Meaning
A gentle farewell wishing someone pleasant dreams before sleep.
Cultural Background
In Korea, it is common to wish someone a good dream as a sign of affection. It is a very standard way to end a conversation at night. Similar to Korea, wishing someone a good dream is polite, but often shortened to just 'Good dream' (良い夢を). The phrase 'Sweet dreams' is the direct equivalent, used almost exclusively in informal settings. Wishing someone 'happy dreams' is common, often accompanied by a religious blessing for a peaceful night.
Politeness matters
Always add '-요' to make it polite unless you are very close to the person.
Social ritual
It is not just about dreams; it is a way to say 'I care about you' before you sleep.
Meaning
A gentle farewell wishing someone pleasant dreams before sleep.
Politeness matters
Always add '-요' to make it polite unless you are very close to the person.
Social ritual
It is not just about dreams; it is a way to say 'I care about you' before you sleep.
Combine them
Pair it with '잘 자요' for the perfect goodnight message.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
오늘 밤 좋은 꿈 ____.
The verb for 'to dream' is '꾸다', which conjugates to '꿔요'.
Which is the most polite way to say this to an elder?
Choose the best option.
Adding '세요' makes the verb honorific, suitable for elders.
Match the Korean phrase to its English equivalent.
Match: 1. 좋은 꿈 꿔요, 2. 잘 자요
Direct translation mapping.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 이제 자러 갈게. B: ____!
This is the appropriate response to someone saying they are going to sleep.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises오늘 밤 좋은 꿈 ____.
The verb for 'to dream' is '꾸다', which conjugates to '꿔요'.
Choose the best option.
Adding '세요' makes the verb honorific, suitable for elders.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Direct translation mapping.
A: 이제 자러 갈게. B: ____!
This is the appropriate response to someone saying they are going to sleep.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, use '안녕히 주무세요' instead.
Yes, it is specifically for bedtime.
It doesn't matter, it's just a polite wish.
Yes, it is very common in texting.
It can be, but it's also used between friends.
꾸세요 is more formal and respectful.
Because it is modifying the noun '꿈'.
Yes, '모두 좋은 꿈 꿔요' works well.
Yes, very frequently in romantic scenes.
Yes, avoid it with strangers.
Related Phrases
잘 자요
similarSleep well
안녕히 주무세요
similarGood night (formal)
꿈을 꾸다
builds onTo dream
꿀잠 자요
similarHave a honey-sleep
