Signification
A polite invitation or command to take a seat.
Contexte culturel
When offering a seat, it is polite to use both hands to gesture toward the chair. This shows sincerity and respect. In rooms with {온돌|溫突} (floor heating), the 'warmest' spot is traditionally reserved for the eldest. You should guide them to that spot. The person who says '앉으세요' is usually the one hosting the meeting. If you are the visitor, wait for this cue before sitting. On the subway, there are designated seats for the elderly. Even if they are empty, young people rarely sit there. If an elder approaches a regular seat, a younger person will stand and say '앉으세요'.
Gesture Matters
Always gesture with an open palm toward the seat. Pointing with one finger is considered rude.
Don't be too fast
Saying it too quickly can sound like you are rushing the person. Say it with a warm, slow pace.
Signification
A polite invitation or command to take a seat.
Gesture Matters
Always gesture with an open palm toward the seat. Pointing with one finger is considered rude.
Don't be too fast
Saying it too quickly can sound like you are rushing the person. Say it with a warm, slow pace.
Add '어서'
Adding '어서' (eoseo) at the beginning makes the invitation sound much more welcoming and enthusiastic.
The 'Upper Seat'
In a car, the seat behind the passenger seat is the 'upper seat'. If you are the driver, say '앉으세요' while opening that door.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence to politely ask a guest to sit.
손님, 여기 ____.
'앉으세요' is the most appropriate polite form for a guest.
Which form is best for your younger brother?
동생아, 소파에 ____.
With a younger sibling, the informal 'Banmal' form '앉아' is natural.
Fill in the missing line in this bus scenario.
학생: 할머니, 여기 ____. 할머니: 고마워요.
'앉으세요' is the standard polite way to offer a seat to an elder in public.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A CEO enters a formal boardroom.
In a highly formal business setting with a superior, the '-십시오' form is preferred.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formality Levels
Banque d exercices
4 exercices손님, 여기 ____.
'앉으세요' is the most appropriate polite form for a guest.
동생아, 소파에 ____.
With a younger sibling, the informal 'Banmal' form '앉아' is natural.
학생: 할머니, 여기 ____. 할머니: 고마워요.
'앉으세요' is the standard polite way to offer a seat to an elder in public.
Situation: A CEO enters a formal boardroom.
In a highly formal business setting with a superior, the '-십시오' form is preferred.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is generally safe, but in very formal meetings, '앉으십시오' is better.
'앉으세요' includes the honorific '-시-', making it more respectful for elders and strangers.
In traditional settings, men sit cross-legged and women often sit with their legs to one side.
You still say '앉으세요' while pointing to a floor cushion ({방석|方席}).
You say '앉지 마세요'.
You can, but '앉아' or '앉으렴' is more natural for children.
No, it specifically means the physical act of sitting. To stay, use '계시다'.
It's a filler vowel used because the verb stem '앉' ends in a consonant.
Yes, but they often prefer even more formal endings in public speech.
Yes, if you are inviting someone to a meeting or a cafe.
Expressions liées
자리에 앉다
builds onTo sit in a seat
편히 계세요
similarPlease be comfortable
일어서세요
contrastPlease stand up
착석하다
specialized formTo take a seat (formal)
앉아 계세요
similarPlease stay seated
