorrow”?
Use -아/어 주세요 for polite requests:
내일 기차표를 예약해 주세요.
Can particles or endings be dropped in casual speech?
Yes. In very casual conversation among close friends, you might hear:
내일 기차표 예약해.
Here, both -를 and -요 are omitted. But in polite or written Korean, you should use the full forms: 내일 기차표를 예약해요.