Do You Remember?
in Korean:
A Guide for Learning Korean
As you learn Korean, there are many times when you want to ask your friends or acquaintances, Do you remember? Remember (gi eok hae) 기억해
In this guide, we will cover various ways to say
Do you remember? in Korean, as well as examples of
Korean honorifics that can be used appropriately depending on the situation.
Basic Expression: Remember?
(gie eok hae?) 기억해
is an informal expression that can be used with friends or people close to you.
Like the English expression Do you remember?,
This expression is used to ask if the other person
remembers a specific event or situation.
Expression Structure:
Gieok 기억 (gieok): means memory or remembrance.
hae 해 (hae): means do and is used in an informal form.
Example:
Do you remember the cafe we went to last week?
Polite: Do you remember?
(gi eok ha se yo) 기억하세요?
**Do you remember? (gi eok ha se yo). 기억하세요?
This is used to politely ask the other person,
Do you remember? (gi eok ha se yo) 기억하세요?
and is useful in situations where being polite to the other person is important.
Example:
Do you remember what I told you last week?
(Jinan-ju-e malsseumdeulyeotdeon naeyong gi eok ha se yo ?)
Do you remember what we discussed at the last meeting? (Jinan hoeui-eseo nonuimdoen jeom gi eok ha se yo? )
Honorific: Do you remember?
(gi eok ha sim ni kka?)
Do you remember? (gi eok ha sim ni kka?) 기억하십니까
This expression is usually used in formal settings
or when speaking to someone who requires courtesy,
such as an elder or a boss at work.
It is a formal expression that increases respect for the other person,
and allows you to maintain a polite tone.
Example:
Do you remember what you presented last year?
Do you remember the plan you mentioned before?
(Yejan-e malsseum-hasyeotdeon gyehoek gi eok ha sim ni kka? )
How to Use Do You Remember?
in Various Situations
When using the expression Do you remember?
in Korean, it is important to use the appropriate honorific
depending on the situation.
In intimate relationships such as friends or family,
it is natural to use informal speech such as (gi eok hae)
and in formal situations, it is better to use (gi eok ha se yo)
or (gi eok ha sim ni kka)
In Korean, you can show respect to others by using these honorifics.
Honorific examples for reference
Do you remember (gi eok hae)
Informal, used with friends or close friends.
Example: Do you remember where we went last weekend?
Do you remember ( gi eok ha se yo)
Good for everyday situations while maintaining polite speech in a formal tone.
Example: “Do you remember what we discussed at the last meeting?”
Do you remember? (gi eok ha sim ni kka) ?
Formal, especially useful in business or formal settings.
Example: Do you remember what you said at last year’s event?
Conclusion
Using Do you remember? appropriately in Korean
is an important way to show respect for the situation
and the other person.
Learning various expressions such as
Do you remember? (gi eok hae)
Do you remember? (gi eok ha se yo)
Do you remember? (gi eok ha sim ni kka)
and practice when and how to use them
will help you communicate naturally and respectfully.
