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안녕하다

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Meaning and Usage

"안녕하다" literally means "to be well" or "to say hello." It is a formal or polite way to greet someone, often used in respectful contexts or when addressing elders.

Common Contexts

You will hear "안녕하다" in formal greetings or when emphasizing politeness. It is less casual than simply saying "안녕," which is informal.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 안녕하다고 인사하다: to greet by saying hello politely
  • 안녕하십니까?: a very formal greeting equivalent to "How do you do?"
  • 안녕하다고 말하다: to say hello

Tips for Learners

Be careful not to confuse "안녕하다" with the casual "안녕." Use "안녕하다" in formal or polite situations to show respect. It is often used in written or formal spoken Korean rather than casual conversation.

Example Sentences

친구를 만나면 먼저 안녕하라고 인사해요.

Chingureul mannamyeon meonjeo annyeongharago insahaeyo.

When you meet a friend, first say hello.

어른에게는 항상 공손하게 안녕하다고 말하는 것이 예의입니다.

Eoreunege neun hangsang gongsonghage annyeonghadago malhaneun geosi yeuimnida.

It is polite to always say hello respectfully to elders.

안녕하다는 인사말로, 일상에서 자주 사용됩니다.

Annyeonghadaneun insamalro, ilsangeseo jaju sayongdoemnida.

'Annyeonghada' is a greeting phrase often used in daily life.