Lesson 9
9. 여보세요? Hello? (on the phone) (neutral)
When you answer the phone, you say 여보세요? and this is a neutral phrase, so, you’re safe to say this exact same phrase to anyone. Then, how about when you hang up the phone? In Korean, people usually say 끊어 meaning “Hang up!” or 끊을게(요), which means “I will hang up,” or 끊겠습니다 in a more formal Korean.
Sample Conversation
A: 여보세요? = Hello?
B: 나야. 주연이. 뭐 해? = It’s me, Jooyeon. What are you doing?