안녕

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interjection★Beginner

informal

A casual greeting meaning 'hello' or 'hi', often used among friends and people of similar age or status.

안녕! 어떻게 지내?

Hi! How are you?

안녕, 친구야!

Hi, friend!

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This is a very common and friendly way to greet someone in informal settings.

Collocations

안녕하세요Hello (formal)안녕히 가세요Goodbye (formal)

안녕히 주무세요phrase

Good night (formal)

안녕히 계세요phrase

Goodbye (formal)

Use '안녕' with friends and younger people. For elders or superiors, use '안녕하세요'.

In Korean culture, greetings are important. Always use the appropriate level of formality when greeting someone.

Derived from the Sino-Korean word '安寧' (peace, tranquility), shortened to '안녕' for casual use.

Use '안녕' with friends, family, and people younger than you. For formal situations, use '안녕하세요'.

안

peace

root

녕

tranquility

root

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