EP19
~께서
kkeseo
subject marker (honorific)
How to use 께서 (kkeseo) in Korean — "subject marker (honorific)"
How to Use
Used to mark the subject when that person deserves respect.
Rule: 께서 replaces 이/가 for an honored subject (선생님께서 오셨어요). The verb should also take the honorific -으시- when you use it.
Examples
선생님께서 오셨어요.
The teacher has arrived.
할머니께서 만들어 주셨어요.
My grandmother made it.
사장님께서 부르세요.
The boss is calling for you.
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