인사나 주의를 끌기 위해, 또는 흥분을 나타낼 때 내는 소리.
Used as a casual greeting, to attract someone's attention, or to express excitement.
예문:
"Yo, Mike! Wait up for me!"
"Yo! That was an incredible shot!"
"Yo, what are you guys doing tonight?"
자신의 위치를 알리거나 출석에 대답할 때, 혹은 경고를 줄 때 내는 소리.
Used to signal one's presence, answer a roll call, or give a warning.
예문:
"When the teacher called his name, he just replied, 'Yo.'"
"Yo, watch out for that wet floor!"
인부들이 힘을 합치거나 리듬을 맞출 때 내는 소리.
An exclamation used by workers to coordinate physical effort or maintain rhythm.
예문:
"Yo-heave-ho, pull the net in now!"
"The sailors chanted 'yo' as they turned the heavy capstan."