Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"Come in!" in Korean: 들어오세요
들어오세요deureooseyo
Come in! in Korean is 들어오세요 (deureooseyo). 들어오세요 invites movement inside toward the speaker; 들어가세요 sends someone into a place away from the speaker.
Come in!: starting the exchange
어서 들어오세요.eoseo deureooseyo.
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How to pronounce 들어오세요
Say it
deureooseyo
/tɯɾʌosejo/
들어오세요 is read deureooseyo. In 안으로 들어오세요, read the full phrase as aneuro deureooseyo.
"Come in!" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 들어오세요deureooseyo | Come in! The inventory form for come in!. | The inventory form for come in!. |
| 안으로 들어오세요aneuro deureooseyo | please come inside 들어오세요 invites movement inside toward the speaker; 들어가세요 sends someone into a place away from the speaker. | 들어오세요 invites movement inside toward the speaker; 들어가세요 sends someone into a place away from the speaker. |
How to use 들어오세요 in real life
- 1Come in!: starting the exchange
어서 들어오세요.
eoseo deureooseyo.
Please come in.
들어오세요 invites movement inside toward the speaker; 들어가세요 sends someone into a place away from the speaker.
- 2Come in!: adding useful context
문이 열려 있어요. 들어오세요.
muni yeollyeo isseoyo. deureooseyo.
The door is open. Come in.
This sentence places 들어오세요 in a complete exchange.
- 3Come in!: a different conversation
밖이 추워요. 안으로 들어오세요.
bakki chuwoyo. aneuro deureooseyo.
It is cold outside. Come inside.
This sentence places 들어오세요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 들어오세요
Incorrect: 어서 들어오으세요.
Correct: 어서 들어오세요.
When practicing come in, the vowel-final 오 stem takes 세요 directly, without 으. The complete correction is 어서 들어오세요.
Incorrect: 문가 열려 있어요. 들어오세요.
Correct: 문이 열려 있어요. 들어오세요.
When practicing come in, 문 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 문이, not 문가.
Good to know
들어오세요 invites movement inside toward the speaker; 들어가세요 sends someone into a place away from the speaker.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 들어오세요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
어서 들어오세요.
eoseo deureooseyo.
Please come in.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
문이 열려 있어요. 들어오세요.
muni yeollyeo isseoyo. deureooseyo.
The door is open. Come in.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Come in!" in Korean
What does 들어오세요 mean?
Come in! in Korean is 들어오세요 (deureooseyo). 들어오세요 invites movement inside toward the speaker; 들어가세요 sends someone into a place away from the speaker.
When should I say 안으로 들어오세요?
들어오세요 invites movement inside toward the speaker; 들어가세요 sends someone into a place away from the speaker.
How does 안으로 들어오세요 differ from the basic expression?
안으로 들어오세요 means “please come inside”. 들어오세요 invites movement inside toward the speaker; 들어가세요 sends someone into a place away from the speaker.
Can I use 들어오세요 in a full sentence?
어서 들어오세요. means “Please come in.” 들어오세요 invites movement inside toward the speaker; 들어가세요 sends someone into a place away from the speaker.
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