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How to say “can you help me” in Korean

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can you help me

Korean · 한국어

polite

Translation

도와주실 수 있나요?

Romanization

Dowajusil su innayo?

Pronunciation

doh-wah-joo-sheel soo een-nah-yoh

When to use it

Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

도와주실 수 있나요? — a practical sentence to use when asking for help for "can you help me".

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How do you say "can you help me" in Korean?+

You say "도와주실 수 있나요?" in Korean. The romanized form is "Dowajusil su innayo?", and a simple pronunciation cue is "doh-wah-joo-sheel soo een-nah-yoh".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "doh-wah-joo-sheel soo een-nah-yoh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Dowajusil su innayo?".

When should I use it?+

Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.