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
오늘 점심에 비빔밥을 먹읍시다.
Oneul jeomsime bibimbabeul meogeupsida.
Let's eat bibimbap for lunch today.
- 2
주말에 같이 등산을 갑시다.
Jumare gati deungsaneul gapsida.
Let's go hiking together on the weekend.
- 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.