What does it mean word for word?
The expression consists of two parts: 푹, which means deeply, thoroughly or to a great extent to emphasize the quality of the rest and 쉬어, which is the casual imperative form of the verb 쉬다, meaning to rest.
Which one should you use?
You might also use 잘 쉬세요 to say 'rest well' in formal settings. If you want to specifically tell someone to 'rest comfortably', you can use the formal 편히 쉬세요 or the informal 맘 편히 자. Additionally, 푹 자 is a specific informal way to say 'sleep well'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form 푹 쉬어 is informal and should only be used with friends or people younger than you. To be polite to someone older or in a higher social position, use the polite form 푹 쉬세요. For formal situations or when showing respect to someone older or in a higher position, use 잘 쉬세요.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form 푹 쉬어라 is a more authoritative or literary imperative. It is often found in writing or used by elders to juniors.
How do you pronounce it?
puk swieo
Did you know?
- The verb 쉬다 is used not only for resting, but also to describe the act of a fruit ripening or the smell of something souring.
- In Korean culture, saying 푹 쉬어 to someone who is sick is often accompanied by suggesting they eat 죽 'porridge', as physical recovery is viewed as a combination of sleep and specific nutrition.
- The adverb 푹 can also be used to describe something sinking deeply into a soft surface, such as a foot sinking into deep snow.
Examples in context
- 오늘밤에 잘 쉬세요Rest well tonight
- 잘 쉬고 좋은 꿈 꾸세요Rest well and have pleasant dreams
- 오늘 하루 정말 고생했어, 푹 쉬어.oneul haru jeongmal gosaenghaesseo, puk swieo.You worked really hard today, rest well.
- 주말 동안 푹 쉬어.jumal dongan puk swieo.Rest well during the weekend.
- 집에 가서 푹 쉬어.jibe gaseo puk swieo.Go home and rest well.
Example conversation
Subin is saying goodbye to Minjun who looks tired.
- 수빈 Su-bin민준아, 많이 피곤해 보여.Minjun-a, mani pigonha boyeo.Minjun, you look very tired.
- 민준 Min-jun응, 요즘 잠을 잘 못 잤어.eung, yojeum jameul jal mot jasseo.Yeah, I haven't slept well lately.
- 수빈 Su-bin그럼 오늘은 집에 가서 푹 쉬어.geureom oneureun jibe gaseo puk swieo.Then go home and rest well today.
- 민준 Min-jun고마워, 수빈아. 그럴게.gomawo, Subin-a. geureolge.Thanks, Subin. I will.
