Korean word

반갑습니다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpangapsseumnida

Meaning

  • adjectiveNice to meet you

Example

반갑습니다.pan gap sseum ni da

Nice to meet you.

Illustration for 반갑습니다 (Nice to meet you)

More examples

오랜만이에요, 다시 뵙게 되어 반갑습니다.o raen ma ni e yo ta si poep kke toe eo pan gap sseum ni da

It has been a long time, and I'm pleased to see you again.

Core concept

A respectful way to show happiness when meeting someone for the first time or after a long time.

Common phrases

  • 저도 반갑습니다cheo do pan gap sseum ni da

    glad to meet you too

  • 만나서 반갑습니다man na seo pan gap sseum ni da

    glad to meet you

Similar words

반갑다pangaptta: A basic adjective describing happiness about meeting someone for the first time or after a long time.

Definition in Korean

누군가를 처음 만나거나 오랜만에 만나서 기뻐하는 마음을 정중하게 전하는 말.nu gun ga reul cheo eum man na geo na o raen ma ne man na seo ki ppeo ha neun ma eu meul cheong jung ha ge cheon ha neun mal

Word origin

The word combines the native Korean adjective meaning glad to meet someone with a formal polite ending, turning that feeling into a respectful greeting.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the usual English greeting, it also works when meeting someone again after a long absence, not only at a first meeting.

Opposites

Related words

  • 반가움pangaumgladnessnoun

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