집에 가요 (jib-e ga-yo)
Grammar & Usage
fixed expression
neutral
How it works
This phrase combines the noun '집' (home), the directional particle '-에' (to), and the verb '가다' (to go) conjugated into its polite present tense form '가요'. It expresses the act of going home, serving as a statement, a suggestion, or a gentle command depending on context.
Sample sentences
지금 집에 가요.
I'm going home now.
우리 같이 집에 가요?
Shall we go home together?
피곤해서 집에 가요.
I'm tired, so I'm going home.
Quick facts
verb_stem:The verb stem is '가-' from '가다' (to go).
politeness:The '-요' ending makes this phrase polite and appropriate for most situations, especially when speaking to adults or people you don't know well. Without '-요' (e.g., '집에 가'), it becomes casual/informal.
particle_usage:'-에' is a common particle used to indicate destination or location.
Mnemonic
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Example
지금 집에 가요.
I'm going home now.
우리 같이 집에 가요?
Shall we go home together?
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