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안녕 meaning and pronunciation

annyeong · peace; good health

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Entry 1

NIKL target code 17296
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 안녕Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    아무 문제나 걱정이 없이 편안함.

    English: peace; good health — The state of being comfortable with no worry nor problem.

    Examples

    • 가족의 안녕.
    • 국가의 안녕.
    • 사회의 안녕.
    • 안녕과 질서.
    • 안녕과 평화.
    • 안녕을 기원하다.
Origin
安寧
Categories
삶 > 삶의 상태

Entry 2

NIKL target code 17298
Part of speech: 감탄사Pronunciation: 안녕Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    친구 또는 아랫사람과 서로 만나거나 헤어질 때 하는 인사말.

    English: hello; hi; good-bye; bye — A salutation uttered when the speaker meets or parts from his/her friend or junior.

    Examples

    • 지수야, 안녕?
    • 응, 안녕?
    • 안녕? 잘 있었어?
    • 응, 너도 잘 지냈지?
    • 안녕. 잘 가.
    • 응, 안녕. 조심해서 들어가.
Origin
安寧
Categories
삶 > 삶의 상태 · 인사하기

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