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How to Say “Nice to see you” in Korean: 반가워요 (bangawoyo)
반가워요
bangawoyo
Meaning
Nice to see you.
Usage note
A friendlier, softer version of 반갑습니다. It follows the ㅂ-irregular rule: 반갑다 becomes 반가워요.
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce it
It is pronounced just as it is written.
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 반 | ㅂ+ㅏ+ㄴ | ban |
| 가 | ㄱ+ㅏ | ga |
| 워 | ㅇ+ㅝ | wo |
| 요 | ㅇ+ㅛ | yo |
A ㅇ at the start of a syllable is silent; at the end of a syllable it sounds like “ng”.
Speech style
Ends in -요. The everyday polite style, and a safe choice with shop staff, colleagues, strangers and anyone older than you.
Quick self-check
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Question 1 What does “반가워요” mean?
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Answer: Nice to see you
Question 2 How do you say “Nice to see you” in Korean?
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Answer: 반가워요 bangawoyo
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