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도와주세요
How to say help in Korean A1
도와주세요, 帮忙-style 도와주세요, and emergency 사람 살려요.
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Every form, from formal to casual
도와주세요 is “please help me.” For life-or-death: 사람 살려요 / 도와주세요! loudly.
| Korean | Romanization | Level | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 도와주세요 | dowajuseyo | Polite | Ask for help |
| 좀 도와주시겠어요? | jom dowajusigesseoyo? | Soft polite | Gentler ask |
| 도와줘 | dowajwo | Casual | Friends |
| 사람 살려요 | saram sallyeoyo | Emergency | Urgent rescue cry |
Which one do I actually use?
Lost luggage desk: 짐 찾는 것 좀 도와주세요. Street emergency: shout 도와주세요! or 사람 살려요!.
Pronunciation notes
- 도와주세요
도-와-주-세-요; 와 glides from 오+ㅏ.
Vocabulary set
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Quick drill
Common mistakes
- ✗ 도움말 alone when you need a person✓ 도와주세요도움말 is “help menu/docs,” not “help me.”
Example sentences
길을 잃었어요. 도와주세요.
gireul ireosseoyo. dowajuseyo.
I’m lost. Please help.
가방 들어 주세요.
gabang deureo juseyo.
Please help lift the bag.
FAQ
How do you say help in Korean?
도와주세요 for please help. In emergencies also 사람 살려요.
How do you ask for English help?
영어 할 수 있어요? or 영어 도와주세요.
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