Korean Grammar Point
~자 [ja] (Let's)

Used to suggest or propose an action: 'let's'.

Formation

Verb stem + 자

Examples

우리 영화 보러 가자. 여기서 새로 나온 영화를 보고 싶어요.

Uri yeonghwa boreo gaja. Yeogiseo saero naon yeonghwareul bogo sipeoyo.

Let's go watch a movie. I want to see the new release here.

밖에 날씨가 좋으니까 산책하러 가자.

Bakke nalssiga joeunikka sanchaekhareo gaja.

The weather is nice outside, let's go for a walk.

지금부터 공부하자. 시험이 가까운데 아직 개념을 잘 모르겠어요.

Jigeumbuteo gongbuhaja. Siheom-i gakkaunde ajik gaenyeomeul jal moreugesseoyo.

Let's start studying now. The exam is near, and I still don't fully understand the concepts.

점심을 맛있게 먹었으니까 잠깐 쉬자. 배가 너무 불러요.

Jeomsimeul masitge meogeosseunikka jamkkan swija. Baega neomu bulleoyo.

We had a delicious lunch, so let's take a break. I'm really full.

Long Explanation

'~자 [ja]' is attached to a verb stem to propose an action or suggest doing something together, similar to 'let's' in English. It's an informal form commonly used among friends or peers.

Detailed Grammar Notes

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