안녕(an-nyeong, annyeong)
안녕 means 'peace' or 'well-being' and is used as a greeting wishing health and peace, like in '안녕하세요' or '안녕히 가세요.'
Nuances
- Informal, gives a friendly and relaxed vibe
- Not appropriate in formal settings
- Adding '히' makes it polite ('안녕히')
- Implies wishing health and peace
When to use
Meeting friends, Saying goodbye, Casual greeting, Relaxed atmosphere
In context
안녕 is an informal greeting used among friends or close people. For formal or unfamiliar situations, use polite forms like 안녕하세요.