Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"I'm fine, thanks" in Korean: 잘 지내요
잘 지내요jal jinaeyo
I'm fine, thanks in Korean is 잘 지내요 (jal jinaeyo). 잘 지내요 answers how life is going; 괜찮아요 says one is okay in a more immediate situation.
I'm fine, thanks: starting the exchange
네, 잘 지내요.ne, jal jinaeyo.
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How to pronounce 잘 지내요
Say it
jal jinaeyo
/tɕal tɕinɛjo/
잘 지내요 is read jal jinaeyo. In 잘 지내고 있어요, read the full phrase as jal jinaego isseoyo.
"I'm fine, thanks" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 잘 지내요jal jinaeyo | I'm fine, thanks The inventory form for i'm fine, thanks. | The inventory form for i'm fine, thanks. |
| 잘 지내고 있어요jal jinaego isseoyo | I am doing well 잘 지내요 answers how life is going; 괜찮아요 says one is okay in a more immediate situation. | 잘 지내요 answers how life is going; 괜찮아요 says one is okay in a more immediate situation. |
How to use 잘 지내요 in real life
- 1I'm fine, thanks: starting the exchange
네, 잘 지내요.
ne, jal jinaeyo.
Yes, I am doing well.
잘 지내요 answers how life is going; 괜찮아요 says one is okay in a more immediate situation.
- 2I'm fine, thanks: adding useful context
덕분에 잘 지내요.
deokbune jal jinaeyo.
I am doing well, thanks to you.
This sentence places 잘 지내요 in a complete exchange.
- 3I'm fine, thanks: a different conversation
요즘 가족과 잘 지내요.
yojeum gajokgwa jal jinaeyo.
I am doing well with my family these days.
This sentence places 잘 지내요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 잘 지내요
Incorrect: 네, 잘 지내요이에요.
Correct: 네, 잘 지내요.
When practicing i'm fine, thanks, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 네, 잘 지내요.
Incorrect: 네, 잘 지내요습니다.
Correct: 네, 잘 지내요.
When practicing i'm fine, thanks, do not append a formal sentence ending to a predicate that already has its polite ending. Keep the complete form 네, 잘 지내요.
Good to know
잘 지내요 answers how life is going; 괜찮아요 says one is okay in a more immediate situation.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 잘 지내요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
네, 잘 지내요.
ne, jal jinaeyo.
Yes, I am doing well.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
덕분에 잘 지내요.
deokbune jal jinaeyo.
I am doing well, thanks to you.
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 "I'm fine, thanks" in Korean
What does 잘 지내요 mean?
I'm fine, thanks in Korean is 잘 지내요 (jal jinaeyo). 잘 지내요 answers how life is going; 괜찮아요 says one is okay in a more immediate situation.
When should I say 잘 지내고 있어요?
잘 지내요 answers how life is going; 괜찮아요 says one is okay in a more immediate situation.
How does 잘 지내고 있어요 differ from the basic expression?
잘 지내고 있어요 means “I am doing well”. 잘 지내요 answers how life is going; 괜찮아요 says one is okay in a more immediate situation.
Can I use 잘 지내요 in a full sentence?
네, 잘 지내요. means “Yes, I am doing well.” 잘 지내요 answers how life is going; 괜찮아요 says one is okay in a more immediate situation.
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