🇰🇷 Korean phrases

How to Say "Good job" in Korean

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
잘했어요
"Good job" in Korean · say it like jal-haess-eoyo

The most natural way to say "Good job" in Korean is 잘했어요. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

잘했네
more casual, often used among friends
수고했어요
used to acknowledge someone's effort, often in work contexts

When to use it

You can use '잘했어요' to praise someone for their good work or effort. It's appropriate in both formal and informal settings. Use it when you want to encourage someone or acknowledge their success.

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Examples in Korean

KoreanEnglish
시험 잘했어요.You did well on the exam.
프로젝트를 잘했어요.You did a great job on the project.
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse this with '잘했어', which is more casual and should be used with close friends.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 잘했어요, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Korean with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this phrase in a formal setting?

Yes, '잘했어요' is suitable for both formal and informal situations.

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