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• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Standard "hello"
• Method 2 of 2: Other greetings

In any language, being able to greet is very important. But in Korean, the greeting must sound right, or you might offend the person. The standard greeting in Korean is anyon haseyo, but there are several variations that can be used in formal or casual communication. There are also several additional greetings that can be used depending on the circumstances. Learning the Korean alphabet will take a little time - just a few days. With its help, you can learn new words and learn how to pronounce them correctly. In this article, we will use both Cyrillic and Hangul. Here is a short list of Korean greetings you may find helpful.

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Method 1 of 2: Standard "hello"

The phrases below are the most popular way to greet someone. They all mean the same thing. The main difference is the degree of respect. Make sure your greeting is correct in specific situations.

1. 1 Use anion with friends. This is the most common translation of the word "hello". In Hangul, the word is written like this: 안녕. In colloquial speech, "anyon" is sometimes pronounced as "an-yo".
   • Use this greeting with friends and family that are younger or your age. This is an informal way of greeting, and you can use it with people you are in fairly close relationships with.
   • Avoid using this expression when communicating with people of authority, such as an instructor, mentor, or older person. Also, don't use it with strangers.
   • This greeting can also be translated as “hello”.
2. 2 Use anion haseio most of the time. This expression is the most common greeting and can be used when communicating with most of your acquaintances. Most often it is used to show respect. Pronounce this greeting as "an-yo ha-sey-yo." In Hangul, the phrase is written like this: 안녕하세요.
   • Can be used anyon haseio both with friends - especially those who are older than you - and with the elderly. This is the most formal way of greeting, but at the same time it is also a polite version of the word "hello", which makes this expression the most suitable for all everyday situations.
   • This greeting can be used throughout the day, regardless of the time of day. In Korean, there are no separate variants of the phrases "good afternoon" or "good evening." There is an expression "good morning", but it is rarely used.
   • This greeting can also be interpreted as "hello" or "hello". Anion Haseio is a more polite greeting than Anion.
3. 3 Use anyon hasimnika if you need to show respect. Use this greeting in situations where you want to express the deepest form of sincerity and respect. Hangul anyon hasimnika written like this: 안녕하십니까. In colloquial speech, this expression is pronounced "an-yo hasim-ni-kka?"
   • As a formal greeting, this expression is rarely used among friends and family in daily communication. The reason for its use may be the arrival of an extremely important and respected guest. You can also greet your loved ones and loved ones, whom you have not seen for a long time, in order to give the words an emotional coloring.
   • As with the expression anyon haseio, meaning anyon hasimnika close to hello.

Method 2 of 2: Other greetings

1. 1 Answer a phone call with a yoboseyo greeting. Hangul yoboseyo spelled as: 여 보세요. In colloquial speech, the greeting is pronounced like this: "yo-bo-sei-yo."
   • Use this expression when answering a call regardless of who is calling.
   • This expression is considered an extremely polite form of greeting, but is only used in telephone conversations. Do not use yoboseyo in person.
2. 2 Say "cho-eun achim" in the morning. This expression is close in meaning to the words "good morning". Hangul choin achim spelled like this: 좋은 아침. Pronounced as "cho-eun a-chim".
   • This is an alternative morning greeting and is not the most common one. Anyon Haseio remains the standard greeting even in such cases. Choin achim can be used for a change.
3. 3 Say "mannaso pangapsimnida" when meeting strangers. Hangul mannaso pangapsimnida spelled as 만나서 반갑 습니다. It is pronounced: "man-na-so pan-gap-sym-no-da".
   • This expression means "glad to meet you."
   • Literally this phrase is translated "I'm so glad I met you."
   • The most formal greeting is the expression “mannaso pangapsimnida,” and you can use it when meeting someone who is older or more experienced professionally.
   • You can also use mannaso pangauoyo. This expression is considered polite enough, but still a little more casual. It can be useful in day-to-day communication when meeting a new classmate, a friend of yours, or a stranger younger than you or your age.
   • Hangul mannaso pangauoyo spelled like this: 만나서 반가워요. Pronounced as "man-na-so pan-ga-yo-yo."