모든 것이 잘되기를 바랍니다
modeun geos-i jaldoegireul baramnida
The English phrase "all the best" can be expressed in Korean as 모든 것이 잘되기를 바랍니다 (modeun geos-i jaldoegireul baramnida).
모든 것이 잘되기를 바랍니다 is a sincere well-wish used for someone's future endeavors, such as a new job, a move or a general life transition.
Meaning: good luck (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal construction where 모든 것 means "everything", 잘되기를 means "to go well" and 바랍니다 means "I hope/wish".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
모든 것이 잘되기를 바랍니다 uses the formal polite ending '-ㅂ니다', making it suitable for written messages, formal letters or speaking to someone of higher status.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In South Korea, 화이팅 is commonly used to express encouragements or best wishes.
How does it change in a sentence?
In natural speech or less formal writing, the object marker '를' is often dropped from '잘되기를', resulting in 잘되길 바랍니다.
How do you pronounce it?
modeun geos-i jaldoegireul baramnida
Did you know?
- While 모든 것이 잘되기를 바랍니다 is a standard wish, Koreans often use 화이팅 (Fighting) to cheer someone on. This is a Konglish expression that has no relation to actual combat.
- The word 모든, meaning 'all', originates from a Middle Korean verb meaning 'to gather' or 'to assemble'. It originally described things that had been 'assembled' together.
- The sentiment of 'all the best' is often expressed in Korea through the concept of 'cheering' (응원), which is viewed as actively giving energy to another person.
Examples in context
- 앞으로 모든 것이 잘되기를 바랍니다.apeuro modeun geosi jaldoegireul baramnida.I hope everything goes well in the future.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo is seeing Minji off as she starts a new job.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo민지 씨, 새로운 직장에서 모든 것이 잘되기를 바랍니다.Minji ssi, saeroun jikjangeseo modeun geosi jaldoegireul baramnida.Minji, I hope all the best for you at your new job.
- 민지 Min-ji정말 감사합니다, 현우 씨.jeongmal gamsahamnida, Hyunwoo ssi.Thank you so much, Hyunwoo.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo긴장하지 말고 잘하세요.ginjanghaji malgo jalhaseyo.Don't be nervous and do well.
- 민지 Min-ji네, 최선을 다하겠습니다.ne, choeseoneul daha-gesseumnida.Yes, I will do my best.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 모든, CC BY-SA 4.0.
