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Kang & Kriel Recruitment
필수 인사
Master the greetings you will use every single day in Korea — from hello to goodbye and everything in between.
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 안녕하세요 | annyeonghaseyo | Hello (formal) |
| 감사합니다 | gamsahamnida | Thank you (formal) |
| 죄송합니다 | joesonghamnida | I'm sorry (formal) |
| 네 | ne | Yes |
| 아니요 | aniyo | No |
| 안녕히 가세요 | annyeonghi gaseyo | Goodbye (to someone leaving) |
| 안녕히 계세요 | annyeonghi gyeseyo | Goodbye (to someone staying) |
| 잘 지냈어요? | jal jinaesseoyo? | How have you been? |
| 반갑습니다 | bangapseumnida | Nice to meet you |
| 실례합니다 | sillyehamnida | Excuse me |
| 괜찮아요 | gwaenchanayo | It's okay / I'm fine |
| 천만에요 | cheonmaneyo | You're welcome |
Bowing is an integral part of Korean greetings. A slight bow (15 degrees) is standard for casual greetings, while a deeper bow (45 degrees) shows greater respect — used with elders, principals, or in formal settings. As a teacher, you will bow to fellow staff and parents regularly.