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Differences and Meanings of "수고하세요" and "수고하십시오"

11/16/2024

 
1. 수고하세요 (Have a good day at work / Take care with your work)

- 의미: 현재 또는 앞으로의 일을 응원하거나 격려하는 표현.  
  Meaning: A phrase used to encourage or cheer for someone currently working or about to work.  
- 격식: 비교적 가벼운 인사말, 일상적이고 친근한 뉘앙스.  
  Formality: Relatively casual and friendly tone, suitable for everyday use.  

- 사용 상황:  
  Usage situations:  
  - 친구, 동료, 또는 가까운 관계에서 자연스럽게 사용.  
    Used naturally with friends, colleagues, or close relationships.  
  - 지나가는 택배기사님, 가게 직원 등 가벼운 인사로도 사용.  
    Can be used as a light greeting for delivery personnel, store staff, etc.  

- 예문 (Examples):  
  - 오늘도 수고하세요!  
    Have a great day at work!  
  - 퇴근길 조심하세요, 수고하세요!  
    Be safe on your way home, take care!  

2. 수고하십시오 (Please take care with your work / I wish you well in your efforts)

- 의미: "수고하세요"와 동일하지만, 더 정중하고 격식 있는 표현.  
  Meaning: Same as "수고하세요," but more formal and polite.  
- 격식: 높은 존댓말, 공식적이거나 공손한 상황에서 사용.  
  Formality: A higher level of honorifics, used in formal or respectful situations.  

- 사용 상황:  
  Usage situations:  
  - 윗사람이나 처음 만나는 사람에게 사용.  
    Used with seniors or people met for the first time.  
  - 회사나 공적인 자리에서 격식을 갖추고 인사할 때 적합.  
    Appropriate for formal greetings in workplaces or public settings.  

- 예문 (Examples):  
  - 오늘 회의 준비하시느라 바쁘시죠? 수고하십시오.  
    I hope your hard work for the meeting goes well.  
  - 안녕히 가십시오. 수고하십시오.  
    Goodbye. Take care and keep up the good work.  

상황에 따른 선택 (Choosing Based on Situations)

- 일상적인 대화: 수고하세요  
  For casual conversations: "수고하세요"  

- 격식을 차려야 하는 경우: 수고하십시오  
  When formality is needed: "수고하십시오"  

- 기본 원칙: 상대방의 나이나 관계에 따라 적절한 표현을 사용하면 자연스럽고 매너 있는 대화가 됩니다.  
  Basic principle: Use the appropriate expression depending on the other person's age or relationship to maintain a natural and polite conversation.  
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