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A common response when asked how one is doing.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The 'Have you eaten?' (밥 먹었어요?) greeting is often used interchangeably with '잘 지내요?'. In Korean culture, food is the ultimate sign of welfare. In offices, '잘 지내요' is often a polite lie. Even if stressed, employees say they are doing well to maintain 'Gibun' (harmony) in the team. On Instagram, Koreans use the hashtag #잘지내요 to show off a peaceful lifestyle, often featuring cafes or nature. Historically, '지내다' was used for performing ancestral rites ({祭祀|제사}를 지내다). This shows the verb's deep connection to significant life events and time.
Add '덕분에'
Adding '덕분에' (Thanks to you) before '잘 지내요' makes you sound much more polite and native-like.
Don't use for objects
Never say your phone or your car is '잘 지내요'. Use '좋아요' or '상태가 좋아요' instead.
मतलब
A common response when asked how one is doing.
Add '덕분에'
Adding '덕분에' (Thanks to you) before '잘 지내요' makes you sound much more polite and native-like.
Don't use for objects
Never say your phone or your car is '잘 지내요'. Use '좋아요' or '상태가 좋아요' instead.
The '-고 있어요' trick
Using '잘 지내고 있어요' sounds more active and natural in text messages than the simple '잘 지내요'.
The 'Fine' Lie
Even if you're a bit tired, it's culturally safer to say '잘 지내요' first, then mention you're busy.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of '지내다' to say 'I am doing well lately.'
요즘 잘 ______.
'잘 지내요' is the standard way to say you are doing well.
Which of the following is the most appropriate response to '어떻게 지냈어요?' from a friend?
A: 어떻게 지냈어요? B: ________
Since the question is in the past tense ('지냈어요'), the answer should also be in the past tense.
Complete the dialogue using the polite '덕분에' (thanks to you) form.
가: 부모님은 잘 지내세요? 나: 네, ______ 잘 지내요.
'덕분에' is the polite way to acknowledge the other person's concern.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: Writing a formal business report about your status in a new branch.
The '-습니다' ending is required for formal business reports.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
State vs. Quality
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यास요즘 잘 ______.
'잘 지내요' is the standard way to say you are doing well.
A: 어떻게 지냈어요? B: ________
Since the question is in the past tense ('지냈어요'), the answer should also be in the past tense.
가: 부모님은 잘 지내세요? 나: 네, ______ 잘 지내요.
'덕분에' is the polite way to acknowledge the other person's concern.
Situation: Writing a formal business report about your status in a new branch.
The '-습니다' ending is required for formal business reports.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, but it's better to use the formal '잘 지내고 있습니다' to show more respect.
'잘 지내요' means you are doing well. '괜찮아요' means 'I'm okay' or 'No thank you.'
Simply add a question mark and raise your voice: '잘 지내요?'
It's a bit personal for a total stranger. Stick to '안녕하세요' unless you've met before.
It's only for close friends or people younger than you. To anyone else, it's rude.
You can say '그저 그래요' (So-so) or '별로예요' (Not that great).
The verb is '지내다'. When combined with '-어요', 'ㅐ' + '어' becomes 'ㅐ'.
Yes, it's a very common opening: '그동안 잘 지내셨나요?'
No, that's '잘 가요' or '안녕히 계세요'. '잘 지내요' is about your state of life.
Yes, though they may use different formal endings like '잘 지내고 있습네다'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
안녕하세요
similarHello / Are you at peace?
반가워요
builds onNice to meet you
건강하세요
similarBe healthy
어떻게 지내요?
contrastHow are you doing?
평안하세요
specialized formBe in peace
