Open this feature on the website: koreaneasy.com/formality-levels
Overview
Formality Levels shows how Korean verbs change depending on the social context you’re speaking in. All 14 basic consonants are shown with conjugated example verbs across 3 registers.The 3 registers
| Register | Korean | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | 반말 (banmal) | Close friends, younger people, informal settings |
| Polite | 요체 (yo-che) | Everyday polite speech — the most common register |
| Formal | 합쇼체 (hapshyo-che) | Professional settings, announcements, formal situations |
How to use this page
- Choose a consonant row to see its verb examples.
- Read across all 3 registers to see how the verb ending changes.
- Pay attention to the polite (요체) column first — it’s the register you’ll use most day-to-day.
Related features
Korean alphabet
Review the consonants used in each conjugation example
Dictionary
Look up any verb you encounter in the formality examples