Korean phrase
진지하게 이야기해요. chin ji ha ge i ya gi hae yo
Meaning
Let's have a serious talk
When to use it
It politely suggests discussing a matter with care and focus. The tone is gentle and suits a conversation that needs attention.
Example dialogue
우리 지금 상황에 대해 진지하게 이야기해요. u ri chi geum sang hwang e tae hae chin ji ha ge i ya gi hae yo
Let's have a serious talk about our situation now.
좋아, 한 가지씩 차근차근 이야기하자. cho a han ka ji ssik cha geun cha geun i ya gi ha ja
Okay, let's discuss things one at a time.