빨리 나으세요
ppalli naeuseyopolite, respectful
In Hangul "get well soon" is 빨리 나으세요 (ppalli naeuseyo). It is polite and respectful, so it suits coworkers, teachers and older people. It is also called 빨리 낫길 바랄게 (ppalli natgil baralge).
Meaning: wish for a quick recovery (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 빨리 나으세요 | ppalli naeuseyo | polite, respectful |
| 빨리 낫길 바랄게 | ppalli natgil baralge | casual |
What does it mean word for word?
빨리 (ppalli) means "quickly" and 나으세요 (naeuseyo) comes from 낫다 (natda), "to recover". The ending 세요 adds respect.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
With close friends you can say 빨리 낫길 바랄게 (ppalli natgil baralge), "I hope you get better soon". Use the polite form with anyone you would address politely.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not confuse 낫다 (natda), "to recover", with 낮다 (natda), "to be low". They sound the same but are written differently.
Did you know?
- 푹 쉬세요 (puk swiseyo), "have a good rest", is often added right after 빨리 나으세요 when someone is sick.
Examples in context
- 감기 걸렸어요? 빨리 나으세요.Gamgi geollyeosseoyo? Ppalli naeuseyo.Did you catch a cold? Get well soon.
- 빨리 낫길 바랄게.Ppalli natgil baralge.I hope you get better soon.
Example conversation
Hana tells her coworker Mr. Park, who has a bad cold, to get well.
- Hana박 과장님, 몸은 좀 어떠세요?Bak gwajangnim, momeun jom eotteoseyo?Manager Park, how are you feeling?
- Park감기에 걸려서 힘들어요.Gamgie geollyeoseo himdeureoyo.I caught a cold, so it is hard.
- Hana푹 쉬시고 빨리 나으세요.Puk swisigo ppalli naeuseyo.Rest well and get well soon.
