Explanation
Polite imperative or suggestion. "Please do…" Use -세요 after vowels, -으세요 after consonants.
Examples
약을 드세요
yak-eul deu-se-yo
Please take the medicine
푹 쉬세요
puk swi-se-yo
Please rest well
여기 앉으세요
yeo-gi an-jeu-se-yo
Please sit here
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