Meaning
Used to indicate the location of an item or person.
Cultural Background
Handing items with two hands is a sign of respect. Similar etiquette exists, emphasizing the 'receiving' side's comfort. Eye contact is more important than the number of hands used.
Use two hands
When handing something to someone, use both hands to show respect.
Smile
A smile makes the phrase sound much more natural and friendly.
Meaning
Used to indicate the location of an item or person.
Use two hands
When handing something to someone, use both hands to show respect.
Smile
A smile makes the phrase sound much more natural and friendly.
Eye contact
Brief eye contact is polite when giving an item.
Test Yourself
Which phrase is correct for handing a gift to a teacher?
Teacher, here is your gift.
Use polite form '있어요' for teachers.
Complete the sentence.
지갑이 ____.
The wallet exists here.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 제 펜 어디 있어요? B: ____.
Answering the location of the pen.
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
Handing coffee to a customer.
Appropriate for service.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesTeacher, here is your gift.
Use polite form '있어요' for teachers.
지갑이 ____.
The wallet exists here.
A: 제 펜 어디 있어요? B: ____.
Answering the location of the pen.
Handing coffee to a customer.
Appropriate for service.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsNo, use '계세요' for people to be polite.
It is neutral/polite. Use '있습니다' for very formal situations.
It is a tense consonant, which is common in Korean.
Yes, it is very common in texts.
You would say '어디 있는지 모르겠어요'.
Mostly, but can be used for abstract concepts like 'the answer'.
Related Phrases
저기 있어요
similarIt is over there.
여기 보세요
builds onLook here.
여기 와요
contrastCome here.
