안녕 얘들아
annyeong yaedeura
안녕 얘들아 (annyeong yaedeura) is the Korean phrase for "hi guys".
안녕 얘들아 is an informal greeting used to address a group of friends or peers. Other informal variations include 안녕 여러분들! and 여러분 안녕!, which are also suitable for friends or classmates in casual settings.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of 안녕, meaning "hi" or "bye" and 얘들아, which means "hey kids" or "hey guys".
Which one should you use?
While the English "guys" is often gender-neutral, 얘들아 is derived from the word for child (아이) and is used for any group of peers regardless of gender, though it carries a very casual and youthful tone. Additionally, the term 여러분 means "everyone".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
안녕 얘들아 is strictly informal and should only be used with close friends or people younger than you.
How does it change in a sentence?
얘들아 is the vocative form used to call out to a group of people of equal or lower status.
How do you pronounce it?
annyeong yaedeura
Did you know?
- If you are texting, you might see the 'hi' part written as ㅎㅇ, which is an abbreviation of the first consonants of the word.
- The word 안녕 was originally a wish for someone to be in a state of 'peace' or 'tranquility'.
- Because 얘들아 is so youthful, it is common to see it used by K-pop idols when addressing their fans in casual livestreams.
Examples in context
- 안녕 얘들아, 잘 지냈어?annyeong yaedeura, jal jinaesseo?Hi guys, how have you been?
- 안녕 얘들아, 오늘 뭐 해?annyeong yaedeura, oneul mwo hae?Hi guys, what are you doing today?
- 안녕 얘들아, 여기 좀 봐!annyeong yaedeura, yeogi jom bwa!Hi guys, look over here!
Example conversation
Jihoon enters a cafe where Jieun and her friends are sitting.
- 지훈 Ji-hun안녕 얘들아, 내가 왔어.annyeong yaedeura, naega wasseo.Hi guys, I'm here.
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈아, 여기 빨리 앉아!jihoon-a, yeogi ppalli anj-a!Jihoon, sit down here quickly!
- 지훈 Ji-hun다들 잘 있었지?dadeul jal isseotji?You guys have been well, right?
- 지은 Ji-eun응, 우리 기다리고 있었어.eung, uri gidarigo isseosseo.Yeah, we were waiting for you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 안녕, CC BY-SA 4.0.
