Pattern: -(으)세요
-(으)세요 (-(eu)se-yo, (eu)seyo)
-(으)세요 is used to make polite commands and suggestions in Korean.
When and how native speakers actually use it.
A polite verb ending used for commands and suggestions
When to use
Workplace commands, Inviting friends, Service situations, Family requests
The nuance
Attach '-으세요' if the verb stem ends with a consonant, '-세요' if it ends with a vowel. Used for polite commands and suggestions to make requests or invitations respectfully.
문을 닫으세요.
mun-eul dat-eu-se-yo., mun eul dat eu se yo.
The verb '닫다' ends with a consonant, so '-으세요' is attached to form a polite command.
앉으세요.
an-eu-se-yo., an eu se yo.
'앉다' ends with a consonant, so '-으세요' is used for polite command.
가세요.
ga-se-yo., ga se yo.
'가다' ends with a vowel, so '-세요' is attached for polite command.
먹으세요.
meok-eu-se-yo., meok eu se yo.
'먹다' ends with a consonant, so '-으세요' is used for polite command or suggestion.
공부하세요.
gong-bu-ha-se-yo., gong bu ha se yo.
'공부하다' ends with a vowel, so '-세요' is attached for polite command.
읽으세요.
ik-eu-se-yo., ik eu se yo.
'읽다' ends with a consonant, so '-으세요' is used for polite command.
일어나세요.
il-eo-na-se-yo., il eo na se yo.
'일어나다' ends with a vowel, so '-세요' is attached for polite command.
공원에 가으세요.
gong-won-e ga-eu-se-yo., gong won e ga eu se yo.
'가으세요' is incorrect because '가다' ends with a vowel; only '-세요' should be attached.
Which is the correct command form?
What is the polite command form of '가다'?
Which sentence is incorrect?
