안녕히 주무세요.
Annyeonghi jumuseyo.
Good night (formal).
Phrase in 30 Seconds
The essential polite way to wish an elder or superior a peaceful night's sleep in Korea.
- Means: 'Please sleep peacefully' using high-level honorifics.
- Used in: Saying goodnight to parents, grandparents, or teachers.
- Don't confuse: Never use this with friends; it sounds awkwardly stiff.
Explanation at your level:
मतलब
A formal and polite way to wish someone a good night's sleep.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The 'Mun-an' culture involves checking on elders' sleep as a sign of filial piety. It's common to ask 'Did you sleep well?' in the morning using the past tense of this phrase. In very traditional homes, children might perform a small bow (not a full deep bow, but a respectful one) while saying this phrase. While 'Good night' is common, saying this to a boss on a business trip shows that you are 'In-sa-seong' (have a good greeting habit), which is highly valued. You will often see characters use the informal '잘 자' to show romantic intimacy, contrasting sharply with the formal '{안녕|安寧}히 주무세요' used with parents.
The Bow Matters
When saying this to an elder, a slight nod or a 15-degree bow makes it much more authentic and respectful.
Don't 'Annyeonghi Ja'
Never mix 'Annyeonghi' with 'Ja'. It's a grammatical 'clash' of registers that sounds very confusing to natives.
मतलब
A formal and polite way to wish someone a good night's sleep.
The Bow Matters
When saying this to an elder, a slight nod or a 15-degree bow makes it much more authentic and respectful.
Don't 'Annyeonghi Ja'
Never mix 'Annyeonghi' with 'Ja'. It's a grammatical 'clash' of registers that sounds very confusing to natives.
Morning Follow-up
Always follow up the next morning with '{안녕|安寧}히 주무셨어요?' to show you truly care about their well-being.
खुद को परखो
Which phrase is most appropriate when saying goodnight to your grandfather?
할아버지, _______.
Grandfathers require the highest level of respect, which is '{안녕|安寧}히 주무세요'.
Complete the formal goodnight greeting.
{안녕|安寧}히 ____세요.
The honorific root for 'to sleep' is '주무-'.
Match the phrase to the person you are talking to.
1. 잘 자 2. {안녕|安寧}히 주무세요
Casual '잘 자' is for younger people; formal '{안녕|安寧}히 주무세요' is for superiors.
Fill in the missing line in this dialogue between a student and a teacher.
Student: 선생님, 오늘 수업 감사합니다. (Teacher, thank you for the class today.) Teacher: 그래요, 고생했어요. Student: 네, ________.
A student must use formal honorifics with a teacher.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Korean Goodnight Levels
Formal (Elders/Bosses)
- • {안녕|安寧}히 주무세요
- • {안녕|安寧}히 주무십시오
Polite (Colleagues/Acquaintances)
- • 잘 자요
- • 편히 쉬세요
Casual (Friends/Family)
- • 잘 자
- • 굿밤
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
4 सवालIf there is a large age gap and you have a very formal relationship, yes. But usually, '잘 자요' or '잘 자' is more common for siblings.
Yes, it is the standard way to end a late-night text to a teacher, boss, or elder relative.
'-십시오' is much more formal and stiff. Use it in the military or to a very elderly person you don't know well. '-세요' is the standard polite form for daily life.
Because 'Annyeong' ({안녕|安寧}) means 'peace'. You are wishing for peace when you meet and when you part/sleep.
संबंधित मुहावरे
잘 자요
similarSleep well (polite but less formal)
편안한 밤 되세요
synonymHave a peaceful night
{안녕|安寧}히 주무셨어요?
builds onDid you sleep peacefully?
좋은 꿈 꾸세요
similarSweet dreams
कहाँ इस्तेमाल करें
Saying goodnight to parents
Child: 아버지, 어머니, {안녕|安寧}히 주무세요.
Parent: 그래, 너도 잘 자거라.
Ending a late-night call with a boss
Employee: 네, 부장님. 내일 뵙겠습니다. {안녕|安寧}히 주무세요.
Boss: 수고했어요. 잘 자요.
At a traditional Hanok stay
Guest: 사장님, 방이 아주 따뜻해요. {안녕|安寧}히 주무세요.
Host: 편히 쉬세요. 필요한 거 있으면 말씀하시고요.
Texting a teacher after a late question
Student: 답변 감사합니다, 선생님! {안녕|安寧}히 주무세요.
Teacher: 네, 열공하세요!
Visiting a friend's parents
Visitor: 오늘 정말 감사했습니다. {안녕|安寧}히 주무세요.
Friend's Mom: 아이고, 조심히 가요. 잘 자요.
Military service (to a superior)
Soldier: 중대장님, {안녕|安寧}히 주무십시오!
Officer: 그래, 취침해라.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'An-nyeong' as 'On Young' (respecting the young-at-heart elders) and 'Jumu' as 'Jewel Moon' (a precious night under the moon).
Visual Association
Imagine a young person bowing deeply to a grandmother sitting on a traditional floor-mat (Yo) under a glowing crescent moon.
Rhyme
To show you're a pro, say 'Jumuseyo'!
Story
You are visiting a royal palace. To stay the night, you must wish the King peace. You say 'Annyeonghi' (Peacefully) and 'Jumuseyo' (Sleep, Your Majesty). He nods, impressed by your manners.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Tonight, before you go to bed, find a photo of a respected elder or a teacher and say '{안녕|安寧}히 주무세요' out loud three times while bowing slightly.
In Other Languages
Buenas noches / Que descanse
Korean requires a completely different verb (주무시다) for elders, whereas Spanish just changes the verb ending.
Bonne nuit / Dormez bien
Korean honorifics are 'built-in' to the vocabulary, not just the pronouns.
Gute Nacht / Schlafen Sie gut
Korean is more likely to use the adverb 'peacefully' ({안녕|安寧}히) than 'well' (gut).
おやすみなさい (Oyasumi nasai)
Korean uses the specific word for 'peace' ({안녕|安寧}), whereas Japanese focuses on 'rest'.
تصبح على خير (Tisbah 'ala khair)
Arabic focuses on the waking up, Korean focuses on the sleeping state.
晚安 (Wǎn'ān)
Chinese does not have a mandatory honorific verb change for elders in modern daily speech.
잘 자 (Jal ja)
It lacks the honorific elevation and the 'peace' root, making it strictly for equals or subordinates.
Boa noite / Durma bem
Korean formality is much more rigid and linguistically distinct.
Easily Confused
Both start with 'Annyeonghi' and end with '-세요'.
Listen for 'Gaseyo' (Go) vs 'Jumuseyo' (Sleep).
Both are formal greetings starting with 'Annyeonghi'.
'Gyeseyo' means 'Stay'. Use it when you are the one leaving.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (4)
If there is a large age gap and you have a very formal relationship, yes. But usually, '잘 자요' or '잘 자' is more common for siblings.
Yes, it is the standard way to end a late-night text to a teacher, boss, or elder relative.
'-십시오' is much more formal and stiff. Use it in the military or to a very elderly person you don't know well. '-세요' is the standard polite form for daily life.
Because 'Annyeong' ({안녕|安寧}) means 'peace'. You are wishing for peace when you meet and when you part/sleep.
