따라 하세요
ttara haseyo
The English phrase "repeat after me" is translated into Korean as 따라 하세요 (ttara haseyo).
This phrase is a request for someone to say the same words that the speaker has just said. It is commonly used by language instructors, teachers or leaders of group activities.
Which one should you use?
The form 한 번 따라 해보세요. translates to "Please try to repeat it once," while the informal version 한 번 따라 해봐. means "Try repeating it once."
How does it change in a sentence?
The -세요 ending in 따라 하세요 makes the command a polite request. The informal version 따라 해 is used when speaking to children or people younger than you.
How do you pronounce it?
ttara haseyo
Did you know?
- The verb 따라 하다 literally means 'to follow and do'. In Korean, the concept of repeating speech is framed as physically following the speaker's lead rather than just duplicating sounds.
- The word 하다 (hada), the root of 'to do' in this phrase, is one of the most versatile words in the language. It can be attached to almost any noun to turn it into a verb, such as 'study' or 'exercise'.
- Korean learners often confuse 따라 하세요 with 다시 말씀하세요, but the latter means 'please say it again' and is used when the listener did not hear the speaker.
Examples in context
- 저를 따라 하세요.Please repeat after me.This sentence is useful for showing how to use the complete and natural phrase 따라 하세요 in a classroom setting by adding the object '저를' (me).Tatoeba #13249940 by atitarev, translation #250839 by CK
- 제 말을 따라 하세요.je mareul ttara haseyo.Repeat after me.
- 단어를 하나씩 따라 하세요.dan-eoreul hanassik ttara haseyo.Repeat each word after me.
Example conversation
A Korean language teacher is teaching a student in a classroom.
- 도현 Do-hyeon민지 씨, 제 말을 따라 하세요.Minji ssi, je mareul ttara haseyo.Minji, repeat after me.
- 민지 Min-ji네, 도현 선생님.Ne, Dohyeon seonsaengnim.Yes, Teacher Dohyeon.
- 도현 Do-hyeon'안녕하세요'라고 따라 하세요.'annyeonghaseyo' rago ttara haseyo.Repeat after me, 'annyeonghaseyo'.
- 민지 Min-ji안녕하세요!annyeonghaseyo!Hello!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
