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Well Done / Bravo in Korean: 잘했어요, 수고했어요
잘했어요 = well done. 수고했어요 = thanks for your hard work (very common).
Published on September 14, 2026
Well done = 잘했어요 (jalhaesseoyo). After effort/work: 수고했어요.
잘하다 = to do well. 수고하다 highlights effort. In Korea, praising effort matters as much as results.
Levels / phrasings
| Phrase | Romanization | Meaning | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 잘했어 | jalhaesseo | Well done | Informal |
| 잘했어요 | jalhaesseoyo | Well done | Polite |
| 수고했어요 | sugohaesseoyo | Thanks for your hard work | Common |
| 멋져요 | meotjyeoyo | Awesome / you rock | Compliment |
Related phrases
- 최고예요 (choegoyeyo): That's the best
- 대단해요 (daedanhaeyo): Impressive
- 축하해요 (chukahaeyo): Congratulations
Tip
수고하세요 = still working; 수고했어요 = work is done.
Common mistake
Don’t rely on Konglish “bravo.” Use 잘했어요.
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