어머니 안녕하세요
eomeoni annyeonghaseyo
The English phrase "hello mother" is translated into Korean as 어머니 안녕하세요 (eomeoni annyeonghaseyo).
The phrase is used as a polite greeting when speaking to one's mother.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 어머니 (eomeoni) literally means "mother".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
어머니 안녕하세요 is a polite and respectful way to greet one's mother, making it suitable for formal settings or for showing high respect. In contrast, 안녕 엄마 is the standard way to say hello to your mother informally.
How do you pronounce it?
eomeoni annyeonghaseyo
Did you know?
- In traditional Korean culture, children often avoid calling their parents by name or title directly in the same way English speakers do, frequently using indirect references to show respect.
- The word 안녕하세요 comes from the root 안녕, meaning 'peace'. When you greet your mother this way, you are literally asking if she is experiencing peace.
- A greeting like 어머니 안녕하세요 is often accompanied by a slight bow, as the verbal politeness of the phrase is intended to be matched by a physical gesture.
Examples in context
- 안녕 엄마, 잘 지내?Hi mom, how are you?
- 어머니 안녕하세요.eomeoni annyeonghaseyo.Hello, mother.
- 어머니 안녕하세요, 잘 지내셨어요?eomeoni annyeonghaseyo, jal jinaesyeosseoyo?Hello, mother, have you been well?
Example conversation
Seoyeon visits her mother's house with her partner, Hyunwoo.
- 서연 Seo-yeon어머니 안녕하세요, 오랜만이에요.eomeoni annyeonghaseyo, oranmanieyo.Hello mother, it has been a long time.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo어서 오렴, 서연아.eoseo oryom, seoyeona.Welcome, Seoyeon.
- 서연 Seo-yeon이쪽은 제 친구 현우예요.itteogeun je chin-gu hyeon-u-yeyo.This is my friend, Hyunwoo.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo반갑다, 현우야.bangapda, hyeon-uya.Nice to meet you, Hyunwoo.
