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what does it mean?
하게~먹게~보게
Feb 12, 2012 2:23 PM
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The ending "-게" is one of formal speech styles which is called "하게 style" , and the ending "-게" is usually used in imperative sentences.
하게 = do it. / 먹게 = eat it. / 보게 = see it.
Extra Information,
하십시오 (하십이오 style)
☞ 하게 (하게 style)
☞ 해라 (해라 style)
☞ 해요 (해요 style)
☞ 해 (해 style)
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February 12, 2012
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I have no idea which 게-ending words you're asking since you aren't giving us the context but the common usage of the words are like this:
A : (walking to the kitchen)
B : 뭐 하게? What are you going to do?
A : 밥 하게. I'm going to cook rice.
A : (continues to talk rubbish)
B : 조용히 좀 해 봐, 나 밥 좀 먹게. Please be quiet, so I can eat.
A : (standing in front of the TV)
B : 비켜 봐, TV 좀 보게. Move over, so I can watch TV.
-게 as an imperative is quite old-fashioned, used by middle-aged people.
February 13, 2012
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