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Casual greetings in Korean
Handy Korean for casual greetings ✨ 🔴 안녕 [annyeong] - Hi (casual)
How these words work together
These casual greetings are commonly used among friends or people of the same age in Korean. They help you start or end conversations in a friendly and informal way. Using these phrases shows warmth and closeness without being too formal. They are perfect for beginners learning how to speak naturally in everyday situations.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 안녕 | annyeong | Hi (casual) |
| 잘 지냈어? | jal jinaesseo? | How have you been? |
| 오랜만이야 | oraenmaniya | Long time no see |
| 뭐 해? | mwo hae? | What are you doing? |
| 나중에 봐 | najunge bwa | See you later |
| 잘 가 | jal ga | Bye (to someone leaving) |
| 내일 봐 | naeil bwa | See you tomorrow |
| 연락할게 | yeollakhalge | I'll text you |
Example sentences
안녕! 잘 지냈어?
Hi! How have you been?
오랜만이야. 뭐 해?
Long time no see. What are you doing?
나중에 봐! 연락할게.
See you later! I'll text you.
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