-이야말로

Korean Alternative forms ko -야말로<q:post-vowel> Etymology ko -이야<pos:emphasizing particle> 말<t:speech, words> -로<t:as being><pos:particle indicating state or manner>. Pronunciation Particle particle after a consonant-ending substantive or adverb Topic marker expressing emphasis and confirmation: indeed is, really is, truly is ko -은<pos:general topic marker> ko ^예술-이야말로 인간-을 높이-는 길-이다. Art is indeed the way to elevate human beings.