English–Korean
“well-being” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationanbu
Example
오랜만에 친구에게 안부를 물어봤다.o raen ma ne chin gu e ge an bu reul mu reo bwat tta
I hadn't seen my friend in a long time, so I asked how they were doing.
How to say “well-being” in Korean
“Well-being” in Korean is 안부 (anbu).
A message or question that checks how someone is doing and whether they are safe.
Example sentences with 안부
어제 어머니께 안부 전화를 드렸어요.eo je eo meo ni kke an bu cheon hwa reul teu ryeo sseo yo
Yesterday, I called my mother to ask how she was doing.
Tips for using 안부
- Unlike a simple greeting, this noun often appears with verbs meaning ask or send, especially in messages and polite calls.