Korean Dictionary
How to say "Make yourself comfortable" in Korean
“Make yourself comfortable” in Korean is 편히 계세요 (pronounced "Pyeonhi gyeseyo").
편히 계세요
Pyeonhi gyeseyo
Usage & Context
A hospitable phrase inviting a guest to relax and feel at home. Often said when a guest arrives at someone's home. 편히 앉으세요 (please sit comfortably) is a related phrase used when offering a seat to someone.
Example Sentence
집에 오신 것을 환영해요. 편히 계세요!
Welcome to my home. Make yourself comfortable!
How to use 편히 계세요 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Make yourself comfortable” is 편히 계세요, romanized as Pyeonhi gyeseyo.
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 편히 계세요.
Pronunciation Guide
'Pyeon' in 'Pyeonhi' sounds like 'pyeon' in 'pylon'. 'hi' is like 'hee' in 'heel', though the 'h' can be very soft, almost like 'pyeoni'. 'gye' in 'gyeseyo' is like 'gye' in 'ghetto' but with a softer 'g' and a 'yeh' sound. 'se' is like 'say', and 'yo' is like 'yo' in 'yogurt'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
편히 계십시오
Pyeonhi gyesipsio
A very formal and deferential way to tell someone to make themselves comfortable.
Casual (반말)
편히 있어
Pyeonhi isseo
Casual way to tell someone to make themselves comfortable, used among close friends or to subordinates.
More Example Sentences
A host making a guest feel completely at ease in their home.
제 집처럼 편히 계세요.
Please make yourself at home, as if it's your own.
Offering comfort to someone who needs to wait in a specific place.
여기서 기다리실 동안 편히 계세요.
Please make yourself comfortable while you wait here.
Welcoming someone who has traveled a long distance.
오시느라 힘드셨죠? 편히 계세요.
You must be tired from your journey, right? Please make yourself comfortable.
Cultural Context
This phrase embodies Korean hospitality (정 情). It's a warm invitation for guests to relax and not feel obligated to be overly formal or stiff. It's often paired with '어서 오세요' (welcome) and '편히 앉으세요' (please sit comfortably). In K-dramas, you'll frequently hear hosts use this to reassure guests, especially when they might feel a bit awkward or shy in a new environment. It's about creating a comfortable atmosphere.
Editorial note
We check greetings like 편히 계세요 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
제 집처럼 편히 계세요.
Please make yourself at home.
불편한 점 있으시면 말씀해주세요. 편히 계세요.
If anything is uncomfortable, please tell me. Make yourself comfortable.
차 한잔 하시면서 편히 계세요.
Have some tea and make yourself comfortable.
Related Expressions
편히 앉으세요
Pyeonhi anjeuseyo
Please sit comfortably
쉬세요
Swiseyo
Please rest
마음 편히 가지세요
Maeum pyeonhi gasiseyo
Please take it easy / Don't worry
긴장 푸세요
Ginjang puseyo
Please relax / Loosen up
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