When to use it
가자! is what friends say. 갑시다 sounds like a leader addressing a group. In polite speech, 가요 can mean "let's go", "I go" or "you go" depending on context.
Letter by letter: 가요
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 가요 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 가 | ㄱ + ㅏ | ㄱ g / k, ㅏ a |
| 요 | ㅇ + ㅛ | ㅇ silent, ㅛ yo |
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:
RㄱKㅏDㅇYㅛ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "Let's go" in Korean?
The everyday polite way is 가요 (gayo). The formal version is 갑시다. With close friends, say 가자.
How do you pronounce 가요?
It sounds like "gayo". 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