좋은 꿈 꿔
joeun kkum kkwo
The English phrase "sweet dreams" can be expressed in Korean as 좋은 꿈 꿔 (joeun kkum kkwo).
Meaning: sweet dreams (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 좋은 꿈 꿔 literally translates to "have a good dream". It is composed of 좋은 (joeun), the adjective for "good", 꿈 (kkum), meaning "dream" and 꿔 (kkwo), which is the casual imperative form of the verb "to dream" (꾸다).
Which one should you use?
You might also use 잘 자 to simply say "sleep well" in a relaxed setting.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form 좋은 꿈 꿔 is informal and is appropriate to use with friends or people younger than you. The polite version is 좋은 꿈 꾸세요.
How do you pronounce it?
joeun kkum kkwo
Did you know?
- In Korean culture, dreams are often viewed as omens or prophetic messages, meaning a 좋은 꿈 (good dream) is frequently seen as a sign of future good luck.
- If you were to use the polite form 좋은 꿈 꾸세요 (joeun kkum kkuseyo) with a very close friend or a younger sibling, it might actually sound sarcastic or strangely distant due to the sudden increase in formality.
- The verb used in 좋은 꿈 꿔 is specifically for 'dreaming' in a way that is distinct from the English 'dream' when referring to aspirations or goals.
Examples in context
- 좋은 꿈 꿔.joeun kkum kkwo.Sweet dreams.
- 잘 자고, 좋은 꿈 꿔.jal jago, joeun kkum kkwo.Sleep well and sweet dreams.
- 내일 봐, 좋은 꿈 꿔!naeil bwa, joeun kkum kkwo!See you tomorrow, sweet dreams!
Example conversation
Two friends are saying goodbye over the phone before sleeping.
- 민지 Min-ji이제 자야겠다. 잘 자!ije jayagetta. jal ja!I should go to sleep now. Good night!
- 현우 Hyeon-woo응, 민지도 좋은 꿈 꿔.eung, Minji-do joeun kkum kkwo.Yeah, sweet dreams to you too, Minji.
- 민지 Min-ji현우도 잘 자.Hyeonwoo-do jal ja.Good night to you too, Hyeonwoo.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo잘 자!jal ja!Good night!
