V/A + -ㅂ/습니다V/A + -p/seumnida
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V/A + -ㅂ/습니다 – Formal Polite Declarative Ending

Meaning: Formal polite declarative sentence ending for verbs and adjectives

Conjugation & Pattern

  • Verb/Adjective stem without patchim + -ㅂ니다
  • Verb/Adjective stem with patchim + -습니다

Detailed Usage

Attached to a verb or adjective stem (after dropping 다) to make a formal polite statement. Commonly used in broadcasts, presentations, and formal business settings.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    저는 한국어를 공부합니다.

    Jeoneun hangugeoreul gongbuhamnida.

    I study Korean.

  2. 2

    아침에 빵을 먹습니다.

    Achime ppangeul meokseumnida.

    I eat bread in the morning.

  3. 3

    이 영화가 아주 재미있습니다.

    I yeonghwaga aju jaemiitseumnida.

    This movie is very interesting.

Important Notes

Examples: 가다 -> 갑니다 (vowel stem + ㅂ니다); 먹다 -> 먹습니다 (consonant stem + 습니다). The ㅂ before ㄴ is always nasalized to [ㅁ].

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