-다고요?
Used to echo back or ask for clarification about something you just heard. The speaker uses this form when they want the other person to repeat or confirm what was just said.
Summary
Equivalent
Did you say...? / You're saying that...?
Example
You said you're moving this Saturday? Would you like some help?
이번 주 토요일에 이사한다고요? 도와드릴까요?
Grammar rules
- This uses the NARRATIVE form (서술체) endings inside the indirect quote.
- It can convey surprise, disbelief, or a simple request for repetition depending on intonation.
- The '-다고요?' form with a rising question intonation signals surprise. With a flat intonation, it simply requests confirmation.
월급을 올려준다고요? (They said they're raising your salary?!) — Surprise
Patterns
Verbs (Echoing)
Present/Past · Verb Stem + 는다고요? / (으)ㄴ다고요? / 았/었다고요?
Adjectives (Echoing)
Present · Adjective Stem + 다고요?
Nouns (Echoing)
Present · Noun + 이라고요?
Example sentences
You said you're moving this Saturday? Would you like some help?
이번 주 토요일에 이사한다고요? 도와드릴까요?
You're saying that restaurant's food is really spicy? I'd like to try it.
그 가게 음식이 정말 맵다고요? 한번 먹어보고 싶네요.
You're saying that person is our team leader? I had no idea.
그 사람이 우리 팀장이라고요? 처음 알았어요.
Conversation
A: Did you say Sumi is getting married?
수미 씨가 결혼한다고요?
B: Yes, next month. Did you get a wedding invitation too?
네, 다음 달에요. 청첩장도 받았어요?
Practice
Fill in the blank
Form the correct echo question expressing comprehension check or surprise.
Making a trip.
Expensive.