Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"Take care" in Korean: 잘 지내세요
잘 지내세요jal jinaeseyo
Take care in Korean is 잘 지내세요 (jal jinaeseyo). 잘 지내세요 can close a conversation with a wish to stay well; 몸조심하세요 focuses more on caring for health or safety.
Take care: starting the exchange
다음에 만날 때까지 잘 지내세요.daeume mannal ttaekkaji jal jinaeseyo.
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How to pronounce 잘 지내세요
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jal jinaeseyo
/tɕal tɕinɛsejo/
잘 지내세요 is read jal jinaeseyo. In 몸조심하세요, read the full phrase as momjosimhaseyo.
"Take care" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 잘 지내세요jal jinaeseyo | Take care The inventory form for take care. | The inventory form for take care. |
| 몸조심하세요momjosimhaseyo | take care of yourself 잘 지내세요 can close a conversation with a wish to stay well; 몸조심하세요 focuses more on caring for health or safety. | 잘 지내세요 can close a conversation with a wish to stay well; 몸조심하세요 focuses more on caring for health or safety. |
How to use 잘 지내세요 in real life
- 1Take care: starting the exchange
다음에 만날 때까지 잘 지내세요.
daeume mannal ttaekkaji jal jinaeseyo.
Take care until we meet next time.
잘 지내세요 can close a conversation with a wish to stay well; 몸조심하세요 focuses more on caring for health or safety.
- 2Take care: adding useful context
이사한 곳에서도 잘 지내세요.
isahan goseseodo jal jinaeseyo.
Take care in your new home too.
This sentence places 잘 지내세요 in a complete exchange.
- 3Take care: a different conversation
바쁘시겠지만 잘 지내세요.
bappeusigetjiman jal jinaeseyo.
You may be busy, but take care.
This sentence places 잘 지내세요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 잘 지내세요
Incorrect: 다음에 만날 때까지 잘 지내세요이에요.
Correct: 다음에 만날 때까지 잘 지내세요.
When practicing take care, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 다음에 만날 때까지 잘 지내세요.
Incorrect: 다음에 만날 때까지 잘 지내세요습니다.
Correct: 다음에 만날 때까지 잘 지내세요.
When practicing take care, do not append a formal sentence ending to a predicate that already has its polite ending. Keep the complete form 다음에 만날 때까지 잘 지내세요.
Good to know
잘 지내세요 can close a conversation with a wish to stay well; 몸조심하세요 focuses more on caring for health or safety.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 잘 지내세요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
다음에 만날 때까지 잘 지내세요.
daeume mannal ttaekkaji jal jinaeseyo.
Take care until we meet next time.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이사한 곳에서도 잘 지내세요.
isahan goseseodo jal jinaeseyo.
Take care in your new home too.
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 "Take care" in Korean
What does 잘 지내세요 mean?
Take care in Korean is 잘 지내세요 (jal jinaeseyo). 잘 지내세요 can close a conversation with a wish to stay well; 몸조심하세요 focuses more on caring for health or safety.
When should I say 몸조심하세요?
잘 지내세요 can close a conversation with a wish to stay well; 몸조심하세요 focuses more on caring for health or safety.
How does 몸조심하세요 differ from the basic expression?
몸조심하세요 means “take care of yourself”. 잘 지내세요 can close a conversation with a wish to stay well; 몸조심하세요 focuses more on caring for health or safety.
Can I use 잘 지내세요 in a full sentence?
다음에 만날 때까지 잘 지내세요. means “Take care until we meet next time.” 잘 지내세요 can close a conversation with a wish to stay well; 몸조심하세요 focuses more on caring for health or safety.
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