🇰🇷 Korean phrases

How to Say "Good night" in Korean

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
안녕히 주무세요
"Good night" in Korean · say it like ahn-nyung-hee joo-moo-seh-yo

The most natural way to say "Good night" in Korean is 안녕히 주무세요. 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

잘 자요
a casual way to say good night among friends or family
잘 자
very informal, used among close friends or younger people

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to wish someone a good night in a polite manner. It is appropriate for both formal and informal settings. You can say it to family, friends, or colleagues before parting ways for the night.

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Examples in Korean

KoreanEnglish
내일 봐요, 안녕히 주무세요See you tomorrow, good night
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse '안녕히 주무세요' with '안녕히 가세요', which is used when someone is leaving.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use '잘 자요' with anyone?

It's best to use '잘 자요' with friends or family, as it is more casual.

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