안녕하세요
annyeonghaseyopolite, everyday
Said slowly, Korean 안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo) breaks into five syllables: 안 (an), 녕 (nyeong), 하 (ha), 세 (se) and 요 (yo).
Meaning: hello, broken into syllables (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
Say "an", then "nyeong" like "nyuhng", then "ha", "seh" and "yo". Keep every syllable even in length.
How do you pronounce it?
The 녕 (nyeong) has a sound between "nyung" and "nyong". In fast speech the two middle sounds blur into "annyeong-haseyo".
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often say "an-yong". Add the "n" sound at the start of 녕.
Did you know?
- The phrase 천천히 말해 주세요 (cheoncheonhi malhae juseyo) means "please speak slowly" and is useful for learners.
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요.annyeonghaseyo.Hello.
- 천천히 말해 주세요.cheoncheonhi malhae juseyo.Please speak slowly.
Example conversation
Emma practices with her Korean tutor Mr. Kim.
- Emma안… 녕… 하… 세… 요.an… nyeong… ha… se… yo.Hel… lo…
- Mr. Kim아주 좋아요!aju joayo!Very good!
- Emma감사합니다.gamsahamnida.Thank you.
