Korean Greetings Words & Phrases

Korean greetings are deeply tied to the culture of respect and hierarchy. The way you greet someone changes based on their age, social status, and your relationship. Here you'll find every greeting you need — from formal business settings to casual texting with friends.

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Gamsahamnida

Thank you

Beginner

안녕하세요

Annyeonghaseyo

Hello

Beginner

안녕히 가세요

Annyeonghi gaseyo

Goodbye

Beginner

만나서 반갑습니다

Mannaseo bangapseumnida

Nice to meet you

Beginner

좋은 아침이에요

Joeun achimieyo

Good morning

Beginner

잘 자요

Jal jayo

Good night

Beginner

행운을 빌어요

Haenguneul bireoyo

Good luck

Beginner

잘 지내요

Jal jinaeyo

Take care

Beginner

좋은 하루 보내세요

Joeun haru bonaeseyo

Have a good day

Beginner

생일 축하해요

Saengil chukahaeyo

Happy birthday

Beginner

새해 복 많이 받으세요

Saehae bok mani badeuseyo

Happy New Year

Beginner

빨리 나으세요

Ppalli naeuseyo

Get well soon

Beginner

오랜만이에요

Oraenmaieeyo

Long time no see

Beginner

어떻게 지냈어요

Eotteoke jinaesseoyo

How have you been

Beginner

보고 싶었어요

Bogo sipeoesseoyo

I missed you

Beginner

나중에 봐요

Najunge bwayo

See you later

Beginner

내일 봐요

Naeil bwayo

See you tomorrow

Beginner

안녕히 가세요

Annyeonghi gaseyo

Goodbye (when you stay)

Beginner

안녕히 계세요

Annyeonghi gyeseyo

Goodbye (when you leave)

Beginner

어서 오세요

Eoseo oseyo

Welcome

Beginner

들어오세요

Deureooseyo

Please come in

Beginner

편히 계세요

Pyeonhi gyeseyo

Make yourself comfortable

Beginner

잘 하셨어요

Jal hasyeosseoyo

You did great

Beginner

수고하셨어요

Sugohasyeosseoyo

Thank you for your hard work

Beginner

파이팅

Paiting

Fighting (encouragement)

Beginner

힘내세요

Himnaeseyo

Cheer up

Beginner

괜찮아요

Gwaenchanhayo

It's okay

Beginner

걱정하지 마세요

Geokjeongaji maseyo

Don't worry

Beginner

물론이죠

Mullonjyo

Of course

Beginner

문제없어요

Munjeobeosseoyo

No problem

Beginner

천만에요

Cheonmaneyo

You're welcome

Beginner

언제든지요

Eonjedeunyiyo

Anytime

Beginner

알겠어요

Algesseoyo

I understand

Beginner

정말요

Jeongmalyo

Really?

Beginner

Wa

Wow

Beginner

대단해요

Daedanhaeyo

Amazing

Beginner

많이 힘들겠어요

Mani himdeurgeosseoyo

That must be tough

Intermediate

응원할게요

Eungwonhalgeyo

I'm rooting for you

Intermediate

다 잘 될 거예요

Da jal doel geoyeyo

Everything will be okay

Intermediate

잘 지내요

Jal jinaeyo

How are you

Beginner

잘 지내요

Jal jinaeyo

I'm doing well

Beginner

바빠요

Bbapayo

I'm busy

Beginner

피곤해요

Pigonhaeyo

I'm tired

Beginner

오늘 날씨 좋네요

Oneul nalsi jonne yo

Nice weather today

Beginner

밥 먹었어요

Bap meogeosseoyo

Did you eat?

Beginner

같이 먹어요

Gachi meogeoyo

Let's eat together

Beginner

만나요

Mannayo

Let's meet up

Beginner

잠깐 지나갈게요

Jamkkan jinaagalgeyo

Excuse me (passing through)

Beginner

조심하세요

Josimhaseyo

Be careful

Beginner

천천히 해요

Cheoncheonhi haeyo

Take it slow

Beginner

지금 몇 시예요

Jigeum myeot siyeyo

What time is it?

Beginner

금방 돌아올게요

Geumbang doraolgeyo

I'll be right back

Beginner

늦을 것 같아요

Neujeul geot gatayo

I'll be late

Beginner

잘 도착했어요

Jal dochakhaesseoyo

I arrived safely

Beginner

가고 있어요

Gago isseoyo

I'm on my way

Beginner

계속 연락해요

Gyesok yeollakaeyo

Let's keep in touch

Beginner

문자 주세요

Munja juseyo

Message me

Beginner

전화해 주세요

Jeonhwahae juseyo

Call me

Beginner

다시 만나서 반가워요

Dasi mannaseo bangawoyo

Nice to see you again

Beginner

가족은 잘 지내요

Gajokuneun jal jinaeyo

How is your family?

Intermediate

안전하게 지내요

Anjeonhage jinaeyo

Stay safe

Beginner

푹 쉬세요

Puk swiseyo

Rest well

Beginner

잘 자요

Jal jayo

Sleep well

Beginner

보고 싶어요

Bogo sipeoyo

I miss you

Beginner

즐겁게 보내요

Jeulgeopge bonaeyo

Have fun

Beginner

즐거웠어요

Jeulgeowosseoyo

I had fun

Beginner

감사히 여기겠어요

Gamsahi yeogigesseoyo

I appreciate it

Intermediate

신세 졌어요

Sinse jeosseoyo

I owe you one

Intermediate

자랑스러워요

Jarangseureowoyo

I'm proud of you

Intermediate

가요

Gayo

Let's go

Beginner

먼저 하세요

Meonjeo haseyo

After you

Beginner

잠깐만 기다려 주세요

Jamkkanman gidaryeo juseyo

Please wait a moment

Beginner

메리 크리스마스

Meri Keuriseumaseu

Merry Christmas

Beginner

졸업 축하해요

Joreop chukahaeyo

Congratulations on your graduation

Beginner

안전하게 다녀오세요

Anjeonhage danyeooseyo

Have a safe trip

Beginner

잘 다녀왔어요

Jal danyeowasseoyo

Welcome back

Beginner

훌륭해요

Hullyunghaeyo

Well done

Beginner

할 수 있어요

Hal su isseoyo

You can do it

Beginner

시간 있어요

Sigan isseoyo

Are you free?

Beginner

할까요

Halkkayo

Shall we?

Beginner

오래 됐네요

Orae dwaennneyo

It's been a while

Beginner

별말씀을요

Byeolmalsseumeulyo

My pleasure

Intermediate

또 오세요

Ddo oseyo

Come again soon

Beginner

맛있게 드세요

Masitge deuseyo

Enjoy your meal

Beginner

잘 되길 바라요

Jal doegil barayo

I hope it goes well

Beginner

좋은 저녁이에요

Joeun jeonyeogieyo

Good evening

Beginner

좋은 주말 보내세요

Joeun jumal bonaeseyo

Have a good weekend

Beginner

쉬고 있어요

Swigo isseoyo

I'm on break

Beginner

나중에 얘기해요

Najunge yaegihaeyo

Talk later

Beginner

걱정했어요

Geokjeonghаesseoyo

I was worried about you

Beginner

연락해줘서 반가워요

Yeollakaejeoseo bangawoyo

It's nice to hear from you

Beginner

이따 봐요

Ita bwayo

Catch you later

Beginner

다음에 봐요

Daeume bwayo

See you next time

Beginner

그럼요

Geureomyo

Sure

Beginner

믿어요

Mideoyo

I believe in you

Beginner

실례합니다

Sillyehamnida

Sorry to Bother You

Beginner

다녀왔어요

Danyeowasseoyo

I'm Back

Beginner

좋은 여행 되세요

Joeun Yeohaeng Doeseyo

Have a Good Trip

Intermediate

오늘도 수고했어요

Oneuldo Sugohasseoyo

Nice Work Today

Beginner

어서 오세요

Eoseo Oseyo

Welcome (Shop)

Beginner

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