8. 조심하세요 : be careful

Hello everyone, in today’s post, we will focus on the important phrase “조심하세요,” which means “be careful” in Korean. We will explore different expressions using this phrase to warn others about potential dangers and hazards in various situations. Let’s dive in and learn how to stay safe and alert in Korean!

조심하세요

be careful

Grammar

The pattern “-(으)니까 + 조심하세요” is used to give a warning or advice with a reason. “조심하세요” means “be careful.” In this pattern, “-(으)니까” is a conjunction (connective ending) that indicates the reason. The adjective or verb that corresponds to the reason comes before “-(으)니까.” This pattern is commonly used in Korean to warn or advise someone to be cautious in various situations.

한글 설명

패턴 ‘-(으)니까 + 조심하세요’는 이유와 함께 경고하거나 조언할 때 사용됩니다. ‘조심하세요’는 ‘be careful’을 의미합니다. 이 패턴에서 ‘-(으)니까’는 그 이유를 나타내는 연결 어미입니다. 이유에 해당되는 형용사나 동사가 ‘-(으)니까’ 앞에 옵니다. 이 패턴은 일반적으로 한국에서 다양한 상황에서 주의하도록 경고하거나 조언하는 데 사용됩니다.

Words and expressions

위험하다

[wiheomhada]

(adjective) dangerous

Be careful because it’s dangerous.

위험하니까 조심하세요.

[wiheomhanikka josimhaseyo.]

뜨겁다

[tteugeopda]

(adjective) hot

Be careful because it’s hot.

뜨거우니까 조심하세요.

[tteugeounikka josimhaseyo.]

미끄럽다

[mikkeureopda]

(adjective) slippery

Be careful because it’s slippery.

미끄러우니까 조심하세요.

[mikkeureounikka josimhaseyo.]

날카롭다

[nalkaropda]

(adjective) sharp

Be careful because it’s sharp.

날카로우니까 조심하세요.

[nalkarounikka josimhaseyo.]

뾰족하다

[ppyojokhada]

(adjective) pointed

Be careful because it’s pointed.

뾰족하니까 조심하세요.

[ppyojokhanikka josimhaseyo.]

사납다

[sanapda]

(adjective) wild, fierce

Be careful because it’s wild.

사나우니까 조심하세요.

[sanaunikka josimhaseyo.]

Worksheet

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