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
Beginner안녕하세요
Annyeonghaseyo
Hello
Beginner안녕히 가세요
Annyeonghi gaseyo
Goodbye
Beginner만나서 반갑습니다
Mannaseo bangapseumnida
Nice to meet you
Beginner좋은 아침이에요
Joeun achimieyo
Good morning
Beginner잘 자요
Jal jayo
Good night
Beginner행운을 빌어요
Haenguneul bireoyo
Good luck
Beginner잘 지내요
Jal jinaeyo
Take care
Beginner좋은 하루 보내세요
Joeun haru bonaeseyo
Have a good day
Beginner생일 축하해요
Saengil chukahaeyo
Happy birthday
Beginner새해 복 많이 받으세요
Saehae bok mani badeuseyo
Happy New Year
Beginner빨리 나으세요
Ppalli naeuseyo
Get well soon
Beginner오랜만이에요
Oraenmaieeyo
Long time no see
Beginner어떻게 지냈어요
Eotteoke jinaesseoyo
How have you been
Beginner보고 싶었어요
Bogo sipeoesseoyo
I missed you
Beginner나중에 봐요
Najunge bwayo
See you later
Beginner내일 봐요
Naeil bwayo
See you tomorrow
Beginner안녕히 가세요
Annyeonghi gaseyo
Goodbye (when you stay)
Beginner안녕히 계세요
Annyeonghi gyeseyo
Goodbye (when you leave)
Beginner어서 오세요
Eoseo oseyo
Welcome
Beginner들어오세요
Deureooseyo
Please come in
Beginner편히 계세요
Pyeonhi gyeseyo
Make yourself comfortable
Beginner잘 하셨어요
Jal hasyeosseoyo
You did great
Beginner수고하셨어요
Sugohasyeosseoyo
Thank you for your hard work
Beginner파이팅
Paiting
Fighting (encouragement)
Beginner힘내세요
Himnaeseyo
Cheer up
Beginner괜찮아요
Gwaenchanhayo
It's okay
Beginner걱정하지 마세요
Geokjeongaji maseyo
Don't worry
Beginner물론이죠
Mullonjyo
Of course
Beginner문제없어요
Munjeobeosseoyo
No problem
Beginner천만에요
Cheonmaneyo
You're welcome
Beginner언제든지요
Eonjedeunyiyo
Anytime
Beginner알겠어요
Algesseoyo
I understand
Beginner정말요
Jeongmalyo
Really?
Beginner와
Wa
Wow
Beginner대단해요
Daedanhaeyo
Amazing
Beginner많이 힘들겠어요
Mani himdeurgeosseoyo
That must be tough
Intermediate응원할게요
Eungwonhalgeyo
I'm rooting for you
Intermediate다 잘 될 거예요
Da jal doel geoyeyo
Everything will be okay
Intermediate잘 지내요
Jal jinaeyo
How are you
Beginner잘 지내요
Jal jinaeyo
I'm doing well
Beginner바빠요
Bbapayo
I'm busy
Beginner피곤해요
Pigonhaeyo
I'm tired
Beginner오늘 날씨 좋네요
Oneul nalsi jonne yo
Nice weather today
Beginner밥 먹었어요
Bap meogeosseoyo
Did you eat?
Beginner같이 먹어요
Gachi meogeoyo
Let's eat together
Beginner만나요
Mannayo
Let's meet up
Beginner잠깐 지나갈게요
Jamkkan jinaagalgeyo
Excuse me (passing through)
Beginner조심하세요
Josimhaseyo
Be careful
Beginner천천히 해요
Cheoncheonhi haeyo
Take it slow
Beginner지금 몇 시예요
Jigeum myeot siyeyo
What time is it?
Beginner금방 돌아올게요
Geumbang doraolgeyo
I'll be right back
Beginner늦을 것 같아요
Neujeul geot gatayo
I'll be late
Beginner잘 도착했어요
Jal dochakhaesseoyo
I arrived safely
Beginner가고 있어요
Gago isseoyo
I'm on my way
Beginner계속 연락해요
Gyesok yeollakaeyo
Let's keep in touch
Beginner문자 주세요
Munja juseyo
Message me
Beginner전화해 주세요
Jeonhwahae juseyo
Call me
Beginner다시 만나서 반가워요
Dasi mannaseo bangawoyo
Nice to see you again
Beginner가족은 잘 지내요
Gajokuneun jal jinaeyo
How is your family?
Intermediate안전하게 지내요
Anjeonhage jinaeyo
Stay safe
Beginner푹 쉬세요
Puk swiseyo
Rest well
Beginner잘 자요
Jal jayo
Sleep well
Beginner보고 싶어요
Bogo sipeoyo
I miss you
Beginner즐겁게 보내요
Jeulgeopge bonaeyo
Have fun
Beginner즐거웠어요
Jeulgeowosseoyo
I had fun
Beginner감사히 여기겠어요
Gamsahi yeogigesseoyo
I appreciate it
Intermediate신세 졌어요
Sinse jeosseoyo
I owe you one
Intermediate자랑스러워요
Jarangseureowoyo
I'm proud of you
Intermediate가요
Gayo
Let's go
Beginner먼저 하세요
Meonjeo haseyo
After you
Beginner잠깐만 기다려 주세요
Jamkkanman gidaryeo juseyo
Please wait a moment
Beginner메리 크리스마스
Meri Keuriseumaseu
Merry Christmas
Beginner졸업 축하해요
Joreop chukahaeyo
Congratulations on your graduation
Beginner안전하게 다녀오세요
Anjeonhage danyeooseyo
Have a safe trip
Beginner잘 다녀왔어요
Jal danyeowasseoyo
Welcome back
Beginner훌륭해요
Hullyunghaeyo
Well done
Beginner할 수 있어요
Hal su isseoyo
You can do it
Beginner시간 있어요
Sigan isseoyo
Are you free?
Beginner할까요
Halkkayo
Shall we?
Beginner오래 됐네요
Orae dwaennneyo
It's been a while
Beginner별말씀을요
Byeolmalsseumeulyo
My pleasure
Intermediate또 오세요
Ddo oseyo
Come again soon
Beginner맛있게 드세요
Masitge deuseyo
Enjoy your meal
Beginner잘 되길 바라요
Jal doegil barayo
I hope it goes well
Beginner좋은 저녁이에요
Joeun jeonyeogieyo
Good evening
Beginner좋은 주말 보내세요
Joeun jumal bonaeseyo
Have a good weekend
Beginner쉬고 있어요
Swigo isseoyo
I'm on break
Beginner나중에 얘기해요
Najunge yaegihaeyo
Talk later
Beginner걱정했어요
Geokjeonghаesseoyo
I was worried about you
Beginner연락해줘서 반가워요
Yeollakaejeoseo bangawoyo
It's nice to hear from you
Beginner이따 봐요
Ita bwayo
Catch you later
Beginner다음에 봐요
Daeume bwayo
See you next time
Beginner그럼요
Geureomyo
Sure
Beginner믿어요
Mideoyo
I believe in you
Beginner실례합니다
Sillyehamnida
Sorry to Bother You
Beginner다녀왔어요
Danyeowasseoyo
I'm Back
Beginner좋은 여행 되세요
Joeun Yeohaeng Doeseyo
Have a Good Trip
Intermediate오늘도 수고했어요
Oneuldo Sugohasseoyo
Nice Work Today
Beginner어서 오세요
Eoseo Oseyo
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