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IS #144 β€” Ending a Speech
How to close a presentation, toast, or formal address in Korean with confidence.
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Iru Helper Note
A strong closing is just as important as a strong opening. In Korean, endings are often formal, grateful, and forward-looking.
μ΄μƒμœΌλ‘œ λ°œν‘œλ₯Ό λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
(That concludes my presentation.)
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🎀 What You'll Learn Today

Whether you're wrapping up a school presentation, giving a toast at a dinner, or closing a meeting, Korean has specific phrases for each situation. In this lesson, you'll master the closing formulas that native speakers use β€” polite, warm, and appropriately formal β€” so you can end any speaking moment with confidence and grace.

πŸ“Œ Closing & Ending Expressions

Expression
Meaning
Notes
μ΄μƒμœΌλ‘œ λ°œν‘œλ₯Ό λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€
That concludes my presentation
Most formal closing
μ΄κ²ƒμœΌλ‘œ λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€
I'll end here / That's all
General formal close
λ“€μ–΄μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€
Thank you for listening
Standard after any speech
κ²½μ²­ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€
Thank you for your kind attention
More formal than λ“€μ–΄μ£Όμ…”μ„œ
질문 μžˆμœΌμ‹œλ©΄ 말씀해 μ£Όμ„Έμš”
If you have questions, please feel free
Polite Q&A opener
짧게 λ§μ”€λ“œλ¦¬κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€
I'll keep it brief
Opening a short speech
λ§ˆμ§€λ§‰μœΌλ‘œ ν•œ 말씀 λ“œλ¦¬κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€
Lastly, I'd like to say one thing
Signals the final point
였늘 ν•¨κ»˜ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€
Thank you for being here today
For social events
건배λ₯Ό μ œμ•ˆν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€
I'd like to propose a toast
Toast opener
λͺ¨λ‘μ˜ 건강을 μœ„ν•΄ 건배!
To everyone's health β€” cheers!
Toast closer
μ•žμœΌλ‘œλ„ 잘 λΆ€νƒλ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€
I look forward to your continued support
Relationship close
쒋은 μ‹œκ°„ λ˜μ‹œκΈΈ λ°”λžλ‹ˆλ‹€
I hope you have a great time
Warm send-off
이만 μ€„μ΄κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€
I'll wrap up here
Soft formal close
κ°μ‚¬ν•œ λ§ˆμŒμ„ λ‹΄μ•„ λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€
I close with gratitude
Warm, heartfelt close
πŸ’‘ Key pattern: Formal closes always end with κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€ (signaling intention/politeness). For social events, swap in κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ + a warm send-off phrase.

πŸ’¬ Conversations in Action

Closing a presentation:
λ°œν‘œμž: μ΄κ²ƒμœΌλ‘œ 였늘 λ°œν‘œλ₯Ό λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. κ²½μ²­ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. 질문 μžˆμœΌμ‹œλ©΄ 말씀해 μ£Όμ„Έμš”.
(Speaker: That concludes today's presentation. Thank you for your kind attention. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.)
Giving a toast:
A: 였늘 ν•¨κ»˜ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. λ§ˆμ§€λ§‰μœΌλ‘œ ν•œ 말씀 λ“œλ¦¬κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€ β€” λͺ¨λ‘μ˜ 건강과 행볡을 μœ„ν•΄ 건배!
(A: Thank you for being here today. Lastly, I'd like to say one thing β€” to everyone's health and happiness, cheers!)

🌏 Cultural Note β€” The Closing Formula

In Korean public speaking, the closing follows a three-part structure: summarize or signal the end β†’ thank the audience β†’ optionally open for questions or send a warm wish. Skipping the thank-you step feels abrupt. κ²½μ²­ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ is slightly more formal than λ“€μ–΄μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€, so choose based on context. For toasts, 건배 is always followed by eye contact and a slight bow β€” the words alone are only half of it.

<summary>Try This Speaking Exercise
For each scenario, produce the appropriate closing in Korean using this lesson's expressions.
A. You're ending a school presentation. Close formally.
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μ΄μƒμœΌλ‘œ λ°œν‘œλ₯Ό λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. λ“€μ–΄μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€.
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B. You want to open the floor for questions.
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질문 μžˆμœΌμ‹œλ©΄ 말씀해 μ£Όμ„Έμš”.
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C. You're giving a toast at a dinner. Open it.
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건배λ₯Ό μ œμ•ˆν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. λͺ¨λ‘μ˜ 건강을 μœ„ν•΄ 건배!
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D. You're wrapping up a work meeting. Signal the end softly.
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이만 μ€„μ΄κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. 였늘 ν•¨κ»˜ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€.
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E. You want to signal your final point before closing.
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λ§ˆμ§€λ§‰μœΌλ‘œ ν•œ 말씀 λ“œλ¦¬κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
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F. You're closing a formal speech with warmth and gratitude.
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κ°μ‚¬ν•œ λ§ˆμŒμ„ λ‹΄μ•„ λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. κ²½μ²­ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€.
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G. You're wrapping up a casual group dinner speech.
<summary>Answer
였늘 ν•¨κ»˜ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•΄μš”. 쒋은 μ‹œκ°„ λ˜μ‹œκΈΈ λ°”λžλ‹ˆλ‹€!
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H. You want to close a brief address and express hope for continued collaboration.
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μ΄κ²ƒμœΌλ‘œ λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. μ•žμœΌλ‘œλ„ 잘 λΆ€νƒλ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€.
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I. You're opening a short impromptu speech and want to signal brevity.
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짧게 λ§μ”€λ“œλ¦¬κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. 였늘...
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J. Close a thank-you speech after receiving an award.
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κ°μ‚¬ν•œ λ§ˆμŒμ„ λ‹΄μ•„ λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. μ•žμœΌλ‘œλ„ 잘 λΆ€νƒλ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€. κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€.
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πŸ“š
Expression Reference
Expression
Nuance/Key
μ΄μƒμœΌλ‘œ λ°œν‘œλ₯Ό λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€
most formal close
μ΄κ²ƒμœΌλ‘œ λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€
general formal close
λ“€μ–΄μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€
thank you for listening
κ²½μ²­ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€
formal thank you
질문 μžˆμœΌμ‹œλ©΄ 말씀해 μ£Όμ„Έμš”
Q&A opener
λ§ˆμ§€λ§‰μœΌλ‘œ ν•œ 말씀 λ“œλ¦¬κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€
signals final point
건배λ₯Ό μ œμ•ˆν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€
toast opener
μ•žμœΌλ‘œλ„ 잘 λΆ€νƒλ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€
continued support
이만 μ€„μ΄κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€
soft close
κ°μ‚¬ν•œ λ§ˆμŒμ„ λ‹΄μ•„ λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€
warm heartfelt close
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Tip: The three-beat close
Signal end (μ΄κ²ƒμœΌλ‘œ λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€) + Thank audience (κ²½μ²­ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€) + Send-off or Q&A (질문 μžˆμœΌμ‹œλ©΄ 말씀해 μ£Όμ„Έμš” / 쒋은 μ‹œκ°„ λ˜μ‹œκΈΈ λ°”λžλ‹ˆλ‹€). Three beats, always complete.
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πŸ”
Want more reps?
Practice closing a 30-second speech about anything β€” your day, a book, a meal β€” using the three-beat close. Record yourself if you can. Closing naturally is a skill that only improves with repetition.
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πŸ“¦ Practice Hub β€” Ending a Speech


Exercise 1 β€” Choose the Right Expression

Pick the best closing expression for each situation.
A. You're ending a formal university presentation. You say:
a) 쒋은 μ‹œκ°„ λ˜μ„Έμš”!
b) μ΄μƒμœΌλ‘œ λ°œν‘œλ₯Ό λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
c) 건배λ₯Ό μ œμ•ˆν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€.
<summary>Answer
b) μ΄μƒμœΌλ‘œ λ°œν‘œλ₯Ό λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. β€” most formal close.
B. You want to thank the audience for paying attention formally. You say:
a) λ“€μ–΄μ€˜μ„œ κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš”.
b) κ²½μ²­ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€.
c) 잘 λ“€μ—ˆμ–΄μš”?
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b) κ²½μ²­ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. β€” formal thank-you for listening.
C. You're opening a toast at a birthday dinner. You say:
a) 이만 μ€„μ΄κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
b) 건배λ₯Ό μ œμ•ˆν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€.
c) λ“€μ–΄μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€.
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b) 건배λ₯Ό μ œμ•ˆν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. β€” toast opener.
D. You want to signal your last point before closing. You say:
a) λ§ˆμ§€λ§‰μœΌλ‘œ ν•œ 말씀 λ“œλ¦¬κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
b) μ΄μƒμœΌλ‘œ λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
c) 질문 μžˆμœΌμ‹œλ©΄μš”.
<summary>Answer
a) λ§ˆμ§€λ§‰μœΌλ‘œ ν•œ 말씀 λ“œλ¦¬κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. β€” signals final point.
E. You're opening a short impromptu speech. You say:
a) κ²½μ²­ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€.
b) 짧게 λ§μ”€λ“œλ¦¬κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
c) μ΄μƒμœΌλ‘œ λ°œν‘œλ₯Ό λ§ˆμΉ©λ‹ˆλ‹€.
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b) 짧게 λ§μ”€λ“œλ¦¬κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. β€” signals brevity.
F. After your speech, you open the floor for questions. You say:
a) κΆκΈˆν•˜μ‹  κ±° μžˆμ–΄μš”?
b) 질문 μžˆμœΌμ‹œλ©΄ 말씀해 μ£Όμ„Έμš”.
c) 뭐 λ¬Όμ–΄λ³Ό κ±° μžˆμ–΄μš”?
<summary>Answer
b) 질문 μžˆμœΌμ‹œλ©΄ 말씀해 μ£Όμ„Έμš”. β€” polite Q&A opener.
G. You close a work meeting softly. You say:
a) 이만 μ€„μ΄κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
b) 건배!
c) 짧게 λ§μ”€λ“œλ¦¬κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
<summary>Answer
a) 이만 μ€„μ΄κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. β€” soft formal close.
H. You want to send everyone off warmly at the end of an event. You say:
a) μ΄μƒμœΌλ‘œ λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
b) 쒋은 μ‹œκ°„ λ˜μ‹œκΈΈ λ°”λžλ‹ˆλ‹€.
c) κ²½μ²­ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€.
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b) 쒋은 μ‹œκ°„ λ˜μ‹œκΈΈ λ°”λžλ‹ˆλ‹€. β€” warm send-off.
I. You want to express hope for continued collaboration. You say:
a) μ•žμœΌλ‘œλ„ 잘 λΆ€νƒλ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€.
b) 였늘 ν•¨κ»˜ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€.
c) μ΄κ²ƒμœΌλ‘œ λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
<summary>Answer
a) μ•žμœΌλ‘œλ„ 잘 λΆ€νƒλ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€. β€” continued support close.
J. You want to close a heartfelt speech with warmth. You say:
a) 이만 μ€„μ΄κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
b) κ°μ‚¬ν•œ λ§ˆμŒμ„ λ‹΄μ•„ λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
c) 짧게 λ§μ”€λ“œλ¦¬κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
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b) κ°μ‚¬ν•œ λ§ˆμŒμ„ λ‹΄μ•„ λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. β€” warm, heartfelt close.
πŸ“š
Quick Reference
Expression
Meaning
μ΄μƒμœΌλ‘œ λ°œν‘œλ₯Ό λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€
formal presentation close
μ΄κ²ƒμœΌλ‘œ λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€
general formal close
λ“€μ–΄μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€
thanks for listening
κ²½μ²­ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€
formal thank-you
질문 μžˆμœΌμ‹œλ©΄ 말씀해 μ£Όμ„Έμš”
Q&A opener
λ§ˆμ§€λ§‰μœΌλ‘œ ν•œ 말씀 λ“œλ¦¬κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€
final point signal
건배λ₯Ό μ œμ•ˆν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€
toast opener
쒋은 μ‹œκ°„ λ˜μ‹œκΈΈ λ°”λžλ‹ˆλ‹€
warm send-off
이만 μ€„μ΄κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€
soft close
κ°μ‚¬ν•œ λ§ˆμŒμ„ λ‹΄μ•„ λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€
heartfelt close
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Pitfall: Ending without thanking
Ending a speech in Korean without κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ or κ²½μ²­ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ feels incomplete and even rude in formal contexts. Always include the thank-you β€” it's the social contract of Korean public speaking.

Exercise 2 β€” Korean β†’ English Translation

Translate each closing phrase naturally.
A. μ΄μƒμœΌλ‘œ 였늘 λ°œν‘œλ₯Ό λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
<summary>Answer
That concludes today's presentation.
B. κ²½μ²­ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ 정말 κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€.
<summary>Answer
Thank you so much for your kind attention.
C. λ§ˆμ§€λ§‰μœΌλ‘œ ν•œ 말씀 λ“œλ¦¬κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. 였늘 μ˜€μ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€.
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Lastly, I'd like to say one thing. Thank you for coming today.
D. 건배λ₯Ό μ œμ•ˆν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. λͺ¨λ‘μ˜ 건강을 μœ„ν•΄ 건배!
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I'd like to propose a toast. To everyone's health β€” cheers!
E. μ΄κ²ƒμœΌλ‘œ λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. μ•žμœΌλ‘œλ„ 잘 λΆ€νƒλ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€.
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I'll end here. I look forward to your continued support.
F. 질문 μžˆμœΌμ‹œλ©΄ μ–Έμ œλ“ μ§€ 말씀해 μ£Όμ„Έμš”.
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Please feel free to ask any questions at any time.
G. 였늘 ν•¨κ»˜ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ κ°μ‚¬λ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€.
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Thank you sincerely for being here with us today.
H. 쒋은 μ‹œκ°„ λ˜μ‹œκΈΈ μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ λ°”λžλ‹ˆλ‹€.
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I sincerely hope you have a wonderful time.
I. κ°μ‚¬ν•œ λ§ˆμŒμ„ λ‹΄μ•„ λ°œν‘œλ₯Ό λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
<summary>Answer
I close my presentation with a grateful heart.
J. 짧게 λ§μ”€λ“œλ¦¬κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. 였늘 정말 κ°μ‚¬ν–ˆμŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
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I'll be brief. Thank you so much for today.
πŸ“š
Vocabulary Cheat Sheet
Korean
English
λ§ˆμΉ˜λ‹€
to finish / to end
κ²½μ²­ν•˜λ‹€
to listen attentively
건배
cheers / toast
μ œμ•ˆν•˜λ‹€
to propose / suggest
μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ
sincerely
μ•žμœΌλ‘œλ„
going forward / from now on
λ‹΄μ•„
with / carrying (emotions)
πŸ’‘
Grammar Tip: ~κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€
λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€ = "I will end" β€” the κ²  adds a sense of intention and politeness. It's the standard grammatical marker for all formal closings. Without it, the statement sounds abrupt. With it, you signal both respect and preparation.

Exercise 3 β€” Complete the Sentence

Fill in the blank to complete each closing phrase.
A. μ΄μƒμœΌλ‘œ λ₯Ό λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. (presentation)
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μ΄μƒμœΌλ‘œ λ°œν‘œλ₯Ό λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
B. κ²½μ²­ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. (thank you)
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κ²½μ²­ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€.
C. 을 μ œμ•ˆν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. λͺ¨λ‘μ˜ 건강을 μœ„ν•΄! (toast)
<summary>Answer
건배λ₯Ό μ œμ•ˆν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€.
D. λ§ˆμ§€λ§‰μœΌλ‘œ ν•œ λ“œλ¦¬κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. (word)
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λ§ˆμ§€λ§‰μœΌλ‘œ ν•œ 말씀 λ“œλ¦¬κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
E. 질문 μžˆμœΌμ‹œλ©΄ ν•΄ μ£Όμ„Έμš”. (please say)
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질문 μžˆμœΌμ‹œλ©΄ 말씀해 μ£Όμ„Έμš”.
F. μ•žμœΌλ‘œλ„ 잘 λ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€. (I'll be in your care)
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μ•žμœΌλ‘œλ„ 잘 λΆ€νƒλ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€.
G. 쒋은 λ˜μ‹œκΈΈ λ°”λžλ‹ˆλ‹€. (time)
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쒋은 μ‹œκ°„ λ˜μ‹œκΈΈ λ°”λžλ‹ˆλ‹€.
H. κ°μ‚¬ν•œ λ§ˆμŒμ„ λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. (carrying / with)
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κ°μ‚¬ν•œ λ§ˆμŒμ„ λ‹΄μ•„ λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
I. 이만 κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. (I'll wrap up)
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이만 μ€„μ΄κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
J. 였늘 ν•¨κ»˜ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ λ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€. (thank you sincerely)
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였늘 ν•¨κ»˜ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬λ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€.
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Sentence Starters
Starter
Use for
μ΄μƒμœΌλ‘œ λ°œν‘œλ₯Ό λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€
formal end
κ²½μ²­ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€
formal thank-you
건배λ₯Ό μ œμ•ˆν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€
toast
λ§ˆμ§€λ§‰μœΌλ‘œ ν•œ 말씀 λ“œλ¦¬κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€
final point
질문 μžˆμœΌμ‹œλ©΄ 말씀해 μ£Όμ„Έμš”
Q&A
쒋은 μ‹œκ°„ λ˜μ‹œκΈΈ λ°”λžλ‹ˆλ‹€
warm send-off
μ•žμœΌλ‘œλ„ 잘 λΆ€νƒλ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€
continued support
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Production Tip
Memorize the three-beat close as one unit: μ΄κ²ƒμœΌλ‘œ λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€ / κ²½μ²­ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ / 질문 μžˆμœΌμ‹œλ©΄ 말씀해 μ£Όμ„Έμš”. Practice it until you can deliver all three without thinking. That's Korean public speaking fluency.

Exercise 4 β€” Dialogue Completion

Complete each closing scenario.
A. End a work presentation formally. (3-beat close)
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μ΄κ²ƒμœΌλ‘œ λ°œν‘œλ₯Ό λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. κ²½μ²­ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. 질문 μžˆμœΌμ‹œλ©΄ 말씀해 μ£Όμ„Έμš”.
B. Give a short toast at a colleague's farewell dinner.
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건배λ₯Ό μ œμ•ˆν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. μ•žμœΌλ‘œλ„ 잘 λΆ€νƒλ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€. κ±΄κ°•ν•˜μ„Έμš”. 건배!
C. End an impromptu speech after being asked to say a few words.
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짧게 λ§μ”€λ“œλ ΈμŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. 였늘 ν•¨κ»˜ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. 쒋은 μ‹œκ°„ λ˜μ„Έμš”!
D. Signal your final point before closing a meeting.
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λ§ˆμ§€λ§‰μœΌλ‘œ ν•œ 말씀 λ“œλ¦¬κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. 였늘 λͺ¨λ‘ μˆ˜κ³ ν•˜μ…¨μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
E. Close a thank-you speech with warmth and forward-looking sentiment.
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κ°μ‚¬ν•œ λ§ˆμŒμ„ λ‹΄μ•„ λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. μ•žμœΌλ‘œλ„ 잘 λΆ€νƒλ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€.
F. End a class presentation and invite questions.
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μ΄μƒμœΌλ‘œ λ°œν‘œλ₯Ό λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. λ“€μ–΄μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. ν˜Ήμ‹œ 질문 μžˆμœΌμ‹œλ©΄ 말씀해 μ£Όμ„Έμš”.
G. Close an event and wish everyone a great time.
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μ΄κ²ƒμœΌλ‘œ 였늘 행사λ₯Ό λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. ν•¨κ»˜ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. 쒋은 μ‹œκ°„ λ˜μ‹œκΈΈ λ°”λžλ‹ˆλ‹€!
H. Wrap up a meeting softly and express continued collaboration.
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이만 μ€„μ΄κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. μ•žμœΌλ‘œλ„ 잘 λΆ€νƒλ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€.
I. Give a birthday toast for a friend.
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였늘 생일 μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”! 건배λ₯Ό μ œμ•ˆν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. κ±΄κ°•ν•˜κ³  ν–‰λ³΅ν•˜κΈΈ λ°”λžλ‹ˆλ‹€. 건배!
J. Close a heartfelt acceptance speech.
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κ°μ‚¬ν•œ λ§ˆμŒμ„ λ‹΄μ•„ λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. κ²½μ²­ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ κ°μ‚¬λ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€. μ•žμœΌλ‘œλ„ 잘 λΆ€νƒλ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€.
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Useful Phrases
Phrase
Meaning
μˆ˜κ³ ν•˜μ…¨μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€
You worked hard (acknowledgment)
κ±΄κ°•ν•˜μ„Έμš”
Stay healthy
ν–‰λ³΅ν•˜κΈΈ λ°”λžλ‹ˆλ‹€
I hope you'll be happy
μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ κ°μ‚¬λ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€
Thank you sincerely
ν•¨κ»˜ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ
for being together with us
행사
event
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Conversation Tip
The golden rule of Korean speech closings: never just stop speaking. Always signal the end (μ΄κ²ƒμœΌλ‘œ / μ΄μƒμœΌλ‘œ), thank the audience, and offer a warm wish or Q&A opener. Three steps, every time. This is the structure that native speakers expect.

Exercise 5 β€” Free Speaking Practice

Deliver each closing out loud in Korean.
A. Close a presentation you just finished β€” formal three-beat close.
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μ΄μƒμœΌλ‘œ λ°œν‘œλ₯Ό λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. κ²½μ²­ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. 질문 μžˆμœΌμ‹œλ©΄ 말씀해 μ£Όμ„Έμš”.
B. Give a wedding toast. Keep it under 30 seconds.
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두 λΆ„μ˜ κ²°ν˜Όμ„ μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. 건배λ₯Ό μ œμ•ˆν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. ν–‰λ³΅ν•˜κ³  κ±΄κ°•ν•˜κ²Œ μ‚¬μ‹œκΈΈ λ°”λžλ‹ˆλ‹€. 건배!
C. Say a few words at the end of a team dinner.
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였늘 ν•¨κ»˜ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. 짧게 λ§μ”€λ“œλ¦¬κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€ β€” μ•žμœΌλ‘œλ„ 잘 λΆ€νƒλ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€. 쒋은 μ‹œκ°„ λ˜μ„Έμš”!
D. Close a meeting you chaired and signal follow-up.
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이만 μ€„μ΄κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. 였늘 μˆ˜κ³ ν•˜μ…¨μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. λ‹€μŒ νšŒμ˜μ—μ„œ λ΅™κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
E. Give a toast to a colleague on their promotion.
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μŠΉμ§„ μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜λ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€! 건배λ₯Ό μ œμ•ˆν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. μ•žμœΌλ‘œλ„ 잘 λΆ€νƒλ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€. 건배!
F. Close a speech after receiving an award. Warm and grateful.
<summary>Sample Answer
κ°μ‚¬ν•œ λ§ˆμŒμ„ λ‹΄μ•„ λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. κ²½μ²­ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ κ°μ‚¬λ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€. μ•žμœΌλ‘œλ„ 잘 λΆ€νƒλ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€.
G. Signal your final point, make it, then close.
<summary>Sample Answer
λ§ˆμ§€λ§‰μœΌλ‘œ ν•œ 말씀 λ“œλ¦¬κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. 였늘 이 μžλ¦¬κ°€ 정말 μ†Œμ€‘ν–ˆμŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€.
H. Close an informal birthday dinner speech.
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였늘 생일 λ„ˆλ¬΄ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄! λͺ¨λ‘μ˜ 건강을 μœ„ν•΄ 건배! 쒋은 λ°€ λ˜μ„Έμš”!
I. Practice your most formal close β€” every word, no hesitation.
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μ΄μƒμœΌλ‘œ λ°œν‘œλ₯Ό λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. κ²½μ²­ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ λŒ€λ‹¨νžˆ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. 질문 μžˆμœΌμ‹œλ©΄ 말씀해 μ£Όμ‹œκΈ° λ°”λžλ‹ˆλ‹€.
J. Deliver all three closing styles back-to-back: formal β†’ toast β†’ soft social.
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[Formal] μ΄κ²ƒμœΌλ‘œ λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. κ²½μ²­ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. [Toast] 건배λ₯Ό μ œμ•ˆν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. λͺ¨λ‘μ˜ 건강을 μœ„ν•΄ 건배! [Social] 였늘 ν•¨κ»˜ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•΄μš”. 쒋은 μ‹œκ°„ λ˜μ‹œκΈΈ λ°”λžλ‹ˆλ‹€!
πŸ“š
Sentence Starters
Starter
Use
μ΄μƒμœΌλ‘œ λ°œν‘œλ₯Ό λ§ˆμΉ˜κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€
formal close
κ²½μ²­ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€
formal thank-you
건배λ₯Ό μ œμ•ˆν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€
toast opener
λ§ˆμ§€λ§‰μœΌλ‘œ ν•œ 말씀 λ“œλ¦¬κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€
final point
이만 μ€„μ΄κ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€
soft close
쒋은 μ‹œκ°„ λ˜μ‹œκΈΈ λ°”λžλ‹ˆλ‹€
warm send-off
μ•žμœΌλ‘œλ„ 잘 λΆ€νƒλ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€
continued support
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Speaking Challenge
Record yourself delivering all three closing styles in under 60 seconds. Play it back. Does each closing feel complete? Does the formal close feel different from the toast? Differentiating your register is the mark of true intermediate fluency.
λ©‹μ§€κ²Œ λ§ˆλ¬΄λ¦¬ν•˜λŠ” 것도 μ‹€λ ₯μž…λ‹ˆλ‹€. ✨
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