Korean for Kids
How to Say "How are you" in Korean
A simple question that shows you care about another person's day.
In Korean (한국어)
어떻게 지내세요? (Eotteoke jinaeseyo?)
Pronounced: uh-DOH-keh jee-nay-SAY-yoh
How to use this phrase
- Greet a friend: Try saying "어떻게 지내세요? (Eotteoke jinaeseyo?)" the next time you meet someone who speaks Korean.
- Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a Korean cartoon together.
- Be respectful: Speaking even a few words in someone's language shows you care about their culture.
- Have fun: Don't worry about being perfect — every native speaker started where you are now.
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