정말 친절하시네요.

When to use

This phrase is used to compliment someone's character or actions, specifically their kindness, especially when they have gone out of their way to help you.

Speech Level

The '-네요' ending is used for exclamations or expressions of mild surprise and admiration. It's polite and conversational, suitable for expressing genuine feelings.

How it works

This is an adjective modified by an adverb, followed by an exclamatory ending. The subject (you) is omitted.

• 정말 (jeongmal): Adverb meaning 'really' or 'very'.
• 친절하다 (chinjeolhada): Adjective meaning 'to be kind'.
• -시- (-si-): Subject honorific infix, showing respect to the person being described as kind.
• -네요 (-neyo): Polite exclamatory ending.

Pronunciation

The 'ㄹ' (l) in '정말' is pronounced clearly. The honorific '-시-' is often pronounced as 'shi' but can sometimes be reduced in casual speech.

Notes

Express sincere appreciation for someone's kindness or helpfulness.