4강. 헷갈리는 짝과 가르기: 언제 격식체를 쓰는가

격식 -ㅂ/습니다 · 5분

When to Use Formal (-ㅂ/습니다) vs Polite (-아/어요)

In Korean, both -ㅂ/습니다 (격식체) and -아/어요 (해요체) are polite and respectful. But they belong in completely different settings!

1. Formal Style (-ㅂ/습니다 / -(으)십시오):
- Public & Professional: Job interviews, business presentations, news broadcasts, subway announcements, and military.
- Creates professional distance and serious authority.
- *처음 뵙겠습니다. 잘 부탁드립니다.*

2. Polite Informal Style (-아/어요 / -(으)세요):
- Warm & Everyday: Talking with coworkers, neighbors, teachers, café staff, and friends.
- Creates friendly, approachable warmth.
- *안녕하세요? 오늘 날씨가 참 좋아요.*

연습 Practice

이 레슨에는 풀어 보는 문제가 6개 있습니다. 앱에서 하나씩 맞히며 넘어갑니다.
6 exercises come with this lesson — open it to work through them.