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-구려Korean sentence ending · TOPIK 6

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TOPIK 6 6급Sentence Endings 종결 어미command 명령2 senses

One sentence ending with 2 distinct uses in the dictionary. Each is below with its own usage rule and examples.

(formal, moderately addressee-raising) A sentence-final ending used to indicate that the speaker is impressed by a newly realized fact.

(예사 높임으로) 새롭게 알게 된 사실에 감탄함을 나타내는 종결 어미.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after the copula 이다, adjectives, the honorific -으시-, the past -었- or the future -겠-.

‘이다’, 형용사 또는 ‘-으시-’, ‘-었-’, ‘-겠-’ 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

정말 고운 처자이구려.

What a lovely young lady.

벚꽃이 참 흐드러지게 피었구려.

The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, truly splendid.

어릴 적에 살던 곳인데 그새 많이 변했구려.

This is where I lived as a child, but it's changed so much already.

대화In conversation

당신도 이제 많이 늙었구려.

You've aged a lot too, haven't you?

가는 세월 앞에 장사가 있겠어요?

What can anyone do against the passing years?

(formal, moderately addressee-raising) A sentence-final ending used when recommending something or gently ordering the other person.

(예사 높임으로) 상대방에게 권유하거나 완곡하게 시킴을 나타내는 종결 어미.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after verbs or the honorific -으시-.

동사 또는 ‘-으시-’ 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

여보, 손님 시장하실 테니 저녁상 들이구려.

Dear, the guest must be hungry, so bring in the dinner.

내가 다 잘못했으니 어서 집으로 돌아오구려.

I was all at fault, so come back home soon.

자네와는 더 이상 할 말이 없으니 그만 가 보시구려.

I have nothing more to say to you, so please leave.

대화In conversation

가만히 있지 말고 뭐라고 말이라도 해 보구려.

Don't just sit there, say something.

저는 아무 할 말이 없습니다.

I have nothing to say.

관련 문법Related grammar

Other sentence endings you will meet alongside this one.

-거들랑 -geodeullang -걸랑 (informal addressee-lowering) A sentence-final ending referring to the reason, cause, or basis for the preceding statement that the speaker thought… TOPIK 6 -게 -ge (formal, moderately addressee-lowering) A sentence-final ending used when ordering a person who is younger or has close friendly ties with you. TOPIK 6 -게 -ge (informal addressee-lowering) A sentence-final ending used to indicate the following content would obviously be realized if the preceding content… TOPIK 6 -그려 geuryeo A postpositional particle used when the speaker talks about what he/she says to the listener in a friendly manner. TOPIK 6 -나 -na (informal addressee-lowering) A sentence-final ending used when asking or assuming something. TOPIK 6 -네 -ne (formal, moderately addressee-lowering) A sentence-final ending referring to a simple description. TOPIK 6

자주 묻는 질문Common questions

What does -구려 mean in Korean?

-구려 is a sentence ending introduced at 6급 (TOPIK 6). (formal, moderately addressee-raising) A sentence-final ending used to indicate that the speaker is impressed by a newly realized fact. It has 2 distinct senses, all listed on this page.

When do you use -구려?

Attaches after the copula 이다, adjectives, the honorific -으시-, the past -었- or the future -겠-.

What TOPIK level is -구려?

6급 — TOPIK 6, mastery. It is one of 56 grammar points at that level.

Definition, usage note, examples and dialogue from the 국립국어원 한국어기초사전, used under CC BY-SA 2.0 KR.