Learn Korean Ep. 74: “Do it” | (으)세요 Ending

Summary

In this video, the creator explains two ways to give commands in Korean: one polite and one casual. The polite form uses verb stems and attaches 'say' or 'se' based on the verb's ending, with examples like 'do it now' and 'please look here.' For a more casual tone, the casual command is formed by removing the 'yu' from the 'u' form, with examples like 'leave' and 'quickly eat more.' The creator also briefly touches on honorific speech, mentioning that certain verbs may change forms when using polite commands. The lesson encourages practice and further learning.

Takeaways

• 😀 In Korean, commands can be given in both polite and casual forms, depending on the situation and the relationship between speakers.
• 😀 A polite command in Korean is formed by taking the verb stem and attaching 'say' (if the stem ends in a consonant) or 'se' (if it ends in a vowel).
• 😀 Some verb stems may change completely when forming polite commands due to honorific speech, such as 'mo' (to eat) becoming 'mushida' instead of 'mo'.
• 😀 Honorific Korean speech, which affects certain verb changes, will be explained in a future lesson.
• 😀 Polite commands are useful in most situations but are not ideal when speaking to close friends or people of the same age.
• 😀 When giving casual commands to a close friend or someone younger, use the 'U' form and remove the 'yu' at the end.
• 😀 The casual command form is simpler than the polite form and is more appropriate for informal contexts.
• 😀 Examples of polite commands include: 'do it now', 'please look here', and 'please take a photo'.
• 😀 Casual command examples include: 'leave', 'do it quickly', and 'eat more'.
• 😀 The video encourages viewers to practice by making their own sentences based on the lesson and revisiting the material for better understanding.
• 😀 Viewers are invited to download a PDF version of the lesson for further learning and practice.

Q & A

What are the two main ways to make commands in Korean?

The two main ways to make commands in Korean are polite commands using the '-se' or '-e' endings, and casual commands using the '-u' form.

How do you make a polite command in Korean?

To make a polite command in Korean, take the verb stem (verb without the 'ta' at the end) and attach '-se' if the verb stem ends in a vowel or '-e' if it ends in a consonant.

What is an example of a polite command in Korean?

An example of a polite command in Korean is 'Ha-se-yo' (Do it), or 'Ire-se-yo' (Please look here).

What happens if a verb stem ends in a consonant?

If the verb stem ends in a consonant, you attach '-e' to make a polite command in Korean.

Can you give an example of a command that changes because of honorific speech?

Yes, the verb 'meokda' (to eat) becomes 'meoge-se-yo' in honorific speech, rather than 'meok-eyo' which is the regular form.

When is it best to use the polite '-se' or '-e' form for commands?

The polite '-se' or '-e' form is useful in almost all situations, especially when you are speaking to people who are older or of higher status than you.

How do you make a casual command in Korean?

To make a casual command, remove the '-yu' ending from the 'u' form of the verb, and you’re done.

What is an example of a casual command in Korean?

An example of a casual command in Korean is 'Naga!' (Leave!), or 'Bap meoge!' (Eat more!).

What is the difference between a polite and casual command in Korean?

A polite command is formed using the '-se' or '-e' form, while a casual command is formed by using the 'u' form without the '-yu' ending. Casual commands are used with close friends or people younger than you.

What should you do if you don't know how to conjugate the 'u' form?

If you don’t know how to conjugate the 'u' form, you should first learn how to conjugate verbs in the 'u' form by referring to relevant lessons or resources.