안녕하세요
annyeonghaseyopolite
In a Korean taekwondo class, students greet their instructor with 안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo) and a bow. In formal class order, the bow command is 경례 (gyeongnye).
Meaning: hello at a taekwondo class (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 안녕하세요 | annyeonghaseyo | polite |
| 경례 | gyeongnye | taekwondo, bow |
Students say 안녕하세요 when entering the dojang. At the start of class the instructor may call 차렷, 경례 (charyeot, gyeongnye), and everyone bows.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Always use the polite form, never 안녕, with instructors and senior belts.
Did you know?
- 잘 부탁드립니다 (jal butakdeurimnida) is often said to a new teacher or group.
Examples in context
- 차렷, 경례!charyeot, gyeongnye!Attention, bow!
Example conversation
Ben arrives for his first taekwondo class in Seoul and meets the Instructor.
- Ben사범님, 안녕하세요.sabeomnim, annyeonghaseyo.Hello, instructor.
- Instructor어서 와요.eoseo wayo.Welcome.
- Ben잘 부탁드립니다.jal butakdeurimnida.Please take care of me.
