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How to say “Good night” in Korean — μμμ / μ μ
Pronunciation • Examples • Audio • Speaking Practice
μμμ / μ μ
[jal-ja-yo] / [jal ja]
Good night (polite / casual)
Word & Grammar Breakdown:
μ ( jal ) — “well”
μλ€ ( ja da ) — “to sleep”
μ (yo) — polite ending
✅ Combined: μμμ jal ja yo = “Sleep well.” / “Good night.” (polite)
μ μ jal ja = casual; used with friends or younger people.
μ ( jal ) — “well”
μλ€ ( ja da ) — “to sleep”
μ (yo) — polite ending
✅ Combined: μμμ jal ja yo = “Sleep well.” / “Good night.” (polite)
μ μ jal ja = casual; used with friends or younger people.
Examples
π© A: μ΄μ μμ?ije ja yo
Are you going to sleep now?
π¨ B: λ€, μμμ! ne, jal ja yo
Yes, good night!
Are you going to sleep now?
π¨ B: λ€, μμμ! ne, jal ja yo
Yes, good night!
π§ A: λ΄μΌ λ΄! naeil bwa
See you tomorrow!
π¦ B: μ μ! jal ja
Good night!
See you tomorrow!
π¦ B: μ μ! jal ja
Good night!
Quick Quiz — Which means “Good night” (polite)?
Try speaking — say “μμμ”
● Idle
Tip: Try to say μμμ clearly — if recognition catches “μ μ,” it’s still good practice.
π°π· Cultural Insight — Saying Good Night
In Korea, “μμμ jaljayo” is the polite way to say “Good night.”
It’s used among family members, friends, or when ending a late conversation politely.
The casual form “μ μ jalja ” is common between close friends or couples.
You might also hear “κ΅Ώλμ gusnais” (from English) among younger people, often in texts.
