(으)ㅂ시다
Description
Verb + (으)ㅂ시다 : This grammar pattern is used formally to express a proposition, suggestion or an order to a group of at least 2 speakers in which the speaker is included as well. This is equivalent to saying "Let's (verb)" in English.
Notes
- The informal and low form is V + 자
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 | Can I ask you for directions? | Usage exception |
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