Korean Dictionary
How to say "Get well soon" in Korean
“Get well soon” in Korean is 빨리 나으세요 (pronounced "Ppalli naeuseyo").
빨리 나으세요
Ppalli naeuseyo
Usage & Context
Wishing someone a speedy recovery from illness or injury. 빨리 means 'quickly' and 나으세요 means 'please heal'. An alternative expression is 몸 잘 챙기세요 (please take good care of your body), which is gentler.
Example Sentence
아프다고 들었어요. 빨리 나으세요!
I heard you're sick. Get well soon!
How to use 빨리 나으세요 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Get well soon” is 빨리 나으세요, romanized as Ppalli naeuseyo.
Usage tip
Check the politeness level before using this word. Korean greetings often change depending on age, relationship, and setting.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 빨리 나으세요.
What learners usually mean by “Get well soon in Korean”
People usually want a message they can send to a sick friend, coworker, or elder without sounding too casual.
Real usage
빨리 나으세요 is the safest polite phrase. 빨리 나아 is casual. 쾌차하세요 is more formal and often used in written messages.
Avoid this mistake
Do not use 빨리 나아 with someone older or in a formal relationship.
Better pattern
Use 빨리 나으세요 for polite warmth, 쾌차하세요 for formal written wishes, and 빨리 나아 with close friends.
polite message
몸조리 잘하시고 빨리 나으세요.
Take care of yourself and get well soon.
close friend
아프다니 걱정된다. 빨리 나아.
I'm worried you're sick. Get well soon.
Pronunciation Guide
빨리 (Ppalli) has a tense, aspirated 'pp' sound, like 'ppal-lee'. 나으세요 (naeuseyo) is 'nah-uh-say-yo', with 'eu' sounding like 'uh' in 'uh-oh'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
쾌차하시길 바랍니다
Kwaechahasigil baramnida
A very formal and somewhat literary expression meaning 'I hope you make a speedy recovery'.
Casual (반말)
빨리 나아
Ppalli naa
Used with close friends, family, or people younger than you.
More Example Sentences
Wishing a friend a speedy recovery from a common cold.
감기 걸렸다고 들었어. 빨리 나으세요!
I heard you caught a cold. Get well soon!
Wishing a colleague a quick recovery after surgery.
수술 잘 받으셨다니 다행입니다. 빨리 나으세요.
I'm glad to hear your surgery went well. Get well soon.
Comforting a child who had a minor accident.
넘어졌어? 괜찮아? 빨리 나으세요!
Did you fall? Are you okay? Get well soon!
Cultural Context
'빨리 나으세요' is a direct and common way to wish someone a speedy recovery. Koreans often show concern for health directly. A gentler alternative is '몸 잘 챙기세요' (Mom jal chaenggiseyo), meaning 'Please take good care of your body'. It's common to send or bring '죽' (juk, Korean porridge) to someone who is sick, as it's considered easy to digest and nourishing.
Editorial note
We check greetings like 빨리 나으세요 for politeness and timing, since Korean greetings change with relationship, age, and setting.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
감기 조심하세요.
Be careful not to catch a cold.
푹 쉬세요.
Please rest well.
병원에 가보세요.
Please go to the hospital.
Related Expressions
몸 잘 챙기세요
Mom jal chaenggiseyo
Please take good care of yourself.
건강하세요
Geonganghaseyo
Stay healthy.
아프지 마세요
Apeuji maseyo
Don't be sick.
쾌유를 빕니다
Kwaeyureul bimnida
I wish you a speedy recovery (formal, often written)
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