모든 일이 잘되기를 바랍니다
modeun iri jaldoegireul baramnida
To say 'wish you all the best' in Korean, use 모든 일이 잘되기를 바랍니다 (modeun iri jaldoegireul baramnida).
This phrase is used to express a hope that someone will be successful and happy in their future endeavors. It is appropriate for formal settings, such as in letters, during speeches or when addressing someone with higher social status.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'I hope all things go well'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form 모든 일이 잘되기를 바랍니다 is suitable for formal settings. For a slightly softer, polite tone often used in everyday social interactions, you can use 모든 일이 잘되길 빌어요.
How does it change in a sentence?
In natural speech, the object marker '를' can be contracted from '잘되기를' to '잘되길', resulting in 모든 일이 잘되길 바랍니다.
How do you pronounce it?
modeun iri jaldoegireul baramnida
Did you know?
- While 모든 일이 잘되기를 바랍니다 is formal, using the word 화이팅 'Fighting' is a common, energetic way to wish someone success in casual settings.
- When wishing someone 'all the best' in a professional context, it is common to accompany the phrase with a slight bow to show respect.
- The word 모든, meaning 'all', shares an ancient root with the verb 'to gather' or 'to assemble'.
Examples in context
- 앞으로 모든 일이 잘되기를 바랍니다.apeuro modeun iri jaldoegireul baramnida.I wish you all the best in the future.
- 그곳에서 모든 일이 잘되기를 바랍니다.geugoteseo modeun iri jaldoegireul baramnida.I wish you all the best there.
Example conversation
A coworker is leaving the company for a new job.
- 도현 Do-hyeon민지 씨, 그동안 정말 감사했어요.Minji ssi, geudong-an jeongmal gamsahaesseoyo.Minji, thank you so much for everything during this time.
- 민지 Min-ji저도 도현 씨와 일해서 즐거웠어요.Jeodo Dohyeon ssi-wa ilhaeseo jeulgeowosseoyo.I also enjoyed working with you, Dohyeon.
- 도현 Do-hyeon새 직장에서도 모든 일이 잘되기를 바랍니다.saejikjang-eseodo modeun iri jaldoegireul baramnida.I wish you all the best at your new job too.
- 민지 Min-ji고마워요, 도현 씨도 항상 행복하세요.Gomawoyo, Dohyeon ssi-do hangsang haengbokhaseyo.Thank you, I wish you happiness always too, Dohyeon.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 모든, 일이, CC BY-SA 4.0.
