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화이팅
How to say fighting / good luck in Korean A1
화이팅, 파이팅, 잘 될 거예요 — cheer someone on Korean-style.
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Every form, from formal to casual
화이팅 / 파이팅 is the classic cheer (from English “fighting”). Soft luck: 잘 될 거예요.
| Korean | Romanization | Level | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 화이팅! | hwaiting | Cheer | Exams, stages, sports |
| 파이팅! | paiting | Cheer alt | Same meaning |
| 잘 될 거예요 | jal doel geoyeyo | Polite | It’ll go well |
| 힘내요 | himnaeyo | Polite | Cheer up / hang in there |
Which one do I actually use?
Before TOPIK: 화이팅!. Comfort a stressed friend: 힘내요. 잘 될 거예요..
Pronunciation notes
- 화이팅
Often [화이팅]; ㅍ version 파이팅 is also common.
Vocabulary set
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Quick drill
Common mistakes
- ✗ Using 행운을 빕니다 only among friends✓ 화이팅 / 잘 돼행운을 빕니다 is formal card language; daily cheer is 화이팅.
Example sentences
시험 잘 봐! 화이팅!
siheom jal bwa! hwaiting!
Do well on the exam — fighting!
걱정 마. 잘 될 거야.
geokjeong ma. jal doel geoya.
Don’t worry. It’ll be fine.
FAQ
What does 화이팅 mean?
A Korean cheer meaning “you got this / go for it,” from English fighting.
Is 파이팅 different?
Same cheer — spelling/pronunciation variant.
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