What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the adverb 푹, which means "deeply", "thoroughly" or "soundly", adding the nuance of resting completely rather than just taking a brief break and the polite imperative form of the verb 쉬다 (to rest), which is 쉬세요.
Which one should you use?
While 푹 쉬세요 is a standard way to offer this wish, you may also encounter 편히 쉬세요, which is a polite expression or 편안한 휴식 되세요, which translates more specifically to "Have a comfortable rest."
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The level of formality depends on your relationship with the listener. The colloquial and casual version used with friends or people younger than you is 푹 쉬어. For a polite option, you can use 편히 쉬세요. In professional settings or when addressing someone of much higher status, use the highly formal version 푹 쉬십시오.
How do you pronounce it?
puk swiseyo
Did you know?
- While 푹 쉬세요 is common, using 편히 쉬세요 can sound significantly more formal and is often used in solemn contexts, such as referring to the deceased.
- The root verb 쉬다 can also mean 'to breathe' or 'to smell' depending on the context of the sentence.
- The word 푹 is an ideophone, a type of word that mimics a specific feeling or sound, which helps convey the intensity of the rest being wished.
Examples in context
- 여행을 오래 하셨으니, 편안한 휴식 되세요.You've been traveling for a long time, so have a comfortable rest.
- 내일 시험이 있으니까, 오늘은 일찍 잘 쉬어.You have an exam tomorrow, so rest well today.
- 일주일 동안 일해온 만큼, 주말에는 푹 쉬어야 해.You've been working all week, so you should have a good rest on the weekend.
- 항상 편하게 쉬세요Always have a comfortable rest
- 주말 동안 푹 쉬세요.jumal dongan puk swiseyo.Have a good rest over the weekend.
- 집에 가서 푹 쉬세요.jibe gaseo puk swiseyo.Go home and have a good rest.
- 오늘은 일찍 푹 쉬세요.oneureun iljjik puk swiseyo.Please have a good rest early today.
Example conversation
Minjun is leaving the office after a long day of work.
- 서연 Seo-yeon오늘 정말 고생 많으셨어요.oneul jeongmal gosaeng maneusyeosseoyo.You worked really hard today.
- 민준 Min-jun감사합니다. 서연 씨도 퇴근 잘 하세요.gamsahamnida. Seoyeon ssi do toegeun jal haseyo.Thank you. Have a good evening too, Seoyeon.
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 민준 씨도 푹 쉬세요.ne, Minjun ssi do puk swiseyo.Yes, have a good rest too, Minjun.
- 민준 Min-jun네, 내일 봬요.ne, naeil bwaeyo.Yes, see you tomorrow.
