What does 누구세요 mean?
누구세요 means "A polite question asking who someone is." in Korean.
How it works here
‘누구세요’ combines ‘누구’ (who) with a polite question ending. It is used to ask someone’s identity politely.
Key expression
누구세요?
Who are you? (polite)
More natural and polite than ‘누구예요?’ (who are you?). It is generally not used among close friends.
When it's used
Used politely to ask someone’s identity, especially at a door or on the phone.
The line
누구세요?
Who are you?
Asking who someone is at the door or on the phone.
Scene from “[GOING SEVENTEEN 2020] EP.40 돈't Lie Ⅱ #1 (Don't Lie Ⅱ #1)” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube
More examples
실례지만 누구세요?
Excuse me, who are you?
문 앞에 계신 분은 누구세요?
Who is the person standing at the door?
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
누구세요
누구세요?
Who are you?
- Someone has come to the door, and you politely ask to confirm their identity.
- You quietly check who is sleeping at a friend’s house.
- You count the money again at a store to check whether the total is correct.
Show the answer
Someone has come to the door, and you politely ask to confirm their identity.
who are you? (polite). More natural and polite than ‘누구예요?’ (who are you?). It is generally not used among close friends.
Other words in this line
- 누구
- Who
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