HangulyBelow are 21 of the most useful Korean greetings words, each with its Hangul spelling, romanization (how to pronounce it) and a real example sentence. Tap 🔊 to hear any word spoken aloud.
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 안녕하세요 | annyeonghaseyo | Hello (polite) | 안녕하세요! 처음 뵙겠습니다. Hello! Nice to meet you. |
| 안녕 | annyeong | Hi / Bye (casual) | |
| 안녕히 가세요 | annyeonghi gaseyo | Goodbye (to someone leaving) | |
| 안녕히 계세요 | annyeonghi gyeseyo | Goodbye (you are leaving) | |
| 반갑습니다 | bangapseumnida | Nice to meet you | |
| 잘 지냈어요? | jal jinaesseoyo? | How have you been? | |
| 어떻게 지내세요? | eotteoke jinaeseyo? | How are you? | |
| 잘 지내요 | jal jinaeyo | I'm doing well | |
| 오랜만이에요 | oraenmani eyo | Long time no see | |
| 처음 뵙겠습니다 | cheoeum boepgetsseumnida | Nice to meet you (formal) | |
| 잘 부탁드립니다 | jal butakdeurimnida | Please take care of me | |
| 다음에 봐요 | daeume bwayo | See you next time | |
| 좋은 아침이에요 | joeun achimieyo | Good morning | |
| 좋은 저녁이에요 | joeun jeonyeogieyo | Good evening | |
| 잘 자요 | jal jayo | Good night | |
| 어디 가세요? | eodi gaseyo? | Where are you going? | |
| 밥 먹었어요? | bap meogeosseoyo? | Have you eaten? (casual greeting) | |
| 네 | ne | Yes | |
| 아니요 | aniyo | No | |
| 만나서 반갑습니다 | mannaseo bangapseumnida | Nice to meet you | |
| 오세요 | oseyo | Please come / welcome |
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