Daily Korean #8. 다녀왔습니다

✅ Phrase of the Day: “다녀왔습니다”

 

✨ Original Korean

다녀왔습니다

 

🔤 Romanization

da-nyeo-wa-sseum-ni-da

 

📖 Literal Translation

“I have returned.”

 

🌍 Natural English Expression

“I’m home.” “I’m back.”

 

💡 Cultural Note

Danyeo-wa-sseum-ni-da (다녀왔습니다) is a phrase used when you return home after going out. It's a greeting for the family members inside the house. The people at home usually reply with “Eoseo wa!” (어서 와!) which means "Welcome home!" or “Jal danyeo-wa-sseo?” (잘 다녀왔어?) which means “Did you have a good trip?” It's a common cultural practice in Korea to exchange greetings when leaving and returning home.

 

💬 Example Conversation

Son: (문을 열고 들어오며) 다녀왔습니다! (I'm home!)

Mother: 어서 와! 저녁 먹을 준비 됐어. (Welcome home! Dinner is ready.)

 

👉 Today’s expression: 다녀왔습니다 = I'm home. / I'm back. 👋

👉 Come back tomorrow for another Korean phrase! 💫