Korean phrases / Everyday Korean
잘 잤어? / 일어났어?
jal jat-eo? / i-reo-nat-eo?
“Did you sleep well? / You're up?”
🏷️ Close friendsTextbook vs Real
Textbook좋은 아침입니다jo-eun a-chim-ip-ni-da
Real잘 잤어? / 일어났어?jal jat-eo? / i-reo-nat-eo?
Why Koreans say it this way
Koreans rarely say "good morning." Instead, 잘 잤어? (did you sleep well?) is the go-to. In families, 일어났어? (you're awake?) from a parent is the classic morning greeting.
Situation: morning