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Korean batchim affects the use of “이에요” and “예요,” which are used to mean “is” or “are” in descriptive sentences, depending on whether the preceding noun ends in a consonant (batchim) or a vowel. 1. With Batchim (Consonant Ending): If the noun ends with a consonant, use “이에요.” Example: 사과 (sagwa, “apple”) + 이에요 = 사과이에요 (sagwa-ieyo, “It is an apple”). 2. Without Batchim (Vowel Ending): If the noun ends with a vowel, use “예요.” Example: 바나나 (banana, “banana”) + 예요 = 바나나예요 (banana-yeyo, “It is a banana”). 🍇포도 grape 📚책 book 🐈고양이 cat 🥖빵 bread 👓안경 glasses