안녕하세요
annyeonghaseyophrase★Beginner💡 hello
“안녕하세요, 어떻게 지내세요?”
Hello, how are you?
formal
A formal greeting used to say 'hello' to someone, often in polite or respectful contexts.
안녕하세요, 선생님.
Hello, teacher.
💡
This is the most common and polite way to greet someone in Korean, especially when meeting someone for the first time or addressing someone older or in a higher position.
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💡Pro Tip
Formal Greeting
Use '안녕하세요' when greeting someone for the first time or someone older or in a higher position.
⚡Gold Rule
Politeness
Always use '안녕하세요' in formal or polite situations.
📖Word Origin
Derived from '안녕' (peace, safety) + '하세요' (a polite verb ending).
📝Usage Notes
Used in formal and polite contexts. The informal version is '안녕' (annyeong).
Word Breakdown
안녕
peace, safety
root하세요
polite verb ending
suffix한영사전