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Korean expression

갑시다

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What does 갑시다 mean?

갑시다 means "let's go" in Korean.

How it works here

‘V-ㅂ시다’ attaches to the verb stem and makes a polite suggestion to act together.

Key expression

V-ㅂ시다

A polite suggestion or invitation to do something together

‘V-ㅂ시다’ is a polite propositive form. It can sound somewhat formal among close friends and is not used for doing something alone.

When it's used

Used to politely suggest that several people do something together.

The line

갑시다.

Let's go.

Said when people need to agree on their next action.

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More examples

  1. 시간이 없으니 바로 시작합시다.

    We don't have much time, so let's start right away.

  2. 오늘은 여기까지 하고 내일 마무리합시다.

    Let's stop here today and finish tomorrow.

Quick check

When would you use this expression?

갑시다

갑시다.

Let's go.

  • It is a situation where you announce in advance that you will leave the gathering quietly on your own.
  • It is a situation where you interrupt the other person and keep asking questions.
  • It is a situation where you politely suggest doing something together and coordinate your opinions.
Show the answer

It is a situation where you politely suggest doing something together and coordinate your opinions.

a polite suggestion or invitation to do something together. ‘V-ㅂ시다’ is a polite propositive form. It can sound somewhat formal among close friends and is not used for doing something alone.

Other words in this line

가다
To go

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