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Polite vs casual endings in Korean
How to be polite or casual in Korean greetings & thanks👇 🔴 안녕하세요 [annyeonghaseyo] - polite hello
How these words work together
In Korean, polite and casual endings show different levels of respect when speaking. Polite endings are used with strangers, elders, or in formal situations. Casual endings are used with close friends, family, or people younger than you. Learning these helps you speak appropriately in different social settings.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 안녕하세요 | annyeonghaseyo | polite hello |
| 안녕 | annyeong | casual hello |
| 감사합니다 | gamsahamnida | polite thanks |
| 고마워 | gomawo | casual thanks |
Example sentences
안녕하세요! 오늘 기분이 어때요?
Hello! How are you feeling today?
안녕! 잘 지냈어?
Hi! Have you been well?
감사합니다. 도와줘서 고마워요.
Thank you. I appreciate your help.
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