Don't go in korean

 

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가지 마세요 / 가지 마 💬

[ga-ji ma-se-yo] / [ga-ji ma]

Learn Korean Phrase — “Don’t go” (Polite & Casual)

🗣️ Polite — 가지 마세요

가지 마세요 [ga-ji ma-se-yo]

👩 A: 가지 마세요.
Please don’t go. 👨 B: 미안해요. 하지만 가야 해요.
I’m sorry, but I have to go.

Word & Grammar Breakdown:

가다 (ga-da) — “to go”
지 마세요 (ji ma-se-yo) — polite prohibition “please don’t…”

✅ Combined: 가지 마세요 = “Please don’t go.” (polite request)

🎭 Casual — 가지 마

가지 마 [ga-ji ma]

👦 A: 가지 마!
Don’t go! 👧 B: 조금만 있다 갈게.
I’ll stay a little longer before I go.

Word & Grammar Breakdown:

가다 (ga-da) — “to go”
지 마 (ji ma) — casual prohibition “don’t…”

✅ Combined: 가지 마 = “Don’t go.” (casual/friendly)

🇰🇷 Cultural Note:
In Korean culture, “가지 마세요” is often used not only literally but also emotionally — for example, when someone is leaving after spending time together, saying it softly can express affection or sadness. In K-dramas, you’ll often hear “가지 마!” in emotional or romantic scenes, showing that someone doesn’t want the other person to leave.

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