Korean phrase
삼가 고인의 명복을 빕니다. sam ga ko i nui myeong bo geul pim ni da
Meaning
I respectfully pray for the peaceful rest of the deceased
When to use it
This formally wishes peace for someone who has died. It is a respectful condolence expression used on condolence money envelopes, in messages, and in other formal settings.
Example dialogue
조의금 봉투에 삼가 고인의 명복을 빕니다라고 적어도 될까요? cho ui geum pong tu e sam ga ko i nui myeong bo geul pim ni da ra go cheo geo do toel kka yo
May I write "I respectfully pray for the peaceful rest of the deceased" on an envelope for condolence money?
네, 그렇게 쓰시면 됩니다. ne keu reo ke sseu si myeon toem ni da
Yes, you may write that.