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How do you say "be careful" in Korean?

조심해

josimhae

Phrase Hangul

In Korean, "be careful" is 조심해 (josimhae).

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Pronunciation

Jo-sim-hae, identical sound to take care, the context alone tells them apart in conversation.

Writing and usage

조심해 is written using hangul. It's a phrase, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

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How to remember 조심해

The same 'Joe, seem, hey' phrase doubles as a sharp warning when danger is near.

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Questions about 조심해

How do you pronounce 조심해?

Jo-sim-hae, identical sound to take care, the context alone tells them apart in conversation.

Is 조심해 formal or casual?

조심해 is a common everyday expression. Context and tone of voice matter more than the words themselves for how formal it sounds.

How is 조심해 written in Korean?

조심해 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as josimhae.

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"Be careful" in other languages

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