Significado
A polite request for someone to reduce noise.
Contexto cultural
In Korean subways, there are 'Quiet Cars' or general expectations of silence. Talking loudly on the phone is considered very rude. The concept of 'Nunchi' means you should realize you are being loud before someone has to tell you to be quiet. During the Suneung (National Exam), the whole country goes quiet. Even planes are grounded during the listening test. In traditional Korean homes with thin walls, '층간소음' (inter-floor noise) is a major social issue.
Add '죄송하지만'
Adding 'I'm sorry but...' (죄송하지만) before the phrase makes it much more natural and less aggressive.
Watch your tone
If said with a falling, sharp intonation, it sounds like a scolding. Use a slightly rising or flat tone to remain polite.
Significado
A polite request for someone to reduce noise.
Add '죄송하지만'
Adding 'I'm sorry but...' (죄송하지만) before the phrase makes it much more natural and less aggressive.
Watch your tone
If said with a falling, sharp intonation, it sounds like a scolding. Use a slightly rising or flat tone to remain polite.
Use '조용히 좀'
Adding '좀' (a little/please) makes the request sound more like a soft plea than a hard command.
The 'Shh' sound
Koreans use the '쉿' (shuit) sound just like 'shh' in English. It's often used with children.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the most appropriate phrase to use in a library when someone is talking.
도서관에서 옆 사람이 너무 시끄러워요. 뭐라고 할까요?
'조용히 하세요' is the standard polite way to ask a stranger to be quiet.
Fill in the blank with the correct adverbial form.
아기가 자고 있어요. ______ 하세요.
The standard adverb used with '하다' in this expression is '조용히'.
Complete the dialogue between a teacher and a student.
선생님: 수업 시작할게요. 모두 ______. 학생: 네, 선생님.
A teacher speaking to a class of students usually uses the '-세요' form.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
Who would you say '조용히 해' to?
'조용히 해' is informal (Banmal) and should only be used with people younger than you or close friends.
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Formality Levels
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios도서관에서 옆 사람이 너무 시끄러워요. 뭐라고 할까요?
'조용히 하세요' is the standard polite way to ask a stranger to be quiet.
아기가 자고 있어요. ______ 하세요.
The standard adverb used with '하다' in this expression is '조용히'.
선생님: 수업 시작할게요. 모두 ______. 학생: 네, 선생님.
A teacher speaking to a class of students usually uses the '-세요' form.
Who would you say '조용히 해' to?
'조용히 해' is informal (Banmal) and should only be used with people younger than you or close friends.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNot inherently, but it is a command. To a stranger, it's fine. To a boss, it's rude.
No, that would be very disrespectful. Use '말씀 좀 낮춰 주세요' or wait for them to finish.
'해 주세요' sounds like you are asking for a favor, making it slightly softer.
'입 다물어' (Ip damureo) or '닥쳐' (Dak-cheo). Use these with extreme caution!
Both are adverbs, but '조용히' is the idiomatic choice for this specific expression.
It means 'Quiet Appearance' ({靜|정} + {容|용}).
Yes, you can just say '조용히!' (Quietly!) in urgent situations.
Yes, but usually you would use the informal '조용히 해!'
'정숙해 주시기 바랍니다' (We request your silence).
Only if someone is being exceptionally loud. Otherwise, it might seem rude.
Frases relacionadas
조용히 해 주세요
similarPlease be quiet (as a favor)
정숙
specialized formSilence / Quietude
시끄러워요
contrastIt's noisy / You're being loud
입 다물어
specialized formShut your mouth
말씀 좀 낮춰 주세요
specialized formPlease lower your voice
