How to say "Do not worry" in Korean

The natural way Koreans say "Do not worry" — with the polite form, close alternatives, and audio for every line.

When to use it

The -지 마 ending is how Korean says do not. Attach it to any verb stem and you have a whole family of phrases.

Polite form

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  걱정하지 마세요

  geokjeonghaji maseyo

  Use this with strangers, anyone older than you, and at work.

Other ways to say it

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  신경 쓰지 마

  singyeong sseuji ma

  = Do not give it a thought

  Same -지 마 pattern. Lighter than 걱정하지 마.
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  괜찮을 거야

  gwaenchaneul geoya

  = It will be fine

  Reassurance rather than an instruction. Often the kinder choice.

In a sentence

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  걱정하지 마, 내가 있잖아.

  geokjeonghaji ma, naega itjana.

  Do not worry, you have me.
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  너무 걱정하지 마세요.

  neomu geokjeonghaji maseyo.

  Please do not worry too much.