Understanding Korean Direct Speech
Direct speech in Korean is when you say exactly what someone else said, just like you are repeating their words. It's like saying, 'Mom said, "Eat your vegetables."' Instead of changing the words, you keep them the same.
How to Use Direct Speech in Korean
Important Points
- Direct speech often uses quotation marks to show the exact words.
- The verb ending changes to show who is speaking and the level of politeness.
- Common endings for direct speech are -고 하다, -라고 하다, and -이라고 하다.
- Use -고 하다 for general statements.
- Use -라고 하다 after verbs.
- Use -이라고 하다 after nouns.
Examples of Direct Speech
Examples
- 엄마가 "밥을 먹어야 해요"라고 했어요.
- 선생님이 "책을 읽으세요"고 말씀하셨어요.
- 친구가 "나는 피자를 좋아해"라고 말했어요.
When you use direct speech, remember to keep the original words and just add the right ending to show it's what someone said. It's like using a magic phrase to say, 'These are not my words, but someone else's!'