안녕하세요
annyeonghaseyopolite, everyday
In Hangul "hello" is 안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo). It is polite and fits nearly every situation. Friends say the short form 안녕 (annyeong). It is also called 안녕하십니까 (annyeonghasimnikka).
Meaning: greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 안녕하세요 | annyeonghaseyo | polite, everyday |
| 안녕 | annyeong | casual |
| 안녕하십니까 | annyeonghasimnikka | formal |
What does it mean word for word?
안녕 (annyeong) means "peace" or "well-being" and 하세요 (haseyo) is the polite ending, so the greeting asks whether you are well.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
안녕하십니까 (annyeonghasimnikka) is very formal and appears in news broadcasts, speeches and the military. Between friends 안녕 is enough.
How do you pronounce it?
Say an-nyeong-ha-se-yo with the stress even. The 녕 sounds like "nyeong".
Did you know?
- Hangul was created in the fifteenth century under King Sejong, and the greeting 안녕 (annyeong) is also used to say goodbye between friends.
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요, 만나서 반갑습니다.Annyeonghaseyo, mannaseo bangapseumnida.Hello, nice to meet you.
- 안녕! 오랜만이야.Annyeong! Oraenmaniya.Hi! It has been a while.
- 안녕하십니까, 김민수입니다.Annyeonghasimnikka, Gim Minsuimnida.Hello, I am Kim Minsu.
Example conversation
Tom, a new student, introduces himself to his teacher Ms. Lee.
- Tom안녕하세요, 선생님.Annyeonghaseyo, seonsaengnim.Hello, teacher.
- Lee안녕하세요, 톰. 어서 와요.Annyeonghaseyo, Tom. Eoseo wayo.Hello, Tom. Welcome.
- Tom잘 부탁드립니다.Jal butakdeurimnida.I look forward to working with you.
