열심히 하겠습니다
yeolsimhi hagessseumnida
The English phrase "I will work hard" is expressed in Korean as 열심히 하겠습니다 (yeolsimhi hagessseumnida).
This phrase is a formal expression used to show a commitment to putting great effort toward a specific task or goal. It is a standard way to conclude an introduction or a promise during a job interview in Korea.
What does it mean word for word?
The adverb 열심히 (yeolsimhi) means hard or with heart and mind. It is composed of 열 (heat/passion) and 심 (heart/mind). The verb 하겠습니다 (hagessseumnida) means "will do."
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
열심히 하겠습니다 uses the formal polite ending -습니다, making it suitable for job interviews, business settings or speaking to superiors. For informal situations, you might use 열심히 일할게 or 진짜 열심히 할 거야 to say "I will really work hard."
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb 하겠습니다 uses the -겠- suffix to express a strong intention or will to perform an action.
How do you pronounce it?
yeolsimhi hagessseumnida
Did you know?
- While 열심히 하겠습니다 means 'I will work hard', in a Korean corporate setting, it is often used as a social ritual to signal humility and obedience rather than a literal promise of extra labor.
- Korean has a concept called 정성 (jeongseong), which describes the sincere devotion and care put into a task, going beyond the mere 'hard work' of 열심히.
- In a job interview, saying 열심히 하겠습니다 is so standard that omitting it from your closing remarks can make you seem lacking in passion or etiquette to some traditional recruiters.
Examples in context
- 내가 제일 열심히 할게요!I will work the hardest!
- 앞으로 정말 열심히 하겠습니다.apuro jeongmal yeolsimhi hagesseumnida.I will work really hard from now on.
- 매사에 열심히 하겠습니다.maesae yeolsimhi hagesseumnida.I will work hard in everything I do.
Example conversation
Subin is starting her first day at a new job.
- 수빈 Su-bin반가워요. 잘 부탁드립니다.banggawoyo. jal butakdeurimnida.Nice to meet you. Please look after me.
- 민준 Min-jun환영합니다. 같이 잘 해봐요.hwanyeonghamnida. gachi jal haebwayo.Welcome. Let's do a great job together.
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 정말 열심히 하겠습니다!ne, jeongmal yeolsimhi hagessseumnida!Yes, I will truly work hard!
- 민준 Min-jun좋네요. 그럼 이제 시작할까요?jonneyo. geureom ije sijakhal-kkayo?That's good. Shall we start now?
