Basic Korean Phrases: Hello, Thank You, I Love You

Updated: 2026-09-24 · LUKATO

The most searched Korean phrases with Hangul, romanization and audio. Korean changes with politeness, so each phrase shows whether it is formal, polite or casual. Tap a phrase to hear it.

Hello in Korean

Thank you in Korean

Sorry in Korean

I love you in Korean

Goodbye in Korean

Korean has two goodbyes: say 안녕히 가세요 to someone who is leaving, and 안녕히 계세요 to someone who stays when you are the one leaving.

Everyday phrases

Formal, polite or casual?

Style	Example	When to use
Formal (-ㅂ니다)	감사합니다	Work, presentations, strangers, customers
Polite (-요)	고마워요	Everyday polite speech — the safest default
Casual (반말)	고마워	Close friends, family, younger people

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FAQ

How do you say hello in Korean?

안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo) is the standard polite hello. With friends, say 안녕 (annyeong).

How do you say thank you in Korean?

감사합니다 (gamsahamnida) or 고맙습니다 (gomapseumnida) are formal; 고마워요 (gomawoyo) is polite; 고마워 (gomawo) is casual.

How do you say I love you in Korean?

사랑해요 (saranghaeyo) is polite and 사랑해 (saranghae) is casual.

What does 화이팅 mean?

화이팅 (hwaiting), from English “fighting”, is a cheer meaning “You can do it!” or “Good luck!”.