Used to express the speaker's thoughts or conjecture in the 하게체 speech level.
Example
내가게문닫으면그자가춤출세.
If my shop closes, that guy will be dancing for joy.
이번그림참좋을세그려.
This painting is really nice.
“누구요?” “날세.”
"Who is it?" "It's me."
2.
하게체 Realization
Express admiration after realizing something new, in the 하게체 speech level.
Example
어머, 그게바로오늘일세.
Oh my, that’s today.
그생각참좋을세.
Wow, that’s a great idea.
3.
하게체 Intention
Express intention in the 하게체 speech level.
Example
그럼이따가기별할세. 잘가게.
I'll let you know later then. Take care.
아버님이오시면함께먹을세.
We'll eat together once father arrives.
What is 하게체?
하게체 is used to familiarly address someone without lowering oneself. It can be used to show respect when the other
person is of lower social standing but not necessarily young in absolute age, but it is no longer common in the present day.
You will still hear 하게체 used in daily conversation but due to its slightly archaic tone it will usually only
be used by older people. A young person speaking using 하게체 will tend to sound quite awkward.
Like 하오체, 하게체 is primarily used in historical dramas and other works set in the past. When used in modern times,
it is often to portray a dignified character; like a king, a high-ranked noble, or a chill uncle.
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