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“안녕하세요!”
Hello!
A casual greeting used to say hello or goodbye, often used among friends or in informal settings.
안녕, 오늘 뭐 해?
Hey, what are you doing today?
This is a shortened form of '안녕하세요' (formal) and is commonly used in everyday conversations.
Use '안녕하세요' for formal greetings and '안녕' with friends or younger people.
The tone and context determine whether '안녕' is a greeting or a farewell.
Derived from the Sino-Korean word '安寧' (peace, tranquility), meaning 'peace' or 'well-being'.
While '안녕' is informal, '안녕하세요' is the formal version used with strangers or elders.