Korean grammar · Level 1 · 1급
계시다 · 드시다 · 주무시다
Special respectful words
A few everyday verbs and nouns have their own respectful versions instead of taking -(으)시-. These are the ones you'll hear every day.
| When | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 있다 (to be somewhere) | 계시다 | 할머니께서 집에 계세요 |
| 먹다 · 마시다 | 드시다 | 드세요 · 드셨어요 |
| 자다 | 주무시다 | 주무세요 · 안녕히 주무세요 |
| 주다 (to someone older) | 드리다 | 할머니께 드려요 |
| age · name · home | 연세 · 성함 · 댁 | 성함이 어떻게 되세요? |
Examples
할아버지께서는 집에 계세요.
Grandpa is at home.
할머니, 호떡 드세요.
Grandma, have some hotteok.
안녕히 주무세요.
Good night. (to someone older)
성함이 어떻게 되세요?
May I ask your name?
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