안녕 절친
annyeong jeolchin
The English phrase "hello bestie" can be translated into Korean as 안녕 절친 (annyeong jeolchin).
안녕 절친 is an informal greeting used when speaking to a very close friend.
What does it mean word for word?
The term 안녕 (annyeong) literally means "peace" or "well-being" and is used as a casual greeting.
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing a single friend directly, you can add the vocative particle -아 (-a) to the end of 절친 to make it 절친아.
How do you pronounce it?
annyeong jeolchin
Did you know?
- While 절친 is the literal word for 'best friend', many young Koreans prefer the slang term 베프, which is a shortened version of the English phrase 'best friend'.
- In Korean culture, true 'besties' often move past using words like 절친 and instead use nicknames or playful insults to show affection.
- While 안녕 is used to say 'hello', it is also the exact word used to say 'goodbye' when speaking casually to friends.
Examples in context
- 안녕, 친구야!Hi, buddy!
- 안뇽, 민지-이!Hey, Minji!
Example conversation
Two close friends meeting at a cafe.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo안녕 절친! 기다렸어?annyeong jeolchin! gidaryeosseo?Hello bestie! Have you been waiting?
- 민지 Min-ji응, 방금 왔어.eung, banggeum wasseo.Yeah, I just got here.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo뭐 마실래? 내가 살게.mwo masillae? naega salge.What do you want to drink? I'll buy.
- 민지 Min-ji고마워, 현우야!gomawo, hyeonu-ya!Thanks, Hyeon-woo!
