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Today’s Phrase
몸 조심해요
mom jo·sim·hae·yo
mom josimhaeyo
Take care of your body / Stay healthy
Cultural Insight
몸 조심해요 is a distinctly Korean way to show care and warmth at the end of a conversation. It’s especially common during seasonal changes (flu season, cold weather) and reflects the collective concern for others’ wellbeing that characterizes Korean 정 (jeong — affectionate bonding).
Phrase Breakdown
몸
mom
body
Refers to physical health and body
조심해요
josimhaeyo
please be careful
조심하다 (to be careful) → 조심해요 (polite)
A caring send-off asking someone to take care of their physical health.
Example Phrases
날씨가 추우니까 몸 조심해요!
Nalssiga chuunikka mom josimhaeyo!
It’s cold so please take care of yourself!
추우니까 = since it’s cold.
건강이 제일이에요. 몸 조심하세요.
Geongangi jeillieyo. Mom josimhaseyo.
Health is the most important. Please take care.
건강이 제일이다 = health is number one.
열심히 하되 몸도 좀 챙겨요.
Yeolssimhi hadeui momdo jom chaenggyeoyo.
Work hard, but also take care of your body.
챙기다 = to take care of/attend to.
Related Phrases
건강하게 지내세요
geonganghage jinaeseyo
Stay healthy
Broader farewell wishing good health.
푹 쉬세요
puk swiseyo
Get plenty of rest
Encouraging deep, restorative rest.
무리하지 마세요
murihaji maseyo
Don’t overdo it
Advising against overexertion.
Quick Review
생각보다 쉬워요
Can you recall what this means?
saenggakboda shiwoyo
It’s easier than I thought