What does 들어가세요 mean?
들어가세요 means "A polite way to say to someone to go in" in Korean.
How it works here
‘-세요’ is attached to a verb stem to express a polite command or suggestion. Here, it is attached to ‘들어가-’ (go in), meaning to politely tell the other person to go in.
Key expression
V-세요
A polite command
Attached to a verb stem, it is more polite than a rigid command. It softens the feeling of directly and forcefully telling someone what to do, so it is often used for polite guidance, requests, and suggestions. ‘-세요’ is used for present-tense commands or suggestions and is less formal and stiff than ‘-십시오’. When used with ‘자’, it first draws the listener’s attention and then politely requests an action. It is much softer than a plain-style imperative.
When it's used
Use this when speaking to someone who deserves politeness, such as a superior, guest, or someone you have just met, or when gently requesting an action as in an instruction.
The line
자 들어가세요
Okay, please go inside.
This is said when giving directions or quietly asking someone to take the next action.
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More examples
문은 이쪽으로 여세요.
Please open the door this way.
잠깐만 앉아 계세요.
Please remain seated for a moment.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
들어가세요
자 들어가세요
Okay, please go inside.
- Guiding a guest quietly toward the next room while pointing to the room at the end of the corridor.
- Angrily telling a friend not to slam the door.
- Urgently rushing someone who missed the bus by telling them to run.
Show the answer
Guiding a guest quietly toward the next room while pointing to the room at the end of the corridor.
a polite command. Attached to a verb stem, it is more polite than a rigid command. It softens the feeling of directly and forcefully telling someone what to do, so it is often used for polite guidance, requests, and suggestions. ‘-세요’ is used for present-tense commands or suggestions and is less formal and stiff than ‘-십시오’. When used with ‘자’, it first draws the listener’s attention and then politely requests an action. It is much softer than a plain-style imperative.
Other words in this line
- 들어가다
- To go inside
Same expression in other scenes
- 고르세요 — To politely tell someone to choose.
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