즐거운 시간 되세요
jeulgeoun sigan doeseyo
To say "have fun" in Korean, use 즐거운 시간 되세요 (jeulgeoun sigan doeseyo).
This phrase is used to wish someone a good time. Depending on the context, you can adapt it to wish someone a happy time or a fun trip.
Meaning: wish someone a good time (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 즐거운 시간 되세요 literally translates to "Please become a pleasant time".
Which one should you use?
The phrase 재미있게 놀아 is used to say "have fun" in a casual and friendly manner, while 즐겁게 놀아 is used in a more playful and informal way. For an informal way to say "have fun" using the "time" structure, you can use 즐거운 시간 보내!
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form 즐거운 시간 되세요 is formal. For informal situations with friends, you can use 재미있게 놀아, 즐겁게 놀아 or 즐거운 시간 보내!
How does it change in a sentence?
While 즐거운 시간 되세요 is common, it is more grammatically precise to use the verb 보내다 (to spend or pass time) when saying "have a pleasant time", resulting in 즐거운 시간 보내세요.
How do you pronounce it?
jeulgeoun sigan doeseyo
Did you know?
- In Korean, the casual phrase 재미있게 놀아 uses the verb 놀다, which means 'to play'. This is used for adults hanging out just as often as it is for children playing with toys.
- If you use the formal 즐거운 시간 되세요 with a close friend, it might come across as jokingly overly dramatic or sarcastic due to the high level of politeness.
- The word 즐겁다 used in 즐거운 시간 describes an internal state of joy, which is distinct from 재미있다, which describes the external quality of the activity.
Examples in context
- 가족들과 즐거운 시간 되세요.gajokdeulgwa jeulgeoun sigan doeseyo.Have a good time with your family.
- 오늘 즐거운 시간 되세요!oneul jeulgeoun sigan doeseyo!Have a good time today!
Example conversation
Subin is saying goodbye to Jihun before he goes to a party.
- 수빈 Su-bin지훈 씨, 이제 가시네요.Jihun ssi, ije gasineyo.Jihun, you are leaving now.
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 파티에 가요.ne, patie gayo.Yes, I am going to a party.
- 수빈 Su-bin파티에서 즐거운 시간 되세요!patieseo jeulgeoun sigan doeseyo!Have a wonderful time at the party!
- 지훈 Ji-hun감사합니다, 수빈 씨.gamsahamnida, Subin ssi.Thank you, Subin.
