Meaning
조심해
josimhae
be careful / watch out
Real Feeling
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.
How It's Used
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Two friends walking together on a snowy day
gil mikkeureounikka josimhae.
The road is slippery, so be careful.
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Grammar Breakdown
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조심josimnoun
noun
Meaning 'caution' or 'care'.
-해-haeverb ending (informal imperative)
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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