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Humility

Used to express humility and additional politeness in the 하소서체 speech level.
Example
  • 부모님의 은혜는 깊으옵시어 갚을 길이 없어라.
    My parents' favour is so deep I cannot repay it.
  • 말씀을 듣자옵시니 놀라셨나이다
    He was astonished to hear what I had to say.
  • 성주님께서 행차하옵신다.
    The castellan is visiting.
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What is 하소서체?

하소서체 is honorific speech used in archaic Korean; used to extremely respectfully address the listener. To modern Korean speakers this level of speech is perceived as an archaic style used only during the monarchical era. In modern Korean 하소서체 is functionally used only in literary expressions, and it is considered natural to use only when addressing a deity. You will encounter 하소서체 in period dramas, traditional literature, the bible, prayers to God, and similar. source


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