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How to say Don't Worry in Korean: geok jeong ha ji ma se yo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When do Koreans say "Don't worry" — 걱정하지 마세요 (geokjeonghaji maseyo)?

When someone looks worried or stressed — exams, work, family difficulties. Warm comforting expression to show care.

Q2. What's the difference between 걱정하지 마세요, 걱정하지 마, and 걱정하지 마십시오?

걱정하지 마세요 (geokjeonghaji maseyo) = polite standard. 걱정하지 마 (geokjeonghaji ma) = casual with friends. 걱정하지 마십시오 (geokjeonghaji masipsio) = formal respectful.

Q3. What to say after "Don't worry" to reassure more?

Add 잘 될 거야 (jal doel geoya) = It'll be fine, or 다 잘 될 거야 (da jal doel geoya) = Everything will be fine.

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What does "걱정하지 마세요 (geokjeonghaji maseyo)" mean?

걱정하지 마세요 (geokjeonghaji maseyo) means "Don't worry." 걱정 (geokjeong) = worry + 하지 마세요 (haji maseyo) = don't (polite) → 걱정하지 마세요 (geokjeonghaji maseyo). Warm comforting expression.

Polite: 걱정하지 마세요 (geok-jeong-ha-ji ma-se-yo) - Standard polite
Formal: 걱정하지 마십시오 (geok-jeong-ha-ji ma-sip-si-o) - Formal respectful
Casual: 걱정하지 마 (geok-jeong-ha-ji ma) - Friends, warm

Grammar Breakdown

걱정 (geok-jeong) = worry
하지 마세요 (ha-ji ma-se-yo) = don't (polite)
걱정 (geok-jeong) + 하지 마세요 (ha-ji ma-se-yo) → 걱정하지 마세요 (geok-jeong-ha-ji ma-se-yo) = worry + don't → Don't worry (polite)
→ 걱정하지 마세요 (geok-jeong-ha-ji ma-se-yo) = Don't worry.

When to Use It

1. Comfort friends: Stressed about exams, work.
2. Family support: Difficulties, anxiety.
3. Show care: Build stronger relationships.

Real-Life Examples

걱정하지 마세요. 잘 될 거예요. (geokjeonghaji maseyo. jal doel geoyeyo.) geok-jeong-ha-ji ma-se-yo. jal doel geo-ye-yo.

Don't worry. It'll be fine.

걱정하지 마십시오. 모든 것이 잘 해결될 것입니다. (geokjeonghaji masipsio. modeun geosi jal haegyeoldwel geosimnida.) geok-jeong-ha-ji ma-sip-si-o. mo-deun geos-i jal hae-gyeol-doel geo-seum-ni-da.

Don't worry. Everything will be resolved well. (Formal)

걱정하지 마. 다 잘 될 거야. (geokjeonghaji ma. da jal doel geoya.) geok-jeong-ha-ji ma. da jal doel geo-ya.

Don't worry. Everything will be fine. (Casual)

고마워, 마음이 놓인다. (gomawo, maeumi nohinda.) go-ma-wo, ma-eum-i no-in-da.

Thanks, I feel better.

Similar Expressions

• 잘 될 거야 (jal doel geoya) - It'll be fine
• 다 잘 될 거야 (da jal doel geoya) - Everything will be fine
• 괜찮아 (gwaenchana) - It's okay

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