What does 돌아가는데요 mean?
돌아가는데요 means "I’m going home, but…" in Korean.
How it works here
돌아가는데요 presents the action as background and suggests that more is being implied or said.
Key expression
-는데요
To continue naturally from the preceding statement and soften the ending
-는데요 is a common conversational ending that presents background and leaves the conversation open.
When it's used
Used to begin explaining or gently drawing attention to one’s situation.
The line
선생님 저 돌아가는데요???
Teacher, I’m going home, you know???
The speaker gently informs the other person of a situation while opening the conversation.
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More examples
저 오늘 일찍 가는데요, 괜찮을까요?
I’m leaving early today. Is that okay?
여기 예약했는데요, 이름 확인 부탁드립니다.
I have a reservation. Please check the name.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
돌아가는데요
선생님 저 돌아가는데요???
Teacher, I’m going home, you know???
- Interrupting the other person and shouting angrily.
- Only saying a brief greeting and immediately hanging up.
- Explaining the situation while gently continuing the conversation.
Show the answer
Explaining the situation while gently continuing the conversation.
to continue naturally from the preceding statement and soften the ending. -는데요 is a common conversational ending that presents background and leaves the conversation open.
Other words in this line
- 선생님
- Teacher
- 저
- I; me (humble)
- 돌아가다
- To return; to go home
- 되다
- To indicate that the statement continues
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