행운을 빌어요!

When to use

Use this phrase to wish someone well before an important event, like an exam, interview, competition, or trip. It is a common way to show support.

Speech Level

The '-아요/-어요' ending makes this phrase polite and friendly, suitable for most everyday situations.

How it works

This phrase consists of a noun phrase followed by a verb and a polite ending. The subject (I) is omitted.

• 행운: Sino-Korean noun meaning 'good luck' or 'fortune'.
• 을: Object particle, marking '행운' as the direct object.
• 빌다: Verb meaning 'to wish' or 'to pray for'.
• -어요: Polite, informal declarative sentence ending.

Pronunciation

The final consonants in '운' and '빌' carry over to the following empty 'ㅇ' placeholders (which are silent, not 'ng' sounds). This liaison makes the phrase sound like [행우늘 비러요].

Notes

Wish someone good luck in a friendly, encouraging way.