Korean Dictionary
How to say "It's nice to hear from you" in Korean
“It's nice to hear from you” in Korean is 연락해줘서 반가워요 (pronounced "Yeollakaejeoseo bangawoyo").
연락해줘서 반가워요
Yeollakaejeoseo bangawoyo
Usage & Context
Expressing pleasure at receiving a message or call from someone. Particularly warm when reconnecting with someone after a period of silence. Shows that you genuinely value the person's effort to reach out and that you missed hearing from them.
Example Sentence
오랜만에 연락해줘서 반가워요! 잘 지냈어요?
It's nice to hear from you after so long! Have you been well?
How to use 연락해줘서 반가워요 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “It's nice to hear from you” is 연락해줘서 반가워요, romanized as Yeollakaejeoseo bangawoyo.
Usage tip
Check the politeness level before using this word. Korean greetings often change depending on age, relationship, and setting.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 연락해줘서 반가워요.
Pronunciation Guide
연락해줘서 (yeol-lak-hae-jweo-seo): "Yeol" is like "yule" in "Yule log". "Lak" is like "lack". "Hae" is like "hey". "Jweo" is like "jwo" in "jwo-n" (like "Joan" but with 'w'). "Seo" is like "saw" but with a softer 's'. 반가워요 (ban-ga-weo-yo): "Ban" is like "bahn" in "bahn mi". "Ga" is like "gah". "Weo" is like "wuh" in "wonder". "Yo" is like "yo". The 'h' in '해줘서' is often very light or almost silent in natural speech.
Formal & Casual Forms
Casual (반말)
연락해줘서 반가워
Yeollakaejeoseo bangawo
The casual form, used with close friends or younger individuals.
More Example Sentences
Reconnecting with an old acquaintance or friend after a long time.
오랜만에 연락해줘서 반가워요! 잘 지내셨어요?
It's nice to hear from you after so long! Have you been well?
Expressing appreciation for a supportive message received.
메시지 보내줘서 반가워요. 덕분에 힘이 나네요.
It's nice you sent a message. Thanks to you, I feel energized.
Acknowledging someone's effort to reach out despite their busy schedule.
바쁘실 텐데 연락해줘서 반가워요.
It's nice to hear from you even though you must be busy.
Cultural Context
This phrase is a warm and appreciative greeting, especially when someone has made an effort to reach out after a period of silence. In Korean culture, maintaining connections (연락하다) is highly valued in both personal and professional relationships. This phrase helps reaffirm the bond and politely expresses 'I missed you' without explicitly saying it, highlighting the importance of keeping in touch.
Editorial note
We check greetings like 연락해줘서 반가워요 for politeness and timing, since Korean greetings change with relationship, age, and setting.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
자주 연락해요.
Let's keep in touch often.
연락 기다릴게요.
I'll wait for your contact.
연락처 좀 알려주세요.
Please tell me your contact info.
Related Expressions
만나서 반가워요
Mannaseo bangawoyo
Nice to meet you
다시 연락드릴게요
Dasi yeollakdeurilgeyo
I'll contact you again (future action)
연락 없어서 서운했어요
Yeollak eopseoseo seounhaesseoyo
I was a bit sad/disappointed because there was no contact (mild complaint/antonym)
연락 주셔서 감사합니다
Yeollak jusyeoseo gamsahamnida
Thank you for contacting me (more formal/business-like)
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