안녕하세요
annyeonghaseyopolite, everyday
Annyeonghaseyo is the standard romanization of 안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo), the polite and most common way to say hello in Korean. It fits meetings, shops and everyday talk with people you do not know well. It is also called 안녕 (annyeong).
Meaning: greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 안녕하세요 | annyeonghaseyo | polite, everyday |
| 안녕 | annyeong | casual |
What does it mean word for word?
The word begins with 안녕 (annyeong), "peace", followed by 하세요 (haseyo).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
With close friends drop to 안녕. In a very formal speech use 안녕하십니까 (annyeonghasimnikka).
How do you pronounce it?
Say it as "ahn-nyeong-ha-seh-yo". The ny is soft like in "canyon".
Did you know?
- The English spelling varies: 안녕하세요 is also written "annyeonghaseyo", "annyong haseyo" or "annyeong haseyo".
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요, 저는 사라예요.Annyeonghaseyo, jeoneun sarayeyo.Hello, I am Sara.
- 안녕하세요? 처음 뵙겠습니다.Annyeonghaseyo? Cheoeum boepgetseumnida.Hello. Nice to meet you.
Example conversation
Sara meets her host Mrs. Choi at the front door of a house in Daegu.
- Sara안녕하세요.Annyeonghaseyo.Hello.
- Choi안녕하세요, 어서 오세요.Annyeonghaseyo, eoseo oseyo.Hello, come in.
- Sara감사합니다.Gamsahamnida.Thank you.
