A/V + (스)ㅂ니까
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Description
Adjective/Verb + (스)ㅂ니까 : This pattern is used for formal interrogative sentences (questions). For declarative sentences, you must use the pattern A/V + (스)ㅂ니다. This grammar pattern appears in formal situations or when the speaker wants to show a higher level of respect.
Notes
- This pattern can only be used for questions.
Conjugation Rule
| Pattern | Case | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule 1: | Adjective/Verb + ㅂ니까 | If there is no 받침 or if the adjective/verb stem has ㄹ as a 받침 | 가다 → 갑니까 |
| Rule 2: | Adjective/Verb + 습니까 | If there is a 받침 at the end of the adjective/verb stem | 먹다 → 먹습니까 |
Sentence Examples
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Formal interrogative | ||
| Formal interrogative | ||
| Formal interrogative | ||
| Formal interrogative | ||
| Formal interrogative | ||
| Formal interrogative | ||
| Formal interrogative | ||
| Formal interrogative | ||
| Formal interrogative | ||
| Formal interrogative |
Pronunciation
- Special pronunciation rule?
See Also
- [[A/V + (스)ㅂ니다]
