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-습니다
seumnida
formal statement ending
PRONUNCIATION
-습니다
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What does -습니다 (seumnida) mean in Korean?
How to Use
Used to make statements in formal settings such as introductions, presentations, or work.
Rule: After a stem ending in a consonant, use -습니다 (먹습니다). After a stem ending in a vowel, use -ㅂ니다 (갑니다). Stems ending in ㄹ drop the ㄹ (살다 → 삽니다).
Examples
처음 뵙겠습니다.
Nice to meet you.
미국에서 왔습니다.
I'm from the United States.
감사합니다.
Thank you.
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