Korean Dictionary
How to say "Please come in" in Korean
“Please come in” in Korean is 들어오세요 (pronounced "Deureooseyo").
들어오세요
Deureooseyo
Usage & Context
An invitation to enter a room or space. You can add 어서 (quickly/please) to make it 어서 들어오세요 for a warmer welcome. Used when opening a door for someone or inviting a guest into your home.
Example Sentence
노크 해줘서 고마워요. 들어오세요!
Thank you for knocking. Please come in!
How to use 들어오세요 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Please come in” is 들어오세요, romanized as Deureooseyo.
Usage tip
Check the politeness level before using this word. Korean greetings often change depending on age, relationship, and setting.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 들어오세요.
Pronunciation Guide
'Deul' in 'Deureooseyo' sounds like 'dool' in 'pool', but with a 'd' sound. 'eo' is like 'uh' in 'butter'. 'o' is like 'oh' in 'go'. 'se' is like 'say', and 'yo' is like 'yo' in 'yogurt'. The 'eo-o' part flows together smoothly, almost like 'uh-oh'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
들어오십시오
Deureoosipsio
A very formal and deferential way to invite someone to enter.
Casual (반말)
들어와
Deureowa
Casual invitation to enter, used among close friends or to someone younger/subordinate.
More Example Sentences
Inviting someone who is waiting outside a room to enter.
문 열려 있어요. 들어오세요!
The door is open. Please come in!
A host inviting a guest into their warm home from the cold.
밖에 춥죠? 어서 들어오세요.
It's cold outside, isn't it? Please come in quickly.
A manager inviting an employee who is knocking to enter their office.
네, 말씀하세요. 들어오세요.
Yes, speak. Please come in.
Cultural Context
This phrase is a direct invitation, often accompanied by a gesture towards the entrance. It's commonly used in homes, offices, or any private space. Adding '어서' (eoseo) to make it '어서 들어오세요' adds a sense of urgency and warmth, indicating a more enthusiastic welcome. In K-dramas, you'll often see characters say this when opening a door for someone, or when a visitor is hesitant to enter.
Editorial note
We check greetings like 들어오세요 for politeness and timing, since Korean greetings change with relationship, age, and setting.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
노크하고 들어오세요.
Please knock and come in.
문 열려 있으니 들어오세요.
The door is open, so please come in.
어서 들어오세요, 기다리고 있었어요.
Please come in quickly, I was waiting.
Related Expressions
어서 오세요
Eoseo oseyo
Welcome / Please come in (broader welcome)
이쪽으로 오세요
Ijjogeuro oseyo
Please come this way
앉으세요
Anjeuseyo
Please sit down
들어갈게요
Deureogalgeyo
I'll go in (said by the person entering)
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