(으)ㅂ시다
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Description
Verb + (으)ㅂ시다 : This grammar pattern is used formally to express a proposition, suggestion, or an order to a group of at least two speakers in which the speaker is included. This is equivalent to saying "Let's (verb)" in English.
Notes
- The informal and low form is V + 자
- Saying '길 좀 물읍시다' to a person can also mean 'give me directions' (as opposed to 'let's ask for directions'). This is usually used by people over 50 years old and can otherwise sound rude.
Conjugation Rule
| Pattern | Case | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule 1: | Verb + ㅂ시다 | If there is no 받침 or if the adjective/verb stem has ㄹ as a 받침 | 가다 → 갑시다 |
| Rule 2: | Verb + (으)ㅂ시다 | If there is a 받침 at the end of the adjective/verb stem | 먹다 → 먹읍시다 |
Sentence Examples
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 갑시다. | Let's go. | Formal style |
| 공부합시다. | Let's study. | Formal style |
| 먹읍시다. | Let's eat. | Formal style |
| 잡시다. | Let's sleep. | Formal style |
| 내일 봅시다. | See you tomorrow. | Formal style |
| 회의를 시작합시다. | Let's start this meeting. | Formal style |
| 다음에 이야기 합시다. | Let's talk next time. | Formal style |
| 소주 한 잔 합시다. | Let's have some soju. | Formal style |
| 이제 퇴근합시다. | Let's leave (from work). | Formal style |
| 길 좀 물읍시다 | Give me directions. | Usage exception. This form is used mostly by elder people (50+ years old) to younger people and can be rude otherwise. |
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