앉다
anda[a̠nt͈a̠]
The Korean phrase for "to sit" is 앉다 (anda).
앉다 is used for the physical act of sitting down or being in a seated position.
How does it change in a sentence?
The polite informal conjugation is 앉아요 (sit / is sitting), and the past tense polite form is 앉았어요 (sat / has sat). The polite imperative form of 앉다 is 앉으세요 (Please sit down).
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is [anda].
Did you know?
- In Korea, the phrase 앉다 can be used to describe a person who has settled into a new home or a new job, not just someone physically sitting on a chair.
- When using the polite command 앉으세요, you are not just inviting someone to sit, but are often using the verb to show respect to a guest. In formal settings, you might instead use the honorific verb 앉으시다 to elevate the person's status.
- When inviting a guest to sit, Koreans often use 앉으세요 while gesturing with an open palm, as pointing with a finger is considered impolite.
Examples in context
- 나는 늘 창가에 앉아 있다.I am always sitting by the window.
- 의자에 앉다.uija-e an-da.Sit on the chair.
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Do-hyeon are in a cafe.
- 지은 Ji-eun도현 씨, 여기 앉다.Dohyeon ssi, yeogi antta.Do-hyeon, sit here.
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 알겠습니다.ne, algetseumnida.Yes, I understand.
- 지은 Ji-eun편하게 앉다.pyeonhage antta.Sit comfortably.
- 도현 Do-hyeon감사합니다, 지은 씨.gamsahamnida, Jieun ssi.Thank you, Ji-eun.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 앉다, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
