What it means
Verb + -아/어 주세요 is the standard way to make a polite request in Korean — asking someone to do something for you. One of the most essential grammar patterns for beginners.
Nuance & when to use
가르쳐 주세요 = please teach me. 도와주세요 = please help me. 봐주세요 = please look / please take care of. 주다 = to give — so -아/어 주다 literally means "give the action of doing." 주세요 alone = please give me (something).
⚠ Common mistake
Add -아/어 based on vowel harmony. Last vowel ㅏ/ㅗ = -아 주세요. Other vowels = -어 주세요. 도와주세요 (도+아 = 도와). 가르쳐 주세요 (르 irregular).
Example sentences
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FAQ
When is this used?
가르쳐 주세요 = please teach me. 도와주세요 = please help me. 봐주세요 = please look / please take care of. 주다 = to give — so -아/어 주다 literally means "give the action of doing." 주세요 alone = please give me (something).
What's a common mistake?
Add -아/어 based on vowel harmony. Last vowel ㅏ/ㅗ = -아 주세요. Other vowels = -어 주세요. 도와주세요 (도+아 = 도와). 가르쳐 주세요 (르 irregular).
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