항상 응원할게요
hangsang eung-wonhalgeyo
In Korean, "I will always support you" can be expressed as 항상 응원할게요 (hangsang eung-wonhalgeyo).
This phrase is used to tell someone that you will continue to cheer for them and encourage their success. The verb 응원하다 is specifically used for cheering on someone's success, often used in the context of fans supporting idols or friends supporting each other's goals.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 항상 (always), 응원 (cheering/support) and the verb ending -할게요 (I will/I promise).
Which one should you use?
While 항상 응원할게요 is a polite way to express ongoing support, the phrase 항상 응원할게 is the informal version. You can also use 언제나 널 지지할게 to mean "I will always support you" in an informal context, or 너를 언제나 응원할게 to say "I will always cheer you on" informally.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb ending -할게요 expresses a promise or a strong intention to the listener in a polite manner.
How do you pronounce it?
hangsang eung-wonhalgeyo
Did you know?
- In K-pop culture, the concept of 응원 is physically manifested in 응원봉 or 'lightsticks' that synchronize via Bluetooth to create massive light displays in stadiums.
- The word 항상 is a Sino-Korean term formed by combining two different characters, 恒 and 常, both of which independently mean 'always' or 'constant'.
- Korean sports fans use 응원 to describe their highly organized and synchronized cheering sections, which are far more structured than typical English-speaking crowds.
Examples in context
- 당연하지! 언제나 널 지지할게.Of course! I will always support you.
- 민수 씨, 항상 응원할게요.Minsu-ssi, hangsang eungwonhalgeyo.Minsu, I will always support you.
- 걱정 마세요. 항상 응원할게요.Geokjeong maseyo. Hangsang eungwonhalgeyo.Don't worry. I will always support you.
- 꿈을 향해 나아간다면 항상 응원할게요.Kkumeul hyanghae na-agandamyeon hangsang eungwonhalgeyo.If you move toward your dreams, I will always support you.
Example conversation
Minji encourages Hyunwoo before his important job interview.
- 민지 Min-ji현우 씨, 너무 긴장하지 마세요.Hyunwoo-ssi, neomu ginjanghaji maseyo.Hyunwoo, please don't be too nervous.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo잘 할 수 있을까요?Jal hal su isseulkkayo?Will I be able to do well?
- 민지 Min-ji그럼요, 항상 응원할게요.Geureomyo, hangsang eungwonhalgeyo.Of course, I will always support you.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo민지 씨, 정말 고마워요.Minji-ssi, jeongmal gomawoyo.Minji, thank you so much.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 항상, CC BY-SA 4.0.
