Annyeonghaseyo is a formal greeting in Korean, literally meaning 'good day'. To pronounce it correctly, start by saying 'an' as in the English word 'and', followed by a soft 'n' sound, similar to the 'n' in 'neighbor'. Then, say 'yeo' with a slight emphasis on the first syllable, and finally, add the suffix 'go' at the end, which is pronounced like a soft 'oh' sound. The correct pronunciation is Ahn-yehng-hah-seh-yoh.
For informal greetings, you can use 'annyeonghansinida', which means 'hello'. To pronounce it correctly, start by saying 'an' as in the word 'and', followed by a slightly longer and more relaxed version of the 'yeo' sound, and finally, add the suffix 'go' at the end. The correct pronunciation is Ahn-yehng-hahn-see-nah.
When greeting someone, it's customary to bow your head slightly as a sign of respect. You can also use hand gestures like a slight wave or a handshake to complete the greeting.