Direct answer
한국어 · Korean phrasing with Hangul, romanization, and tone notes.
도와주실 수 있나요?
Romanization
Dowajusil su innayo?
Pronunciation
doh-wah-joo-sheel soo een-nah-yoh
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How to say “can you help me” in Korean
Learn how to say "can you help me" in Korean: 도와주실 수 있나요? (Dowajusil su innayo?), with pronunciation, usage notes, examples, and related phrases.
polite
When to use it
Use it with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby. A polite opening such as excuse me makes the phrase safer and easier to understand. 도와주실 수 있나요 is a polite Korean request for help. It is safer than a casual command with strangers.
Examples
도와주실 수 있나요?
Can you help me?
실례지만 도와주실 수 있나요?
Excuse me, can you help me?
Common mistakes
Do not translate "can you help me" word by word; use the full Korean phrase as a unit.
Use romanization as a pronunciation hint, not as the normal written form.
Check the tone before using it: this version is marked polite.
FAQ
How do you say "can you help me" in Korean?
Say 도와주실 수 있나요?. The romanization is Dowajusil su innayo?, and the pronunciation is doh-wah-joo-sheel soo een-nah-yoh.
Is 도와주실 수 있나요? formal or casual?
This version is marked polite. 도와주실 수 있나요 is a polite Korean request for help. It is safer than a casual command with strangers.
When should I use "can you help me" in Korean?
Use it with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby. A polite opening such as excuse me makes the phrase safer and easier to understand. 도와주실 수 있나요 is a polite Korean request for help. It is safer than a casual command with strangers.