A2 Expression Formal

오른쪽으로 도세요.

oreunjjogeuro doseyo.

Turn right.

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use this phrase to confidently direct someone to turn to their right side.

  • Means: Turn to the right side.
  • Used in: Giving taxi directions, helping tourists, or guiding a friend.
  • Don't confuse: '오른쪽' (right) with '왼쪽' (left).
Hand pointing right + street sign = clear directions

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means 'turn right'. You use it when you tell someone where to go. It is very useful for travel.
This is a polite command used for navigation. It combines the noun for 'right side' with the polite imperative form of the verb 'to turn'. It is essential for daily interactions in Korea.
This expression functions as a consultative directive. It is structurally composed of the directional particle '으로' and the honorific verb ending '-(으)세요'. It is the standard way to provide instructions in a polite, socially acceptable manner.
The phrase demonstrates the Korean language's reliance on honorifics for social navigation. By using the '-(으)세요' suffix, the speaker establishes a respectful distance while providing clear, actionable instructions. It is a staple of urban communication.
This phrase exemplifies the intersection of spatial deixis and social register in Korean. The use of the particle '으로' marks the trajectory, while the verb '돌다' undergoes honorific inflection. This reflects the cultural imperative of maintaining 'kibun' (social harmony) even when issuing commands.
From a cognitive linguistic perspective, this phrase maps a physical movement onto a social interaction frame. The selection of '오른쪽' over Sino-Korean '우' highlights the preference for native terminology in everyday navigation, while the honorific morphology underscores the speaker's awareness of hierarchical social structures.

Significado

Giving directions to make a right turn.

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Contexto cultural

Directions are often given by landmarks.

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Gesture

Always point when you say this.

Significado

Giving directions to make a right turn.

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Gesture

Always point when you say this.

Teste-se

Fill in the blank.

사거리에서 ______ 도세요.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: 오른쪽으로

The phrase is '오른쪽으로 도세요'.

🎉 Pontuação: /1

Recursos visuais

Perguntas frequentes

1 perguntas

Yes, it is polite.

Frases relacionadas

🔗

왼쪽으로 도세요

contrast

Turn left

Onde usar

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Taxi ride

Passenger: 기사님, 다음 골목에서 오른쪽으로 도세요.

formal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'Right' turn as 'Right' on time. 'O-reun-jjok' sounds like 'Oh, run, joke!'—run to the right!

Visual Association

Imagine a giant arrow pointing right on the sidewalk.

Rhyme

Turn to the right, keep it polite.

Story

I was lost in Seoul. A kind lady pointed and said, '오른쪽으로 도세요!' I turned right and found my hotel.

Word Web

오른쪽왼쪽돌다직진사거리길

Desafio

Practice saying this while pointing right 10 times.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Gire a la derecha

Spanish uses gendered nouns.

French high

Tournez à droite

French uses 'à' instead of a directional particle.

German moderate

Biegen Sie rechts ab

German word order is different.

Japanese high

右に曲がってください

Japanese uses 'ni' particle.

Arabic moderate

انعطف يميناً

Arabic is highly inflected.

Chinese moderate

向右转

Chinese lacks honorific verb endings.

Korean self

오른쪽으로 도세요

N/A

Portuguese high

Vire à direita

Pronunciation.

Easily Confused

오른쪽으로 도세요. vs 오른쪽으로 가세요

Go right vs Turn right

Use '도세요' for turns.

Perguntas frequentes (1)

Yes, it is polite.

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