V/A + -ㅂ/습니까?V/A + -p/seumnikka?
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V/A + -ㅂ/습니까? – Formal Polite Interrogative Ending

Meaning: Formal polite question ending for verbs and adjectives

Conjugation & Pattern

  • Verb/Adjective stem without patchim + -ㅂ니까?
  • Verb/Adjective stem with patchim + -습니까?

Detailed Usage

The interrogative counterpart of '-ㅂ/습니다', used to ask about actions or states in a formal polite manner.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    지금 무엇을 합니까?

    Jigeum mueoseul hamnikka?

    What are you doing right now?

  2. 2

    어디에서 한국어를 배웁니까?

    Eodieseo hangugeoreul baeumnikka?

    Where do you learn Korean?

  3. 3

    한국 음식이 맛있습니까?

    Hanguk eumsigi masitseumnikka?

    Is Korean food delicious?

Important Notes

Frequently used with question words such as 무엇 (what), 어디 (where), 언제 (when), 누구 (who), 왜 (why), and 어떻게 (how).

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