푹 쉬세요
puk swiseyo
In Korean, "please rest well" is 푹 쉬세요 (puk swiseyo).
The phrase 푹 쉬세요 is a polite wish for someone to get plenty of deep and relaxing rest. It is commonly used when someone is feeling unwell, is tired or is finishing a period of work/activity.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the adverb 푹, which means deeply, soundly or fully and is used here to emphasize the quality of the rest and 쉬세요, which is the polite imperative form of the verb 쉬다 (to rest).
Which one should you use?
The phrase 잘 쉬세요 is a formal way to say "please rest well". 잘 쉬어 is an informal way to say "please rest well". 잘 쉬십시오 can be used in formal situations when sending a written message or email. 푹 쉬십시오 is the highly formal version of this phrase, used in professional settings or when addressing someone of much higher status.
How does it change in a sentence?
The informal version of this phrase is 푹 쉬어, which should only be used with close friends or people younger than you.
How do you pronounce it?
puk swiseyo
Did you know?
- The verb 쉬다 is also used in Korean to describe a scent that has 'gone off' or food that has spoiled.
- In professional Korean culture, saying 푹 쉬세요 to a superior can sometimes be risky as it might imply the boss looks exhausted or unwell.
- The word 푹 can also be used to describe the sound or movement of sinking into something soft, like a cushion or snow.
Examples in context
- 주말 동안 푹 쉬세요.ju-mal dong-an puk swi-se-yo.Please rest well during the weekend.
- 오늘은 일찍 들어가서 푹 쉬세요.o-neul-eun il-jjik deul-eo-ga-seo puk swi-se-yo.Please go home early today and rest well.
Example conversation
Minji is saying goodbye to her colleague Jihoon at the office.
- 민지 Min-ji지훈 씨, 오늘 고생 많으셨어요.Ji-hun ssi, o-neul go-saeng man-eu-syeot-eo-yo.Jihoon, you worked hard today.
- 지훈 Ji-hun고마워요, 민지 씨도요.go-ma-wo-yo, Min-ji ssi-do-yo.Thank you, you too, Minji.
- 민지 Min-ji집에 가서 푹 쉬세요.jib-e ga-seo puk swi-se-yo.Please go home and rest well.
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 내일 봐요.ne, nae-il bwa-yo.Okay, see you tomorrow.
