What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of 다시, which means "again" and the rest of the expression which conveys the feeling of being glad to meet the person.
Which one should you use?
While 다시 만나서 반가워요 is the standard polite form, you can use 다시 만나서 반갑습니다 or 다시 뵙게 되어 반갑습니다 for more formal settings. For very casual settings with close friends, you can use the informal 다시 만나서 반가워 or 너를 오랜만에 다시 만나니 반가워.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form 다시 만나서 반가워요 is in the polite style, which is suitable for most social situations. For highly formal or professional contexts, such as business or meeting elders, use 다시 만나서 반갑습니다 or the even more respectful 다시 뵙게 되어 반갑습니다. Conversely, 다시 만나서 반가워 is an informal version used only with close friends or people younger than you. You achieve this by dropping the 요 at the end.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the -서 connective ending, which establishes the reason for the feeling of being glad (meeting the person).
How do you pronounce it?
dasi mannaseo bangawoyo
Did you know?
- In business contexts, the form 다시 뵙게 되어 반갑습니다 is often accompanied by a slight bow, as the language and body movements are deeply integrated.
- In highly formal settings, the verb 만나다 (to meet) is replaced by 뵙다, a humble version of the word that lowers the speaker's status to show respect to the other person.
- The word 다시 has roots that date back to Middle Korean in the 15th-century text 석보상절, proving it is a deeply indigenous term.
Examples in context
- 아름다운 얼굴을 다시 보아서 반갑습니다.It's nice to see your beautiful face again.
- 드디어 다시 만나게 되어서 반갑습니다.Finally, I'm glad to see you again.
- 오랜만에 다시 만나서 반가워요.It's nice to see you again after a long time.
- 너를 다시 볼 수 있어서 좋았어.It was great to see you again.
- 다시 만나서 반가워요.dasi mannaseo bangawoyo.It is nice to see you again.
- 오늘 다시 만나서 반가워요.oneul dasi mannaseo bangawoyo.It is nice to see you again today.
Example conversation
Minjun and Subin meet at a coffee shop.
- 민준 Min-jun수빈 씨, 다시 만나서 반가워요.Subin ssi, dasi mannaseo bangawoyo.Subin, it is nice to see you again.
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 민준 씨도 다시 만나서 반가워요.ne, Minjun ssi-do dasi mannaseo bangawoyo.Yes, it is nice to see you again too, Minjun.
- 민준 Min-jun그동안 잘 지냈어요?geudong-an jal jinaesseoyo?How have you been?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 잘 지냈어요.ne, jal jinaesseoyo.Yes, I have been well.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 다시, CC BY-SA 4.0.
