알려줘
allyeojwo
The English phrase 'let me know' is translated into Korean as 알려줘 (allyeojwo).
A request for someone to give you information or an update about something.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a combination of 알리다 (to inform/notify) and the auxiliary verb -어 주다 (to do something for someone).
Which one should you use?
알려 줄래? is a very casual and colloquial way to say 'let me know' to close friends, and 알려 주면 돼 is an informal way to ask someone to let you know.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the suffix -요 to 알려줘 makes the request polite and suitable for people you are not close with or are older than you. Using the -세요 ending makes the request more formal and respectful than 알려줘요.
How do you pronounce it?
allyeojwo
Did you know?
- If you are asking for a 'heads up' or a quick notice, Koreans might use 귀띔해 줘, which literally refers to 'whispering into someone's ear'.
- If you want to sound even more polite when asking someone to 'let you know' via text, you might see people write 알려주세용 with a 'ㅇ' at the end. This adds a cute, friendly tone to the request.
- When using 알려줘 with a superior, you must replace the verb with 알려드리다 to show respect. Using the standard version with a boss or teacher would be considered quite rude.
Examples in context
- 만약 돈을 빌려야 되면, 나한테 알려줘.If you need to borrow some money, let me know.This sentence shows how to use 알려줘 when discussing borrowing money.Tatoeba #13755281 by qlTmalffk, translation #6565786 by CK
- 니가 만약에 아직도 살아있는거라면 나한테 알려줘Please let me know if you are still alive.This sentence shows how to use 알려줘 to ask for an update on someone's well-being.Tatoeba #6318439 by solar0425, translation #6318273 by carlosalberto
- 알려 주세요Please let me know if you have any questions.
- 알려 줄래?Can you let me know if the party is still on?
- 알려 줘Let me know what time we should meet.
- 준비 다 되면 나한테 알려줘.junbi da doe-myeon na-hante allyeo-jwo.Let me know when you are ready.
Example conversation
Minji and Hyunwoo are making plans to go to a cafe.
- 민지 Min-ji현우야, 몇 시에 만날까?Hyunwoo-ya, myeot si-e mannalkka?Hyunwoo, what time shall we meet?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo아직 잘 모르겠어.Ajik jal moreugesseo.I'm not sure yet.
- 민지 Min-ji시간 정해지면 나한테 알려줘.Sigan jeonghae-jimyeon na-hante allyeo-jwo.Let me know when the time is decided.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo응, 알겠어.Eung, algesseo.Okay, I got it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
