V + -(으)ㅂ시다V + -(eu)psida

V + -(으)ㅂ시다 – Let's… (Formal Polite Propositive Ending)

Meaning: Let's do… together!

Conjugation & Pattern

  • Verb stem without patchim (or ㄹ stem dropping ㄹ) + -ㅂ시다 (가다 -> 갑시다, 만들다 -> 만듭시다)
  • Verb stem with patchim + -읍시다 (먹다 -> 먹읍시다, 읽다 -> 읽읍시다)

Detailed Usage

Used to suggest or invite the listener to do an action together with the speaker. Attaches only to action verbs, never adjectives.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    오늘 점심에 비빔밥을 먹읍시다.

    Oneul jeomsime bibimbabeul meogeupsida.

    Let's eat bibimbap for lunch today.

  2. 2

    주말에 같이 등산을 갑시다.

    Jumare gati deungsaneul gapsida.

    Let's go hiking together on the weekend.

  3. 3

    내일 도서관에서 한국어를 공부합시다.

    Naeil doseogwaneseo hangugeoreul gongbuhapsida.

    Let's study Korean at the library tomorrow.

Important Notes

Use with peers or subordinates. Avoid using -(으)ㅂ시다 directly to elders or superiors; use polite alternatives like '같이 -아/어요' instead.

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