좋은 여행 되세요
joeun yeohaeng doeseyo
In Korean, "have a good trip" is expressed as 좋은 여행 되세요 (joeun yeohaeng doeseyo).
This phrase is used to wish someone a pleasant experience while they are traveling.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "be a good trip": 좋은 means "good", 여행 means "trip" and 되세요 is the polite imperative form of the verb "to become".
Which one should you use?
While 좋은 여행 되세요 focuses on the quality of the trip itself, the phrase 잘 다녀오세요 is a more common and natural way to wish someone a safe and successful journey in Korean.
How do you pronounce it?
joeun yeohaeng doeseyo
When do people say it?
If you are the one leaving and someone wishes you a good trip, you can respond with 잘 다녀오겠습니다 to say "I will go and come back well" as a polite gesture.
Did you know?
- If you use the phrase 좋은 여행 되세요, you are technically using a grammatical quirk that asks the listener to 'become' the trip. While common in modern speech, strict grammarians often consider it an error because a person cannot transform into an inanimate event.
- In Korean culture, wishing someone a 'safe' journey is often more natural than wishing them a 'pleasant' one. This shift in focus from 'fun' to 'safety' is reflected in the frequent use of the word 안전, meaning 'safety'.
- The response 잘 다녀오겠습니다 is not just a 'thank you', but a formal promise to the person staying behind. It functions as a way to reassure the person that you will complete your journey and return to them safely.
Examples in context
- 너무 재미있는 여행 되길 바라요I hope you have a very enjoyable trip.
- 즐겁고 좋은 여행 되세요!jeulgeopgo joeun yeohaeng doeseyo!Have a fun and good trip!
Example conversation
Hyunwoo is seeing Subin off at the airport.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈 씨, 드디어 떠나시네요.Subin ssi, deudieo tteonashineyo.Subin, you are finally leaving.
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 내일부터 일주일 동안 여행 가요.ne, naeilbuteo iljuil dongan yeohaeng gayo.Yes, I am going on a trip for a week starting tomorrow.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo좋은 여행 되세요.joeun yeohaeng doeseyo.Have a good trip.
- 수빈 Su-bin고마워요, 현우 씨!gomawoyo, Hyunwoo ssi!Thank you, Hyunwoo!
