Korean For All 1 Chapter 14: V+ 지마세요, Connecting with -고 in Korean

How to Politely Say “Don’t” in Korean – Mastering 지 마세요 & -고!

Welcome to Lesson 14! 🎉 We’re almost done with the book—amazing work so far!

Today, we’ll learn some super practical grammar points that will help you in everyday conversations.

Today’s lesson includes:

✅ How to say “Don’t do that” politely using 지 마세요
✅ How to connect actions smoothly using -고
✅ Important vocabulary for health, body parts, and daily life
✅ A look into Korean traditional clothing (Hanbok) & houses (Hanok)!

1. Essential Vocabulary – Health & Everyday Life

Before we jump into grammar, here are some useful words from today’s lesson!

📌 Useful Expressions:

• “배가 아파요.” (My stomach hurts.)
• “몸이 안 좋아요.” (I don’t feel well.)
• “약을 먹어야 해요.” (I need to take medicine.)

2. Grammar Spotlight: How to Say “Don’t” (V + 지 마세요)

Want to politely tell someone not to do something? Use 지 마세요!

✔ Take the verb stem and add 지 마세요
✔ It means “Please don’t ~.”

Examples:

• 가다 (to go) → 가지 마세요 (Please don’t go.)
• 먹다 (to eat) → 먹지 마세요 (Please don’t eat.)
• 보다 (to see) → 보지 마세요 (Please don’t look.)
• 공부하다 (to study) → 공부하지 마세요 (Please don’t study.)
• 마시다 (to drink) → 마시지 마세요 (Please don’t drink.)

🎯 Practice: Try making sentences using 지 마세요!

3. Grammar Spotlight: Connecting Actions with -고 (and, then)

Use -고 to smoothly connect verbs or adjectives—it’s like saying “and” in English!

✔ Take the verb/adjective stem and add -고

Examples with Verbs:

• 가다 (to go) → 가고 (Go and…)
• 먹다 (to eat) → 먹고 (Eat and…)
• 공부하다 (to study) → 공부하고 (Study and…)

Examples with Adjectives:

• 길다 (to be long) → 길고 (Long and…)
• 작다 (to be small) → 작고 (Small and…)
• 예쁘다 (to be pretty) → 예쁘고 (Pretty and…)

Putting it into Sentences:

• “울리케 씨는 키가 크고 멋있어요.” (Ulrike is tall and cool.)
• “저는 숙제하고, 낸시 씨는 운동해요.” (I do homework, and Nancy works out.)
• “먹고 학교에 가요.” (I eat and then go to school.)

🎯 Practice: Try making two connected sentences using -고!

4. K-Culture Corner – Hanbok & Hanok!

1. 한복 (Hanbok) – Korea’s Traditional Clothing

Hanbok is Korea’s traditional attire that has been worn for over a thousand years!

✔ For men: The 저고리 (jeogori, upper jacket) and 바지 (baji, pants).
✔ For women: The 저고리 (jeogori) and 치마 (chima, skirt).

💡 TIP: You can rent a Hanbok in places like Gyeongbokgung Palace for a fun experience!

2. 한옥 (Hanok) – Traditional Korean Houses

Hanoks date back to the Joseon Dynasty (14th century)!

✔ Built with eco-friendly materials (wood, soil, stone).
✔ Features 온돌 (ondol) heated floors for winter.
✔ Popular spots: Bukchon Hanok Village (Seoul), Jeonju Hanok Village, Andong Hahoe Village.

📌 Fun Idea: Rent a Hanbok while visiting a Hanok village for the perfect historical experience!

5. Your Homework!

1️⃣ Write three sentences using 지 마세요 to tell someone not to do something.
2️⃣ Practice using -고 to connect two actions.
3️⃣Complete exercises on pages 136-138 in your textbook.
4️⃣ Watch a Korean drama and listen for 지 마세요 in conversations!