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Gaming Trash Talk · Korean

How to say “try harder” in Korean

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try harder

Korean · 한국어

slang

Translation

더 열심히 해

Romanization

Deo yeolsimhi hae

Pronunciation

daw yawl-sheem-hee heh

When to use it

Use this as playful competitive banter. It can become rude quickly outside a game context. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

더 열심히 해 — a quick line during a competitive match for "try harder".

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How do you say "try harder" in Korean?+

You say "더 열심히 해" in Korean. The romanized form is "Deo yeolsimhi hae", and a simple pronunciation cue is "daw yawl-sheem-hee heh".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

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

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "daw yawl-sheem-hee heh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Deo yeolsimhi hae".

When should I use it?+

Use this as playful competitive banter. It can become rude quickly outside a game context. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.