Significado
A polite instruction for someone to take a seat.
Contexto cultural
The 'Sangseok' (상석) or 'Honorary Seat' is usually the one furthest from the entrance. When you say '앉으세요', you should gesture toward this seat if the person is your senior. In restaurants with floor seating, it is polite to wait for the eldest person to say '앉으세요' or to sit down first before you take your seat. Offering a seat on the subway is a high social virtue. Even if the elder refuses at first, it is common to insist once more with a warm '앉으세요'. In a meeting, the host usually stands until the guests have been told '앉으세요' and have actually sat down.
Add '좀' for extra softness
Saying '좀 앉으세요' (Jom anjeuseyo) makes the request sound much softer and more natural in casual conversation.
Watch your hands
Always gesture with an open palm toward the seat. Pointing with one finger is considered rude in Korea.
Significado
A polite instruction for someone to take a seat.
Add '좀' for extra softness
Saying '좀 앉으세요' (Jom anjeuseyo) makes the request sound much softer and more natural in casual conversation.
Watch your hands
Always gesture with an open palm toward the seat. Pointing with one finger is considered rude in Korea.
The 'No, thank you' dance
In Korea, people might refuse a seat once or twice to be humble. If you offer a seat, be prepared to say '앉으세요' again with a smile.
Use with '어서'
'어서 앉으세요' (Eoseo anjeuseyo) is the most common way to welcome someone warmly.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct polite form of '앉다'.
할머니, 여기 ____.
When speaking to a grandmother (elder), the polite honorific form '앉으세요' is required.
Which phrase is most appropriate when a guest arrives at your office?
A guest enters your office. You want to be professional and polite.
'앉으세요' is the standard polite form for professional hospitality. '앉으십시오' is also possible but might be too stiff.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 안녕하세요. 처음 뵙겠습니다. B: 네, 반갑습니다. 이쪽으로 ____.
In a first meeting, after greetings, it is natural to invite the person to sit down.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are on a crowded bus and see a pregnant woman standing.
'앉으세요' is the most natural and kind way to offer a seat to a stranger in public.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exercicios할머니, 여기 ____.
When speaking to a grandmother (elder), the polite honorific form '앉으세요' is required.
A guest enters your office. You want to be professional and polite.
'앉으세요' is the standard polite form for professional hospitality. '앉으십시오' is also possible but might be too stiff.
A: 안녕하세요. 처음 뵙겠습니다. B: 네, 반갑습니다. 이쪽으로 ____.
In a first meeting, after greetings, it is natural to invite the person to sit down.
Situation: You are on a crowded bus and see a pregnant woman standing.
'앉으세요' is the most natural and kind way to offer a seat to a stranger in public.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
14 perguntasGrammatically, yes, it is an imperative. However, socially, it is an invitation or a polite request. It doesn't feel like an order unless said with a very harsh tone.
Yes, it is perfectly appropriate for a teacher. It shows respect while being helpful.
'앉으세요' contains the honorific '-시-', making it more respectful toward the person you are talking to. '앉아요' is polite but more direct.
Because the verb stem '앉' ends in a consonant. The '으' acts as a bridge to make the pronunciation smoother before '세요'.
You can, but it will sound very formal. Usually, you would just say '앉아' (Anja) to a child.
You would say '앉지 마세요' (Anj-ji maseyo).
Only if you are offering them a seat (like on a bench or bus). Otherwise, it might be weird to tell a stranger to sit down!
Use '앉으십시오' (Anj-eusipsio). This is common in military or very formal ceremonies.
No, '앉으세요' can be used for one person or a whole group.
You should say '감사합니다' (Gamsahamnida - Thank you) and then sit down.
Yes, if you are inviting someone to a meeting or a cafe, it's very common.
The verb '앉다' is native Korean, but the formal word for 'seat' is '좌석' ({座席|좌석}).
'어서' means 'quickly' or 'without hesitation'. It makes the invitation feel more enthusiastic and welcoming.
In formal situations or when visiting someone's home, it is polite to wait for the host to invite you to sit.
Frases relacionadas
자리에 앉다
builds onTo take a seat
착석하다
specialized formTo be seated ({着席|착석})
앉아 있다
similarTo be sitting down
일어서다
contrastTo stand up
편히 계세요
similarPlease be comfortable
모시다
builds onTo escort/attend to
