Used to make a polite request or give an instruction. Much softer than a direct command.
Tip: Adding 주세요 (please give/do for me) makes requests even more polite.
Examples
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 앉으세요. | Please sit down. |
| 천천히 말씀해 주세요. | Please speak slowly. |
| 이쪽으로 오세요. | Please come this way. |
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