Bedeutung
A warning or advice to act cautiously to avoid danger or problems.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Telling someone to 'be careful' is a way of showing 'Jeong' (affection). It is not seen as annoying but as a sign that you are being looked after. Safety slogans like '안전 제일' (Safety First) and '조심' are everywhere in Korean factories and construction sites, reflecting a strong emphasis on collective responsibility. With the rise of voice phishing, '조심하세요' is now a common warning in banking apps and text messages from the government. The concept of '말 조심' (watching one's words) is vital in a hierarchical society where one wrong word can cause a major loss of face.
Parting Gift
Always say '조심해서 가세요' when a guest leaves your house. It's the ultimate polite host move.
Don't Scold
Be careful with your tone. If said too loudly, it can sound like you're angry at someone for being clumsy.
Bedeutung
A warning or advice to act cautiously to avoid danger or problems.
Parting Gift
Always say '조심해서 가세요' when a guest leaves your house. It's the ultimate polite host move.
Don't Scold
Be careful with your tone. If said too loudly, it can sound like you're angry at someone for being clumsy.
The 'Cold' Rule
From November to March, '감기 조심하세요' is the most powerful social phrase you can use to sound like a native.
Subway Safety
Listen for '발 빠짐 주의' on the subway. It's the formal version of '조심하세요'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct polite form of 'to be careful'.
날씨가 추워요. 감기 _______.
While '조심해요' is grammatically possible, '조심하세요' is the standard polite way to give advice or a warning.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are serving hot coffee to a customer.
'뜨거우니' means 'because it is hot'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 밤이 너무 어둡네요. B: 네, _______ 가세요.
'조심해서 가세요' means 'Go carefully/safely'.
Which of these is the most formal way to say 'Be careful'?
Choose the highest formality level.
The ending '-십시오' is the highest level of formal politeness.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben날씨가 추워요. 감기 _______.
While '조심해요' is grammatically possible, '조심하세요' is the standard polite way to give advice or a warning.
Situation: You are serving hot coffee to a customer.
'뜨거우니' means 'because it is hot'.
A: 밤이 너무 어둡네요. B: 네, _______ 가세요.
'조심해서 가세요' means 'Go carefully/safely'.
Choose the highest formality level.
The ending '-십시오' is the highest level of formal politeness.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, it is perfectly polite. If they are leaving or if it's cold outside, it shows you care.
조심 is for general care and personal interaction. 주의 is for formal 'caution' or 'attention' often seen on signs.
You say '조심할게요' (Josim-halgeyo).
Only if said to someone older or of higher rank. With friends, it's perfectly normal.
Yes, '발 조심하세요' or '계단 조심하세요' is exactly how you say it.
Sort of. It's more like 'Stay safe.' For a general 'Take care,' Koreans often use '잘 지내세요' or '건강하세요'.
Not really slang, but people just shout '조심!' (Caution!) in emergencies.
Because safety starts with a focused mind/heart. If your heart is 'held,' you won't make mistakes.
Yes, '뜨거우니 조심하세요' (It's hot, so be careful) is very common.
Use '조심하십시오' (Josim-hasipsio).
Verwandte Redewendungen
주의하세요
similarPay attention / Caution
살펴 가세요
specialized formGo safely
몸조심하세요
specialized formTake care of your health
방심하지 마세요
contrastDon't let your guard down
삼가 주세요
similarPlease refrain from
안전하세요
relatedBe safe
