나 좀 도와줄 수 있어? (na jom dowajul su isseo)
Pronunciation: [nah jom doh-wah-jool soo ee-ssuh]
Meaning: "Can you help me out?" (Informal)
Introduction
When you need a hand and want to ask for help casually in Korean, you can say 나 좀 도와줄 수 있어? This is a friendly and informal way to ask for assistance, perfect for use with friends or people you’re close to.
If you want to ask more politely, especially in formal situations or when speaking to someone older, you should say: 저 좀 도와주실 수 있나요? (jeo jom dowajusil su innayo?).
More Expressions in Korean
좀 도와줄래?
Pronunciation: [jom doh-wah-jool-lae]
Meaning: "Could you help me?" (Casual)도와주실 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: [doh-wah-joo-shil soo it-na-yo]
Meaning: "Could you help me?" (Polite)무슨 일 좀 도와줄 수 있어요?
Pronunciation: [moo-seun il jom doh-wah-jool soo it-seo-yo]
Meaning: "Can you help me with something?" (Polite)이거 좀 도와줄 수 있어?
Pronunciation: [i-geo jom doh-wah-jool soo ee-ssuh]
Meaning: "Can you help me with this?" (Informal)저 좀 도와주시면 감사하겠습니다.
Pronunciation: [jeo jom doh-wah-joo-shi-myeon gam-sa-ha-geet-sseum-ni-da]
Meaning: "I’d really appreciate your help." (Formal)
With these expressions, you’ll be able to ask for help in both casual and formal situations in Korean. Whether you're asking a friend for a small favor or seeking assistance from someone in a professional setting, you’ll have the right phrase at your fingertips!