Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"Be careful!" in Korean: 조심하세요
조심하세요josimhaseyo
Be careful! in Korean is 조심하세요 (josimhaseyo). 조심하세요 is a general warning; specify the hazard when a short warning could be unclear.
Be careful!: starting the exchange
계단에서 조심하세요.gyedaneseo josimhaseyo.
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How to pronounce 조심하세요
Say it
josimhaseyo
/tɕosimhasejo/
조심하세요 is read josimhaseyo. In 조심해서 가세요, read the full phrase as josimhaeseo gaseyo.
"Be careful!" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 조심하세요josimhaseyo | Be careful! The inventory form for be careful!. | The inventory form for be careful!. |
| 조심해서 가세요josimhaeseo gaseyo | travel carefully 조심하세요 is a general warning; specify the hazard when a short warning could be unclear. | 조심하세요 is a general warning; specify the hazard when a short warning could be unclear. |
How to use 조심하세요 in real life
- 1Be careful!: starting the exchange
계단에서 조심하세요.
gyedaneseo josimhaseyo.
Be careful on the stairs.
조심하세요 is a general warning; specify the hazard when a short warning could be unclear.
- 2Be careful!: adding useful context
뜨거우니까 조심하세요.
tteugeounikka josimhaseyo.
It is hot, so be careful.
This sentence places 조심하세요 in a complete exchange.
- 3Be careful!: a different conversation
차가 오니까 조심하세요.
chaga onikka josimhaseyo.
A car is coming, so be careful.
This sentence places 조심하세요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 조심하세요
Incorrect: 계단에서 조심해세요.
Correct: 계단에서 조심하세요.
When practicing be careful, attach the honorific ending to 하, not the contracted present form 해. The complete correction is 계단에서 조심하세요.
Incorrect: 뜨거우니까 조심해세요.
Correct: 뜨거우니까 조심하세요.
When practicing be careful, attach the honorific ending to 하, not the contracted present form 해. The complete correction is 뜨거우니까 조심하세요.
Good to know
조심하세요 is a general warning; specify the hazard when a short warning could be unclear.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 조심하세요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
계단에서 조심하세요.
gyedaneseo josimhaseyo.
Be careful on the stairs.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
뜨거우니까 조심하세요.
tteugeounikka josimhaseyo.
It is hot, so be careful.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Be careful!" in Korean
What does 조심하세요 mean?
Be careful! in Korean is 조심하세요 (josimhaseyo). 조심하세요 is a general warning; specify the hazard when a short warning could be unclear.
When should I say 조심해서 가세요?
조심하세요 is a general warning; specify the hazard when a short warning could be unclear.
How does 조심해서 가세요 differ from the basic expression?
조심해서 가세요 means “travel carefully”. 조심하세요 is a general warning; specify the hazard when a short warning could be unclear.
Can I use 조심하세요 in a full sentence?
계단에서 조심하세요. means “Be careful on the stairs.” 조심하세요 is a general warning; specify the hazard when a short warning could be unclear.
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