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Useful Korean Phrases

Hello - 안녕하세요. [an-nyeong-ha-se-yo]

This is how Koreans greet each other, 안녕하세요.

Usually, Koreans would bow their head slightly as a respect for others.

Thank you - 감사합니다. [gam-sa-ham-ni-da]

You can also say "고맙습니다" [go-mab-sseum-ni-da], this is slightly harder to pronounce, but with a bit of practice that you will master it.

Good bye - 안녕히 가세요. [an-nyeong-hi-ga-se-yo]

Or informally "잘 가세요!" [jal-ga-se-yo]

Between friends, casually "안녕~" [an-nyeong] or "잘가" [jal-ga] is acceptable.

I am sorry. - 미안합니다. [mi-an-ham-ni-da]

Or 죄송합니다 [joe-song-ham-ni-da], this is slightly harder to pronounce, but with a bit of practice that you will master it.

Nice meeting you. 만나서 반갑습니다 [man-na-seo ban-gab-sseum-ni-da]

Greetings, usually say after "안녕하세요", and as you make a handshake.