English–Korean

“well” in Korean

Korean

Also글쎄 (keulsse) · 우물 (umul)

Pronunciation

Romanizationchal

Example

그는 피아노를 잘 쳐.keu neun pi a no reul chal cheo

He plays the piano well.

Illustration for 잘 (well)

How to say “well” in Korean

“Well” in Korean is 잘 (chal).

Something is done smoothly and successfully, with the quality or result meeting expectations.

Full entry for 잘: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 잘

어제는 잠을 잘 잤어.eo je neun cha meul chal cha sseo

I slept well yesterday.

Tips for using 잘

  • It is a useful word for praising music, sports, schoolwork, cooking, or any other skill.

Other Korean words for “well”

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글쎄

keulsse

interjectionwell

글쎄, 잘 모르겠어.keul sse chal mo reu ge sseo

Well, I don't know.

우물에 물이 있어요?u mu re mu ri i sseo yo

Is there water in the well?

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