-ㅂ시다/읍시다 is the formal polite way to say "let''s" - making suggestions or invitations in formal contexts.
Formal suggestions - Proposing group actions politely
Public announcements - "Let us begin," "Let''s welcome..."
Business/official settings - Meetings, presentations
Use -ㅂ시다 after vowel stems, -읍시다 after consonant stems.
Vowel stem + ㅂ시다, Consonant stem + 읍시다
- 가다 → 갑시다
- 먹다 → 먹읍시다
- 하다 → 합시다
More formal than -아/어요 - Use in speeches, formal meetings, with strangers
Casual equivalent is -자 - 가자 (informal) vs 갑시다 (formal)
Let's go together.
Let's first have a beer each!
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