🇰🇷 Korean phrases

How to Say "Nice to see you" in Korean

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
만나서 반가워요
"Nice to see you" in Korean · say it like mahn-nah-suh bahn-gah-wuh-yo

The most natural way to say "Nice to see you" in Korean is 만나서 반가워요. 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

반갑습니다
This is a more formal way to say it.
반가워
This is a casual way to say it among friends.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you meet someone you know after a while. It expresses warmth and friendliness. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings, depending on the variant you choose.

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Examples in Korean

KoreanEnglish
오랜만이에요! 만나서 반가워요.It's been a while! Nice to see you.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the formal and casual variants, so it's important to choose the right one based on the context.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 만나서 반가워요, 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 this phrase in a business setting?

Yes, but it's better to use the formal variant '반갑습니다' in professional contexts.

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