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"Where do you live?" in Korean: 어디에 사세요?
어디에 사세요?eodie saseyo?
Where do you live? in Korean is 어디에 사세요? (eodie saseyo?). 어디에 사세요? is a polite residence question; 에 marks the place of living.
Where do you live?: starting the exchange
지금 어디에 사세요?jigeum eodie saseyo?
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How to pronounce 어디에 사세요?
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eodie saseyo?
/ʌtie sasejo/
어디에 사세요? is read eodie saseyo?. In 어디에 살고 계세요?, read the full phrase as eodie salgo gyeseyo?.
"Where do you live?" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 어디에 사세요?eodie saseyo? | Where do you live? The inventory form for where do you live?. | The inventory form for where do you live?. |
| 어디에 살고 계세요?eodie salgo gyeseyo? | where do you live (respectful)? 어디에 사세요? is a polite residence question; 에 marks the place of living. | 어디에 사세요? is a polite residence question; 에 marks the place of living. |
How to use 어디에 사세요? in real life
- 1Where do you live?: starting the exchange
지금 어디에 사세요?
jigeum eodie saseyo?
Where do you live now?
어디에 사세요? is a polite residence question; 에 marks the place of living.
- 2Where do you live?: adding useful context
서울에서는 어디에 사세요?
seoureseoneun eodie saseyo?
Where in Seoul do you live?
This sentence places 어디에 사세요? in a complete exchange.
- 3Where do you live?: a different conversation
가족과 어디에 사세요?
gajokgwa eodie saseyo?
Where do you live with your family?
This sentence places 어디에 사세요? in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 어디에 사세요?
Incorrect: 지금 어디에 사세요이에요.
Correct: 지금 어디에 사세요?
When practicing where do you live, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 지금 어디에 사세요?
Incorrect: 지금 어디에 사세요습니다.
Correct: 지금 어디에 사세요?
When practicing where do you live, do not append a formal sentence ending to a predicate that already has its polite ending. Keep the complete form 지금 어디에 사세요?
Good to know
어디에 사세요? is a polite residence question; 에 marks the place of living.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 어디에 사세요?
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
지금 어디에 사세요?
jigeum eodie saseyo?
Where do you live now?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
서울에서는 어디에 사세요?
seoureseoneun eodie saseyo?
Where in Seoul do you live?
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 "Where do you live?" in Korean
What does 어디에 사세요? mean?
Where do you live? in Korean is 어디에 사세요? (eodie saseyo?). 어디에 사세요? is a polite residence question; 에 marks the place of living.
When should I say 어디에 살고 계세요??
어디에 사세요? is a polite residence question; 에 marks the place of living.
How does 어디에 살고 계세요? differ from the basic expression?
어디에 살고 계세요? means “where do you live (respectful)?”. 어디에 사세요? is a polite residence question; 에 marks the place of living.
Can I use 어디에 사세요? in a full sentence?
지금 어디에 사세요? means “Where do you live now?” 어디에 사세요? is a polite residence question; 에 marks the place of living.
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