Saturday, April 13, 2024

Essential Korean Sentences and Words Every Learner Should Know

 Learning Korean can be a rewarding experience, but getting started can be daunting. Here are some essential Korean sentences and words that will help you navigate basic conversations and build a foundation for further learning.


**1. Greetings (인사)**


- **안녕하세요 (Annyeonghaseyo)** - Hello (formal)

- **안녕 (Annyeong)** - Hi / Bye (informal)


**2. Introductions (소개)**


- **제 이름은 [Name]입니다 (Je ireumeun [Name]imnida)** - My name is [Name].

- **만나서 반갑습니다 (Mannaseo bangapseumnida)** - Nice to meet you.


**3. Expressing Gratitude (감사)**


- **감사합니다 (Gamsahamnida)** - Thank you (formal)

- **고맙습니다 (Gomapseumnida)** - Thank you (informal)


**4. Asking Questions (질문)**


- **뭐라고요? (Mworagoyo?)** - What did you say?

- **어디에요? (Eodieyo?)** - Where is it?


**5. Basic Conversational Phrases (회화)**


- **잘 지내세요? (Jal jinaeseyo?)** - How are you? (formal)

- **뭐 해요? (Mwo haeyo?)** - What are you doing? (informal)


**6. Numbers (숫자)**


- **하나 (Hana)** - One

- **둘 (Dul)** - Two

- **셋 (Set)** - Three

- **넷 (Net)** - Four

- **다섯 (Daseot)** - Five


**7. Time Expressions (시간)**


- **지금 (Jigeum)** - Now

- **오늘 (Oneul)** - Today

- **내일 (Naeil)** - Tomorrow

- **어제 (Eoje)** - Yesterday


**8. Common Expressions (표현)**


- **네 (Ne)** - Yes

- **아니요 (Aniyo)** - No

- **좋아요 (Joayo)** - I like it


**9. Directions (방향)**


- **앞 (Ap)** - Front

- **뒤 (Dwi)** - Back

- **왼쪽 (Oenjjok)** - Left

- **오른쪽 (Oreunjjok)** - Right


**10. Food and Drink (음식과 음료)**


- **물 (Mul)** - Water

- **밥 (Bap)** - Rice

- **김치 (Kimchi)** - Kimchi

- **불고기 (Bulgogi)** - Bulgogi (marinated beef)



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