N + (이)야말로 – Indeed / Precisely N (Emphatic Particle)
Meaning: Indeed; precisely; the very N that...
Conjugation & Pattern
- Noun without batchim: + 야말로 (e.g., 나야말로, 제주도야말로)
- Noun with batchim: + 이야말로 (e.g., 한글이야말로, 사랑이야말로)
- Verb / Adjective: V/A + -(으)ㄴ/는 것이야말로
Detailed Usage
Attached to a noun to single it out with strong emphasis as the most representative or quintessential example ('N is indeed / precisely the one that...').
Example Sentences
- 1
한글이야말로 세계에서 가장 과학적이고 우수한 문자입니다.
Hangeuriyamallo segyeeseo gajang gwahakjeogigo usuhan munjaimnida.
Hangul is indeed the most scientific and outstanding writing system in the world.
- 2
서로 믿고 배려하는 사랑이야말로 결혼 생활에서 가장 중요한 것이에요.
Seoro mitgo baeryeohaneun sarangiyamallo gyeolhon saenghwareseo gajang jungyohan geosieyo.
Love built on mutual trust and consideration is precisely the most important thing in married life.
- 3
지금이야말로 우리가 꿈을 이룰 수 있는 가장 좋은 기회입니다.
Jigeumiyamallo uriga kkumeul irul su inneun gajang joteun gihoeimnida.
Right now is indeed the best opportunity for us to achieve our dreams.
Important Notes
The predicate often contains superlative or evaluative words such as '가장', '제일', '최고', '진정한', or '중요한'.
