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How do you say "watch out" in Korean?

조심해

josimhae

Phrase Hangul

In Korean, "watch out" is 조심해 (josimhae).

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Pronunciation

Jo-sim-hae, the same sound as be careful, but delivered sharper and faster in the moment of danger.

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

Jo-sim-hae said quickly and loudly becomes a sudden shout to dodge whatever's coming.

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Questions about 조심해

How do you pronounce 조심해?

Jo-sim-hae, the same sound as be careful, but delivered sharper and faster in the moment of danger.

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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"Watch out" in other languages

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