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"Nice to meet you" in Korean: 만나서 반가워요
만나서 반가워요mannaseo bangawoyo
Nice to meet you in Korean is 만나서 반가워요 (mannaseo bangawoyo). 만나서 반가워요 suits a polite first meeting; 처음 뵙겠습니다 is a more formal introduction.
Nice to meet you: starting the exchange
안녕하세요. 만나서 반가워요.annyeonghaseyo. mannaseo bangawoyo.
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How to pronounce 만나서 반가워요
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mannaseo bangawoyo
/mannasʌ pankawʌjo/
만나서 반가워요 is read mannaseo bangawoyo. In 처음 뵙겠습니다, read the full phrase as cheoeum boepgetseumnida.
"Nice to meet you" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 만나서 반가워요mannaseo bangawoyo | Nice to meet you The inventory form for nice to meet you. | The inventory form for nice to meet you. |
| 처음 뵙겠습니다cheoeum boepgetseumnida | pleased to meet you (formal) 만나서 반가워요 suits a polite first meeting; 처음 뵙겠습니다 is a more formal introduction. | 만나서 반가워요 suits a polite first meeting; 처음 뵙겠습니다 is a more formal introduction. |
How to use 만나서 반가워요 in real life
- 1Nice to meet you: starting the exchange
안녕하세요. 만나서 반가워요.
annyeonghaseyo. mannaseo bangawoyo.
Hello. Nice to meet you.
만나서 반가워요 suits a polite first meeting; 처음 뵙겠습니다 is a more formal introduction.
- 2Nice to meet you: adding useful context
저는 지수예요. 만나서 반가워요.
jeoneun jisuyeyo. mannaseo bangawoyo.
I am Jisu. Nice to meet you.
This sentence places 만나서 반가워요 in a complete exchange.
- 3Nice to meet you: a different conversation
온라인으로 먼저 이야기했네요. 만나서 반가워요.
ollaineuro meonjeo iyagihaenneyo. mannaseo bangawoyo.
We spoke online first. Nice to meet you.
This sentence places 만나서 반가워요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 만나서 반가워요
Incorrect: 안녕해세요. 만나서 반가워요.
Correct: 안녕하세요. 만나서 반가워요.
When practicing nice to meet you, attach the honorific ending to 하, not the contracted present form 해. The complete correction is 안녕하세요. 만나서 반가워요.
Incorrect: 저는 지수에요. 만나서 반가워요.
Correct: 저는 지수예요. 만나서 반가워요.
When practicing nice to meet you, the noun copula contraction is 예요 here, not 에요. The complete correction is 저는 지수예요. 만나서 반가워요.
Good to know
만나서 반가워요 suits a polite first meeting; 처음 뵙겠습니다 is a more formal introduction.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 만나서 반가워요
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. 만나서 반가워요.
annyeonghaseyo. mannaseo bangawoyo.
Hello. Nice to meet you.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
저는 지수예요. 만나서 반가워요.
jeoneun jisuyeyo. mannaseo bangawoyo.
I am Jisu. Nice to meet you.
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 "Nice to meet you" in Korean
What does 만나서 반가워요 mean?
Nice to meet you in Korean is 만나서 반가워요 (mannaseo bangawoyo). 만나서 반가워요 suits a polite first meeting; 처음 뵙겠습니다 is a more formal introduction.
When should I say 처음 뵙겠습니다?
만나서 반가워요 suits a polite first meeting; 처음 뵙겠습니다 is a more formal introduction.
How does 처음 뵙겠습니다 differ from the basic expression?
처음 뵙겠습니다 means “pleased to meet you (formal)”. 만나서 반가워요 suits a polite first meeting; 처음 뵙겠습니다 is a more formal introduction.
Can I use 만나서 반가워요 in a full sentence?
안녕하세요. 만나서 반가워요. means “Hello. Nice to meet you.” 만나서 반가워요 suits a polite first meeting; 처음 뵙겠습니다 is a more formal introduction.
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