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Polite greetings in Korean
Handy Korean for polite greetings ✨ 🔴 안녕하세요 [annyeonghaseyo] - Hello
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
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 안녕하세요 | annyeonghaseyo | Hello |
| 처음 뵙겠습니다 | cheoeum boepgetseumnida | Nice to meet you |
| 잘 지내셨어요? | jal jinaesyeosseoyo? | How have you been? |
| 반갑습니다 | bangapseumnida | Nice to meet you |
| 수고하세요 | sugohaseyo | Keep up the good work |
| 다음에 봐요 | daeume bwayo | See you next time |
| 조심히 가세요 | josimhi gaseyo | Go carefully |
| 좋은 하루 보내세요 | joeun haru bonaeseyo | Have a nice day |
Example sentences
안녕하세요! 처음 뵙겠습니다.
Hello! Nice to meet you for the first time.
잘 지내셨어요? 반갑습니다.
How have you been? Nice to meet you.
수고하세요. 다음에 봐요!
Keep up the good work. See you next time!
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