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How to say Go Straight in Korean: jik jin ha se yo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When do Koreans say "Go straight" — 직진하세요 (jikjin haseyo)?

Koreans use it when giving directions, such as telling a driver or pedestrian to keep going forward.

Q2. Is "Go straight" — 직진하세요 (jikjin haseyo) polite enough?

Yes. "직진하세요 (jikjin haseyo)" is polite and natural. You can also say "직진해 (jikjin hae)" casually.

Q3. What should I say in a formal setting?

You can say "Go straight" — 직진하십시오 (jikjin hasipsio).

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EPS TOPIK: How to Say "Go Straight" in Korean

What does "직진하세요 (jikjin haseyo)" mean?

직진하세요 means "Go straight." Polite direction. 직진 (jikjin) = going straight, 하다 → 하세요 (hada → haseyo) = to do → polite command. Common for navigation, taxi, street directions. Essential for travel and daily navigation.

Polite: 직진하세요 (jik-jin-ha-se-yo) - Standard polite
Formal: 직진하십시오 (jik-jin-ha-sip-si-o) - Official, announcements
Casual: 직진해 (jik-jin-hae) - Friends

Grammar Breakdown

직진 (jikjin) = going straight (noun)
하다 → 하세요 (hada → haseyo) = to do → please do (polite imperative)
→ 직진하세요 = Please go straight.

When to Use It

1. Giving directions: Keep going forward at intersection.
2. In taxi: Tell driver to go straight until next signal.
3. On street: Guide someone who is lost.

Real-Life Examples

직진하세요. 사거리까지요. jik-jin-ha-se-yo. sa-geo-ri-kka-ji-yo.

Go straight. Until the intersection.

직진하십시오. 다음 신호등까지입니다. jik-jin-ha-sip-si-o. da-eum sin-ho-deung-kka-ji-im-ni-da.

Go straight. Until the next traffic light. (Formal)

직진해. 저기 편의점까지. jik-jin-hae. jeo-gi pyeon-ui-jeom-kka-ji.

Go straight. Until that convenience store. (Casual)

계속 직진하세요. 오른쪽에 있어요. gye-sok jik-jin-ha-se-yo. o-reun-jjok-e iss-eo-yo.

Keep going straight. It's on the right.

Similar Expressions

• 우회전하세요 (uhoejeon haseyo) - Turn right
• 좌회전하세요 (jwahoejeon haseyo) - Turn left
• 유턴하세요 (yuteon haseyo) - Make a U-turn