Korean formal speech levels (격식체) 1) Hasoseo-che (하소서 | 한국어 공부~ 👇Learn Korean/kpop Q n A International→한국어와 영어로←👇

Korean formal speech levels (격식체)


1) Hasoseo-che (하소서체)
Hasoseo-che (하소서체) is the highest and extremely formal speech level to show the utmost respect for the person you are addressing. It was used when addressing a king, queen, high official, or other members of the royal family in the past.

There is no need to speak this way today and you can see this type of speech in some historical dramas and religious writing such as the Bible, when referring to a deity.

Declarative form: stem + –나이다

알다 + –나이다: 당신의 종을 아나이다. You know your servant.

Interrogative form: stem + –나이까

가다 + –나이까: 주여, 어디로 가나이까? Lord, where are you going?