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What Does "josimhae" (조심해) Mean in Korean?

be careful / watch out — the hidden emotional layer and cultural context behind it, not just the dictionary translation.

Meaning

조심해

josimhae

be careful / watch out

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What Koreans really mean

This is a common phrase said to people you are familiar with, like friends, family, or younger individuals. It’s direct and often used in situations where there's a potential for danger or error. While polite, it generally doesn't carry a high degree of formality, making it less suitable for addressing strangers or elders in very formal contexts without an honorific.

💬 Used in real life

Said to a friend who is about to cross a busy street.

Used when warning a child not to touch something hot.

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Grammar Breakdown

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조심josim

noun

Meaning 'caution' or 'care'.

-해-hae

verb ending (informal imperative)

An informal imperative ending, derived from 하다 (hada, to do), forming 'be careful' or 'do with caution'.

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cautionwarningsafetyinformal

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