Korean phrase
~ 하지 말아 주세요. ~ ha ji ma ra chu se yo
Meaning
Please don't ___
When to use it
This politely asks someone not to do something. It can point out a rule or make a gentle request without sounding like a strong command.
Example dialogue
여기서 담배 피워도 돼요? yeo gi seo tam bae pi wo do twae yo
Is it okay to smoke here?
죄송하지만, 흡연은 하지 말아 주세요. choe song ha ji man heu byeo neun ha ji ma ra chu se yo
I'm sorry, but please don't smoke.