Korean Dictionary
How to say “How are you” in Korean
잘 지내요
Jal jinaeyo
BeginnerGreetings
Usage & Context
A common greeting asking about someone's wellbeing. Unlike English where 'how are you' is often rhetorical, Koreans typically expect a real answer. 어떻게 지내요 is a slightly longer alternative. Both are natural conversation starters.
Example Sentence
요즘 잘 지내요? 오래 못 봤네요.
How are you lately? We haven't seen each other in a while.
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