A1
Expression
Formal
Meaning
A question asking for identification of a person.
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Cultural Background
Asking 'Who is it?' is a standard safety measure in apartment complexes. In the past, people would announce their arrival by calling out, and the host would ask '누구세요?' from inside.
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Intonation matters
Use a rising intonation to sound like a question.
Meaning
A question asking for identification of a person.
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Intonation matters
Use a rising intonation to sound like a question.
Test Yourself
Which is the most polite way to ask a stranger who they are?
누구 ___?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 세요
'-세요' is the honorific suffix for polite speech.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which is the most polite way to ask a stranger who they are?
Choose
A1
누구 ___?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 세요
'-세요' is the honorific suffix for polite speech.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is polite.
Related Phrases
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누구십니까?
specialized formWho are you? (very formal)
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누구야?
specialized formWho are you? (informal)
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