신경을 써요 · 신경을 썼어요 · 신경 쓰지 마세요 (ㅡ drops)
to pay attention to, to care about; to worry about
Example
외모에 너무 신경을 쓰지 않아도 돼요.
You don't have to worry so much about your looks.
Word parts
신 spirit+경 channel
신경 = nerves; literally 'to use one's nerves' on something.
Good to know
신경 쓰지 마세요 means 'Don't worry about it'; casual 신경 꺼 is a rude 'Mind your own business.'
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