Korean Dictionary
How to say "Have a good weekend" in Korean
“Have a good weekend” in Korean is 좋은 주말 보내세요 (pronounced "Joeun jumal bonaeseyo").
좋은 주말 보내세요
Joeun jumal bonaeseyo
Usage & Context
A common farewell on Fridays or the end of the work week, wishing someone an enjoyable weekend. Often heard in workplaces and schools as the week concludes. 주말 잘 보내세요 is an alternative version. Reflects the work-life balance considerations in modern Korean culture.
Example Sentence
이번 주도 수고했어요. 좋은 주말 보내세요!
Good work this week too. Have a good weekend!
How to use 좋은 주말 보내세요 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Have a good weekend” is 좋은 주말 보내세요, romanized as Joeun jumal bonaeseyo.
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 좋은 주말 보내세요.
Pronunciation Guide
좋은 (Joh-eun): "Joh" like "jo" in "Joe" but with a soft 'h' sound that often disappears. "Eun" like "eun" in "eunuch" but with a flatter 'eu' sound. 주말 (Joo-mal): "Joo" like "joo" in "juice". "Mal" like "mal" in "mallet". 보내세요 (Bo-nae-seh-yo): "Bo" like "bow" (as in bow and arrow). "Nae" like "nay". "Seh" like "say" but with an 'eh' sound. "Yo" like "yo-yo".
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
좋은 주말 보내십시오
Joeun jumal bonaesipsio
A very formal and deferential way to say 'Have a good weekend,' rarely used in daily conversation but might be heard in very formal announcements.
Casual (반말)
좋은 주말 보내
Joeun jumal bonae
Used among close friends or to someone younger.
More Example Sentences
A manager or senior colleague saying farewell to their team on Friday.
이번 주도 고생 많으셨어요. 좋은 주말 보내세요!
You worked hard this week too. Have a good weekend!
A casual farewell between friends on a Friday (using casual form).
친구야, 내일 보자! 좋은 주말 보내!
Hey friend, see you tomorrow! Have a good weekend!
A store clerk saying goodbye to a customer on a Friday or Saturday.
고객님, 방문해주셔서 감사합니다. 좋은 주말 보내세요.
Customer, thank you for visiting. Have a good weekend.
Cultural Context
This is a very common and warm farewell, especially on Fridays or before holidays. It reflects the value placed on rest and personal time after a week of hard work. You'll hear it frequently in workplaces, schools, and even between friends. It's often accompanied by a slight bow or a friendly wave. The alternative '주말 잘 보내세요' (Jumal jal bonaeseyo) is equally common and means the same thing, emphasizing 'well' or 'nicely.'
Editorial note
We check greetings like 좋은 주말 보내세요 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
좋은 주말 보내세요, 다음 주에 봐요.
Have a good weekend, see you next week.
가족들과 좋은 주말 보내세요.
Have a good weekend with your family.
좋은 주말 보내시고 월요일에 뵙겠습니다.
Have a good weekend and I'll see you on Monday.
Related Expressions
주말 잘 보내세요
Jumal jal bonaeseyo
Have a good weekend (alternative phrasing)
수고하셨습니다
Sugohasyeosseumnida
You've worked hard (common farewell at work)
푹 쉬세요
Puk swiseyo
Rest well (encouraging someone to relax)
다음 주에 뵙겠습니다
Daeum jue boepgesseumnida
See you next week (formal farewell)
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