앉으세요
anjeuseyo
To say "take a seat" in Korean, you use 앉으세요 (anjeuseyo).
The phrase is used to ask or tell someone to sit down.
Meaning: sit down (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is derived from the verb 앉다, which means "to sit". In the form 앉으세요, the suffix -으세요 is added to the verb stem to create a polite, respectful command or request.
Which one should you use?
The phrase 앉으세요 is a formal way to ask someone to take a seat. The version 앉아 주세요 is also a formal way to say "take a seat", while 앉으십시오 is a highly formal, honorific version used for "please sit down".
How does it change in a sentence?
The informal, casual version of the phrase is 앉아.
How do you pronounce it?
anjeuseyo
Did you know?
- Korean has a specific word for the act of sitting cross-legged on the floor, called 양반다리, which refers to the 'nobleman's legs'.
- In traditional Korean culture, it is considered impolite to sit down before the oldest person in the room has taken their seat.
- In Korean culture, the direction one sits can be as important as the act itself. When inviting someone to sit, it is customary to gesture towards the seat with an open palm rather than pointing with a finger.
Examples in context
- 앉으세요.Please take a seat.This sentence is useful for practicing the polite command 앉으세요.Tatoeba #13162865 by atitarev, translation #38593 by CK
- 사장님, 앉아 주세요.Sir/Madam, please take a seat.
- 선생님, 앉으세요.Teacher, please have a seat.
- 친구, 앉아.Friend, take a seat.
- 여기에 앉으세요.yeogiye anjeuseyo.Please sit here.
- 편한 자리에 앉으세요.pyeonhan jarie anjeuseyo.Please take a comfortable seat.
Example conversation
Dohyun is welcoming Subin into his office.
- 도현 Do-hyeon수빈 씨, 어서 오세요.Subin ssi, eoseo oseyo.Subin, welcome.
- 수빈 Su-bin안녕하세요, 도현 씨.annyeonghaseyo, Dohyun ssi.Hello, Dohyun.
- 도현 Do-hyeon여기 의자에 앉으세요.yeogi uijae anjeuseyo.Please take a seat in this chair.
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 감사합니다.ne, gamsahamnida.Yes, thank you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
