🇰🇷 Korean phrases

How to Say "Help" in Korean

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
도와주세요
"Help" in Korean · say it like doh-wah-joo-seh-yo

The most natural way to say "Help" in Korean is 도와주세요. 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

도와줘
more casual, used among friends
도움이 필요해요
slightly more formal, indicating a need for help

When to use it

Use this phrase when you need help from someone. It is polite and appropriate in most situations. You can use it in both formal and informal contexts, depending on your tone.

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Examples in Korean

KoreanEnglish
이 문제를 도와주세요.Please help me with this problem.
길을 잃었어요. 도와주세요.I am lost. Please help me.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use polite endings when speaking to strangers.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 도와주세요, 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 '도와줘' instead of '도와주세요'?

Use '도와줘' with friends or people you are close to, as it is more casual.

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