모두들 잘 자요
modudeul jal jayo
The English phrase "goodnight everyone" is translated into Korean as 모두들 잘 자요 (modudeul jal jayo).
This phrase is used to wish a group of people a good sleep before going to bed.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 모두들 (everyone), 잘 (well) and 자요 (sleep).
Which one should you use?
모두들 잘 자요 is a polite standard form. It is less formal than 안녕히 주무세요 but more respectful than 잘 자.
How does it change in a sentence?
Removing the 요 from the end makes the phrase informal, used with friends or people younger than you. To use a highly respectful form for elders or in formal settings, use 모두들 안녕히 주무세요 instead of 모두들 잘 자요.
How do you pronounce it?
modudeul jal jayo
Did you know?
- In Korean, you can express affection by adding a nasal sound to the end of 잘 자요, turning it into 잘 자용. This is a common way to sound 'cute' when texting friends or partners.
- The highly formal version 안녕히 주무세요 literally translates to 'sleep in peace'. The word 안녕 refers to peace and wellness rather than a simple greeting.
- In many Korean social contexts, even if you are addressing a group, you must select a single level of politeness that applies to the person with the highest social standing in that group.
Examples in context
- 잘 주무세요, 여러분Goodnight, everyone.
- 오늘 밤도 잘 주무세요Please sleep well tonight.
- 모두 좋은 밤 되세요!Have a good night, everyone!
- 오늘 밤 모두 편안히 쉬세요May everyone have a comfortable rest tonight.
- 잘 자, 여러분Sleep well, everyone.
- 오늘도 잘 자, 친구들Sleep well, friends.
- 오늘 밤도 다들 굿밤 되셔요May everyone have a good night tonight.
- 이제 그만 자러 가요. 모두들 잘 자요!ije geuman jareo gayo. modudeul jal jayo!I'm going to bed now. Goodnight, everyone!
- 내일 봐요, 모두들 잘 자요.naeil bwayo, modudeul jal jayo.See you tomorrow, goodnight everyone.
Example conversation
Minji is leaving a group chat with her friends.
- 민지 Min-ji저 이제 잘게요. 모두들 잘 자요!jeo ije jalgeyo. modudeul jal jayo!I'm going to sleep now. Goodnight everyone!
- 도현 Do-hyeon민지도 잘 자요.minjido jal jayo.Goodnight to you too, Minji.
- 민지 Min-ji고마워요, 도현 씨.gomawoyo, dohyun ssi.Thank you, Dohyun.
- 도현 Do-hyeon내일 만나요!naeil mannayo!See you tomorrow!
