진심으로
jinsimeuro
The English adverb 'sincerely' is translated to Korean as 진심으로 (jinsimeuro).
진심으로 is used to describe doing something in a sincere, earnest or honest manner. It is a basic and versatile way to express sincerity in formal situations.
Meaning: In a sincere or earnest manner, honestly (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of 진심, meaning 'sincerity' or 'true heart' and the particle 으로, meaning 'with' or 'by means of'. Literally, it translates to 'with sincerity'.
Which one should you use?
While 진심으로 functions as an adverb to mean 'sincerely' (for example, 'I sincerely apologize'), it is not used as a complimentary close at the end of a letter in the way the English 'Sincerely yours' is used.
How do you pronounce it?
jinsimeuro
Did you know?
- In modern Korean slang, the shortened form 진심 is often used as an intensifier similar to 'seriously' or 'totally' in English, regardless of whether the speaker is being earnest.
- While 진심으로 is for sincerity, Koreans use a different concept called 정 for a deep, subconscious emotional bond that cannot be translated as 'sincerity' or 'love'.
- Because 진심으로 is not used to close letters, Koreans instead use phrases like 올림 or 드림, which literally mean 'lifting up' or 'giving' to show respect to the recipient.
Examples in context
- 폐를 끼쳐서 진심으로 죄송합니다.I sincerely regret having caused you such an inconvenience.This sentence is useful for expressing sincere regret for causing an inconvenience using 진심으로.Tatoeba #3674989 by ssuss32, translation #60410 by CM
- 진심으로 사과드립니다.I sincerely apologize.This sentence is useful for making a sincere apology using 진심으로.Tatoeba #8119575 by noget, translation #2247413 by CK
- 진심으로 감사드립니다Thank you sincerely.
- 성심으로 봉사하겠습니다I will serve you sincerely.
- 성실하게 임해Do it sincerely
- 그는 진심으로 그녀를 응원해요.geuneun jinsimeuro geunyeoreul eungwonhaeyo.He sincerely supports her.
Example conversation
A student congratulates a friend on her recent success.
- 도현 Do-hyeon수빈 씨, 합격을 진심으로 축하해요!Subin-ssi, hapgyeogeul jinsimeuro chukahaeyo!Subin, I sincerely congratulate you on passing!
- 수빈 Su-bin고마워요, 도현 씨.Gomawoyo, Dohyeon-ssi.Thank you, Dohyeon.
- 도현 Do-hyeon정말 잘됐어요.Jeongmal jal-dwaesseoyo.I'm really happy for you.
- 수빈 Su-bin도현 씨의 격려 덕분이에요.Dohyeon-ssi-ui gyeollyeo deokbunieyo.It is thanks to your encouragement, Dohyeon.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
