Korean Dictionary
How to say “I'm Back” in Korean
다녀왔어요
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Usage & Context
다녀왔어요 is the standard phrase Koreans say when returning home, equivalent to the Japanese ただいま. The person at home typically responds with 어서 와 (eoseo wa), meaning 'welcome back.' This exchange is a deeply ingrained part of Korean home life.
Example Sentence
다녀왔어요! 오늘 많이 피곤해요.
I'm back! I'm really tired today.
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