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I'm Going to… in Korean: 에 가요
에 가요 = I'm going to… Ultra-common pattern.
Published on September 14, 2026
I'm going to… = [place]에 가요. Ex. 학교에 가요, 집에 가요, 은행에 가요.
가다 = to go. 에 marks destination. Toward the speaker: 에 와요.
Levels / phrasings
| Phrase | Romanization | Meaning | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 어디에 가요? | eodie gayo? | Where are you going? | Polite |
| 집에 가요 | jibe gayo | I'm going home | Common |
| 지금 가요 | jigeum gayo | I'm heading there now | Live |
| 같이 가요 | gachi gayo | Let's go together | Social |
Related phrases
- 왔어요 (wasseoyo): I've arrived
- 출발해요 (chulbalhaeyo): I'm departing
- 길 잃었어요 (gil ireosseoyo): I'm lost
Tip
학교 가요 without 에 appears in fast speech; learn 에 가요 cleanly first.
Common mistake
에 = destination; 에서 = action location.
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