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Questions & Answers about bareumi eoryeowoyo.
What does 발음 mean?
발음 means pronunciation—the way sounds are articulated or spoken.
Why is there 이 after 발음?
이 is the subject particle attached to a noun ending in a consonant. It marks 발음 as the subject of the sentence. If the noun ended in a vowel, you would use 가 instead.
What is the dictionary form of 어려워요?
The dictionary form is 어렵다, which means “to be difficult.”
How do you get 어려워요 from 어렵다?
- Drop -다 from 어렵다, leaving the stem 어렵.
- Since the stem ends in the consonant ㅂ, it changes to 워 when followed by a vowel ending.
- Add the polite ending -요, giving 어려워요.
What level of formality is 어려워요?
This is the polite -어요 style (해요체). It’s suitable for speaking with strangers, coworkers, or anyone you’re not extremely close to. It’s neutral—neither overly formal nor too casual.