감탄형 (gam-tan-hyeong, gamtanhyeong) · 평서형 (pyeong-seo-hyeong, pyeongseohyeong)
감탄형 (gamtan-hyeong) expresses strong emotions, while 평서형 (pyeongseo-hyeong) states facts or information.
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Sentence form expressing strong emotions or surprise
When to use
Expressing emotion, Conveying surprise, Giving praise or admiration
The nuance
감탄형 reveals the speaker's emotion, often accompanied by exclamation marks. It uses interjections or emotive endings like -구나, -네요.
Sentence form that simply conveys facts or information
When to use
Stating facts, Providing information, General statements in daily conversation
The nuance
평서형 uses the basic form of predicates and ends with a period. It conveys objective information without emotion.
와, 정말 예쁘구나!
wa, jeong-mal ye-ppeu-gu-na!, wa, jeong mal ye ppeu gu na!
Uses 감탄형 ending '-구나' to express admiration and emotion.
와, 정말 예뻐요.
wa, jeong-mal ye-ppeo-yo., wa, jeong mal ye ppeo yo.
Combines interjection '와' with polite 평서형 ending '-요' for natural emotion.
정말 예쁘구나.
jeong-mal ye-ppeu-gu-na., jeong mal ye ppeu gu na.
Clear emotion expressed with 감탄형 ending '-구나'.
정말 예쁘다.
jeong-mal ye-ppeu-da., jeong mal ye ppeu da.
Plain statement conveying fact with 평서형.
정말 예쁘다!
jeong-mal ye-ppeu-da!, jeong mal ye ppeu da!
Ends with exclamation mark but uses 평서형 ending, causing mismatch.
이 영화 재미있네요!
i yeong-hwa jae-mi-iss-ne-yo!, i yeong hwa jae mi iss ne yo!
Uses 감탄형 ending '-네요' to express positive emotion.
이 영화 재미있다.
i yeong-hwa jae-mi-iss-da., i yeong hwa jae mi iss da.
Plain fact stated with 평서형 ending.
이 영화 재미있구나.
i yeong-hwa jae-mi-iss-gu-na., i yeong hwa jae mi iss gu na.
Expresses surprise or admiration with 감탄형 ending '-구나'.
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