How to say “How are you?” in Korean
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Korean. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
어떻게 지내세요?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Korean
안녕하세요, 어떻게 지내세요?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Korean?
"How are you?" in Korean is "어떻게 지내세요?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "어떻게 지내세요?" written in Korean?
Korean uses the Hangul (Korean alphabet), an alphabet. "어떻게 지내세요?" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "어떻게 지내세요?" in Korean?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "어떻게 지내세요?" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "어떻게 지내세요?" mean in English?
"어떻게 지내세요?" is the Korean way of saying "How are you?" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "How are you?" in Korean?
Many languages — including Korean — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "어떻게 지내세요?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Korean spoken?
Korean is spoken by an estimated 77 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Korean dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Korean dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "어떻게 지내세요?" or any other Korean text.