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"Good night" in Korean: 안녕히 주무세요
안녕히 주무세요annyeonghi jumuseyo
Good night in Korean is 안녕히 주무세요 (annyeonghi jumuseyo). 안녕히 주무세요 is respectful; 잘 자요 is less honorific and suits a familiar relationship.
Good night: starting the exchange
안녕히 주무세요. 내일 뵐게요.annyeonghi jumuseyo. naeil boelgeyo.
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How to pronounce 안녕히 주무세요
Say it
annyeonghi jumuseyo
/annjʌŋhi tɕumusejo/
안녕히 주무세요 is read annyeonghi jumuseyo. In 잘 자요, read the full phrase as jal jayo.
"Good night" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 안녕히 주무세요annyeonghi jumuseyo | Good night The inventory form for good night. | The inventory form for good night. |
| 잘 자요jal jayo | sleep well 안녕히 주무세요 is respectful; 잘 자요 is less honorific and suits a familiar relationship. | 안녕히 주무세요 is respectful; 잘 자요 is less honorific and suits a familiar relationship. |
How to use 안녕히 주무세요 in real life
- 1Good night: starting the exchange
안녕히 주무세요. 내일 뵐게요.
annyeonghi jumuseyo. naeil boelgeyo.
Good night. I will see you tomorrow.
안녕히 주무세요 is respectful; 잘 자요 is less honorific and suits a familiar relationship.
- 2Good night: adding useful context
어머니, 안녕히 주무세요.
eomeoni, annyeonghi jumuseyo.
Mother, good night.
This sentence places 안녕히 주무세요 in a complete exchange.
- 3Good night: a different conversation
이제 쉬세요. 안녕히 주무세요.
ije swiseyo. annyeonghi jumuseyo.
Please rest now. Good night.
This sentence places 안녕히 주무세요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 안녕히 주무세요
Incorrect: 안녕히 주무세요. 내일 뵐게요이에요.
Correct: 안녕히 주무세요. 내일 뵐게요.
When practicing good night, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 안녕히 주무세요. 내일 뵐게요.
Incorrect: 안녕히 주무세요. 내일 뵐게요습니다.
Correct: 안녕히 주무세요. 내일 뵐게요.
When practicing good night, do not append a formal sentence ending to a predicate that already has its polite ending. Keep the complete form 안녕히 주무세요. 내일 뵐게요.
Good to know
안녕히 주무세요 is respectful; 잘 자요 is less honorific and suits a familiar relationship.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 안녕히 주무세요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
안녕히 주무세요. 내일 뵐게요.
annyeonghi jumuseyo. naeil boelgeyo.
Good night. I will see you tomorrow.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어머니, 안녕히 주무세요.
eomeoni, annyeonghi jumuseyo.
Mother, good night.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Good night" in Korean
What does 안녕히 주무세요 mean?
Good night in Korean is 안녕히 주무세요 (annyeonghi jumuseyo). 안녕히 주무세요 is respectful; 잘 자요 is less honorific and suits a familiar relationship.
When should I say 잘 자요?
안녕히 주무세요 is respectful; 잘 자요 is less honorific and suits a familiar relationship.
How does 잘 자요 differ from the basic expression?
잘 자요 means “sleep well”. 안녕히 주무세요 is respectful; 잘 자요 is less honorific and suits a familiar relationship.
Can I use 안녕히 주무세요 in a full sentence?
안녕히 주무세요. 내일 뵐게요. means “Good night. I will see you tomorrow.” 안녕히 주무세요 is respectful; 잘 자요 is less honorific and suits a familiar relationship.
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