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TOPIK 2verb

조심하다

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조심해요 · 조심했어요 · 조심할 거예요 · 조심하세요

to be careful, to watch out

Example

눈이 와서 길이 미끄러우니까 운전 조심하세요.

It snowed and the roads are slippery, so drive carefully.

Word parts

조 hold심 heart, mind

Literally 'hold the heart': keep your mind in check.

Good to know

조심히 가세요 ('Get home safely') is a common, caring way to say goodbye.