Korean phrase

그렇게 하지 마세요. keu reo ke ha ji ma se yo

Meaning

Please don't do that

When to use it

This politely asks someone not to do something. It is often used to stop an action for safety or to avoid trouble, and has a fairly formal tone with unfamiliar or older people.

Example dialogue

팬이 아직 뜨거운데 손으로 들어도 돼요? pae ni a jik tteu geo un de so neu ro teu reo do twae yo

The pan is still hot. Can I pick it up with my hand?

그렇게 하지 마세요. keu reo ke ha ji ma se yo

Please don't do that.

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