Korean Dictionary
How to say “How have you been” in Korean
어떻게 지냈어요
Eotteoke jinaesseoyo
BeginnerGreetings
Usage & Context
A question asked when reuniting with someone after a period apart. The casual version is 어떻게 지냈어? Common responses include 잘 지냈어요 (I've been well) or 그냥 그랬어요 (I've been so-so). It opens deeper conversation.
Example Sentence
요즘 어떻게 지냈어요? 많이 바빴나요?
How have you been lately? Have you been very busy?
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