Signification
An invitation for someone to enter a place.
Contexte culturel
The 'Hyeongwan' (entryway) is a sacred boundary. Even if someone says '들어오세요,' you must wait until you have stepped onto the raised floor before feeling fully 'inside.' When entering a superior's office after hearing '들어오세요,' it is polite to close the door quietly behind you and give a short bow. In gaming and KakaoTalk, '들어오세요' is used to invite people to 'rooms' (방). The concept of a 'room' is central to Korean social life (PC-bang, Norae-bang). Historically, Koreans believed that welcoming guests brought good luck. '들어오세요' was often followed by immediate offers of tea or fruit.
Smile while saying it
In Korean culture, the tone of '들어오세요' is just as important as the words. A warm, rising intonation makes it much more welcoming.
Check your location
Always double-check if you are inside or outside before choosing between '오세요' and '가세요'.
Signification
An invitation for someone to enter a place.
Smile while saying it
In Korean culture, the tone of '들어오세요' is just as important as the words. A warm, rising intonation makes it much more welcoming.
Check your location
Always double-check if you are inside or outside before choosing between '오세요' and '가세요'.
Add '어서'
Adding '어서' (quickly/right away) before '들어오세요' makes you sound like a native host who is very eager to welcome their guest.
The Bow
Even a slight nod of the head while saying this phrase adds a layer of respect that is highly valued.
Teste-toi
You are inside your house and your friend knocks. What do you say?
똑똑똑! (Knock knock!)
You are inviting them *into* the space where you are, so '들어오세요' is correct.
Complete the sentence to politely invite a teacher into the room.
선생님, 교실로 ______.
Teachers require polite honorifics, so '-세요' is the correct ending.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: A doctor calling a patient into the exam room.
Doctors use '들어오세요' to invite patients from the waiting area into the private room.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
A: 신발을 어디에 벗어요? B: 현관에 벗고 ______.
After taking off shoes at the entrance (현관), the next step is to enter.
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Aides visuelles
Where to use '들어오세요'
Physical
- • Home
- • Office
- • Shop
Digital
- • Zoom
- • Group Chat
- • Game Lobby
Social
- • Meetings
- • Parties
- • Interviews
Banque d exercices
4 exercices똑똑똑! (Knock knock!)
You are inviting them *into* the space where you are, so '들어오세요' is correct.
선생님, 교실로 ______.
Teachers require polite honorifics, so '-세요' is the correct ending.
Situation: A doctor calling a patient into the exam room.
Doctors use '들어오세요' to invite patients from the waiting area into the private room.
A: 신발을 어디에 벗어요? B: 현관에 벗고 ______.
After taking off shoes at the entrance (현관), the next step is to enter.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is perfectly polite. However, if the environment is extremely formal, '들어오십시오' is better.
'어서 오세요' is a general welcome (like at a store), while '들어오세요' is a specific invitation to enter a room.
You should say '실례합니다' (Excuse me) or '실례하겠습니다' (I will commit a discourtesy/Excuse me).
It is only rude if you say it to someone older or of higher status. With close friends, it's perfectly normal.
Yes, you can say '차에 들어오세요' or more commonly '차에 타세요' (Please get in the car).
You say '들어오지 마세요'.
'드루와' is a stylized, slangy way of saying '들어와'. It's often used in action movies as a challenge to 'come and get me'.
If a guest or superior is entering, standing up while saying '들어오세요' is a sign of great respect.
Yes, '홈페이지에 들어오세요' is common in advertisements.
Use '들어가세요'.
Expressions liées
어서 오세요
similarWelcome / Come in quickly
들어가세요
contrastPlease go in / Goodbye
들어오십시오
specialized formPlease come in (Very Formal)
입장하다
synonymTo enter (Formal/Sino-Korean)
모시다
builds onTo escort/bring someone in
