Verb patterns (Back to Grammar)
Endings and helpers that attach to verbs: making activity verbs with 하다, saying what you want (-고 싶어요), asking politely (-세요), or telling someone not to (-지 마세요).
- -하다 verb maker
Attach 하다 to activity nouns to make verbs (공부하다, 운동하다). Works for activities, not places.
- -하러 in order to
State the purpose of going somewhere: V-(으)러 가다/오다.
- -고 싶어요 want to / would like to
Express desire to do something: verb stem + 고 싶어요.
- -으세요 / -세요 please do …
Polite request or soft command: verb stem + (으)세요.
- -지 마세요 please don't …
Polite prohibition: verb stem + 지 마세요.