안부 전해 주세요
anbu jeonhae juseyo
The English phrase 'best regards' is translated into Korean as 안부 전해 주세요 (anbu jeonhae juseyo).
This phrase is used as a polite way to close a letter or message.
Meaning: polite closing of a letter (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means 'Please convey [my] well-wishes/regards'.
How do you pronounce it?
anbu jeonhae juseyo
Did you know?
- The word 안부 is derived from the Chinese characters for 'peace' and 'non-peace', effectively asking 'Is the person well or not well?'
- In highly formal Korean business correspondence, this phrase is often replaced by 올림 or 드림, which literally mean 'offering' or 'giving' the letter to a superior.
- If you are the recipient of these regards, you do not just say 'thank you', but often respond by promising to 'convey' the message to the person mentioned.
Examples in context
- 가족들에게 안부 전해 주세요.gajokdeul-ege anbu jeonhae juseyo.Please give my best regards to your family.
- 부모님께 꼭 안부 전해 주세요.bumonim-kke kkok anbu jeonhae juseyo.Please be sure to give my best regards to your parents.
Example conversation
Subin is leaving Minjun's house after a visit.
- 수빈 Su-bin민준 씨, 이제 가볼게요.minjun ssi, ije gabolgeyo.Minjun, I should get going now.
- 민준 Min-jun조심히 들어가세요, 수빈 씨.josim-hi deureogaseyo, subin ssi.Get home safely, Subin.
- 수빈 Su-bin부모님께 안부 전해 주세요.bumonim-kke anbu jeonhae juseyo.Please give my best regards to your parents.
- 민준 Min-jun네, 꼭 그럴게요.ne, kkok geureolgeyo.Yes, I will definitely do that.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 안부, CC BY-SA 4.0.
