안녕 아빠
annyeong appa
The English phrase "hello dad" is translated into Korean as 안녕 아빠 (annyeong appa).
안녕 아빠 is an informal greeting used to say hello to one's father. It is typically used by children or adult children who maintain a close, casual relationship with their father.
How do you pronounce it?
annyeong appa
Did you know?
- The word 안녕 is unique because it is used for both 'hello' and 'goodbye' in informal settings.
- While 안녕 is a common way to say 'hello', its literal meaning is 'peaceful' or 'tranquil', essentially wishing the listener a state of being without trouble.
- The sound of 아빠 is part of a global linguistic pattern where the 'p' or 'b' sounds are common in words for 'father' across many unrelated languages.
Examples in context
- 안녕하십니까 아버지Hello dad
Example conversation
A daughter greets her father in the living room.
- 민지 Min-ji안녕 아빠!annyeong appa!Hello dad!
- 현우 Hyeon-woo어, 민지 왔니?eo, minji wanni?Oh, Minji, are you here?
- 민지 Min-ji네, 배고파요.ne, baegopayo.Yes, I'm hungry.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo그래, 같이 밥 먹자.geurae, gati bap meokja.Okay, let's eat together.
