안녕
annyeongcasual, short
The short way to say "hello" in Korean is 안녕 (annyeong). It is casual and used with friends, family and people younger than you. It is also called 안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo).
Meaning: short and casual hello (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 안녕 | annyeong | casual, short |
| 안녕하세요 | annyeonghaseyo | polite |
안녕 also works as "bye" between friends, so the meaning depends on the moment.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
If you are unsure, add 하세요 and say 안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo). That is polite and safe with almost everyone.
Did you know?
- Because 안녕 means both hello and bye among friends, Korean friends often say it again when parting.
Examples in context
- 안녕, 잘 지냈어?annyeong, jal jinaesseo?Hi, have you been well?
Example conversation
Two classmates, Yuna and Dohyun, meet at the school gate.
- Yuna안녕!annyeong!Hi!
- Dohyun안녕, 유나야.annyeong, yunaya.Hi, Yuna.
- Yuna같이 가자.gachi gaja.Let's go together.
