Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"Hurry up!" in Korean: 서두르세요
서두르세요seodureuseyo
Hurry up! in Korean is 서두르세요 (seodureuseyo). 서두르세요 is a direct polite instruction; 조금 서둘러 주세요 softens a request without removing urgency.
Hurry up!: starting the exchange
늦겠어요. 서두르세요.neutgesseoyo. seodureuseyo.
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How to pronounce 서두르세요
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seodureuseyo
/sʌtuɾɯsejo/
서두르세요 is read seodureuseyo. In 조금 서둘러 주세요, read the full phrase as jogeum seodulleo juseyo.
"Hurry up!" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 서두르세요seodureuseyo | Hurry up! The inventory form for hurry up!. | The inventory form for hurry up!. |
| 조금 서둘러 주세요jogeum seodulleo juseyo | please hurry a little 서두르세요 is a direct polite instruction; 조금 서둘러 주세요 softens a request without removing urgency. | 서두르세요 is a direct polite instruction; 조금 서둘러 주세요 softens a request without removing urgency. |
How to use 서두르세요 in real life
- 1Hurry up!: starting the exchange
늦겠어요. 서두르세요.
neutgesseoyo. seodureuseyo.
We may be late. Hurry up.
서두르세요 is a direct polite instruction; 조금 서둘러 주세요 softens a request without removing urgency.
- 2Hurry up!: adding useful context
버스가 와요. 서두르세요.
beoseuga wayo. seodureuseyo.
The bus is coming. Hurry up.
This sentence places 서두르세요 in a complete exchange.
- 3Hurry up!: a different conversation
시간이 없으니 서두르세요.
sigani eopseuni seodureuseyo.
There is no time, so hurry up.
This sentence places 서두르세요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 서두르세요
Incorrect: 버스이 와요. 서두르세요.
Correct: 버스가 와요. 서두르세요.
When practicing hurry up, 버스 ends in a vowel, so this sentence needs 버스가, not 버스이.
Incorrect: 시간가 없으니 서두르세요.
Correct: 시간이 없으니 서두르세요.
When practicing hurry up, 시간 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 시간이, not 시간가.
Good to know
서두르세요 is a direct polite instruction; 조금 서둘러 주세요 softens a request without removing urgency.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 서두르세요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
늦겠어요. 서두르세요.
neutgesseoyo. seodureuseyo.
We may be late. Hurry up.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
버스가 와요. 서두르세요.
beoseuga wayo. seodureuseyo.
The bus is coming. Hurry up.
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 "Hurry up!" in Korean
What does 서두르세요 mean?
Hurry up! in Korean is 서두르세요 (seodureuseyo). 서두르세요 is a direct polite instruction; 조금 서둘러 주세요 softens a request without removing urgency.
When should I say 조금 서둘러 주세요?
서두르세요 is a direct polite instruction; 조금 서둘러 주세요 softens a request without removing urgency.
How does 조금 서둘러 주세요 differ from the basic expression?
조금 서둘러 주세요 means “please hurry a little”. 서두르세요 is a direct polite instruction; 조금 서둘러 주세요 softens a request without removing urgency.
Can I use 서두르세요 in a full sentence?
늦겠어요. 서두르세요. means “We may be late. Hurry up.” 서두르세요 is a direct polite instruction; 조금 서둘러 주세요 softens a request without removing urgency.
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