알려주세요
allyeojuseyo
The English phrase "please let me know" is translated into Korean as 알려주세요 (allyeojuseyo).
This phrase is a polite request for someone to provide information or an update. It is commonly used in emails or text messages when requesting an update or a confirmation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a combination of 알려주다 (to inform/let know) and –세요 (a polite imperative ending).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form 알려줘 is the casual, non-honorific version used with close friends or people younger than you. The form 알려주십시오 is a more formal and highly respectful version used in business or official settings.
How do you pronounce it?
allyeojuseyo
Did you know?
- When asking for a 'heads up' in a casual way, Koreans often use the phrase 귀띔해 줘, which literally means 'give a hint to the ear'.
- In text messages, Koreans often shorten 알려주세요 to 알려줘요 or use the slang 알랴줘 to sound cuter and more friendly.
- If you are texting a close friend, you might see the phrase shortened to 알려줘 or even more abbreviated in slang. However, if you use the full polite form with a very close friend, it can actually make the conversation feel cold or distant.
Examples in context
- 오늘의 회의 시간을 알려 주세요.Please let me know the time of today's meeting.
- 이메일을 확인하신 후 답변해 주시면 감사하겠습니다.I would be grateful if you could reply after checking your email.
- 이곳에 도착할 때 알려 주시면 감사드리겠습니다.I would appreciate it if you could inform me when you arrive here.
- 내일 시간이 되면 알려 줘.Let me know if you have time tomorrow.
- 오늘 저녁 뭐 할 거 있어? 알려 줄래?Do you have any plans for tonight? Will you let me know?
- 결과를 알려주세요.gyeol-gwa-reul al-lyeo-ju-se-yo.Please let me know the result.
- 시간을 꼭 알려주세요.si-gan-eul kkok al-lyeo-ju-se-yo.Please be sure to let me know the time.
- 변경 사항을 알려주세요.byeon-gyeong sa-hang-eul al-lyeo-ju-se-yo.Please let me know the changes.
Example conversation
Ji-hun is asking Su-bin about her arrival time.
- 지훈 Ji-hun수빈 씨, 언제 도착해요?Subin ssi, eonje dochak-haeyo?Subin, when are you arriving?
- 수빈 Su-bin아직 정확한 시간을 몰라요.ajik jeonghwakan siganeul mollayo.I don't know the exact time yet.
- 지훈 Ji-hun그럼 결정되면 알려주세요.geureom gyeoljeong-doemyeon allyeojuseyo.Then please let me know once it's decided.
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 바로 알려줄게요.ne, baro allyeojulgeyo.Yes, I will let you know right away.
