Korean word

안녕히

Pronunciation

Romanizationannyeonghi

Meaning

  • adverbsafely

Example

안녕히 가세요.an nyeong hi ka se yo

Go safely.

Illustration for 안녕히 (safely)

More examples

안녕히 다녀오세요.an nyeong hi ta nyeo o se yo

Have a safe trip.

Core concept

A polite wish that someone remains safe and at peace, especially when parting.

Common phrases

  • 안녕히 가세요an nyeong hi ka se yo

    go safely

  • 안녕히 계세요an nyeong hi kye se yo

    stay safely

Similar words

무사히musahi: Describing a trip or task that ends safely with no trouble or harm.
잘chal: Showing that something is done well and works as hoped.

Definition in Korean

상대의 무사와 평안을 비는 뜻의 부사로, 작별 인사나 취침 인사에 존댓말 동사와 함께 쓰여 '무사히'라는 뜻을 전한다.sang dae ui mu sa wa pyeong a neul pi neun tteu sui pu sa ro chak ppyeol in sa na chwi chim in sa e chon daen mal tong sa wa ham kke sseu yeo mu sa hi ra neun tteu seul cheon han da

Word origin

안녕히 (annyeonghi, "safely") developed from 안녕 (annyeong, "peace and safety") with an adverb-forming ending, giving the sense of being in a safe and peaceful state.

Usage tips

  • For English-speaking learners, it helps to hear this word as a respectful well-being wish rather than as a plain goodbye.

Opposites

  • 위험하게wiheomhagedangerouslyadverb
  • 불안하게puranhageuneasilyadverb

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