Korean · Everyday Verbs
"to sit (down)" in Korean: 앉다
앉다antda
to sit (down) in Korean is 앉다 (antda). 앉다 has final ㄵ; 앉아요 is pronounced anjayo as the consonant links to the vowel.
to sit (down): an everyday statement
의자에 앉아요.uijae anjayo.
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How to pronounce 앉다
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antda
/anta/
Read 앉다 as antda. The spoken form 앉아요 is anjayo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"to sit (down)" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 앉다antda | to sit (down) Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 앉아요anjayo | to sit (down) (polite present) Use 앉아요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 앉아요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 앉았어요anjasseoyo | to sit (down) (polite past) Use 앉았어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 앉았어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 앉다 in real life
- 1to sit (down): an everyday statement
의자에 앉아요.
uijae anjayo.
I sit on a chair.
앉아요 is the present form of 앉다.
- 2to sit (down): a different situation
창가에 앉았어요.
changgae anjasseoyo.
I sat by the window.
앉았어요 is the past form of 앉다.
- 3to sit (down): a question or request
여기에 앉아요?
yeogie anjayo?
Shall I sit here?
앉아요 is the present form of 앉다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 앉다
Incorrect: 앉다.
Correct: 앉아요.
When practicing to sit (down), 앉다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 앉아요.
Incorrect: 어제 앉아요.
Correct: 어제 앉았어요.
When practicing to sit (down), for a completed event yesterday, use 앉았어요; the present form 앉아요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
앉다 has final ㄵ; 앉아요 is pronounced anjayo as the consonant links to the vowel. 앉아요 is the polite conversational form of 앉다; 앉았어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led everyday verbs study exercise: two sentences with 앉다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
의자에 앉아요.
uijae anjayo.
I sit on a chair.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
창가에 앉았어요.
changgae anjasseoyo.
I sat by the window.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to sit (down)" in Korean
How do I use 앉다 in polite speech?
앉아요 is the polite conversational form of 앉다; 앉았어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 앉다 in a past-tense sentence?
앉았어요 is the polite past form. 앉다 has final ㄵ; 앉아요 is pronounced anjayo as the consonant links to the vowel.
What does 앉아요 mean here?
앉아요 is used for to sit (down). For example, 의자에 앉아요. means “I sit on a chair.”
What should I remember about 앉다?
앉다 has final ㄵ; 앉아요 is pronounced anjayo as the consonant links to the vowel.
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