Korean expression
하지 말라
Said by HOSHI (SEVENTEEN)
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하지 말라 means "don't do it; don't broadcast it" in Korean.
How it works here
‘하지 말라’ expresses a prohibition, and ‘-니까’ adds the reason or basis for the speaker's insistence.
Key expression
V지 말다
An expression strongly prohibiting an action
‘V-지 말다’ expresses prohibition. Compared with simple advice, it sounds more direct and forceful.
When it's used
Used to stop someone forcefully when they keep repeating an unwanted action.
The line
아 방송 하지 말라니까 자꾸.
I told you not to broadcast it, seriously.
The speaker immediately stops someone who keeps doing the same thing.
Scene from “[GOING SEVENTEEN 2020] EP.44 TTT #1 (Hyperrealism Ver.)” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube
More examples
그만 소리 내지 말고 조용히 해.
Don't make noise; be quiet.
여기서는 사진 찍지 말아 주세요.
Please don't take pictures here.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
하지 말라
아 방송 하지 말라니까 자꾸.
I told you not to broadcast it, seriously.
- The situation involves gently suggesting that someone do something now.
- The situation involves strongly stopping someone from repeating an action.
- The situation involves gently telling someone to take a short break.
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The situation involves strongly stopping someone from repeating an action.
an expression strongly prohibiting an action. ‘V-지 말다’ expresses prohibition. Compared with simple advice, it sounds more direct and forceful.
Other words in this line
- 방송
- Broadcast
- 하다
- To do
- 말다
- To stop; not to do
- 자꾸
- Again and again; repeatedly
Same expression in other scenes
- 오지 말라는 — Saying not to come
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