기억나게 해줘
gieongnage haejwo
The English phrase "remind me" can be translated into Korean as 기억나게 해줘 (gieongnage haejwo).
This phrase is used to request that someone help you remember something at a later time.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 기억나다, which means to come to mind or to remember and 해줘, which means to make or do for me.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
To make the request polite or formal, you can say 기억나게 해주세요. Additionally, 나에게 알려줘 is an informal way to say "remind me" and 나한테 알려줘 is a casual way to say it.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the causative structure -게 하다 to express the idea of causing a mental state, such as remembering, to occur.
How do you pronounce it?
gieongnage haejwo
Did you know?
- When Koreans talk about forgetting something they were supposed to be reminded of, they use 깜빡하다, which mimics the quick movement of a blink.
- The formal version of 'remind me' uses the word 상기, which is derived from Hanja meaning 'to raise' and 'record'. It treats the memory as a physical document being lifted from a file.
- The Korean concept of remembering, expressed through 기억나다, treats a memory as something that 'happens' to a person rather than an action they perform. This contrasts with English, where 'remembering' is often viewed as an active mental effort.
Examples in context
- 내일 회의 시간을 알려주세요.Please remind me of the meeting time tomorrow.
Example conversation
Subin and Hyunwoo are planning their weekend.
- 수빈 Su-bin토요일에 영화 예매해야 해.toyoir-e yeonghwa yemaehaeya hae.I have to book the movie tickets on Saturday.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo내가 도와줄까?naega dowajulkka?Shall I help you?
- 수빈 Su-bin응, 그때 기억나게 해줘.eung, geuttae gieoknage hae줘.Yes, remind me then.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo알았어, 잊지 않고 말할게.arasseo, itji anko malhalge.Got it, I'll tell you without forgetting.
