-(스)ㅂ니다/-(스)ㅂ니까?

The ending -(스)ㅂ니다 in the affirmative sentence and -(스)ㅂ니까? in the interrogative sentence is used to form the present tense in the honorific style.

Indicates a form of honorific politeness when the subject of the sentence is older than the speaker.

• ▸ 저는 학생입니다.

  I am a student.

• ▸ 저는 비빔밥을 자주 먹습니다.

  I often eat bibimbap.

• ▸ 한국어 공부가 재미있습니까?

  Is studying Korean fun?

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Grammar tips

- Verb / Adjective + -ㅂ니다 is placed after a vowel.

- Verb / Adjective + -습니다 is placed after a consonant.