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Polite greetings in Korean

Handy Korean for polite greetings ✨ 🔴 안녕하세요 [annyeonghaseyo] - Hello

Polite greetings in Korean — Korean vocab chart
Polite greetings in Korean

How these words work together

These polite greetings in Korean are commonly used in everyday conversations to show respect and friendliness. They are suitable for beginners learning how to greet others politely in various social situations. Using these phrases helps you make a good impression and communicate warmly with Korean speakers.

Words in this chart

KoreanRomanizationEnglish
안녕하세요annyeonghaseyoHello
처음 뵙겠습니다cheoeum boepgetseumnidaNice to meet you
잘 지내셨어요?jal jinaesyeosseoyo?How have you been?
반갑습니다bangapseumnidaNice to meet you
수고하세요sugohaseyoKeep up the good work
다음에 봐요daeume bwayoSee you next time
조심히 가세요josimhi gaseyoGo carefully
좋은 하루 보내세요joeun haru bonaeseyoHave a nice day

Example sentences

  1. 안녕하세요! 처음 뵙겠습니다.

    Hello! Nice to meet you for the first time.

  2. 잘 지내셨어요? 반갑습니다.

    How have you been? Nice to meet you.

  3. 수고하세요. 다음에 봐요!

    Keep up the good work. See you next time!

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