EPS-TOPIK Chapter 2-1 Grammar : The Everyday “To Be” Verb

Chapter 2-1

Noun + 이에요/예요

The Everyday “To Be” Verb (Pang-araw-araw na Pananalita)

🛑 WAIT! Grammar is way easier once you know the words — if you haven’t studied Chapter 2-1 Vocabulary (Office Supplies) yet, go memorize them first! Today we’ll learn 이에요/예요, the everyday version of “am/is/are.”

🇵🇭 Teka muna! Mas madali ang grammar kapag alam mo na ang mga salita — kung hindi mo pa naaral ang Chapter 2-1 Vocabulary (Office Supplies), i-memorize muna ito! Ngayon, aralin natin ang 이에요/예요, ang pang-araw-araw na bersyon ng “am/is/are.”

👉 Go to Vocabulary Ch 2-1 First

📌 1. What is 이에요/예요?

이에요/예요 combines with a noun to make a sentence in an everyday, informal setting — while still being polite to the listener. To ask a question, use 이에요/예요? with a rising tone at the end.
🇵🇭 Ginagamit ang 이에요/예요 sa pang-araw-araw, di-gaanong pormal na sitwasyon — pero magalang pa rin sa kausap. Para magtanong, gamitin ang 이에요/예요? na may pataas na tono sa dulo.

[Basic pattern]
✅ Noun WITH a Final Consonant (받침 O) 👉 + 이에요 (e.g., 컵 → 컵이에요)
✅ Noun WITHOUT a Final Consonant (받침 X) 👉 + 예요 (e.g., 시계 → 시계예요)

💡 TIP: 이에요/예요 vs 입니다
이에요/예요 is used in friendly, informal situations (everyday talk with coworkers, shopkeepers, acquaintances). 입니다 is used in formal settings like meetings or presentations — the one you learned in Chapter 1-1!
🇵🇭 Ginagamit ang 이에요/예요 sa magiliw, di-pormal na sitwasyon (araw-araw na usapan sa katrabaho, tindera, kakilala). Ginagamit naman ang 입니다 sa pormal na sitwasyon tulad ng miting o presentasyon — ang natutunan mo sa Chapter 1-1!
Example: 프엉 씨는 베트남 사람입니다. (formal version of the same sentence)

📖 2. Example Sentences

Korean	Meaning (English / Tagalog)
가: 이건 뭐예요?	🇺🇸 A: What is this? 🇵🇭 Ano ito?
나: 계산기예요.	🇺🇸 B: It’s a calculator. 🇵🇭 Kalkulator ito.
가: 이건 볼펜이에요?	🇺🇸 A: Is this a pen? 🇵🇭 Ballpen ba ito?
나: 네, 볼펜이에요.	🇺🇸 B: Yes, it’s a pen. 🇵🇭 Oo, ballpen ito.

💡 Quick tip: Same rule as 은/는 — just check the last letter! (Batchim O = 이에요, Batchim X = 예요). If you can say 은/는 correctly, you already know this pattern too!

🎧 Final Step: Practice the Real Sound with Nova Player!

Learn with your ears, NOT your eyes! Listen and repeat again and again until it feels natural to you! 👇

👉 [VOCA] Ch 2-1
👉 [GRAMMAR] Ch 2-2
👉 [CONVERSATION] Ch 2-1

Source: HRD Korea Standard Textbook for EPS-TOPIK, rearranged by Teacher Nova for easier learning.
Pinagmulan: HRD Korea Standard Textbook para sa EPS-TOPIK, inayos ni Teacher Nova para sa mas madaling pag-aaral.