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-지 마세요 — don't in Korean
Handy Korean for -지 마세요 — don't ✨ 🔴 걱정하지 마세요.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 걱정하지 마세요 | geokjeonghaji maseyo | Don't worry |
How these words work together
The grammar pattern '-지 마세요' is used to tell someone not to do something politely. It is attached to the verb stem and means 'don't' or 'please don't.' This form is common in everyday conversations when giving advice, warnings, or requests. It helps you speak politely while telling someone to avoid a certain action.
Example sentences
걱정하지 마세요. 모든 것이 잘 될 거예요.
Don't worry. Everything will be fine.
여기서 담배 피우지 마세요.
Please don't smoke here.
늦지 마세요. 회의가 곧 시작해요.
Don't be late. The meeting is about to start.
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