"안녕!" (an-nyeong)
Meaning: Hi! / Bye! (Used only between friends or close people)
Introduction
"안녕!" is a casual greeting in Korean that means both "Hi!" and "Bye!" It’s used between friends, peers, or people of the same age and is informal. This versatile phrase is great for everyday interactions, but it's important to remember that it's only suitable for informal settings.
More Expressions in Korean
잘 가! (jal ga)
Bye! (Informal, used when someone is leaving)또 봐! (tto bwa)
See you again! (Casual)안녕, 잘 지내! (an-nyeong, jal ji-nae)
Bye, take care! (Between close friends)안녕! 뭐 해? (an-nyeong! mwo hae)
Hi! What are you up to? (Casual greeting)잘 있어! (jal iss-eo)
Stay well! (Saying goodbye when you're leaving)
These informal phrases are perfect for everyday conversations with friends. Use them to greet or say goodbye in a casual and friendly way!