당신도요
dangsindoyo
The English phrase "same to you" is translated into Korean as 당신도요 (dangsindoyo).
This phrase is used to return a wish or a greeting that someone has just directed toward you, effectively saying that you wish the same thing for them.
Meaning: I wish to you what you have just wished to me (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 당신 (you), 도 (also/too) and the polite particle 요.
How do you pronounce it?
dangsindoyo
Did you know?
- In many social situations, using 당신도요 can actually sound aggressive or confrontational because 당신 is often used between strangers during arguments.
- When returning a wish to a superior, Koreans may use the phrase 저도요, which literally means 'me too', to avoid the social risk of using 'you'.
- Because 당신 can be socially risky, Koreans often omit the pronoun entirely and simply say 도요 to mean 'same to you'.
Examples in context
- 당신도요.dangsin-doyo.Same to you.
Example conversation
Jieun and Hyeon-woo are saying goodbye after a meeting.
- 지은 Ji-eun현우 씨, 즐거운 주말 보내세요.Hyeon-u ssi, jeul-geo-un ju-mal bo-nae-se-yo.Hyeon-woo, have a great weekend.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo감사합니다. 당신도요.gam-sa-ham-ni-da. dang-sin-do-yo.Thank you. Same to you.
- 지은 Ji-eun월요일에 봐요!wol-yo-il-e bwa-yo!See you on Monday!
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 월요일에 봬요.ne, wol-yo-il-e bwae-yo.Yes, see you on Monday.
