-(으)ㅁ세

(eum)se

Grammar · 1 sense

Future intention

Examples

곧 밥을 먹음세.

I'll eat soon!

그 일은 내가 함세.

I'll take care of that.

커피를 사다 줌세.

I'll get you a coffee.

When you'd hear it

This ending sounds old-fashioned and is most common in historical dramas, literary dialogue, or playful imitation of an older speaker. It is not a normal choice for everyday conversation or ordinary workplace speech.

What learners get wrong

Unlike the modern, neutral promise or intention ending -(으)ㄹ게, -(으)ㅁ세 can sound archaic or theatrical. Learners should recognize it in dramas and writing but generally avoid using it in contemporary casual speech.

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