Korean word

환영합니다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwanyeonghamnida

Meaning

  • verbwelcome

Example

모두를 환영합니다.mo du reul hwa nyeong ham ni da

We welcome everyone.

Illustration for 환영합니다 (welcome)

More examples

오신 것을 환영합니다.o sin keo seul hwa nyeong ham ni da

We welcome your arrival.

Core concept

A warm, polite opening that shows someone their arrival or participation is gladly received.

Common phrases

  • 오신 것을 환영합니다o sin keo seul hwa nyeong ham ni da

    welcome you on your arrival

  • 진심으로 환영합니다chin si meu ro hwa nyeong ham ni da

    wholeheartedly welcome you

  • 따뜻하게 환영합니다tta tteu ta ge hwa nyeong ham ni da

    extend a warm welcome

Similar words

맞이하다majihada: Welcomes a guest at the door or embraces the beginning of a new period.
반기다pangida: Receives visitors, news, or changes with evident delight.

Definition in Korean

누군가의 도착이나 참여를 기쁘게 받아들인다는 뜻을 정중하게 나타내는 표현.nu gun ga ui to cha gi na cha myeo reul ki ppeu ge pa da deu rin da neun tteu seul cheong jung ha ge na ta nae neun pyo hyeon

Word origin

The form combines 환영 (hwanyeong, "welcome") with 합니다 (hamnida, "formal polite verb ending"), creating a respectful way to welcome people.

Usage tips

  • It suits greetings at events, businesses, and announcements, while a parting expression needs different wording.

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