Korean word

화이팅

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwaiting

Meaning

  • interjectionYou can do it

Example

화이팅, 다음에는 잘할 거야.hwa i ting ta eu me neun chal hal kkeo ya

You can do it, and you'll do well next time.

Illustration for 화이팅 (You can do it)

More examples

화이팅! 너라면 할 수 있어.hwa i ting neo ra myeon hal ssu i sseo

You can do it! You have what it takes.

Core concept

A short cheer that gives someone energy and confidence to continue.

Common phrases

  • 모두 화이팅!mo du hwa i ting

    You can all do it

  • 시험 전에 화이팅!si heom cheo ne hwa i ting

    good luck on the test

Similar words

파이팅paiting: An energetic cheer that helps someone take heart and do their best.
힘내세요himnaeseyo: A respectful way to encourage someone to find the strength to continue.
힘내himnae: A friendly, informal way to tell someone to keep going.

Definition in Korean

경기·시험·일상에서 상대를 격려할 때 쓰는 짧은 감탄사로, 힘을 북돋우는 뜻을 가진다.kyeong gi si heom il sang e seo sang dae reul kyeong nyeo hal ttae sseu neun jjal beun kam tan sa ro hi meul puk tto du neun tteu seul ka jin da

Word origin

The word comes from the English loanword fighting, but Korean use developed a separate meaning as a supportive cheer.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may mistake it for a word about conflict, but it normally sounds warm and supportive in everyday Korean conversation.

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