인생은 계속된다
insaeng-eun gyesokdoenda
The English phrase 'life goes on' is translated in Korean as 인생은 계속된다 (insaeng-eun gyesokdoenda).
This phrase is used to convey that people must continue living their lives despite experiencing a difficult event or a loss.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 인생은 계속된다 is composed of 인생 (life), the topic marker 은 (is/as for) and 계속된다 (continues/goes on).
Which one should you use?
While 인생은 계속된다 uses the word 인생 for life, you can also use 삶은 계속된다 by replacing it with 삶, which refers to 'life' in a more abstract or poetic sense.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form 인생은 계속돼요 is the polite way to say this phrase to others in conversation. In casual settings, such as when speaking with friends, family members or peers, you can use the informal form 삶이 계속돼.
How do you pronounce it?
insaeng-eun gyesokdoenda
Did you know?
- The word 인생 is often used in the term 인생샷, which refers to the best photo of one's entire life.
- The word 인생 is a Sino-Korean word derived from Chinese characters, whereas 삶 is a purely native Korean word.
- While 인생은 계속된다 is a direct translation, Koreans often use the phrase 어떻게든 되겠지 to express a similar spirit of 'things will work out'.
Examples in context
- 슬프지만 인생은 계속된다.seulpeujiman insaeng-eun gyesokdoenda.It is sad, but life goes on.
- 힘든 일이 있어도 인생은 계속된다.himdeun iri isseodo insaeng-eun gyesokdoenda.Even if there are hard times, life goes on.
Example conversation
Minjun and Minji are talking about moving past a breakup.
- 민준 Min-jun민지야, 너무 슬퍼하지 마.Minji-ya, neomu seulpeohaji ma.Minji, please don't be too sad.
- 민지 Min-ji맞아, 인생은 계속된다는 걸 알아.Maja, insaeng-eun gyesokdoendaneun geol ara.True, I know that life goes on.
- 민준 Min-jun민준이가 옆에서 항상 응원할게.Minjun-iga yeopeseo hangsang eungwonhalge.Minjun will always support you by your side.
- 민지 Min-ji고마워, 힘낼게.Gomawo, himnaelge.Thank you, I will cheer up.
