좋은 여행 되세요
joeun yeohaeng doeseyo
In Korean, "safe trip" is expressed as 좋은 여행 되세요 (joeun yeohaeng doeseyo).
While the default form focuses on a 'good' trip, you can vary the adjective to change the sentiment: use 안전한 여행 되세요 to specifically wish someone a safe trip, 즐거운 여행 되세요 for a pleasant trip or 편안한 여행 되세요 for a comfortable trip.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, 좋은 여행 되세요 translates to 'Please become a good trip'.
Which one should you use?
While 좋은 여행 되세요 focuses on the quality of the trip itself, it is worth noting that the phrase 잘 다녀오세요 is a more common way to tell someone to 'go and come back safely'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending 되세요 is a polite imperative form used to wish someone well.
How do you pronounce it?
joeun yeohaeng doeseyo
Did you know?
- If you want to wish a superior a safe trip, you should avoid using 좋은 여행 되세요 because the imperative form can sound like you are commanding them to 'become' something. Instead, use 잘 다녀오십시오 to show proper respect.
- In Korean culture, wishing someone a 'safe trip' often involves a reciprocal response where the traveler says 잘 다녀올게요, effectively promising the other person that they will return safely.
- While 좋은 여행 되세요 is used for travelers, the phrase 잘 다녀오세요 is a daily social ritual used whenever someone leaves the house, even for a short errand, to ensure their safe return.
Examples in context
- 가족들과 좋은 여행 되세요.gajokdeulgwa joeun yeohaeng doeseyo.Have a good trip with your family.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo is seeing Jieun off at the airport.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo지은 씨, 드디어 출발하네요.Jieun ssi, deudieo chulbalhane-yo.Jieun, you are finally leaving.
- 지은 Ji-eun네, 현우 씨. 잘 다녀올게요.Ne, Hyunwoo ssi. jal danyeoolgeyo.Yes, Hyunwoo. I will be back soon.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo좋은 여행 되세요.joeun yeohaeng doeseyo.Have a nice trip.
- 지은 Ji-eun감사합니다. 다음에 봐요!gamsahabnida. daeume bwayo!Thank you. See you next time!
