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Today’s Phrase
힘내세요
him·nae·se·yo
himnaeseyo
Cheer up / Hang in there
Cultural Insight
힘내세요 is heard throughout Korean life — during exams, tough work periods, health struggles, and heartbreaks. It acknowledges difficulty while giving energy. In Korean dramas, it’s often whispered in moments of deep emotional support between characters. Sending 힘내요 by text is also warmly received.
Phrase Breakdown
힘
him
strength, energy
힘 = physical or emotional strength
내세요
naeseyo
please exert/put out
내다 (to put out/exert) + -세요 (polite request)
Literally ‘please put out strength’ — one of Korea’s most common words of encouragement.
Example Phrases
많이 힘들죠? 힘내세요!
Mani himdeuljiyo? Himnaeseyo!
It’s really tough, right? Hang in there!
힘들죠? = it’s tough, isn’t it? (tag question).
조금만 더 힘내세요. 거의 다 왔어요.
Jogeumman deo himnaeseyo. Geui da wasseoyo.
Just a little more strength. We’re almost there.
거의 다 = almost all/done.
당신을 응원해요! 힘내요!
Dangsineul eungwonhaeyo! Himnaeyo!
I’m rooting for you! Keep going!
응원하다 = to cheer/root for.
Related Phrases
파이팅!
paiting!
Fighting! / You can do it!
Energetic cheer of encouragement.
포기하지 마세요
pogihaji maseyo
Don’t give up
Urging someone not to quit.
다 잘 될 거예요
da jal doel geoyeyo
Everything will be fine
Reassuring that things will work out.
Quick Review
머리를 자르고 싶어요
Can you recall what this means?
meorireul jareugo sipeoyo
I want to cut my hair