Direct answer
한국어 · Korean phrasing with Hangul, romanization, and tone notes.
안녕하세요
Romanization
Annyeonghaseyo
Pronunciation
ahn-nyawng-hah-seh-yoh
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How to say “hello” in Korean
Learn how to say "hello" in Korean: 안녕하세요 (Annyeonghaseyo), with pronunciation, usage notes, examples, and related phrases.
polite
When to use it
Use it in everyday conversation. These phrases are broadly useful for travel, messaging, study, and normal social moments. 안녕하세요 is the standard polite hello in Korean. 안녕 is casual and should be used with friends or younger people.
Examples
안녕하세요.
Hello.
안녕하세요, 만나서 반가워요.
Hello, nice to meet you.
Common mistakes
Do not translate "hello" word by word; use the full Korean phrase as a unit.
Use romanization as a pronunciation hint, not as the normal written form.
Check the tone before using it: this version is marked polite.
FAQ
How do you say "hello" in Korean?
Say 안녕하세요. The romanization is Annyeonghaseyo, and the pronunciation is ahn-nyawng-hah-seh-yoh.
Is 안녕하세요 formal or casual?
This version is marked polite. 안녕하세요 is the standard polite hello in Korean. 안녕 is casual and should be used with friends or younger people.
When should I use "hello" in Korean?
Use it in everyday conversation. These phrases are broadly useful for travel, messaging, study, and normal social moments. 안녕하세요 is the standard polite hello in Korean. 안녕 is casual and should be used with friends or younger people.