Significado
Used when handing something over or indicating location.
Contexto cultural
The 'Two-Hand Rule' is paramount. When saying '여기 있습니다,' always use both hands to hand over the object. If the object is small (like a credit card), use the right hand to give it and place your left hand under your right elbow or on your chest. When exchanging business cards {명함|名銜}, you should say '여기 있습니다' while holding the card so the recipient can read the text. Do not cover the logo with your fingers. In traditional restaurants, the server will often say '여기 있습니다' while placing many small side dishes {반찬|飯饌} on the table. You don't need to say 'thank you' every single time; a small nod is sufficient. When giving a gift, Koreans often use '여기 있습니다' along with a humble phrase like '별거 아니지만...' (It's not much, but...).
The Two-Hand Rule
Always use two hands. It's the single most important non-verbal part of this phrase.
Eye Contact
Make brief eye contact and then look slightly down at the object you are handing over.
Significado
Used when handing something over or indicating location.
The Two-Hand Rule
Always use two hands. It's the single most important non-verbal part of this phrase.
Eye Contact
Make brief eye contact and then look slightly down at the object you are handing over.
Avoid for People
If you say '여기 있습니다' while pointing at your boss, it sounds like you are treating them like a piece of luggage.
Shortening
In a very busy market, you might hear '여깄어요'—it's the same meaning, just faster.
Teste-se
Complete the dialogue at a hotel check-in desk.
Staff: 여권 좀 보여주시겠어요? (Could you show me your passport?) Learner: 네, ________.
When handing over a requested document, '여기 있습니다' is the most polite and appropriate response.
Match the phrase to the correct social situation.
You are giving a business card to a new client.
Business settings require the formal '-습니다' ending.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
주문하신 커피 ____ 있습니다.
'여기' (here) is used because the coffee is in the speaker's immediate possession.
Which of the following is the most polite way to hand over change to a customer?
Choose the best option:
In a service context, the formal polite form is preferred.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
When to use '여기 있습니다'
Handing Over
- • Money
- • Passport
- • Business Card
Pointing Out
- • Map Location
- • Restroom
- • Lost Item
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosStaff: 여권 좀 보여주시겠어요? (Could you show me your passport?) Learner: 네, ________.
When handing over a requested document, '여기 있습니다' is the most polite and appropriate response.
You are giving a business card to a new client.
Business settings require the formal '-습니다' ending.
주문하신 커피 ____ 있습니다.
'여기' (here) is used because the coffee is in the speaker's immediate possession.
Choose the best option:
In a service context, the formal polite form is preferred.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, use '여기요!' to call a waiter. Use '여기 있습니다' when you are giving them the menu or money.
It's a bit too formal. With friends, just say '여기 있어' or '자'.
Touch your right inner elbow with your left hand while giving the item. It still counts as 'two-handed' respect.
No, for 'I am here,' you would say '저 여기 있어요.'
Yes! It's perfect for pointing out a destination to someone.
No, that is only for people. '여기 있습니다' is for objects or locations.
'여기요' is the polite but less formal version. It's much more common in daily life.
Yes, but the intonation and some honorific markers may differ slightly.
Yes, you can say '아, 여기 있네!' (Oh, here it is!) to yourself.
여기 있었습니다 (It was here).
Frases relacionadas
여기요
similarHere you go / Excuse me
여기 있어
similarHere it is
여기 계십니다
specialized formHe/She is here
여기 보세요
builds onLook here
자, 여기
similarHere, take this
