지금 도움이 필요해요.

When to use

Use this phrase when you need help immediately and want to emphasize the urgency.

Speech Level

This uses the polite informal (해요체 - haeyoche) speech level, suitable for conveying urgency to strangers.

How it works

This sentence structure expresses an immediate need.

• 지금 (jigeum)
• 도움 (doum)
• -이 (-i)
• 필요해요 (piryohaeyo)

Pronunciation

The 'ㄱ' (g/k) in '지금' (jigeum) is pronounced clearly. The liaison between '움이' (umi) is smooth. The ending '해요' (haeyo) is pronounced clearly.

Omitted Subject/Object

The subject 'I' is omitted but understood. The phrase states that 'help' is needed 'now'.

Notes

A direct and urgent request for assistance.