물 많이 마셔요
mul mani masyeoyo
The English phrase "stay hydrated" can be expressed in Korean as 물 많이 마셔요 (mul mani masyeoyo).
While there is no single word for "hydrated" used in casual conversation, the phrase 물 많이 마셔요 is the most natural way to express the concept of staying hydrated in Korean. It serves as a reminder or piece of advice to drink enough water to keep the body healthy.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "drink much water". The verb 마셔요 (masyeoyo) is the polite form of the verb "to drink".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form 물 많이 마셔요 uses a polite sentence ending (-요), making it suitable for general advice to acquaintances or in a friendly public setting. For a more formal tone, you can use 수분 보충을 잊지 마세요. (Do not forget to replenish your fluids.) or 수분 보충에 신경 써 주세요. (Please pay attention to hydrating.). Conversely, removing the 요 from the end results in 물 많이 마셔, which is an informal/casual way to give this advice to close friends or younger people. This can also be expressed as 많이 물 마셔.
How do you pronounce it?
mul mani masyeoyo
Did you know?
- Because Korean culture places high value on caring for others, giving advice like 물 많이 마셔요 is often seen as a gesture of affection or social bonding rather than just a health tip.
- In ancient northern Korea, the word for 'water' was me instead of mul. This old term still survives today in the word minari, which is the Korean name for water dropwort.
Examples in context
- 물 많이 마셔! 더운 날씨에 몸 건강 잘 챙겨야 해!Drink lots of water! You need to take good care of your health in hot weather!
- 많이 물 마셔야 돼. 아무리 바빠도 건강은 제일 중요하니까.You should drink lots of water. No matter how busy you are, your health is the most important.
- 날씨가 더우니까 물 많이 마셔요.nalssiga deounikka mul mani masyeoyo.Since the weather is hot, stay hydrated.
- 운동할 때 물 많이 마셔요.undonghal ttae mul mani masyeoyo.Stay hydrated when exercising.
Example conversation
Minjun and Minji are talking about summer heat.
- 민준 Min-jun민지 씨, 오늘 정말 덥네요.Minji ssi, oneul jeongmal deopneyo.Minji, it is really hot today.
- 민지 Min-ji맞아요, 너무 더워요.majayo, neomu deowoyo.That's right, it's too hot.
- 민준 Min-jun건강을 위해서 물 많이 마셔요.geongangeul wihaeseo mul mani masyeoyo.Stay hydrated for your health.
- 민지 Min-ji고마워요, 민준 씨.gomawoyo, Minjun ssi.Thank you, Minjun.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 많이, 물, CC BY-SA 4.0.
