No. 13,917 in Korean
말아요
"말아요" is a polite form meaning "Do not" or "Stop."
In a sentence
이 일을 그렇게 쉽게 끝내지 말아요.
Don't finish this work so easily.
Used as a negative imperative, '말아요' is urging someone not to proceed with an action.
혼자 있지 말아요.
Please don’t stay alone.
'말아요' serves as a suggestion not to remain in solitude, emphasizing care.
그런 태도를 가지지 말아요.
Don’t adopt such an attitude.
Acts as an advisory remark where '말아요' discourages adopting a specific behavior.
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