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How to say Good Luck in Korean: haeng un eul bir eo yo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When do Koreans say "Good luck" — 행운을 빌어요 (haenguneul bireoyo)?

Koreans use it before exams, competitions, or important events to wish someone success.

Q2. Is "Good luck" — 행운을 빌어요 (haenguneul bireoyo) polite enough?

Yes. "행운을 빌어요 (haenguneul bireoyo)" is polite and warm. You can also say "행운을 빈다 (haenguneul binda)" casually.

Q3. What should I say before an exam?

You can say "Do your best and good luck" — 열심히 해, 행운을 빌어요 (yeolsimhi hae, haenguneul bireoyo).

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What does "행운을 빌어요 (haenguneul bireoyo)" mean?

행운을 빌어요 means "Good luck" / "I wish you luck." 행운 (haengun) = luck, fortune, 을 빌다 (eul bilda) = to wish, pray. Encouraging expression before exams, interviews, competitions, new projects.

Polite: 행운을 빌어요 (haeng-un-eul bil-eo-yo) - Standard warm
Formal: 행운을 빕니다 (haeng-un-eul bim-ni-da) - Speech, business
Casual: 행운을 빈다 (haeng-un-eul bin-da) - Friends

Grammar Breakdown

행운 (haengun) = luck, good fortune
을 (eul) = object marker
빌다 (bilda) → 빌어요 / 빕니다 = to wish, pray for
→ 행운을 빌어요 = I wish luck → Good luck.

When to Use It

1. Before exams: Students, friends.
2. Interviews/competitions: Encouragement.
3. New challenge: Support and care.

Real-Life Examples

시험 잘 봐. 행운을 빌어요! si-heom jal bwa. haeng-un-eul bil-eo-yo!

Good luck on the test!

성공을 빕니다. 행운을 빕니다. seong-gong-eul bim-ni-da. haeng-un-eul bim-ni-da.

I wish you success. Good luck. (Formal)

행운을 빈다! 화이팅! haeng-un-eul bin-da! hwa-i-ting!

Good luck! Fighting! (Casual)

면접 행운을 빌어요. myeon-jeop haeng-un-eul bil-eo-yo.

Good luck on your interview.

Similar Expressions

• 화이팅! (hwaiting!) - Fighting! / You can do it!
• 잘 될 거예요 (jal doel geoyeyo) - It will go well
• 응원할게요 (eungwonhalgeyo) - I'll cheer for you

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