🇰🇷 Korean phrases

How to Say "Nice to meet you" in Korean

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
만나서 반갑습니다
"Nice to meet you" in Korean · say it like mahn-nah-soh bahn-gahp-suhm-ni-da

The most natural way to say "Nice to meet you" in Korean is 만나서 반갑습니다. 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

반가워요
more casual, used among friends
반갑습니다
formal, used in professional settings

When to use it

Use this phrase when you meet someone for the first time. It is a polite way to express your pleasure in meeting them. You can use it in both formal and informal situations, depending on the variant you choose.

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Examples in Korean

KoreanEnglish
안녕하세요, 만나서 반갑습니다Hello, nice to meet you
Common mistake
Some learners forget to use the correct level of formality based on the situation.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 만나서 반갑습니다, 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

When should I use the formal version?

Use the formal version in professional or unfamiliar settings.

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