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Responding to Good News: Sharing the Joy

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Responding to Good News: Sharing the Joy
In Korean, how enthusiastically you respond to someone's good news tells them how much you care β€” so knowing the right expressions matters.
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Iru Helper Note
When someone shares good news in Korea, the response isn't just courtesy β€” it's connection. A warm, genuine reaction strengthens the relationship. Today you'll learn five natural ways to respond to good news, from casual celebration to heartfelt shared joy. Each expression has a different warmth level, so you'll always have the right one ready.
잘 됐닀! 저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”!
(That worked out great! I'm so happy too!)
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πŸŽ‰ What You'll Learn Today

Reacting to good news in Korean means doing more than saying "congratulations." Today you'll master five expressions that show genuine shared excitement β€” from the spontaneous λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€! to the heartfelt 저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”. You'll also see how the context (casual friend vs. professional colleague) changes which expression fits best.

πŸ“Œ Five Ways to Respond to Good News

Expression
Literal Meaning
Tone
잘 됐닀! / 잘 λλ„€μš”!
That worked out great!
Warm, natural, everyday use
μ •λ§μš”? λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€!
Really? Amazing!
Excited, casual β€” very common among friends
λ„ˆλ¬΄ 잘 λμ–΄μš”!
That worked out so well!
Enthusiastic and warm
μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”!
Congratulations, sincerely!
Warm and meaningful
저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”!
I'm so happy (too)!
Shows shared joy β€” very genuine
πŸ’‘ The key difference: 잘 됐닀 focuses on the outcome (it turned out well), while κΈ°λ»μš” focuses on your emotional response (I feel happy). Using both together β€” 잘 λμ–΄μš”, 저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”! β€” is one of the most natural-sounding reactions.
Additional warm expressions:
  • 쒋은 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš”! = What good news!
  • 정말 기쁜 μ†Œμ‹μ΄μ—μš”! = That's such wonderful news!
  • λ“€μœΌλ‹ˆκΉŒ 저도 기뢄이 μ’‹μ•„μ§€λ„€μš” = Hearing that makes me happy too

πŸ’¬ Conversations in Action

Mini-Dialogue 1 β€” A friend got the job
A: μ € λ“œλ””μ–΄ μ·¨μ§ν–ˆμ–΄μš”!
B: μ •λ§μš”? 잘 됐닀! λ„ˆλ¬΄ 잘 λμ–΄μš”! μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”!
A: κ°μ‚¬ν•΄μš”. 많이 μ‘μ›ν•΄μ€˜μ„œ κ³ λ§ˆμ› μ–΄μš”.
(A: I finally got a job!
B: Really? That worked out great! That's so wonderful! Congratulations, sincerely!
A: Thank you. I really appreciated all your support.)
Mini-Dialogue 2 β€” A colleague's project was approved
A: 였늘 ν”„λ‘œμ νŠΈ μ΅œμ’… 승인 λ‚¬μ–΄μš”!
B: 와, 쒋은 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš”! 저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”. μ–Όλ§ˆλ‚˜ κΈ°λ‹€λ Έμ–΄μš”.
A: λ§žμ•„μš”, 정말 였래 κΈ°λ‹€λ Έμ–΄μš”. κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš”.
(A: The project got final approval today!
B: Wow, what good news! I'm so happy too. You've been waiting so long.
A: Right, it really took a while. Thank you.)

🌏 Cultural Note β€” 기쁨 λ‚˜λˆ„κΈ°: Sharing Joy in Korean Culture

Korean culture places high value on 기쁨 λ‚˜λˆ„κΈ° (sharing joy). When someone shares good news, the most celebrated response is one that shows you felt it with them β€” not just that you acknowledged it.
Key moments where warm reactions matter most:
  • μ·¨μ—… μ†Œμ‹ (job acceptance news) β€” one of the biggest celebrations
  • 합격 μ†Œμ‹ (acceptance news β€” exams, schools, programs)
  • 결혼/μΆœμ‚° μ†Œμ‹ (engagement, marriage, baby news)
  • μŠΉμ§„ μ†Œμ‹ (promotion news)
A lukewarm response to any of these can feel like indifference. But an enthusiastic, genuine reaction β€” even just 잘 됐닀! λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”! β€” strengthens the relationship meaningfully.
<summary>Try This Speaking Exercise
For each piece of good news below, respond using expressions from this lesson.
A. Your friend says they passed a difficult exam.
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잘 됐닀! μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”! μ–Όλ§ˆλ‚˜ μ—΄μ‹¬νžˆ ν–ˆλŠ”λ°μš”.
(That worked out great! Congratulations sincerely! You worked so hard for this.)
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B. A colleague says their business pitch was approved.
<summary>Answer
쒋은 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš”! 저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”!
(What good news! I'm so happy for you too!)
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C. Your friend says they got accepted into their dream university.
<summary>Answer
μ •λ§μš”? λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€! λ„ˆλ¬΄ 잘 λμ–΄μš”!
(Really? Amazing! That worked out so well!)
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D. A colleague got promoted.
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μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”! 정말 잘 λμ–΄μš”.
(Congratulations sincerely! That's really wonderful.)
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E. Your friend says they found a great apartment in Seoul.
<summary>Answer
잘 됐닀! μ„œμšΈμ—μ„œ 쒋은 집 μ°ΎκΈ°κ°€ 쉽지 μ•Šμ€λ°, λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€!
(That worked out great! It's not easy to find a good place in Seoul β€” amazing!)
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F. A friend says they finally finished writing their book.
<summary>Answer
μ •λ§μš”? λ“œλ””μ–΄μš”? λ„ˆλ¬΄ 잘 λμ–΄μš”! 저도 기뢄이 μ’‹μ•„μ§€λ„€μš”.
(Really? Finally? That worked out so well! Hearing that makes me happy too.)
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G. A classmate says they got an A on a Korean exam they were worried about.
<summary>Answer
잘 됐닀! κ±±μ •ν–ˆλŠ”λ° 정말 λ‹€ν–‰μ΄μ—μš”. μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”!
(That worked out great! I was worried β€” that's such a relief. Congratulations sincerely!)
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H. Your friend says their long-distance relationship is finally going to end β€” their partner is moving to the same city.
<summary>Answer
λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€! μ–Όλ§ˆλ‚˜ κΈ°λ‹€λ Έμ–΄μš”. 저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”!
(Amazing! How long you've waited. I'm so happy for you too!)
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I. A colleague says a client finally signed a long-pending contract.
<summary>Answer
쒋은 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš”! λ“œλ””μ–΄μš”. λ„ˆλ¬΄ 잘 λμ–΄μš”.
(What good news! Finally. That worked out so well.)
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J. A friend says they've decided to move to Korea to study.
<summary>Answer
μ •λ§μš”? λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€! 잘 됐닀. μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μ‘μ›ν•΄μš”!
(Really? Amazing! That's great. I'm cheering for you sincerely!)
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πŸ“š
Expression Reference
Expression
Warmth Level
잘 됐닀! / 잘 λλ„€μš”!
Warm, natural
μ •λ§μš”? λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€!
Excited, casual
λ„ˆλ¬΄ 잘 λμ–΄μš”!
Enthusiastic
μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”!
Heartfelt
저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”!
Shared joy
πŸ’‘
Authenticity Tip
The most natural-sounding reaction combines at least two expressions: an immediate excited response + a follow-up showing you're genuinely moved. Example: 잘 됐닀! (immediate) + 저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš” (follow-up). This two-step pattern mirrors how native speakers react.
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Want more reps?
Good news deserves a great reaction. The Practice Hub below trains you to respond naturally across a variety of situations β€” from close friends to professional settings.
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πŸ“¦ Practice Hub β€” Responding to Good News

Exercise 1 β€” Choose the Right Expression

For each situation, choose the most natural response.
A. Your close friend just passed their driver's test after three tries. You want to sound genuinely excited.
a) 쒋은 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš”
b) 잘 됐닀! λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€!
c) μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”
<summary>Answer
b) 잘 됐닀! λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€! β€” This is the most natural excited casual response between close friends.
B. A colleague tells you their project proposal was accepted. The office setting calls for warmth but not excessive excitement.
a) λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€!
b) 쒋은 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš”! 잘 λμ–΄μš”.
c) 저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”!
<summary>Answer
b) 쒋은 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš”! 잘 λμ–΄μš” β€” Warm and professional. λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€! would be too casual for an office setting.
C. A friend says they finally got accepted to study Korean in Seoul β€” a dream they've had for years. You want to show you truly share their joy.
a) 쒋은 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš”
b) μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”! 저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”!
c) 잘 λμ–΄μš”
<summary>Answer
b) μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”! 저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”! β€” Combines heartfelt congratulations with shared joy. Perfect for a long-awaited dream.
D. You hear that a family member got a significant promotion. You want to sound sincere, not just excited.
a) λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€!
b) μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”! 정말 잘 λμ–΄μš”.
c) μ •λ§μš”?
<summary>Answer
b) μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”! 정말 잘 λμ–΄μš” β€” Sincere and warm. For family, μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš” carries real weight.
E. A friend says they found the apartment they've been searching for all year. You're surprised and happy.
a) μ •λ§μš”? λ„ˆλ¬΄ 잘 λμ–΄μš”!
b) 쒋은 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš”
c) 저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”
<summary>Answer
a) μ •λ§μš”? λ„ˆλ¬΄ 잘 λμ–΄μš”! β€” Surprise + warm reaction. Natural and genuine.
F. A classmate says they got the grade they needed to pass the semester. You've seen them stress about it for weeks.
a) 잘 됐닀! μ–Όλ§ˆλ‚˜ κ±±μ •ν–ˆμ–΄μš”!
b) 쒋은 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš”
c) λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€
<summary>Answer
a) 잘 됐닀! μ–Όλ§ˆλ‚˜ κ±±μ •ν–ˆμ–΄μš”! β€” References how much they worried, showing you were paying attention. The most empathetic choice.
G. Your manager shares that the team hit their quarterly goal. Professional setting.
a) λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€!
b) 쒋은 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš”! νŒ€ λͺ¨λ‘ μˆ˜κ³ ν–ˆμ–΄μš”.
c) 저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”!
<summary>Answer
b) 쒋은 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš”! νŒ€ λͺ¨λ‘ μˆ˜κ³ ν–ˆμ–΄μš” β€” Professional and inclusive. You acknowledge the whole team's effort.
H. A friend says their visa application was approved after a long wait.
a) 잘 됐닀! λ“œλ””μ–΄μš”!
b) 쒋은 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš”
c) μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”
<summary>Answer
a) 잘 됐닀! λ“œλ””μ–΄μš”! β€” λ“œλ””μ–΄ (finally) acknowledges the long wait, making the response feel personal and genuinely happy.
I. A friend casually mentions they got a small bonus at work.
a) λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€! μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”!
b) 잘 λλ„€μš”! μˆ˜κ³ ν–ˆμ–΄μš”.
c) 저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”!
<summary>Answer
b) 잘 λλ„€μš”! μˆ˜κ³ ν–ˆμ–΄μš” β€” Proportionate to the news. A small bonus doesn't need the full λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€! treatment.
J. Your friend says they reconciled with someone they had a falling out with β€” it clearly means a lot to them.
a) 쒋은 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš”
b) 잘 됐닀, 정말. 저도 마음이 λ†“μ΄λ„€μš”.
c) λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€!
<summary>Answer
b) 잘 됐닀, 정말. 저도 마음이 λ†“μ΄λ„€μš” β€” 마음이 놓이닀 (to feel relieved/settled) shows you were emotionally invested. Deeply warm.
πŸ“š
Quick Reference
Expression
Best For
잘 됐닀! / 잘 λλ„€μš”!
Everyday warm reaction
μ •λ§μš”? λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€!
Excited casual response
λ„ˆλ¬΄ 잘 λμ–΄μš”!
Enthusiastic warmth
μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”!
Heartfelt congratulations
저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”!
Showing shared joy
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Pitfall
Don't use λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€! in formal or professional settings β€” it can sound immature. In an office, 쒋은 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš” or 잘 λμ–΄μš” are more appropriate.

Exercise 2 β€” Korean β†’ English Translation

Translate each response naturally into English.
A. 잘 됐닀! μ–Όλ§ˆλ‚˜ κΈ°λ‹€λ Έμ–΄μš”.
<summary>Answer
That worked out great! You've been waiting so long for this.
B. μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”! 정말 잘 λμ–΄μš”.
<summary>Answer
Congratulations, sincerely! That's really wonderful.
C. μ •λ§μš”? λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€! λ„ˆλ¬΄ 잘 λμ–΄μš”!
<summary>Answer
Really? Amazing! That worked out so well!
D. 쒋은 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš”! 저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”.
<summary>Answer
What good news! I'm so happy for you too.
E. 잘 됐닀! λ“œλ””μ–΄μš”!
<summary>Answer
That worked out great! Finally!
F. λ“€μœΌλ‹ˆκΉŒ 저도 기뢄이 μ’‹μ•„μ§€λ„€μš”.
<summary>Answer
Hearing that makes me happy too.
G. 정말 기쁜 μ†Œμ‹μ΄μ—μš”! μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μ‘μ›ν•΄μš”.
<summary>Answer
That's such wonderful news! I'm truly cheering you on.
H. 잘 됐닀, 정말. μ–Όλ§ˆλ‚˜ μ—΄μ‹¬νžˆ ν–ˆλŠ”λ°μš”.
<summary>Answer
That's really great. You worked so hard for this.
I. λ„ˆλ¬΄ 잘 λμ–΄μš”! 저도 같이 κΈ°μ˜λ„€μš”.
<summary>Answer
That worked out so well! I'm happy right along with you.
J. μ •λ§μš”? μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”! λ„ˆλ¬΄ 잘 λμ–΄μš”.
<summary>Answer
Really? Congratulations sincerely! That's so wonderful.
πŸ“š
Vocabulary Cheat Sheet
Korean
English
잘 됐닀
That worked out great
λ“œλ””μ–΄
Finally
μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ
Sincerely / From the heart
κΈ°λ»μš”
I'm happy
μ‘μ›ν•˜λ‹€
To cheer on / support
기뢄이 쒋아지닀
To feel better / happier
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Grammar Tip
-λ„€μš” at the end of a sentence softens and warms the reaction. 잘 λμ–΄μš” is warm. 잘 λλ„€μš” feels even more natural and emotionally present β€” like you're reacting in real time.

Exercise 3 β€” Complete the Sentence

Fill in the blank with the correct expression.
A. μ € 였늘 μ‹œν—˜ ν•©κ²©ν–ˆμ–΄μš”! β†’ μ •λ§μš”? ! λ„ˆλ¬΄ 잘 λμ–΄μš”!
<summary>Answer
λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€ β€” μ •λ§μš”? λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€! λ„ˆλ¬΄ 잘 λμ–΄μš”!
B. λΉ„μž λ“œλ””μ–΄ λ‚˜μ™”μ–΄μš”! β†’ ! μ–Όλ§ˆλ‚˜ κΈ°λ‹€λ Έμ–΄μš”.
<summary>Answer
잘 됐닀 β€” 잘 됐닀! μ–Όλ§ˆλ‚˜ κΈ°λ‹€λ Έμ–΄μš”.
C. 였늘 ν”„λ‘œμ νŠΈ ν†΅κ³Όλμ–΄μš”! β†’ 쒋은 μ΄λ„€μš”!
<summary>Answer
μ†Œμ‹ β€” 쒋은 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš”!
D. μ·¨μ§ν–ˆμ–΄μš”! β†’ 으둜 μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”!
<summary>Answer
진심 β€” μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”!
E. λ“œλ””μ–΄ μ„œμšΈμ— 이사 κ°€μš”! β†’ 잘 λμ–΄μš”! 저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ μš”!
<summary>Answer
기뻐 β€” 잘 λμ–΄μš”! 저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”!
F. 였늘 λ©΄μ ‘ ν•©κ²©ν–ˆμ–΄μš”! β†’ 잘 됐닀, 정말! μ–Όλ§ˆλ‚˜ ν–ˆμ–΄μš”.
<summary>Answer
μ—΄μ‹¬νžˆ β€” 잘 됐닀, 정말! μ–Όλ§ˆλ‚˜ μ—΄μ‹¬νžˆ ν–ˆμ–΄μš”.
G. 연ꡬ λ…Όλ¬Έ ν†΅κ³Όλμ–΄μš”! β†’ λ“€μœΌλ‹ˆκΉŒ 저도 기뢄이 λ„€μš”!
<summary>Answer
쒋아지 β€” λ“€μœΌλ‹ˆκΉŒ 저도 기뢄이 μ’‹μ•„μ§€λ„€μš”!
H. λ‚¨μžμΉœκ΅¬κ°€ 같은 λ„μ‹œλ‘œ 이사 μ™€μš”! β†’ μ •λ§μš”? λ„ˆλ¬΄ μ–΄μš”!
<summary>Answer
잘 됐 β€” μ •λ§μš”? λ„ˆλ¬΄ 잘 λμ–΄μš”!
I. 이번 달 λͺ©ν‘œ λ‹¬μ„±ν–ˆμ–΄μš”! β†’ μ΄λ„€μš”! μˆ˜κ³ ν–ˆμ–΄μš”.
<summary>Answer
쒋은 μ†Œμ‹ β€” 쒋은 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš”! μˆ˜κ³ ν–ˆμ–΄μš”.
J. 첫 μ†Œμ„€ λ‹€ μΌμ–΄μš”! β†’ λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€! 잘 λμ–΄μš”!
<summary>Answer
λ„ˆλ¬΄ β€” λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€! λ„ˆλ¬΄ 잘 λμ–΄μš”!
πŸ“š
Sentence Starters
Starter
Use For
잘 됐닀!
Warm immediate reaction
μ •λ§μš”?
Surprised opening
쒋은 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš”!
Professional warm opener
μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ
Before μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš” for depth
λ“€μœΌλ‹ˆκΉŒ...
Showing it affected you
πŸ’‘
Production Tip
Start with a reaction word (잘 됐닀! / λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€! / μ •λ§μš”?), then follow with a feeling (저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”) or a reference to their effort (μ–Όλ§ˆλ‚˜ μ—΄μ‹¬νžˆ ν–ˆμ–΄μš”). Two-part reactions always sound more genuine.

Exercise 4 β€” Dialogue Completion

Complete B's response naturally using this lesson's expressions.
A. A: μ € λ“œλ””μ–΄ ν•œκ΅­μ–΄ μ‹œν—˜ ν†΅κ³Όν–ˆμ–΄μš”! B:
<summary>Answer
잘 됐닀! μ–Όλ§ˆλ‚˜ μ—΄μ‹¬νžˆ ν–ˆμ–΄μš”. μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”!
(That worked out great! You worked so hard. Congratulations sincerely!)
B. A: 였늘 νšŒμ‚¬μ—μ„œ μŠΉμ§„ν–ˆμ–΄μš”. B:
<summary>Answer
쒋은 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš”! μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”. 정말 잘 λμ–΄μš”.
(What good news! Congratulations sincerely. That's really wonderful.)
C. A: λΉ„μž 였늘 λ‚˜μ™”μ–΄μš”! λ“œλ””μ–΄! B:
<summary>Answer
λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€! λ“œλ””μ–΄μš”! 저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”!
(Amazing! Finally! I'm so happy for you too!)
D. A: 남동생이 λŒ€ν•™κ΅ ν•©κ²©ν–ˆμ–΄μš”! B:
<summary>Answer
μ •λ§μš”? 잘 됐닀! μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”. λ“€μœΌλ‹ˆκΉŒ 저도 기뢄이 μ’‹μ•„μ§€λ„€μš”.
(Really? That worked out great! Congratulations sincerely. Hearing that makes me happy too.)
E. A: μ œκ°€ μ“΄ 글이 μž‘μ§€μ— μ‹€λ Έμ–΄μš”. B:
<summary>Answer
λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€! λ„ˆλ¬΄ 잘 λμ–΄μš”! 정말 기쁜 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš”.
(Amazing! That worked out so well! That's such wonderful news.)
F. A: 였늘 κ³„μ•½μ„œ μ„œλͺ…ν–ˆμ–΄μš”! λ“œλ””μ–΄μš”. B:
<summary>Answer
쒋은 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš”! 잘 λμ–΄μš”. 저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”.
(What good news! That worked out great. I'm so happy for you too.)
G. A: 이사 갈 μ•„νŒŒνŠΈ μ°Ύμ•˜μ–΄μš”! μ™„μ „ λ§ˆμŒμ— λ“€μ–΄μš”. B:
<summary>Answer
잘 됐닀! μ •λ§μš”? λ„ˆλ¬΄ 잘 λμ–΄μš”! μ’‹κ² λ‹€.
(That worked out great! Really? That worked out so well! I'm glad for you.)
H. A: 였늘 μ€‘μš”ν•œ λ°œν‘œ 잘 λλ‚¬μ–΄μš”. B:
<summary>Answer
잘 λλ„€μš”! μ–Όλ§ˆλ‚˜ κΈ΄μž₯ν–ˆμ–΄μš”. 정말 μˆ˜κ³ ν–ˆμ–΄μš”.
(That worked out great! You were so nervous. You really did well.)
I. A: κ³ ν–₯ 친ꡬλ₯Ό μ˜€λžœλ§Œμ— λ§Œλ‚¬μ–΄μš”. λ„ˆλ¬΄ μ’‹μ•˜μ–΄μš”. B:
<summary>Answer
잘 λλ„€μš”! λ“€μœΌλ‹ˆκΉŒ 저도 기뢄이 μ’‹μ•„μ§€λ„€μš”.
(That's great! Hearing that makes me happy too.)
J. A: 였늘 μž‘μ€ λͺ©ν‘œ ν•˜λ‚˜ μ΄λ€˜μ–΄μš”. B:
<summary>Answer
잘 λλ„€μš”! μž‘μ€ 것도 λ‹€ 의미 μžˆμ–΄μš”. μˆ˜κ³ ν–ˆμ–΄μš”.
(That worked out great! Even small things matter. Well done.)
πŸ“š
Useful Phrases
Phrase
Meaning
μ–Όλ§ˆλ‚˜ μ—΄μ‹¬νžˆ ν–ˆμ–΄μš”
You worked so hard
λ“œλ””μ–΄μš”!
Finally!
μˆ˜κ³ ν–ˆμ–΄μš”
You did well / Good job
λ“€μœΌλ‹ˆκΉŒ 기뢄이 μ’‹μ•„μ§€λ„€μš”
Hearing it makes me happy
정말 잘 λμ–΄μš”
That's really wonderful
πŸ’‘
Conversation Tip
Reference how long the person waited or how hard they worked. Saying μ–Όλ§ˆλ‚˜ κΈ°λ‹€λ Έμ–΄μš” (you waited so long) or μ–Όλ§ˆλ‚˜ μ—΄μ‹¬νžˆ ν–ˆμ–΄μš” (you worked so hard) shows you were paying attention β€” and that makes your reaction feel far more sincere.

Exercise 5 β€” Free Speaking Practice

Respond to each piece of good news in your own words using expressions from this lesson.
A. Your friend says: μ € 였늘 첫 μ›”κΈ‰ λ°›μ•˜μ–΄μš”!
<summary>Sample Answer
잘 됐닀! λ“œλ””μ–΄μš”! μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”. 저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”!
(That worked out great! Finally! Congratulations sincerely. I'm so happy for you too!)
B. A colleague says: 우리 νŒ€ 이번 달 λͺ©ν‘œ λ‹¬μ„±ν–ˆμ–΄μš”!
<summary>Sample Answer
쒋은 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš”! νŒ€ λͺ¨λ‘ λ„ˆλ¬΄ μˆ˜κ³ ν–ˆμ–΄μš”. 잘 λμ–΄μš”.
(What good news! The whole team worked so hard. That's wonderful.)
C. Your friend says: 였늘 λ‹€μ΄μ–΄νŠΈ 1κ°œμ›” μ„±κ³΅ν–ˆμ–΄μš”!
<summary>Sample Answer
μ •λ§μš”? λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€! λ„ˆλ¬΄ 잘 λμ–΄μš”! μ–Όλ§ˆλ‚˜ λ…Έλ ₯ν–ˆμ–΄μš”.
(Really? Amazing! That worked out so well! You put in so much effort.)
D. A classmate says: ν•œκ΅­μ–΄ λ§ν•˜κΈ° μ‹œν—˜ 1λ“± ν–ˆμ–΄μš”!
<summary>Sample Answer
잘 됐닀! λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€! μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”. 저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”!
(That worked out great! Amazing! Congratulations sincerely. I'm so happy for you too!)
E. Your friend says: μ˜€λž«λ™μ•ˆ 꿈꿨던 여행을 λ“œλ””μ–΄ κ°€μš”!
<summary>Sample Answer
λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€! λ“œλ””μ–΄μš”! λ„ˆλ¬΄ 잘 λμ–΄μš”. 즐겁게 λ‹€λ…€μ™€μš”!
(Amazing! Finally! That worked out so well. Enjoy your trip!)
F. A friend says: μ € 였늘 μš΄μ „λ©΄ν—ˆ μ‹œν—˜ ν†΅κ³Όν–ˆμ–΄μš”!
<summary>Sample Answer
잘 됐닀! μ •λ§μš”? μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”! μ–Όλ§ˆλ‚˜ λ–¨λ Έμ–΄μš”.
(That worked out great! Really? Congratulations sincerely! You must have been so nervous.)
G. Your colleague says: λ“œλ””μ–΄ 제 μ†Œμ›λŒ€λ‘œ μž¬νƒκ·Όλ¬΄ ν•˜κ²Œ λμ–΄μš”!
<summary>Sample Answer
쒋은 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš”! 잘 λμ–΄μš”. 저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”!
(What good news! That worked out great. I'm so happy for you too!)
H. A friend says: 였늘 ν• λ¨Έλ‹ˆ 건강 검진 κ²°κ³Ό λ‹€ μ’‹κ²Œ λ‚˜μ™”μ–΄μš”!
<summary>Sample Answer
잘 됐닀, 정말. λ“€μœΌλ‹ˆκΉŒ 저도 마음이 λ†“μ΄λ„€μš”. λ„ˆλ¬΄ λ‹€ν–‰μ΄μ—μš”.
(That's really wonderful. Hearing that puts my mind at ease too. I'm so relieved.)
I. Your friend says: μ € μ΄λ²ˆμ— μž‘μ€ 카페 μ—΄μ—ˆμ–΄μš”!
<summary>Sample Answer
λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€! μ •λ§μš”? μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”! κΌ­ κ°€λ³Όκ²Œμš”.
(Amazing! Really? Congratulations sincerely! I'll definitely come visit.)
J. A classmate says: 였늘 λ°œν‘œ κΈ΄μž₯ 없이 잘 λλƒˆμ–΄μš”!
<summary>Sample Answer
잘 λλ„€μš”! μ–Όλ§ˆλ‚˜ κΈ΄μž₯ν–ˆμ–΄μš”. 저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”!
(That worked out great! You were so nervous. I'm so happy for you too!)
πŸ“š
Sentence Starters
Starter
Use For
잘 됐닀!
Warm, natural opening
λŒ€λ°•μ΄λ‹€!
Excited, casual opening
μ •λ§μš”?
Surprised opening
쒋은 μ†Œμ‹μ΄λ„€μš”!
Professional warm opening
μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μΆ•ν•˜ν•΄μš”
Sincere congratulations
저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”!
Shared joy
🌟
Speaking Challenge
Try combining three elements in your response: (1) an immediate reaction (잘 됐닀! / λŒ€λ°•!), (2) a reference to their effort or wait time (μ–Όλ§ˆλ‚˜ μ—΄μ‹¬νžˆ ν–ˆμ–΄μš” / λ“œλ””μ–΄μš”), and (3) a shared feeling (저도 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κΈ°λ»μš”). Three-part responses sound the most natural and warm in Korean.
기쁜 μ†Œμ‹μ€ 같이 λ‚˜λˆŒ λ•Œ 더 μ»€μ Έμš”. ✨
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