계속해
gyesokhae
To keep going in Korean is 계속해 (gyesokhae).
The phrase is used to express the idea of making progress, whether physically or figuratively.
Meaning: To make progress, physically or figuratively. (verb)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For polite situations, such as addressing a single person in professional settings or when speaking to elders, you should use 계속하세요.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are giving a direct command to someone younger or of lower social status, you can use the plain imperative form 계속해라.
How do you pronounce it?
gyesokhae
Did you know?
- In high-pressure environments like sports or exams, instead of 'keep going', you might hear 파이팅 (paiting), which is the Konglish version of 'fighting'. It is used to cheer someone on to keep struggling through a challenge.
- The word 계속 is a Sino-Korean word, meaning its roots come from Chinese characters 繼續, which literally describe the act of joining or linking things together in a sequence.
- If you are telling someone to 'keep going' on a physical path, such as a walking trail, you might hear the word 쭉 (jjuk) added to the sentence. This onomatopoeic word mimics the feeling of a straight, uninterrupted line.
Examples in context
- 조금만 더 계속해.jogeumman deo gyesokhae.Just keep going a little bit more.
- 멈추지 말고 계속해.meomchuji malgo gyesokhae.Keep going without stopping.
- 지금처럼 계속해.jigeumcheoreom gyesokhae.Keep going just like you are doing now.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo is encouraging Minji while she practices a difficult dance routine.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo힘들어도 조금만 더 계속해.himdeureodo jogeumman deo gyesokhae.Even if it is hard, keep going a little bit more.
- 민지 Min-ji응, 포기 안 할게.eung, pogi an halge.Yeah, I won't give up.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo민지 너 정말 잘하고 있어.minji neo jeongmal jalhago isseo.Minji, you are doing really well.
- 민지 Min-ji고마워, 현우야.gomawo, hyunwooya.Thanks, Hyunwoo.
