Let's learn how to use Korean grammar "V + 아/어 주시겠어요?" with conjugation rules and some simple real-life examples.
V + 아/어 주시겠어요? (“Would you please … ?” / “Could you … ?”)
USE:
-아/어 주시겠어요? is a polite expression used when requesting someone to do something for you.
It is similar to “Would you please … ?” / “Could you … ?” in English.
CONJUGATION RULE:
V + 아/어 주시겠어요? grammar is used with verbs. The first step of ‘V + 아/어 주시겠어요?' conjugation is to remove ‘다’ from the basic form of the verb, Then you add 아/어 주시겠어요? to the verb stem.
If verb stem ends is ㅏ or ㅗ you add -아 주시겠어요?( 가다 - 가 주시겠어요?)
For all other verbs stem add - 어 주시겠어요?( 먹다 - 먹어 주시겠어요? )
EXAMPLE SENTENCES:
- 사진을 찍어 주시겠어요?
→ Would you please take a picture (for me)? - 문 좀 열어 주시겠어요?
→ Would you please open the door? - 주소를 알려 주시겠어요?
→ Could you please tell me the address?
- 조금 천천히 말씀해 주시겠어요?
→ Would you please speak a little more slowly?
ADDITIONAL NOTEs:
- More polite than 아/어 줄래요? or 아/어 줄 수 있어요?
- Often used with strangers, elders, teachers, or in customer service.
- Shows respect + a soft tone, so it’s commonly heard in daily polite speech.
