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How to say I'm Scared in Korean: mu seo wo yo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When do Koreans say "I'm scared" — 무서워요 (museowoyo)?

When feeling fear — scary movie, big dog, loud noise at night, amusement ride. Sharing fear brings comfort.

Q2. What's the difference between 무서워요, 무서워, and 무섭습니다?

무서워요 (museowoyo) = polite standard. 무서워 (museowo) = casual with friends. 무섭습니다 (museopseumnida) = formal.

Q3. How to comfort someone who is scared?

Say 괜찮아, 내가 있어 (gwaenchana, naega isseo) = It's okay, I'm here, or 같이 가자 (gachi gaja) = Let's go together.

EPS TOPIK: How to Say "I'm Scared" in Korean

What does "무서워요 (museowoyo)" mean?

무서워요 (museowoyo) means "I'm scared." 무서워 (museowo) = scared + 요 (yo) = polite → 무서워요 (museowoyo). Common emotion expression.

Polite: 무서워요 (mu-seo-wo-yo) - Standard polite
Formal: 무섭습니다 (mu-seop-seum-ni-da) - Formal
Casual: 무서워 (mu-seo-wo) - Friends, casual

Grammar Breakdown

무서워 (mu-seo-wo) = scared
요 (yo) = polite particle
무서워 (mu-seo-wo) + 요 (yo) → 무서워요 (mu-seo-wo-yo) = scared + polite → I'm scared (polite)
→ 무서워요 (mu-seo-wo-yo) = I'm scared.

When to Use It

1. Scary situations: Horror movie, big dog, loud noise.
2. Get comfort: Seek support from others.
3. Thrilling moments: Amusement park rides.

Real-Life Examples

무서워요. 손 잡아줄래? (museowoyo. son jaba jullae?) mu-seo-wo-yo. son jab-a-jul-lae?

I'm scared. Can you hold my hand?

무섭습니다. 도와주세요. (museopseumnida. dowajuseyo.) mu-seop-seum-ni-da. do-wa-ju-se-yo.

I'm scared. Please help me. (Formal)

무서워. 같이 있어줄게. (museowo. gachi isseojulge.) mu-seo-wo. ga-chi iss-eo-jul-ge.

I'm scared. I'll stay with you. (Casual)

괜찮아, 내가 있어. (gwaenchana, naega isseo.) gwaen-chan-a, nae-ga iss-eo.

It's okay, I'm here.

Similar Expressions

• 괜찮아, 내가 있어 (gwaenchana, naega isseo) - It's okay, I'm here
• 같이 가자 (gachi gaja) - Let's go together
• 손 잡아줄래? (son jaba jullae?) - Can you hold my hand?

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