안녕 베프
annyeong bepeu
The English phrase "hey bestie" is translated into Korean as 안녕 베프 (annyeong bepeu).
안녕 베프 is an informal greeting used to address a close friend.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a combination of 안녕, which means hi or bye and 베프, which is an abbreviation of the English loanword 베스트 프렌드 (best friend).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
안녕 베프 is highly informal and is primarily used among close friends in casual settings or online.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Korean, the suffix -야 can be added to a name to indicate a close relationship or familiarity, while adding -님 after a name shows respect to the person being addressed.
How do you pronounce it?
annyeong bepeu
Did you know?
- If you were to use this phrase with someone older than you, it would be considered extremely rude or even a direct insult due to the lack of honorifics.
- Many Korean teenagers use the term 찐친 to denote a 'real' best friend, adding the prefix 찐 to emphasize authenticity over a casual acquaintance.
- The greeting 안녕 is fundamentally an inquiry into one's well-being, literally meaning 'are you at peace'.
Examples in context
- 안녕 베프, 오늘 뭐 해?annyeong bepeu, oneul mwo hae?Hey bestie, what are you doing today?
Example conversation
Two close friends meet at a cafe.
- 도현 Do-hyeon안녕 베프! 진짜 보고 싶었어.Annyeong bepeu! Jinjja bogo sipeosseo.Hey bestie! I really missed you.
- 수빈 Su-bin나도! 너 정말 반가워.Nado! Neo jeongmal bangawo.Me too! It's so good to see you.
- 도현 Do-hyeon우리 이제 뭐 먹을까?Uri ije mwo meogeulkka?What should we eat now?
- 수빈 Su-bin맛있는 디저트 먹으러 가자.Masineun dijeoteu meogeureo gaja.Let's go eat some delicious dessert.
