이다

Copula meaning 'to be'. Connects a noun to another noun or adjective, expressing identity or state.

Formation

Nouns ending in vowel + 예요 (informal) or 입니다 (formal). Nouns ending in consonant + 이에요 (informal) or 입니다 (formal). Question form: 예요? / 이에요? / 입니까?. 사과 + 예요 → 사과예요. 학생 + 이에요 → 학생이에요. 책 + 입니다 → 책입니다.

Examples

이것은 사과예요.

igeoseun sagwayeyo

This is an apple.

Identifying objects

저는 학생이에요.

jeoneun haksaengieyo

I am a student.

Self-introduction

오늘은 월요일이에요.

oneureun woryoirieyo

Today is Monday.

Stating dates/days

Usage

Used to identify or state what something is. Can be used in both formal and informal situations. After vowels: 예요 (informal) or 입니다 (formal). After consonants: 이에요 (informal) or 입니다 (formal).

Notes

이다 is irregular and has special conjugation forms. In questions, intonation rises at the end. Can be shortened in speech: 이에요 → 이야, 예요 → 야. The negative form is 아니다.

Formation

Nouns ending in vowel + 예요 (informal) or 입니다 (formal)
Nouns ending in consonant + 이에요 (informal) or 입니다 (formal)
Question form: 예요? / 이에요? / 입니까?
Examples
사과 + 예요사과예요
학생 + 이에요학생이에요
책 + 입니다책입니다

Examples

이것은 사과예요.
igeoseun sagwayeyo
// Expected output:
This is an apple.
Context: Identifying objects

Notes

  • 이다 is irregular and has special conjugation forms.
  • In questions, intonation rises at the end.
  • Can be shortened in speech: 이에요 → 이야, 예요 → 야.
  • The negative form is 아니다.

Usage

  • Used to identify or state what something is.
  • Can be used in both formal and informal situations.
  • After vowels: 예요 (informal) or 입니다 (formal).
  • After consonants: 이에요 (informal) or 입니다 (formal).

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