안녕 아빠
annyeong appa
안녕 아빠 (annyeong appa) is the Korean way to say hi dad.
This phrase is an informal greeting used when speaking to one's father.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 아빠 (appa) means dad.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
This phrase is strictly informal. It should only be used by children or adults speaking to their fathers in a close, casual relationship.
How do you pronounce it?
annyeong appa
Did you know?
- If you use 안녕 아빠 to a father-in-law or an older man, it would be considered extremely rude or even insulting.
- The word 안녕 is actually a wish for 'peace' and 'tranquility' rather than a simple 'hello'.
- While 아빠 is common for children, many adult children in Korea switch to the more formal 아버지 (abeoji) even when being affectionate.
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요 아버지. 잘 지내셨어요?Hello Dad. How have you been?
- 안녕 아빠!annyeong appa!Hi dad!
Example conversation
Dohyun arrives home and sees his father.
- 도현 Do-hyeon안녕 아빠, 다녀왔어요!Annyeong appa, danyeowasseoyo!Hi dad, I'm back!
- 민지 Min-ji오, 도현아 왔니?O, Dohyuna wanni?Oh, Dohyun, you're here?
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 안녕 아빠. 배고파요.Ne, annyeong appa. baegopayo.Yes, hi dad. I'm hungry.
- 민지 Min-ji그래, 얼른 씻고 와라.Geurae, eolleun ssitgo wara.Alright, go wash up quickly.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 아빠, 안녕, CC BY-SA 4.0.
