Korean phrase
~ 낭비하지 마세요. ~ nang bi ha ji ma se yo
Meaning
Please don't waste ___
When to use it
This is a polite request not to waste something. The thing being wasted is named before the phrase, such as time, and the expression can sound like gentle advice.
Example dialogue
오늘 하루 종일 SNS만 봤어요. o neul ha ru chong il SNS man pwa sseo yo
I looked at nothing but social media all day.
시간을 낭비하지 마세요. si ga neul nang bi ha ji ma se yo
Please don't waste time.