How to say “Get well soon” in Korean
- 빨리 나으세요ppalli naeuseyo
Get well soon
"Get well soon" in Korean is 빨리 나으세요 (ppalli naeuseyo), meaning "please get better quickly." To a friend, say 빨리 나아 (ppalli naa). Koreans also often say 아프지 마 (apeuji ma), "don't be sick."
Ways to say it
| Korean | Level | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| 빨리 나아 ppalli naa | Casual | To friends and family. You can swap 빨리 for 얼른 (eolleun), which also means "quickly." |
| 빨리 나으세요 ppalli naeuseyo | Polite | The standard polite wish for coworkers, teachers, and acquaintances. |
| 아프지 마 apeuji ma | Casual | "Don't be sick." An affectionate line for a friend, partner, or child. |
| 몸조리 잘하세요 momjori jalhaseyo | Polite | "Take good care of your health." Common for someone recovering at home or after surgery. |
| 쾌유를 빕니다 kwaeyureul bimnida | Formal | "I wish you a speedy recovery." Formal, used in cards, flowers, and messages to elders or bosses. |
Examples
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Texting a friend who caught a cold
Your partner is sick in bed
Your teacher is out sick
Tips
Watch the spelling. The verb is 낫다 (to get better), and its ㅅ drops before a vowel: 나아, 나으세요. Writing 낳으세요 means "please give birth," a common typo even among Koreans.
아프지 마 sounds a little like a command, but it is caring. You will hear it a lot in dramas between couples and close friends.
When visiting someone in the hospital, Koreans often bring a box of drinks or fruit along with their wishes.
Questions learners ask
How do you write get well soon in a card in Korean?
For a friend, 빨리 나아! works. For an elder or boss, write 빠른 쾌유를 빕니다 (I wish you a speedy recovery) for a formal, respectful tone.
What does 아프지 마 mean?
It means "don't be sick" or "don't get hurt." It is a caring, casual phrase said to someone close.