How do you say "company" in Korean? (As in "to keep someone company".)
Also, what is the most natural way to ask "Do you want some company?/Do you want me to keep you company?"

Thank you :)

Question

How do you say "company" in Korean? (As in "to keep someone company".)
Also, what is the most natural way to ask "Do you want some company?/Do you want me to keep you company?"

Thank you :)

Answer

There seems to be no word in Korean with the same meaning and used in the same wide contexts as "company".
"keep someone company" is expressed as 같이 있다 [있어 주다/드리다], and "company" in the sense of accompanying people is 일행 or 동행.

For example,
- Do you want some company = 누가 같이 있어 주길 원하세요? [or 주길 원해? in plain style].
- Do you want me to keep you company? = 제가 같이 있어 드릴까요? [ 내가 같이 있어 줄까?].
- Do you have company? (like at a restaurant) = 일행이 있으세요?  
- He seems to be in the company of shady people = 그는 수상한 사람들과 같이 있는 것 같다.

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