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This post is going to be about saying goodbye in Korean.
I used to be really confused by all the misinformation out there about this greeting, so I've decided to dedicate a whole post to understanding it better. So Let's get started! I'm going to show you the 2 polite ways to say goodbye. They are: "안녕히 가세요" and "안녕히 계세요." Really similar, right? Well, the difference in meaning is significant, So how are you supposed to remember them?? they sound SO much alike yet they can't be used interchangeably. There are many ways I've heard people try to teach these, but let's make this as clear as possible: 안녕히 가세요 means "Go in Peace" 안녕히 계세요 means "Stay in Peace" Okay, That's that! You can stop reading right here if you think you've got it, :) If you want some help telling them apart, or are struggling with how to use them in different contexts, please continue. When you are the host, and a guest is leaving your home you say "안녕히 가세요" When you are at someone else's home and you're leaving, you say "안녕히 계세요" Example dialogue: [B has their friend A over for a visit] A: "오! 세시 있어서, 지금 가야겠어요" (Oh! it's 3 O'clock, I bettered get going) B: "정말요?" "맞아요, 늦음 안 왔으면서 가야 하세요. (Really? That's right, you need to go so you won't be late.) A: "네, 안녕히 ㄱ세요!" (Yes, Goodbye) B: "와 주셔서 감사합니다, 안녕히 가세요!" (Thank you for coming, Goodbye) Alright, so did you notice how both the guest and the host said goodbye? If A or B had said the other term for goodbye it would have been incorrect. Let's take a closer look at the meaning of these 2 words to help us remember which situation they should be used in. The first word "안녕히" roughly translates to "Peacefully" (A variation of it is also found in the word for hello: "안녕하세요") The only difference is the Verb in the last word [ 가 vs. 계 ]. "To Go" in Korean is 가다, and to politely ask someone to go is "가세요". Based on that information, which expression do you think someone would use? Of course! "안녕히 가세요" The 계세요 comes from the verb "계시다" Which is the polite form of the verb "To stay" or "to be". Hence the translation "Stay in Peace" of "안녕히 계세요" I hope this explanation was useful in helping you differentiate the difference between the 2 terms of "goodbye" One more important thing before I go, You may have come across alternate definitions to these terms, or maybe you have thought of another scenario that you aren't sure which greeting to use. Whatever the case, just remember, these greetings don't have to do with what you are doing, but with what the OTHER person is doing. Therefore, if you are at a restaurant with a few friends and you're all about to leave, you say "안녕히 가세요". If you are traveling with someone, but then you part ways, you say "안녕히 가세요". If you are video chatting someone and you are about to leave the call, say "안녕히 계세요" (because they are still staying at their present location) Same with If you are at a party or restaurant with friends, and you have to leave before everyone else, you say "안녕히 계세요" to everyone present. Okie! I think I covered everything you need to know about the polite way to say Goodbye in Korean! If I missed anything, Let me know in the comments below. 안녕히 계세요!
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The Korean alphabet is one of the easiest alphabets to learn. In Korean it is (roughly) pronounced like "Han-gul" and written "한글". It was created specifically to be easy for anyone to master. (Which is fortunate for us! ^_^)
The first thing I did when I started learning Korean, (aside from learning how to say "hello" and "goodbye") was to learn 한글, and I'm so glad I did! If you are just starting out, I'd suggest you make mastering Hangul your priority also. It is an absolute must if you want to learn the language. The sooner you can do without romanization the better! I learned the alphabet in about a week, (because I'm slow.) Most dedicated learners can learn it in about a day. My Resources These are the resources I used to learn the Korean Alphabet. They are by no means the ONLY way to learn it, and may not be the BEST way, these are just the steps I took in order to learn it. I recommend looking into them if you are wanting to learn quickly, or have been struggling to grasp some of the concepts. So grab a pencil and Notebook and Let's start! Korean Class 101's Hana Hana Hangul Series:
This was the FIRST exposure I had to the Korean alphabet and I can say it's still one of the best tools for learning the basics. It's a 7 video series on Youtube Produced by Korean Class 101, it's perfect for total beginners. Here's their Playlist. (Remember to write down what you learn as it will stick better that way) After you tackle the basics, find some Korean writing somewhere and try to sound out all the words!
... Back for the next resource already? See! I told you learning Hangul was quick! Have you been practicing reading all the 한글 writings you find? Good! While reading, you may have noticed some double consonants (Like ㅃ ㅉ ㄸ ㄲ & ㅆ) that you didn't learn in the video series. Don't fret, your next stop is: Double Consonant pronunciation Guide by TTMIK:
Talk To Me In Korean explains this tough concept so well! These can be especially confusing sounds for english speakers as we don't really have an equivalent letter or sound. (Yet another reason to stay away from Korean romanization! Take 불 and 뿔, for instance, they have a definite difference in sounds, but romanized they are bul and bbul ---What's the difference in pronunciation of "b" & "bb"??) Some learners have complained that they *STILL* can't hear the difference after studying this, that may be attributed to the fact that they are trying to associate the sounds to english sounds. If you struggle with this, Try turning the volume up a bit, listen closely and mimic the way native speakers pronounce these letters.
Batchim and Sound shifts The final resource I used was a blog post I found, which has since been deleted, However, This is a google doc summarizing what was in the post about sound shifts, and the "dreaded" batchim (don't worry, it's not that complicated!). If you've been listening well to Korean, you have noticed by now that certain letters seem to sound a little different when placed in certain parts of a word. For instance: 감사합니다 (Thank You) would seem to be pronounced 'kam-sa-hap-ni-da' or (some such gibberish) but it's actually pronounced more like "kam-sam-ni-da". Korean sound shifts may seem a bit hard to understand, but writing them down and exposing yourself to the language will help to clear things up. Korean Dipthongs In the beginning of my language journey, I did not have any specific guide that I used to learn how to pronounce Korean Dipthongs (의, ㅘ, ㅙ , ㅝ, ㅟ, & ㅞ) I just picked them up along the way as I listened to Korean speakers. Nevertheless, THIS looks like it would give you the answers you need. Other Resources Here are some resources that are highly recommended by others, I have not (yet) looked into them myself, but you may find them helpful. TTMIK 한글 마스터! Book
I have heard some rave reviews about this book, so if you would like the Korean alphabet lessons in book form, this is the way to go! (Note: This is an affiliate link. If you'd rather buy directly from their website go to: Hangeul Master on the TTMIK Bookstore website.)
Go! Billy's Korean Alphabet series:
If you want a one-stop guide to the Korean alphabet, this seems like a great comprehensive lesson to learning 한글! CLICK HERE
Alright! That's it for now, if you study the lessons provided, you will have a VERY GOOD understanding of 한글. You may have some weak spots, but with practice your speed and pronunciation will improve. I hope this helped in your journey of learning Korean, Until next time! -히빈 [Closing remark: to provide the best possible learning materials, Romanization will be used sparingly in my future posts. (in specific instances where there are exceptions or confusing pronunciation I will be sure to add it), so please learn 한글 in order to gain the most help from this site. I promise, it's so much fun!] |
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