When to use it
네 is the everyday polite yes; 예 means the same and sounds a little more formal. Koreans also say 네 to show they are listening, like "uh-huh". 응 is casual.
Letter by letter: 네
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 네 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 네 | ㄴ + ㅔ | ㄴ n, ㅔ e |
New to the letters? Tap through the Hangul chart to hear each one.
How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
SㄴPㅔ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "Yes" in Korean?
The everyday polite way is 네 (ne). With close friends, say 응.
How do you pronounce 네?
It sounds like "ne". Press the speaker button on this page to hear it.
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20