Part 29 - Making Propositions

Part 29.1 - ~아/어/해요 (together) — Let’s do

Basic Information

The form ~아/어/해요 can be used to naturally suggest doing something together in conversation.
While not a fixed "let’s" form, saying **같이 + ~아/어/해요** ("Let’s do it together") is very common in spoken Korean.
It is often translated as:

• Let’s do (something)
• Let’s go (somewhere)
• Let’s eat (together)

Grammar Rule

Here’s how to use it:

• Verb stem + 아요 / 어요 / 해요
• Often used with 같이 (together) to make it sound like a suggestion.

Usage: In conversation, you can say **같이 ~아요/어요/해요** to suggest doing something together in a friendly tone.

Example Sentences

Korean	English
같이 영화 봐요.	Let’s watch a movie together.
같이 공부해요.	Let’s study together.
같이 점심 먹어요.	Let’s have lunch together.
같이 산책해요.	Let’s take a walk together.
같이 여행 가요.	Let’s go on a trip together.

Important Notes

• Although this is not a formal "let’s" pattern, using 같이 + ~아요/어요/해요 is very natural.
• Use it in casual and polite informal speech.
• Great for inviting someone to do something with you.

Summary

Use 같이 ~아/어/해요 to:

• Suggest doing something together in a polite and friendly way.

This is one of the most common ways to make suggestions in everyday conversation!

Common TOPIK I Patterns

• 같이 + Verb stem + 아요/어요/해요 → Let’s do (Verb) together

End of Lesson

Now you know how to use **같이 ~아/어/해요** to make natural and friendly suggestions in Korean! 🎉

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Part 29.2 - ~자 / ~(으)ㅂ시다 — Let’s do (Informal / Formal)

Basic Information

The endings ~자 and ~(으)ㅂ시다 are used to directly suggest doing something together.
Both mean **Let’s do (something)**, but they differ in formality:

• ~자 → Informal "Let’s" (used with friends, close people)
• ~(으)ㅂ시다 → Formal polite "Let’s" (used in formal settings, speeches, group instructions)

Grammar Rule

Here’s how to use them:

• Verb stem + 자 → informal let’s
• Verb stem ending with consonant + 읍시다
• Verb stem ending with vowel + ㅂ시다

Usage: Use **~자** with close friends. Use **~(으)ㅂ시다** in formal or group settings to suggest an action.

Example Sentences

Korean	English
영화 보자.	Let’s watch a movie. (informal)
같이 가자.	Let’s go together. (informal)
식사합시다.	Let’s have a meal. (formal)
회의합시다.	Let’s have a meeting. (formal)
공부합시다.	Let’s study. (formal)

Important Notes

• Use **~자** with friends, family, or in casual speech.
• Use **~(으)ㅂ시다** in formal situations, group instructions, or public speaking.
• Both forms are used for giving friendly or polite group suggestions.

Summary

Use:

• ~자 → informal "Let’s"
• ~(으)ㅂ시다 → formal polite "Let’s"

Both are very useful for making clear group suggestions in Korean.

Common TOPIK I Patterns

• Verb stem + 자 → Let’s (Verb). (informal)
• Verb stem + (으)ㅂ시다 → Let’s (Verb). (formal)

End of Lesson

Now you know how to use **~자** and **~(으)ㅂ시다** to make clear suggestions in both casual and formal Korean!
Try practicing both — they are essential for speaking naturally and appropriately in Korean. 🎉

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