Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"Help!" in Korean: 도와주세요
도와주세요dowajuseyo
Help! in Korean is 도와주세요 (dowajuseyo). 도와주세요 is a polite request; 도와 is the irregular form of 돕다 and 주세요 adds the request.
Help!: starting the exchange
짐을 옮기는 것을 도와주세요.jimeul omgineun geoseul dowajuseyo.
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How to pronounce 도와주세요
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dowajuseyo
/towatɕusejo/
도와주세요 is read dowajuseyo. In 좀 도와주세요, read the full phrase as jom dowajuseyo.
"Help!" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 도와주세요dowajuseyo | Help! The inventory form for help!. | The inventory form for help!. |
| 좀 도와주세요jom dowajuseyo | please help me 도와주세요 is a polite request; 도와 is the irregular form of 돕다 and 주세요 adds the request. | 도와주세요 is a polite request; 도와 is the irregular form of 돕다 and 주세요 adds the request. |
How to use 도와주세요 in real life
- 1Help!: starting the exchange
짐을 옮기는 것을 도와주세요.
jimeul omgineun geoseul dowajuseyo.
Please help me move the luggage.
도와주세요 is a polite request; 도와 is the irregular form of 돕다 and 주세요 adds the request.
- 2Help!: adding useful context
도와주세요. 길을 잃었어요.
dowajuseyo. gireul ireosseoyo.
Please help me. I am lost.
This sentence places 도와주세요 in a complete exchange.
- 3Help!: a different conversation
이 문제를 푸는 것을 도와주세요.
i munjereul puneun geoseul dowajuseyo.
Please help me solve this problem.
This sentence places 도와주세요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 도와주세요
Incorrect: 짐를 옮기는 것을 도와주세요.
Correct: 짐을 옮기는 것을 도와주세요.
When practicing help, 짐 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 짐을, not 짐를.
Incorrect: 짐을 옮기는 것을 도와주으세요.
Correct: 짐을 옮기는 것을 도와주세요.
When practicing help, the vowel-final stem 주 takes 세요 directly; do not add 으. The complete correction is 짐을 옮기는 것을 도와주세요.
Good to know
도와주세요 is a polite request; 도와 is the irregular form of 돕다 and 주세요 adds the request.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 도와주세요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
짐을 옮기는 것을 도와주세요.
jimeul omgineun geoseul dowajuseyo.
Please help me move the luggage.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
도와주세요. 길을 잃었어요.
dowajuseyo. gireul ireosseoyo.
Please help me. I am lost.
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 "Help!" in Korean
What does 도와주세요 mean?
Help! in Korean is 도와주세요 (dowajuseyo). 도와주세요 is a polite request; 도와 is the irregular form of 돕다 and 주세요 adds the request.
When should I say 좀 도와주세요?
도와주세요 is a polite request; 도와 is the irregular form of 돕다 and 주세요 adds the request.
How does 좀 도와주세요 differ from the basic expression?
좀 도와주세요 means “please help me”. 도와주세요 is a polite request; 도와 is the irregular form of 돕다 and 주세요 adds the request.
Can I use 도와주세요 in a full sentence?
짐을 옮기는 것을 도와주세요. means “Please help me move the luggage.” 도와주세요 is a polite request; 도와 is the irregular form of 돕다 and 주세요 adds the request.
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