Korean expression
자, 갑니다
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What does 자, 갑니다 mean?
자, 갑니다 means "All right, we’re starting now." in Korean.
How it works here
자 opens the announcement, and 갑니다 formally announces the start or movement.
Key expression
자, V-ㅂ니다
A pattern used to announce the beginning of an action or sequence.
자 signals the start of an announcement, while 갑니다 uses the formal polite style to announce that the action is beginning.
When it's used
Used just before beginning something, to gather attention and open the next stage.
The line
자, 갑니다
All right, here we go.
A formal announcement beginning the next part of an event or presentation.
Scene from “Run BTS! 2023 Special Episode - Next Top Genius Part 2” · Channel: BANGTANTV Watch on YouTube
More examples
자, 시작합니다.
All right, we’re starting.
자, 출발합니다.
All right, we’re leaving.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
자, 갑니다
자, 갑니다
All right, here we go.
- A host thanking the guests for coming while wrapping up an event
- A late guest wandering around looking for a seat at an event
- A host calmly announcing the next sequence while beginning an event
Show the answer
A host calmly announcing the next sequence while beginning an event
A pattern used to announce the beginning of an action or sequence. 자 signals the start of an announcement, while 갑니다 uses the formal polite style to announce that the action is beginning.
Other words in this line
- 가다
- To go
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