Korean word

계시다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyesida

Meaning

  • verbbe

Example

선생님께서 교실에 계세요.seon saeng nim kke seo kyo si re kye se yo

The teacher is in the classroom.

Illustration for 계시다 (be)

More examples

어머니께서 집에 계세요.eo meo ni kke seo chi be kye se yo

Mother is at home.

Core concept

A respected person is present in a place, with the speaker showing respect.

Common phrases

  • 집에 계세요chi be kye se yo

    be at home

  • 교실에 계세요kyo si re kye se yo

    be in the classroom

Similar words

있다ittta: States that a person or thing is located somewhere.
오시다osida: Describes an honored person coming to where the speaker is.
가시다kasida: Describes an honored person going somewhere else.

Definition in Korean

상대방이나 높여야 할 사람이 어떤 장소에 존재함을 공손하게 말하는 동사이다.sang dae bang i na no pyeo ya hal ssa ra mi eo tteon chang so e chon jae ha meul kong son ha ge mal ha neun tong sa i da

Word origin

The deeper origin of this verb is uncertain, so learners should not connect it to an invented older word or story.

Usage tips

  • English be does not show respect by itself, but this Korean verb helps mark respect when speaking about teachers, elders, or other honored people.

Other meanings

  • stayverb

Opposites

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