basic Korean greetings

Here are some basic Korean greetings for Americans:

 

1.안녕하세요 (Annyeonghaseyo) - "Hello" or "Hi" (A polite and common greeting used in everyday situations).

 

2.안녕 (Annyeong) - "Hi" or "Hello" (A more casual version, used among friends or people you're close to).

 

3.감사합니다 (Gamsahamnida) - "Thank you" (A formal and polite way to express gratitude).

 

4.고맙습니다 (Gomapseumnida) - "Thank you" (A slightly less formal but still polite way of saying thank you).

 

5.잘 지내세요? (Jal jinaeseyo?) - "How are you?" (A polite way to ask how someone is doing).

 

6.네 (Ne) - "Yes" (A simple and polite way to say yes).

 

7.아니요 (Aniyo) - "No" (A simple and polite way to say no).

 

8.좋은 하루 되세요 (Joeun haru doeseyo) - "Have a good day" (A way to wish someone a good day).

 

9.안녕히 가세요 (Annyeonghi gaseyo) - "Goodbye" (Used when someone is leaving and you're staying behind, wishing them to leave peacefully).

 

10.안녕히 계세요 (Annyeonghi gyeseyo) - "Goodbye" (Used when you're leaving and the other person is staying, wishing them peace).