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πŸ“˜ Grammar 54: How to Use ~μ§€ λ§ˆμ„Έμš” – Telling Someone Not to Do Something in Korean

πŸ“˜ How to Use ~μ§€ λ§ˆμ„Έμš” – Telling Someone Not to Do Something in Korean Want to say “Don’t go,” “Please don’t eat that,” or “Don’t be late” in Korean? Then it’s essential to learn ~μ§€ λ§ˆμ„Έμš” , the standard and polite way to tell someone **not to do something** in Korean. This structure is incredibly common in daily life, especially when giving warnings, instructions, or advice politely. πŸ“Œ What Does ~μ§€ λ§ˆμ„Έμš” Mean? ~μ§€ λ§ˆμ„Έμš” is the negative imperative form in Korean, meaning: ✔️ “Please don’t…” ✔️ “Don’t do…” (politely) Structure: Verb stem + μ§€ λ§ˆμ„Έμš” ✅ Use this form when you want to tell someone not to do something in a polite and respectful manner. πŸ“˜ Example Sentences κ°€μ§€ λ§ˆμ„Έμš” – Please don’t go ga-ji ma-se-yo λ¨Ήμ§€ λ§ˆμ„Έμš” – Don’t eat that meok-ji ma-se-yo λŠ¦μ§€ λ§ˆμ„Έμš” – Don’t be late neut-ji ma-se-yo λ§ν•˜μ§€ λ§ˆμ„Έμš” – Don’t say it mal-ha-ji ma-se-yo πŸ“Š Grammar Table – ~μ§€ λ§ˆμ„Έμš” Forms Level Form Example Meaning Polite...