즐기세요
jeulgiseyo
The English phrase "enjoy" is translated into Korean as 즐기세요 (jeulgiseyo).
The verb is used to describe receiving pleasure or satisfaction from activities, hobbies or experiences. It is not typically used to mean 'tasting' food.
Meaning: to receive pleasure or satisfaction from something (verb)
Which one should you use?
While the dictionary form is 즐기다, different versions are used depending on the level of politeness and formality required. 즐겨요 is the polite informal form used in daily conversation, while 즐기세요 is a polite way to say enjoy. For professional settings or public announcements, the highly formal imperative form 즐기십시오 is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The dictionary form of the verb is 즐기다.
How do you pronounce it?
jeulgiseyo
Did you know?
- In Korean, you cannot 'enjoy' a person in the way English speakers might use the phrase to mean spending quality time with someone. Doing so could be misinterpreted as having a predatory or inappropriate interest.
- Koreans often use the word 힐링 (healing) to describe the act of enjoying a relaxing break. This English loanword has evolved to mean 'de-stressing' through enjoyment.
- If you want to tell someone to 'enjoy your time' in a social setting, you might say 놀다 (to play) instead of 즐기다, as it sounds more natural for leisure.
Examples in context
- 야구 경기를 즐기세요Enjoy the baseball game.
- 행사를 즐기세요Enjoy the event.
- 휴가 잘 즐겨Enjoy your vacation.
- 음악을 마음껏 즐기세요.eum-ageul maeumkkeot jeul-giseyo.Please enjoy the music to your heart's content.
- 오늘 하루를 즐기세요.oneul harureul jeul-giseyo.Enjoy your day today.
- 축제를 즐기세요!chukje-reul jeul-giseyo!Enjoy the festival!
Example conversation
Dohyun is giving Jieun a ticket to a concert.
- 도현 Do-hyeon지은 씨, 여기 콘서트 티켓이에요.Jieun ssi, yeogi konseoteu tikete-ieyo.Jieun, here is the concert ticket.
- 지은 Ji-eun정말 고마워요, 도현 씨!jeongmal gomawoyo, Dohyun ssi!Thank you so much, Dohyun!
- 도현 Do-hyeon공연 재미있게 즐기세요.gong-yeon jaemi-itge jeulgiseyo.Please enjoy the performance.
- 지은 Ji-eun네, 잘 다녀올게요.ne, jal danyeoolgeyo.Yes, I will have a great time.
