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Today’s Phrase
안녕하세요
an·nyeong·ha·se·yo
annyeonghaseyo
Hello / Good day
Cultural Insight
In Korea, greetings often come with a slight bow. The deeper the bow, the more respect is shown. A 15-degree bow is standard for everyday greetings, while 45-degree bows are reserved for deep apologies or very formal occasions.
Phrase Breakdown
안녕
annyeong
peace, well-being
Comes from Chinese 安寧 meaning tranquility
하세요
haseyo
do (honorific)
Polite imperative form of 하다 (to do)
Literally ‘Please be at peace’ — a formal greeting wishing the other person well.
Example Phrases
안녕하세요, 저는 민준이에요.
Annyeonghaseyo, jeoneun Minjun-ieyo.
Hello, I am Minjun.
저는 is the formal ‘I’ with topic marker.
선생님, 안녕하세요!
Seonsaengnim, annyeonghaseyo!
Hello, teacher!
선생님 uses the honorific suffix -님.
안녕하세요, 오늘 날씨가 좋네요.
Annyeonghaseyo, oneul nalssiga johneyo.
Hello, the weather is nice today.
-네요 expresses mild surprise or observation.
Related Phrases
안녕히 가세요
annyeonghi gaseyo
Goodbye (to one leaving)
Said to someone who is leaving.
안녕히 계세요
annyeonghi gyeseyo
Goodbye (to one staying)
Said when you are the one leaving.
안녕
annyeong
Hi / Bye (informal)
Casual greeting or farewell used with close friends.
Quick Review
안녕하세요
Can you recall what this means?
annyeonghaseyo
Hello / Good day