안녕 엄마
annyeong eomma
The English phrase "bye mom" is translated into Korean as 안녕 엄마 (annyeong eomma).
안녕 엄마 is a casual way to say goodbye to one's mother. The term 안녕 used in this phrase is versatile and can mean both "hi" and "bye" depending on the context of the conversation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of 안녕, which can mean "hi" or "bye" and 엄마, which means "mom".
Which one should you use?
While 안녕 엄마 is a casual expression, if you were using formal speech to say goodbye, you would use different verb endings such as 안녕히 계세요.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
안녕 엄마 is an informal expression. Because it is casual, it should not be used with elders or people of higher social status.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Korean, it is very common to place the person being addressed before the greeting, such as in the variation 엄마, 안녕.
How do you pronounce it?
annyeong eomma
Did you know?
- The word 안녕 is a Sino-Korean term derived from the Chinese characters for 'peaceful' and 'serenity'.
- In many Korean households, even if you use the casual 안녕, the physical act of bowing is often expected as a silent accompaniment to the goodbye to show respect.
- While 안녕 엄마 is common for children, many Korean adults transition to the more formal 어머니 when addressing their mother, even if the rest of the sentence remains casual.
Examples in context
- 안녕 엄마, 나 갈게.annyeong eomma, na galge.Bye mom, I'm leaving now.
- 안녕 엄마, 나중에 봐.annyeong eomma, najunge bwa.Bye mom, see you later.
Example conversation
Seoyeon is leaving the house to meet a friend.
- 서연 Seo-yeon안녕 엄마, 다녀올게!annyeong eomma, danyeoolge!Bye mom, I'll be back!
- 도현 Do-hyeon그래, 조심히 다녀와.geurae, josimhi danyeowa.Okay, be safe.
- 서연 Seo-yeon도현이도 같이 가.dohyeoni-do gachi ga.Dohyun is coming with me.
- 도현 Do-hyeon알았다. 둘 다 잘 다녀와라.aratta. dul da jal danyeowara.I see. Both of you have a good trip.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 안녕, 엄마, CC BY-SA 4.0.
