V-자 grammar (request, approval, demand, assumption) | Mastering Korean Grammar
우리 같이 영화 보러 가자 . In this lesson, we're going to learn 'Verb-자' which can be used in 4 ways. If you want to watch the lesson in Korean with English subtitles, please click the link below. 1. Usage ● '-자' attaches after a verb stem. ● '-자' is used when talking about requests, approval, demands, and assumptions. ● '-자' is mainly used in spoken language and informal situations. ● '-자' is used when talking to close friends such as friends or peers. ● Similar expression is '-읍시다/ㅂ시다' which is used in official or formal situations. 2. Explanation with example sentences '-자' ① -자 Request (청유): when asked to do something together. In this case, it's similar to 'let's' in English. ✏︎ 미소: 이번 주말에 뭐 할까? (What do we do this weekend?) ✏︎ 나나: 우리 같이 영화 보러 가자 . (가다 + 자) (Let's go see a movie together.) Here, '가자' is a combination of the verb '가다' and '-자.' Nana want...