Direct answer
한국어 · Korean phrasing with Hangul, romanization, and tone notes.
도와주세요
Romanization
Dowajuseyo
Pronunciation
doh-wah-joo-seh-yoh
Emergency · Korean
How to say “help me” in Korean
Learn how to say "help me" in Korean: 도와주세요 (Dowajuseyo), with pronunciation, usage notes, examples, and related phrases.
polite
When to use it
Use it when clarity matters more than perfect grammar. Say it directly, repeat it if needed, and point to the situation when possible. 도와주세요 is the standard Korean phrase for help me. It is polite but direct enough for urgent situations.
Examples
도와주세요!
Help me!
누가 좀 도와주세요!
Somebody please help me!
Common mistakes
Do not translate "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 "help me" in Korean?
Say 도와주세요. The romanization is Dowajuseyo, and the pronunciation is doh-wah-joo-seh-yoh.
Is 도와주세요 formal or casual?
This version is marked polite. 도와주세요 is the standard Korean phrase for help me. It is polite but direct enough for urgent situations.
When should I use "help me" in Korean?
Use it when clarity matters more than perfect grammar. Say it directly, repeat it if needed, and point to the situation when possible. 도와주세요 is the standard Korean phrase for help me. It is polite but direct enough for urgent situations.