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"Welcome!" in Korean: 환영합니다
환영합니다hwanyeonghamnida
Welcome! in Korean is 환영합니다 (hwanyeonghamnida). 환영합니다 welcomes arrival to a group or place; 어서 오세요 is a common direct greeting to someone arriving.
Welcome!: starting the exchange
여러분을 환영합니다.yeoreobuneul hwanyeonghamnida.
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How to pronounce 환영합니다
Say it
hwanyeonghamnida
/hwanjʌŋhamnita/
환영합니다 is read hwanyeonghamnida. In 오신 것을 환영합니다, read the full phrase as osin geoseul hwanyeonghamnida.
"Welcome!" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 환영합니다hwanyeonghamnida | Welcome! The inventory form for welcome!. | The inventory form for welcome!. |
| 오신 것을 환영합니다osin geoseul hwanyeonghamnida | welcome to those who have come 환영합니다 welcomes arrival to a group or place; 어서 오세요 is a common direct greeting to someone arriving. | 환영합니다 welcomes arrival to a group or place; 어서 오세요 is a common direct greeting to someone arriving. |
How to use 환영합니다 in real life
- 1Welcome!: starting the exchange
여러분을 환영합니다.
yeoreobuneul hwanyeonghamnida.
Welcome, everyone.
환영합니다 welcomes arrival to a group or place; 어서 오세요 is a common direct greeting to someone arriving.
- 2Welcome!: adding useful context
저희 학교에 오신 것을 환영합니다.
jeohui hakgyoe osin geoseul hwanyeonghamnida.
Welcome to our school.
This sentence places 환영합니다 in a complete exchange.
- 3Welcome!: a different conversation
새 회원을 환영합니다.
sae hoewoneul hwanyeonghamnida.
We welcome the new member.
This sentence places 환영합니다 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 환영합니다
Incorrect: 여러분을 환영하습니다.
Correct: 여러분을 환영합니다.
When practicing welcome, after the vowel-final 하 stem, the formal polite ending is ㅂ니다, giving 합니다. The complete correction is 여러분을 환영합니다.
Incorrect: 저희 학교에 오신 것을 환영하습니다.
Correct: 저희 학교에 오신 것을 환영합니다.
When practicing welcome, after the vowel-final 하 stem, the formal polite ending is ㅂ니다, giving 합니다. The complete correction is 저희 학교에 오신 것을 환영합니다.
Good to know
환영합니다 welcomes arrival to a group or place; 어서 오세요 is a common direct greeting to someone arriving.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 환영합니다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
여러분을 환영합니다.
yeoreobuneul hwanyeonghamnida.
Welcome, everyone.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
저희 학교에 오신 것을 환영합니다.
jeohui hakgyoe osin geoseul hwanyeonghamnida.
Welcome to our school.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Welcome!" in Korean
What does 환영합니다 mean?
Welcome! in Korean is 환영합니다 (hwanyeonghamnida). 환영합니다 welcomes arrival to a group or place; 어서 오세요 is a common direct greeting to someone arriving.
When should I say 오신 것을 환영합니다?
환영합니다 welcomes arrival to a group or place; 어서 오세요 is a common direct greeting to someone arriving.
How does 오신 것을 환영합니다 differ from the basic expression?
오신 것을 환영합니다 means “welcome to those who have come”. 환영합니다 welcomes arrival to a group or place; 어서 오세요 is a common direct greeting to someone arriving.
Can I use 환영합니다 in a full sentence?
여러분을 환영합니다. means “Welcome, everyone.” 환영합니다 welcomes arrival to a group or place; 어서 오세요 is a common direct greeting to someone arriving.
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