🇰🇷 Korean phrases

How to Say "Don't worry" in Korean

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
걱정하지 마세요
"Don't worry" in Korean · say it like guhk-jung-ha-ji mah-seh-yo

The most natural way to say "Don't worry" in Korean is 걱정하지 마세요. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

걱정하지 마
more casual, used among friends
걱정하지 않으셔도 돼요
more formal, polite way to say it

When to use it

You can use this phrase to comfort someone who is feeling anxious or stressed. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. Use it when you want to reassure someone that everything will be okay.

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Examples in Korean

KoreanEnglish
시험이 걱정되면 걱정하지 마세요.If you are worried about the exam, don't worry.
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse this with '걱정해요', which means 'I worry'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 걱정하지 마세요, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Korean with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use the formal version?

Use the formal version when speaking to someone older or in a professional setting.

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