riseuteureul hwaginhaeyo.

I check the list.

Breakdown of riseuteureul hwaginhaeyo.

• ~을: object particle
• 확인하다: to check
• 리스트: list

Questions & Answers about riseuteureul hwaginhaeyo.

Why is the particle 를 attached to 리스트?

In Korean, 를 (after a vowel) marks the direct object of a verb. Since 리스트 (“list”) is what’s being checked, you attach 를 to show it’s the object:
• 리스트 + 를 → 리스트를 확인해요.

What does 확인해요 mean, and how is it different from “check” or “confirm” in English?

확인해요 comes from the verb 확인하다, which means “to verify,” “to confirm,” or “to check.” Compared to the English “check,” it often carries a nuance of making sure something is correct or complete. So:
• check off items ➔ 확인해요 (verify them)
• confirm a reservation ➔ 확인해요 (confirm it officially)

Is 확인해요 in the present tense? Can it mean “I check,” “you check,” or “they check”?

Yes, 확인해요 is the present tense polite form of 확인하다. Korean often drops the subject, so it can mean:
• “I check the list.”
• “You (polite) check the list.”
• “We/they check the list.”
Context tells you who the subject is.

Why does the sentence end with -요? What level of politeness is this?

The ending -요 marks the polite informal style (called 해요체). It shows respect appropriate for strangers, colleagues, or customers without being overly formal. It’s more polite than casual speech (확인해) but less formal than honorific/formal speech ( or ).