Korean Dictionary
How to say "Call me" in Korean
“Call me” in Korean is 전화해 주세요 (pronounced "Jeonhwahae juseyo").
전화해 주세요
Jeonhwahae juseyo
Usage & Context
Requesting a phone call from someone. The casual version for friends is 전화해 or 나한테 전화해. In Korean workplaces and with elders, the polite form is important. 연락 주세요 can substitute if the mode of communication is flexible.
Example Sentence
시간 되면 전화해 주세요. 드릴 말씀이 있어요.
Please call me when you have time. I have something to tell you.
How to use 전화해 주세요 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Call me” is 전화해 주세요, romanized as Jeonhwahae juseyo.
Usage tip
Check the politeness level before using this word. Korean greetings often change depending on age, relationship, and setting.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 전화해 주세요.
Pronunciation Guide
전화해 (Jeonhwahae) sounds like 'Jeon-hwa-heh', with 'Jeon' like 'john', 'hwa' like 'hwan' without the 'n', and 'heh' like 'hey' but shorter. 주세요 (Juseyo) sounds like 'Joo-seh-yo', with 'Joo' like 'jewel' without the 'l', 'seh' like 'say' but shorter, and 'yo' like 'yo-yo'. The stress is fairly even.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
전화해 주십시오
Jeonhwahae jusipsio
A very formal request, rarely used in daily conversation unless in highly formal settings.
Casual (반말)
전화해 줘
Jeonhwahae jwo
Used with close friends, family, or people younger than you.
More Example Sentences
Arranging a pickup.
도착하면 전화해 주세요. 마중 나갈게요.
Please call me when you arrive. I'll come out to meet you.
A friend asking for an urgent call.
급한 일인데, 시간 될 때 전화해 줘.
It's urgent, please call me when you have time.
Customer service or professional setting offering help.
궁금한 점 있으시면 언제든지 전화해 주세요.
If you have any questions, please call me anytime.
Cultural Context
While KakaoTalk is the primary messaging platform, actual phone calls are still very common in Korea for urgent matters, longer conversations, or when a quick back-and-forth is needed. '연락 주세요' (Yeollak juseyo) is a more general phrase meaning 'please contact me' and can be used if the mode of communication is flexible. Koreans often use polite forms like '전화해 주세요' in professional settings or with elders.
Editorial note
We check greetings like 전화해 주세요 for politeness and timing, since Korean greetings change with relationship, age, and setting.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
전화할게요
I'll call you.
전화 왔어요
A call came / I got a call.
지금 전화 가능하세요?
Are you available for a call now?
Related Expressions
연락 주세요
Yeollak juseyo
Please contact me (general).
문자 주세요
Munja juseyo
Please message me.
전화 걸다
Jeonhwa geolda
To make a phone call.
통화하다
Tonghwahada
To talk on the phone.
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