🇰🇷 Korean phrases

How to Say "Good afternoon" in Korean

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
안녕하세요
"Good afternoon" in Korean · say it like ahn-nyung-ha-se-yo

The most natural way to say "Good afternoon" in Korean is 안녕하세요. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

안녕하십니까
more formal, often used in speeches or formal settings
안녕
casual, used among friends or younger people

When to use it

You can use '안녕하세요' when greeting someone in the afternoon or at any time of day. It is polite and appropriate for most situations. Use it with people you are meeting for the first time or in formal settings.

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Examples in Korean

KoreanEnglish
안녕하세요, 오늘 날씨가 좋네요.Good afternoon, the weather is nice today.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse '안녕하세요' with '안녕' and use it in casual situations when they should be more formal.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 안녕하세요, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Korean with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use '안녕하세요' at any time of day?

Yes, it is appropriate for greeting people at any time, not just in the afternoon.

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