Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"Good afternoon" in Korean: 안녕하세요
안녕하세요annyeonghaseyo
Note: Korean normally uses the same polite greeting throughout the day.
Good afternoon in Korean is 안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo). Korean ordinarily uses 안녕하세요 for an afternoon greeting rather than requiring a separate time-of-day formula.
Good afternoon: starting the exchange
안녕하세요. 점심은 드셨어요?annyeonghaseyo. jeomsimeun deusyeosseoyo?
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How to pronounce 안녕하세요
Say it
annyeonghaseyo
/annjʌŋhasejo/
안녕하세요 is read annyeonghaseyo. In 안녕하세요, 좋은 오후예요, read the full phrase as annyeonghaseyo, joeun ohuyeyo.
"Good afternoon" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 안녕하세요annyeonghaseyo | Good afternoon The inventory form for good afternoon. | The inventory form for good afternoon. |
| 안녕하세요, 좋은 오후예요annyeonghaseyo, joeun ohuyeyo | hello, it is a nice afternoon Korean ordinarily uses 안녕하세요 for an afternoon greeting rather than requiring a separate time-of-day formula. | Korean ordinarily uses 안녕하세요 for an afternoon greeting rather than requiring a separate time-of-day formula. |
How to use 안녕하세요 in real life
- 1Good afternoon: starting the exchange
안녕하세요. 점심은 드셨어요?
annyeonghaseyo. jeomsimeun deusyeosseoyo?
Good afternoon. Have you had lunch?
Korean ordinarily uses 안녕하세요 for an afternoon greeting rather than requiring a separate time-of-day formula.
- 2Good afternoon: adding useful context
안녕하세요. 오후 수업에 오셨군요.
annyeonghaseyo. ohu sueobe osyeotgunyo.
Hello. You have come for the afternoon class.
This sentence places 안녕하세요 in a complete exchange.
- 3Good afternoon: a different conversation
안녕하세요. 오늘 오후에 약속이 있어요.
annyeonghaseyo. oneul ohue yaksogi isseoyo.
Hello. I have an appointment this afternoon.
This sentence places 안녕하세요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 안녕하세요
Incorrect: 안녕하세요. 점심는 드셨어요?
Correct: 안녕하세요. 점심은 드셨어요?
When practicing good afternoon, 점심 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 점심은, not 점심는.
Incorrect: 안녕해세요. 점심은 드셨어요?
Correct: 안녕하세요. 점심은 드셨어요?
When practicing good afternoon, attach the honorific ending to 하, not the contracted present form 해. The complete correction is 안녕하세요. 점심은 드셨어요?
Good to know
Korean ordinarily uses 안녕하세요 for an afternoon greeting rather than requiring a separate time-of-day formula.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 안녕하세요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
안녕하세요. 점심은 드셨어요?
annyeonghaseyo. jeomsimeun deusyeosseoyo?
Good afternoon. Have you had lunch?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
안녕하세요. 오후 수업에 오셨군요.
annyeonghaseyo. ohu sueobe osyeotgunyo.
Hello. You have come for the afternoon class.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Good afternoon" in Korean
What does 안녕하세요 mean?
Good afternoon in Korean is 안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo). Korean ordinarily uses 안녕하세요 for an afternoon greeting rather than requiring a separate time-of-day formula.
When should I say 안녕하세요, 좋은 오후예요?
Korean ordinarily uses 안녕하세요 for an afternoon greeting rather than requiring a separate time-of-day formula.
How does 안녕하세요, 좋은 오후예요 differ from the basic expression?
안녕하세요, 좋은 오후예요 means “hello, it is a nice afternoon”. Korean ordinarily uses 안녕하세요 for an afternoon greeting rather than requiring a separate time-of-day formula.
Can I use 안녕하세요 in a full sentence?
안녕하세요. 점심은 드셨어요? means “Good afternoon. Have you had lunch?” Korean ordinarily uses 안녕하세요 for an afternoon greeting rather than requiring a separate time-of-day formula.
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