Korean word

인사하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationinsahada

Meaning

  • verbgreet

Example

처음 만났을 때는 먼저 인사하세요.cheo eum man na sseul ttae neun meon jeo in sa ha se yo

When you first meet someone, greet them first.

Illustration for 인사하다 (greet)

More examples

회의실에 들어가자 모두에게 정중히 인사했습니다.hoe ui si re teu reo ga ja mo du e ge cheong jung hi in sa haet sseum ni da

When we entered the meeting room, we greeted everyone politely.

Core concept

A brief verbal or physical greeting marks contact with someone, whether meeting or parting.

Common phrases

  • 정중히 인사하다cheong jung hi in sa ha da

    greet politely

  • 먼저 인사하다meon jeo in sa ha da

    greet first

Similar words

인사말을 하다insamareul hada: Saying a few words to greet someone at the start or end of an encounter.
인사드리다insadeurida: Greeting an older or higher-ranking person in a polite manner.

Definition in Korean

일상에서 사람을 만나거나 헤어질 때 간단한 말과 몸짓으로 인사를 건네는 동사이다.il sang e seo sa ra meul man na geo na he eo jil ttae kan dan han mal gwa mom ji seu ro in sa reul keon ne neun tong sa i da

Word origin

인사하다 (insahada, "to greet") is formed from 인사 (insa, "greeting") and 하다 (hada, "to do"), turning the noun into an action verb.

Usage tips

  • Korean greetings often show respect through polite speech and a small bow, especially with older or unfamiliar people.

Other meanings

  • bowverb
  • say goodbyeverb

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