Korean Dictionary

How to say “Welcome back” in Korean

잘 다녀왔어요

Jal danyeowasseoyo

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Usage & Context

Greeting someone who has returned from a journey or trip. In Korean homes, the person returning says 다녀왔어요 (I'm back) and those at home respond 잘 왔어요 or 어서 와. This exchange is an important daily ritual in Korean family life.

Example Sentence

여행 어땠어요? 잘 다녀왔어요?

How was your trip? Did you have a good journey back?

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