습니다 / ㅂ니다
Meaning
습니다 / ㅂ니다 is a formal polite ending in Korean.
It is commonly used in formal situations such as news, presentations, or public speaking.
Form
- Verb/Adjective + 습니다 (final consonant)
- Verb/Adjective + ㅂ니다 (no final consonant)
Question Form
습니다 → 습니까?
ㅂ니다 → ㅂ니까?
습니다 → 습니까?
ㅂ니다 → ㅂ니까?
Rule
If the verb or adjective stem ends with a final consonant (받침), use 습니다.
If the stem does not have a final consonant, use ㅂ니다.
If the verb or adjective stem ends with a final consonant (받침), use 습니다.
If the stem does not have a final consonant, use ㅂ니다.
| Verb stem | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 받침 있음 | 습니다 | 먹습니다 |
| 받침 없음 | ㅂ니다 | 갑니다 |
Examples
저는 한국에 갑니다. I go to Korea.
저는 밥을 먹습니다. I eat rice.
오늘 날씨가 좋습니다. The weather is good today.
한국에 갑니까? Do you go to Korea?
밥을 먹습니까? Do you eat rice?
이 책이 재미있습니까? Is this book interesting?
Practice
가다 → 갑니다
먹다 → 먹습니다
보다 → 봅니다
읽다 → 읽습니다
Tip
습니다 / ㅂ니다 is more formal than 아요 / 어요.
It is often used in news, speeches, and formal situations.
습니다 / ㅂ니다 is more formal than 아요 / 어요.
It is often used in news, speeches, and formal situations.
| Style | Example |
|---|---|
| Formal | 갑니다 |
| Polite | 가요 |