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If you want to know how to say language in Korean, you will find the translation here. We hope this will help you to understand Korean better.
Here is the translation and the Korean word for language:
언어
[eon-eo]
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Do you know the Korean words that will get you speaking the fastest?
Learn this basic Korean vocabulary, and you’ll be having conversations sooner than you think!
Here is a list of some of the common basic Korean words:
- Hello – 안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo)
- Please – 주세요 (juseyo)
- Sorry – 죄송합니다 (joesonghamnida)
- Thank you – 고맙습니다 (gomapseumnida)
- Yes – 네 (ne)
- No – 아니요 (aniyo)
- Maybe – 아마도 (amado)
- Help – 도와 주세요 (dowa juseyo)
- Excuse me – 저기요 (jeogiyo)
Below, we’ll cover more of the basic vocabulary that is commonly used in the language.
We have a downloadable PDF resource that contains the 100 basic Korean words that are used in everyday life in South Korea. The PDF also has a worksheet you can use to practice the words in the list. Download the resource here and use it to study the vocabulary:
After reading this, start looking out for the words and Korean phrases in your favorite K-Pop songs, in K-Dramas, at your neighborhood Korean restaurant, from your spouse/significant other, on your next trip to Seoul, or during daily life in Korea.
In the lists below, we’ve included audio of the Korean words to help you with your Korean listening and pronunciation skills. Just click the speaker icon next to each Korean vocabulary word and repeat the word. This will help you speak the Korean language properly. There are example sentences with English translations next to the words so you can see how they are commonly used in the language and daily conversations.
Contents
- 1 Korean Food Words
- 2 Korean Family & Relationship Words
- 3 Korean Basic Conversation Words
- 4 Korean Time Words
- 5 Korean Verbs
- 6 Korean Adjectives
- 7 Korean Adverbs
- 8 Easy Korean Words
- 9 Korean Words for Beginners
- 10 Beautiful Korean Words
- 11 Aesthetic Korean Words
- 11.1 눈치 (noonchi)
- 11.2 정 (jeong)
- 11.3 효 (hyo)
- 11.4 내숭 (naesung)
- 11.5 애교 (aegyo)
- 11.6 온돌(ondol)
- 11.7 답답해 (dapdapae) or 답답하다 (dapdapada)
- 11.8 엄친아 (eomchina)
- 11.9 어이없다 (eoieopda)
- 12 Korean Words Vocabulary
- 12.1 “Words” in Korean
- 12.2 “Nouns” in Korean
- 12.3 “Verbs” in Korean
- 12.4 “Adjectives” in Korean
- 12.5 English to Korean Words
- 12.6 Korean to English Words
- 13 Wrap Up
Many of these Korean words will be used in common everyday phrases, so it pays to learn them!
We’ve written them in both Hangeul (Korean Alphabet) and in romanized English. If you can’t read Hangeul yet, grab your free language guide here and be reading before your next meal.
Ready for some fun? Let’s do this!
If you’re planning on learning the Korean language, then you’re definitely going to want to know some basic Korean food vocabulary. With lots of tasty options and a huge variety, you’ll be happy you did!
Korean food plays a big part in Korean culture. Learning these simple Korean words will be helpful as you learn Korean and South Korean culture. It’ll be easy for you to talk about food in your everyday life in South Korea if you learn these basic Korean words. Below are the basic Korean words related to food.
Here are a few notes related to these Korean food words:
- If you want to order or ask for any of these items, add the phrase 주세요 (ju-se-yo) to any of these Korean words. This is one of the most useful phrases in the language. It means “please give me.”
- If you need to ask for water at a restaurant, a good phrase to say is 물 좀 주세요 (mul jom ju-se-yo).
- The word 밥 (bap) means “rice,” so you can use it for that exact meaning. It’s also used to reference food in general, as in a meal.
- One of the most common phrases you’ll hear in Korea is “밥 먹었어요?” (bap meogeosseoyo | did you eat?). In this case, the 밥 (bap) means “food,” not specifically rice. This is a great phrase to use when you meet your friends and want to use your language skills to ask about food plans.
- To order a beer, you can say 맥주 한 병 주세요 (maekju han byeong ju-se-yo), which means “Please give me 1 bottle of beer” in English. This is a really useful phrase when you meet with friends and want to order some drinks.
Korean Family & Relationship Words
These are fantastic Korean words to learn to help you understand everyday conversations. For sure, you’ll need these if you’re going to meet and talk to Koreans in their language!
You’ll also hear Korean say them often in K-Dramas and K-Pop lyrics. Get to recognize them in your favorite Korean shows and movies–or just listen for them in regular conversations.
They’re sure to show up, and you’ll be one step closer to understanding the Korean language!
Here are a few useful notes about Korean family and relationship words:
- You might hear the Korean phrase 우리 남편 (uri nampyeon | our husband). While the direct English language translation is “our husband,” it actually means “my husband.”
- The Korean word 우리(uri | we, our) is used quite commonly to talk about things that belong to the whole group, such as the phrases 우리 나라 (uri nara | our country), 우리 집 (uri jip | our house), and 우리 아내 (uri anae | our wife).
- Another commonly used Korean vocabulary word for “wife” is 부인 (buin). You can use the two interchangeably.
- The Korean word 친구 (chingu) means “friend,” but only same-age friends. If someone you know is a different age, then you would want to use the correct title.
- 가족 (gajok) means “family.” This Korean word will come up often in the language, so best to make sure you know how to talk about your family in Korean.
- You can use the Korean word 아빠 (appa) which is similar to the English word “dad.” You can also use the slightly more respectful/formal 아버지 (abeoji), which is similar to saying “father.”
- You can use the Korean word 엄마 (eomma) for “mom” or 어머니 (eomeoni) for “mother.” Both are commonly used terms in the language.
Korean Basic Conversation Words
This is the most common vocabulary you will hear in everyday language discussions and chats. These are great words to know, along with how to write your name in Korean and how to do a simple self-introduction.
Learn these key vocabulary, and you’ll start to get the gist of the language you hear in conversations, songs, movies, and dramas right away! These will be a great help in getting you to speak Korean.
Memorizing Korean words can be quite fun. If you want to know an easy way to remember 집 (jip), think of the vehicle brand Jeep. 집 (jip ) sounds just like Jeep, so you can imagine that there is a Jeep parked in front of your 집 (jip)!
Korean Time Words
Korea is an organized and fast-paced country, and we’re here to keep you on schedule! Use these Korean time words to talk about common events and when they happen.
After learning the words below, you can up your time game by learning the Korean numbers and start telling time in Korean. Having these two skills are very useful for learning the Korean language.
What is the difference between the Korean words 지금 (jigeum) and 이제 (ije)?
Korean Verbs
Did you know that you can make a sentence in Korean with just a single verb? It’s one of the great things about the simplicity of the Korean language! Learn these common Korean verbs first and be having conversations in Korean in no time. Here are the common Korean verbs that’ll help you speak Korean in daily conversations.
Once you know these Korean verbs, you can continue to make good progress in the language with Korean grammar and Korean particles.
Korean Adjectives
Korean adjectives help you a lot with your language learning as it enables you to describe objects, events, places, or feelings. As you’re starting out with your Korean language learning, you don’t need to know all of them. You just need to know the most common Korean words.
Here are the top adjective Korean words commonly used in everyday life. You will surely hear these as you learn the Korean language, so it’s good to add them to your vocabulary stack and get some practice with them.
Korean Adverbs
Another set of basic words for everyday life you need to know when you learn Korean is adverbs. These are words that will be helpful as you speak Korean. They’ll enable you to describe verbs and adjectives that’ll make you sound more like a native.
There are many adverbs in the Korean language, but we’ll list a few of the most common ones here. Below are some of the basic Korean adverbs.
Easy Korean Words
These are words that you can easily learn and remember. You may hear these words in Korean dramas, movies, variety shows, or K-pop idols’ live broadcasts.
Below are a few easy Korean words you can start learning:
| Korean Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| (ye) | yes |
| (aniyo) | no |
| (uri) | we |
| (oneul) | today |
| (eoje) | yesterday |
| (naeil) | tomorrow |
| (bam) | night/evening |
| (achim) | morning |
| (wae) | why |
| (eonje) | when |
Korean Words for Beginners
The Korean words for beginners like you are words you can easily learn as they are often used in Korean dramas, movies, and other entertainment channels. They are very useful as they are often used in daily conversations.
Here’s a list of Korean words for beginners:
| Korean | Meaning |
|---|---|
| (annyeonghaseyo) | Hello |
| (kamsahamnida) | Thank you |
| (cheonmaneyo) | You’re welcome |
| (jamsimanyo) | Excuse me |
| (gwaenchanayo) | Okay |
| (joisonghamnida) | I’m sorry |
| (juseyo) | Please give me |
| (mollayo) | I don’t know |
| (arayo) | I know |
| (ihaehaeyo) | I understand |
| (joayo) | Good |
| (an joayo) | Not good |
Beautiful Korean Words
Beautiful Korean words are made up of words that are natively Korean. There are a lot of words in the Korean language that have Chinese origins. These words that have Chinese origins are oftentimes referred to as “loan words”.
But in the section below, you’ll learn about a few of the many beautiful Korean words which are natively Korean.
| Korean Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| (haneul) | sky |
| (bi) | rain |
| (goyangi) | cat |
| (gangaji) | puppy |
| (saram) | person |
| (baram) | wind |
| (maeum) | mind/heart |
| (garam) | river |
| (bada) | ocean |
| (mireu) | dragon |
| (nareusha) | to fly |
| (narae) | wing |
| (nuri) | world |
| (nara) | nation |
Aesthetic Korean Words
As you learn Korean, you’ll discover that there are words in the language that don’t have a direct English translation. There might be words in English that can be used to explain them, but they don’t necessarily give the exact meaning.
Below is a list of these aesthetic Korean words. You might be surprised to know about them as you’ve already might have heard them from Korean dramas, movies, or even from your favorite K-pop idols.
눈치 (noonchi)
This word is translated as “sense” or “wits” in English. However, this Korean word is more than just sense and wits. It’s one’s ability to read, feel and understand people or situations without the need to verbally hear what it is.
A person who has 눈치 is able to react, do or say something simply by observing.
From this word comes from the expressions 눈치가 없다 and 눈치가 빠르다.
눈치가 없다 is used for someone who doesn’t know how to weigh or understand situations. Thus making them unable to respond, react or act accordingly.
눈치가 빠르다 is the opposite of 눈치가 없다. 눈치가 빠르다 is used for a person who’s quick to see things through. They easily understand people and situations.
정 (jeong)
정 (jeong) is a word that can talk about affection, attachment, feeling of connection. When Koreans use this word, they’re usually referring to the invisible bond that exists in Korean society.
효 (hyo)
This is a word that can be defined as “filial duty.” This can be used to talk about one’s devotion to one’s parents in taking care of them and taking responsibility for them until their old age.
내숭 (naesung)
내숭 is used to describe a person who is not real or in other words fake. This can be used for a person who hides their real identity or color.
애교 (aegyo)
There’s no exact one English word that can directly express the meaning of 애교 (aegyo). However, it may be defined as “acting cute” or “being lovely.”
온돌(ondol)
This word literally means “heated rock”. However, in practice, this word is used to refer to the Korean floor heating system.
답답해 (dapdapae) or 답답하다 (dapdapada)
These 2 expressions are translated as “stuffy” or “suffocating”. However, these 2 words, when in use can have a meaning other than “stuffy” or “suffocating”.
In usage, 답답해 or 답답하다 are used when someone feels “frustrated”. It can also be used when you get impatient, or feel irritated at someone’s slowness or narrow point of view.
엄친아 (eomchina)
This word is a combination of 3 Korean words which are 엄마, 친구, and 아들. These words combined mean “son of one’s mother’s friend”. However, this isn’t exactly what 엄친아 means.
엄친아 is used to describe someone, particularly a man who is close to perfection or someone who comes from or has a good background. He could be someone better than you.
For example, a man who is very talented, smart, handsome, and has a good educational background can be described as 엄친아.
The word used to describe women like this is 엄친딸.
어이없다 (eoieopda)
This word can express one’s unbelief of an event or news. It may also be used when you’re left speechless or have nothing to say or comment about because of an out-of-the-ordinary event.
Korean Words Vocabulary
Here are some useful vocabulary words in Korean. These are common Korean words you’ll often encounter as you learn the Korean language.
“Words” in Korean
Korean words are called 단어 (daneo). The word for vocabulary in Korean is 어휘 (eohwi) or 용어 (yongeo). There are special words in the Korean language for different types of vocabulary.
“Nouns” in Korean
The word 명사 (myeongsa) is used to talk about nouns in Korean. The different types of nouns are called 보통 명사 (botong myeongsa), 고유 명사 (goyu myeongsa) and 불가산 명사 (bulgasan myeongsa).
The Korean phrases 보통 명사 (botong myeongsa), 고유 명사 (goyu myeongsa), and 불가산 명사 (bulgasan myeongsa) are used for common nouns, proper nouns, and uncountable nouns respectively.
“Verbs” in Korean
동사 (dongsa) is the Korean word for verbs. The Korean phrases for regular and irregular verbs are 규칙동사 (gyuchik dongsa) and 불규칙 동사 (bulgyuchik dongsa).
“Adjectives” in Korean
The Korean word for adjectives is 형용사 (hyeongyongsa).
English to Korean Words
You can write English words in Korean by sounding them out slowly in English and then writing the equivalent sounds in Korean.
Korean to English Words
You can write Korean words in English by following the romanization rules.
Wrap Up
That’s a lot of words, but take your time in learning them. You can also find dictionary and translator app recommendations here if you prefer using these helpful tools!
If you want more goodness to supercharge your Korean language and culture skills, then check out our top resources here!
There are three main word classes in the Korean language: pure Korean words, Sino-Korean words, and foreign words. The foreign words can be broken down further into loanwords and Konglish.
Konglish refers to words taken directly from the English language and used in Korean. These words are often used with a different meaning than that of the original word, or have a Koreanized pronunciation. Examples include:
- 바나나 (banana) – “banana”
- 뉴욕 (nyeuyok) – “New York”
In this article, you’ll learn more about Konglish along with other commonly used English words in the Korean language. Let’s get started!
Table of Contents
- Introduction to Konglish
- A Brief List of Konglish Words
- List of Loanwords
- English Words Derived from Korean
- How KoreanClass101.com Can Help With Your Korean Learning
Introduction to Konglish
Koreans use many English words every day, but foreigners struggle to understand 콩글리시 (Konglish) because the original meanings of the English words are altered and translated differently in Korean. Many English speakers are puzzled by Konglish because the words do sound English, but they do not exist in the English language and have different meanings.
Here are some examples of Konglish:
- 리모콘 (rimokon) – “remote control”
- 사인 (sain) – “signature”
- 아파트 (apateu) – “apartment”
- 슈퍼 (syupeo) – “supermarket’
- 셀프 (selpeu) – “self-service”
A Brief List of Konglish Words
Now that you’ve learned what Konglish is, you’re ready to dive in! In this section, we’ll introduce the most commonly used Konglish words in Korea.
1) 레포츠 (reportseu) – “leisure” and “sports”
- English meaning: Combination of “leisure” and “sports”
- Korean meaning: The sports that are considered luxurious in Korea
Example
레포츠의 종류는 많아요.
Repocheuui jonglyuneun mannayo.
“There are many kinds of leisure activities.”
예를 들면 승마, 골프, 산악자전거, 카누, 패러글라이딩 등등이 있어요.
Yereul deulmyeon seungma, golpeu, sanakjajeongeo, kanu, paereogeullaiding deungdeungi isseoyo.
“Examples include horse riding, golfing, mountain biking, canoeing, paragliding, and so on.”
2) 리조텔 (lijotel) – “resort” and “hotel”
- English meaning: Combination of “resort” and “hotel”
- Korean meaning: Resort and hotel
Example
부산에 괜찮은 리조텔 찾아보자.
Busane gwaenchaneun rijotel chajaboja.
“Let’s find a good resortel in Busan.”
설악산 리조텔 특가
seoraksana rijotel teukga
“Seoraksan Resortel Deals”
3) 셀카 (selka) – “self” and “camera selfie”
- English meaning: Selfie
- Korean meaning: To take a picture of yourself
Note that selka came from “self” and “camera.”
Example
야, 셀카 같이 찍자!
Ya, selka gat-i jjigja!
“Hey, let’s take a selfie!”
4) 매스컴 (maseukom) – “mass media”
- English meaning: “Mass communication” and “mass media”
- Korean meaning: Mass communication
Example
매스컴이 사회에 미치는 영향
maeseukeomi sahoee michineun yeonghyang
“the impact of media on society”
5) 아르바이트 (areubaiteu) – “part-time job”
- Meaning: “Job” and “work”
- Korean meaning: A part-time job, such as at a supermarket or restaurant
Note that areubaiteu comes from the German word “Arbeit,” and is influenced by the Japanese derivative of this word (arubaito).
Example
어디가?
Eodiga?
“Where are you going?”
나 7시부터 아르바이트 있어서 가야돼.
Na ilgopsibuteo aleubaiteu iss-eoseo gayadwae.
“I need to go because I have work from seven p.m.”
6) 호치키스 (hochikiseu) – “stapler”
E.H. Hotchkiss is the name of a stapler-making company, which is why Koreans call staplers 호치키스 (hochikiseu), or “hotchkiss.”
Example
호치키스 사고 싶어요.
Hochikiseu sago sipeoyo.
“I want to buy a stapler.”
7) 아이쇼핑 (aishopping) – “window shopping”
“Eye shopping” is the Koreanized word for “window shopping,” and these two words have the same meaning.
Example
쇼핑하고 싶은데 돈이 없네.
Syopinghago sipeun de doni eomne.
“I want to go shopping, but I’m broke.”
그럼 아이쇼핑하러 가자!
Geureom aisyopinghareo gaja!
“Let’s go window shopping then!”
콘센트 (konsenteu) – “electrical outlet”
콘센트 (konsenteu) – “electrical outlet” - English meaning: ‘Consent’ is a Konglish word referring to an outlet/socket/power point.
- Korean meaning: Electrical outlet
Koreans also call electrical outlets 돼지코 (dwaejiko), meaning “pig nose,” because outlets resemble the nose of a pig.
Example
호주 콘센트는 한국이랑 다르지?
Hoju konsenteuneun hangugirang dareuji?
“The Australian outlet is different from the Korean one, right?”
응 달라.
Eung dalla.
“Yes, it’s different.”
9) 노트북 (noteubuk) – “laptop”
- English meaning: “Laptop”
- Korean meaning: It is a combination of the words “note” and “book.” In Korea, the word “notebook” refers to a “laptop.”
Example
노트북 갖다줄래?
Notubuk gatdajullae?
“Can you pass me my laptop?”
자 여기.
Ja yeogi.
“Sure, here you go.”
아니, 공책말고, 노트북!
Ani, gongchaekmalgo, noteubuk!
“No, I meant a notebook (laptop), not a notebook!”
아. 응 미안.
A. Eung mian.
“Ah, sorry.”
Other Konglish Words
- 헬스 (helseu) – “health club” / “fitness center”
- 클래식 (keullaesik) – “classical music”
- 탤런트 (taellenteu) – “TV actor”
- 컨닝 (cunning) – “cheating”
- 샤프 (syapeu) – “mechanical pencil”
- 핸들 (handeul) – “steering wheel”
List of Loanwords
In addition to Konglish, there are several English loanwords in the Korean language. These are words taken directly from English without translation; they mean the same thing as their English counterparts, but have Koreanized spelling and pronunciation.
| Loanword | Romanization | Meaning |
| 사우나 | sauna | sauna |
| 토크쇼 | tokeusyo | talk show |
| 블로그 | beullogeu | blog |
| 블로거 | beullogeo | blogger |
| 카메라 | kamera | camera |
| 아이스크림 | aiseukeurim | ice cream |
| 키스 | kiseu | kiss |
| 오렌지 | orenji | orange |
| 주스 | juseu | juice |
| 초콜릿 | chokolet | chocolate |
| 케이크 | keikeu | cake |
| 훌라후프 | hulaheupeu | hula hoop |
| 라디오 | radio | radio |
| 게임 | geim | game |
| 넥타이 | nektai | necktie |
| 노트 | noteu | note |
| 뉴스 | nyuseu | news |
| 달러 | dalleo | dollar |
| 메뉴 | menyu | menu |
| 카드 | kadeu | card |
| 쇼핑백 | syopingbaek | shopping bag |
| 버스 | beoseu | bus |
| 샤워 | syaweo | shower |
| 비디오 | bidio | video |
| 스트레스 | seuteureseu | stress |
| 스포츠 | seupocheu | sports |
While many English loanwords in Korean relate to food, sports, and shopping, there is also a wealth of loanwords related to technology. To learn more about these words, visit the following pages on KoreanClass101.com:
- Top 20 Words You’ll Need for the Internet
- Korean Words Related to Computers
- Technology
English Words Derived from Korean
While there are numerous English words used in Korean, this language and culture exchange goes both ways! Several Korean words have entered the English language and are now used on a daily basis in English-speaking countries. Here are just a few examples.
1) 먹방 (meokbang)
A meokbang is an online broadcast in which a host consumes large quantities of food while interacting with the audience. The host tries a variety of foods, such as pizza or spicy noodles, in front of a camera.
Example
라면 18봉지 먹방
ramyeon sippalbongji meokbang
“18 bags of ramen meokbang”
치즈 돈까스 20개와 크림스프 먹방
Chijeu donkkaseu isipgaewa keurimseupeu meokbang
“20 cheese cutlet and cream soup meokbang”
2) 재벌 (jaebeol)
Chaebol refers to a conglomerate business entity. This word appears a lot in Korean dramas.
Example
저기 있는 남자 재벌이래!
Jeogi itsneun namja jaebeol-ilae!
“The man over there is a chaebol!”
3) 비빔밥 (bibimbap)
You may have heard of—or even tried—this dish already. Bibimbap means “mixed rice,” and there are several varieties of this dish, including some vegetarian options.
The most popular type is 돌솥비빔밥 (dolsotbibimbap), which means “mixed rice in a (hot) stone pot.” The rice is placed inside a stone pot along with vegetables, meats, and egg. The pot is then placed over a fire so that the food is sizzling hot when served. Most service staff will warn you that the pot is very hot and should not be touched until it cools.
Example
비빔밥 종류가 너무 많아서 못 고르겠어!
Bibimbap jongnyuga neomu manaseo mot goreugesseo!
“There are so many types of bibimbap, so I can’t choose!”
돌솥비빔밥이 제일 맛있어. 먹어봐.
Dolsotbibimbabi jeil masisseo. Meogeobwa.
“Dolsot Bibimbap is the best. Try it. ”
4) 태권도 (taegwondo)
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that emphasizes head-height kicks, jumping spinning kicks, and various kicking techniques for above the waist. Taekwondo practitioners wear a uniform called 도복 (dobok), which is a white-colored uniform with a belt tied around the waist. There are different-colored belts that correspond to one’s skill level.
Example
태권도 시작한지 얼마 되지 않은 사람은 하얀 벨트를 매요.
Taegwondo sijakhanji eolma doeji anneun sarameun hayan belteuleul maeyo.
“People who have just started Taekwondo wear white belts.”
태권도를 오래한 사람은 검은 벨트를 매요.
Taegwondoreul oraehan sarameun geomeun belteureul maeyo.
“People who are experienced in Taekwondo wear black belts.”
5) 불고기 (bulgogi)
Bulgogi means “fire meat,” and it refers to a dish of marinated slices of beef grilled on a barbecue with different kinds of vegetables. Sirloin, rib eye, and brisket are the most common ingredients for this dish.
Example
외국인이 좋아하는 한식은 무엇이 있을까?
Oegugini joahaneun hansigeun mueosi isseulkka?
“What Korean foods do foreigners like?”
고기 좋아한다면 불고기 추천!
Gogi joahandamyeon bulgogi chucheon!
“I recommend Bulgogi if they like meat!”
6) 소주 (soju)
Soju is a Korean alcoholic beverage that comes in a green glass bottle. This is the most popular alcoholic drink in Korean restaurants and it goes well with grilled meat. In recent years, the company that produces Soju beverages has released a variety of flavors—such as fruit-flavored Soju—to meet consumers’ needs.
Example
소주에도 종류가 많다는거 알고 있었나요?
Sojuedo jongnyuga mantaneungeo algo isseonnayo?
“Did you know that there are many types of Soju?”
네, 최근에 과일맛 소주도 나왔더라구요.
Ne, choegeune gwailmat sojudo nawatdeoraguyo.
“Yes, there was a fruit-flavored Soju recently.”
7) 갈비 (galbi)
갈비 (galbi), which means “ribs” in Korean, is one of the most famous Korean dishes. It’s usually made with beef short ribs.
Example
갈비 1인분 주세요.
Galbi irinbun juseyo.
“I’d like to order one portion of galbi, please.”
한복 (hanbok)
Hanbok is a traditional Korean clothing item that Koreans wear on special occasions such as Harvest Day, New Year’s Day, and so on.
Example
한복 너무 이쁘다. 나도 입어보고 싶어.
Hanbok neomu ippeuda. Nado ibeobogo sipeo.
“Hanbok is so pretty. I want to wear it too.”
그래? 광화문 가자! 거기서 한복 렌탈해주는곳 많아!
Geurae? Gwanghwamun gaja! Geogiseo hanbok rentalhaejuneungot manna!
“Yeah? Let’s go to Gwanghwamun then! There are many places where you can rent Hanbok!”
Other English Words Derived from Korean
- 고추장 (gochujang) – “spicy pepper paste”
- 막걸리 (makgeolri) – “rice wine”
- 합기도 (hapgido) – “Korean martial art”
- 한글 (hangeul) – “Korean language”
- 김밥 (gimbap) – “Korean seaweed rice roll”
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500 Most Common Korean Adjectives
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100 Most Common Korean Verbs
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1 |
것 |
A thing or an object |
|
2 |
하다 |
To do |
|
3 |
있다 |
To be |
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4 |
수 |
way, method, Number |
|
5 |
하다 |
To do |
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6 |
나 |
I |
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7 |
없다 |
Do not exist, absent |
|
8 |
않다 |
To not do |
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9 |
사람 |
Person |
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10 |
우리 |
we, our |
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11 |
그 |
He, That |
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12 |
아니다 |
To not be |
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13 |
보다 |
To try |
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14 |
거 |
thing |
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15 |
보다 |
To see |
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16 |
같다 |
To be similar |
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17 |
주다 |
To give, to do for a person |
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18 |
대하다 |
Face, confront |
|
19 |
가다 |
To go |
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20 |
년 |
Year |
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21 |
한 |
One, a single |
|
22 |
말 |
words,speaking |
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23 |
일 |
Work |
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24 |
이 |
A person, This |
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25 |
말하다 |
Speak |
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26 |
위하다 |
To do for the sake of |
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27 |
그러나 |
However or but still |
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28 |
오다 |
To come |
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29 |
알다 |
To know |
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30 |
씨 |
~ Mr. |
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31 |
그렇다 |
That is right or yes. |
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32 |
크다 |
To be big, large |
|
33 |
일 |
One day |
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34 |
사회 |
culture,society |
|
35 |
많다 |
many, much |
|
36 |
안 |
~ not ~ + VERB |
|
37 |
좋다 |
To be good |
|
38 |
더 |
More |
|
39 |
받다 |
Receive |
|
40 |
그것 |
That thing |
|
41 |
집 |
House |
|
42 |
나오다 |
Come out |
|
43 |
그리고 |
And or and then |
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44 |
문제 |
question,problem |
|
45 |
그런 |
Such a |
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46 |
살다 |
To live |
|
47 |
저 |
That |
|
48 |
못하다 |
Be impossible |
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49 |
생각하다 |
To think |
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50 |
모르다 |
To not know |
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51 |
속 |
The inside |
|
52 |
만들다 |
To make |
|
53 |
데 |
Place, point, instance |
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54 |
앞 |
In front of, before |
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55 |
경우 |
A case or an instance |
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56 |
중 |
The center, the middle |
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57 |
어떤 |
What kind of, what sort of |
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58 |
잘 |
Well |
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59 |
그녀 |
She |
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60 |
먹다 |
Eat, chow down on |
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61 |
자신 |
one’s own self, one’s own body |
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62 |
문화 |
culture |
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63 |
원 |
A unit of south korean money, KRW |
|
64 |
생각 |
Thought |
|
65 |
어떻다 |
how,what.. do you think of |
|
66 |
명 |
Person counter |
|
67 |
통하다 |
Run, lead; flow; go through |
|
68 |
그러다 |
and so, and then, well |
|
69 |
그러다 |
and so, and then, well |
|
70 |
소리 |
A sound,noise |
|
71 |
다시 |
Again |
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72 |
다른 |
Different |
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73 |
이런 |
Such, like this |
|
74 |
여자 |
woman,female |
|
75 |
개 |
Unit or piece |
|
76 |
정도 |
grade,degree |
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77 |
다 |
All, everything |
|
78 |
좀 |
A little |
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79 |
싶다 |
want,hope |
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80 |
보이다 |
see,catch sight of |
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81 |
가지다 |
To have or take or hold |
|
82 |
함께 |
Together, with |
|
83 |
아이 |
Child |
|
84 |
지나다 |
pass,elapse,go on |
|
85 |
많이 |
A lot |
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86 |
시간 |
Time |
|
87 |
너 |
You |
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88 |
인간 |
A person, a human being |
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89 |
사실 |
The truth, a fact |
|
90 |
나다 |
To be born |
|
91 |
이렇다 |
Like this |
|
92 |
어머니 |
Mom |
|
93 |
눈 |
Eyes |
|
94 |
뭐 |
Huh? (2) something |
|
95 |
점 |
Store |
|
96 |
의하다 |
To be due to, owing to |
|
97 |
시대 |
An age,period |
|
98 |
다음 |
Next |
|
99 |
이러하다 |
Be this way, be like follows |
|
100 |
누구 |
Who |
|
101 |
곳 |
Place |
|
102 |
여러 |
many,various |
|
103 |
안 |
Inside |
|
104 |
하나 |
One |
|
105 |
세계 |
World |
|
106 |
버리다 |
(following a verb) the verb’s action is over, perhaps in a sad way |
|
107 |
위 |
The upper part, above |
|
108 |
운동 |
Motion, movement |
|
109 |
퍼센트 |
Percent |
|
110 |
학교 |
School |
|
111 |
자기 |
Oneself, number one, numerouno, self |
|
112 |
가장 |
Most |
|
113 |
대통령 |
The president |
|
114 |
가지 |
One of the kind or a sort |
|
115 |
시작하다 |
To start,begin |
|
116 |
바로 |
Right, correctly |
|
117 |
어느 |
Some, a certain |
|
118 |
그래서 |
And so accordingly |
|
119 |
무엇 |
That thing,whatever |
|
120 |
정부 |
Government |
|
121 |
모든 |
Every one |
|
122 |
번 |
Number, how many times |
|
123 |
그거 |
That thing |
|
124 |
돈 |
Money |
|
125 |
국가 |
A state or a nation |
|
126 |
그런데 |
But or however |
|
127 |
날 |
Day |
|
128 |
여기 |
A hobby |
|
129 |
모두 |
Everybody |
|
130 |
여성 |
Female |
|
131 |
친구 |
A friend |
|
132 |
마음 |
Heart |
|
133 |
후 |
After |
|
134 |
놓다 |
Put, place |
|
135 |
관계 |
Connection or relation |
|
136 |
아버지 |
Father |
|
137 |
남자 |
Boy |
|
138 |
어디 |
Where? |
|
139 |
몸 |
body,physique |
|
140 |
얼굴 |
Face |
|
141 |
왜 |
Why? |
|
142 |
나타나다 |
Come out, appear |
|
143 |
지역 |
An area, region |
|
144 |
다르다 |
Be different |
|
145 |
모습 |
shape,body |
|
146 |
물 |
Water |
|
147 |
만나다 |
Meet |
|
148 |
내다 |
produce something |
|
149 |
보이다 |
show,let see |
|
150 |
쓰다 |
To write |
|
151 |
이것 |
This thing |
|
152 |
없이 |
Without |
|
153 |
이번 |
This time |
|
154 |
길 |
Road |
|
155 |
생활 |
lifestyle,livelihood |
|
156 |
쓰다 |
Take (medicine) |
|
157 |
뿐 |
only,alone,merely |
|
158 |
사이 |
space between 2 points; the relationship between 2 people |
|
159 |
방법 |
Way, method |
|
160 |
새롭다 |
To be new,novel |
|
161 |
내다 |
to see through, to make it through sth |
|
162 |
앉다 |
To sit down |
|
163 |
처음 |
First |
|
164 |
손 |
The hand |
|
165 |
몇 |
A few |
|
166 |
그때 |
Then or at that time |
|
167 |
과정 |
Process or course |
|
168 |
삶 |
Life |
|
169 |
갖다 |
To hold |
|
170 |
찾다 |
seek,look for |
|
171 |
특히 |
Especially |
|
172 |
시 |
Time |
|
173 |
이상 |
More than, above |
|
174 |
지금 |
Now |
|
175 |
나가다 |
To go out |
|
176 |
이야기 |
Conversation, talk |
|
177 |
교육 |
Education |
|
178 |
사다 |
To buy, purchase |
|
179 |
경제 |
Economy |
|
180 |
아직 |
Still |
|
181 |
잡다 |
seize,catch |
|
182 |
같이 |
Together |
|
183 |
선생님 |
Teacher |
|
184 |
예술 |
Art, an art |
|
185 |
서다 |
To stand |
|
186 |
못 |
Cannot |
|
187 |
역사 |
History |
|
188 |
읽다 |
To read |
|
189 |
결과 |
Result |
|
190 |
내용 |
Contents |
|
191 |
물론 |
Of course |
|
192 |
책 |
A book |
|
193 |
일어나다 |
To rise, get up |
|
194 |
당신 |
Formal you |
|
195 |
시장 |
market,fair |
|
196 |
넣다 |
Put in, set in |
|
197 |
중요하다 |
To be important,weighty |
|
198 |
무슨 |
What, what kind of |
|
199 |
느끼다 |
To feel |
|
200 |
어렵다 |
To be hard, difficult |
|
201 |
힘 |
Power |
|
202 |
너무 |
Too much |
|
203 |
나라 |
A country |
|
204 |
부르다 |
To call |
|
205 |
의미 |
A meaning, a sense |
|
206 |
자리 |
seat,spot |
|
207 |
밝히다 |
To light up |
|
208 |
죽다 |
die,pass away |
|
209 |
이미 |
Already |
|
210 |
쪽 |
Way, direction |
|
211 |
정치 |
Politics |
|
212 |
국민 |
The people or a nationality |
|
213 |
생명 |
Life |
|
214 |
얘기 |
Story |
|
215 |
학생 |
Student |
|
216 |
연구 |
Research |
|
217 |
엄마 |
Mamma |
|
218 |
이름 |
Name |
|
219 |
하나 |
One |
|
220 |
내리다 |
Descend |
|
221 |
사건 |
An event,incident |
|
222 |
및 |
As well as |
|
223 |
쉽다 |
To be easy |
|
224 |
짓다 |
To make, build ; to form a line (a group) |
|
225 |
이유 |
Reason |
|
226 |
필요하다 |
To need |
|
227 |
글 |
words, a verse |
|
228 |
생기다 |
arise,occur,happen |
|
229 |
사용하다 |
To use |
|
230 |
남편 |
Husband |
|
231 |
밖 |
The outside |
|
232 |
세상 |
The world,society |
|
233 |
작다 |
Small |
|
234 |
타다 |
Ride (bus) |
|
235 |
대학 |
University |
|
236 |
작품 |
A work of art |
|
237 |
상황 |
State of things |
|
238 |
가운데 |
In the middle |
|
239 |
보내다 |
Send |
|
240 |
즉 |
namely,that is to say |
|
241 |
상태 |
condition,state |
|
242 |
이후 |
After that |
|
243 |
당시 |
At that time |
|
244 |
문학 |
Literature |
|
245 |
더욱 |
More and more |
|
246 |
아주 |
Extremely |
|
247 |
지방 |
A locality, district |
|
248 |
밤 |
Night |
|
249 |
높다 |
High |
|
250 |
최근 |
Recently |
|
251 |
채 |
As it is, no change |
|
252 |
현실 |
Actuality, reality |
|
253 |
환경 |
Environment |
|
254 |
컴퓨터 |
Computer |
|
255 |
먼저 |
First |
|
256 |
다니다 |
Go to and from a aplace |
|
257 |
얼마나 |
How many, how much |
|
258 |
자체 |
one’s own body |
|
259 |
열다 |
Open |
|
260 |
머리 |
Head |
|
261 |
묻다 |
to Ask |
|
262 |
남다 |
Remain, be left over |
|
263 |
부분 |
part,portion |
|
264 |
기업 |
An enterprise or business |
|
265 |
변화 |
Change, transformation |
|
266 |
아들 |
son,baby |
|
267 |
아 |
Oh dear |
|
268 |
선거 |
An election |
|
269 |
관하다 |
Refer to or be about |
|
270 |
분 |
Minutes |
|
271 |
그냥 |
Just because or in that condition |
|
272 |
나누다 |
To divide |
|
273 |
이용하다 |
To use, make use of |
|
274 |
거의 |
Almost or nearly |
|
275 |
곧 |
Soon |
|
276 |
중심 |
The nucleus, the focus, the heart |
|
277 |
활동 |
Activity |
|
278 |
오늘 |
Today |
|
279 |
서로 |
mutually,one another |
|
280 |
관심 |
Concern or interest |
|
281 |
역시 |
As expected, likewise |
|
282 |
이거 |
This thing |
|
283 |
애 |
A baby, or a slightly derogative word for person |
|
284 |
광고 |
Advertisement |
|
285 |
나다 |
To come out, grow, spring up |
|
286 |
방 |
A room |
|
287 |
정신 |
mind,spirit |
|
288 |
이르다 |
To reach, arrive, get at |
|
289 |
이루다 |
Accomplish, complete |
|
290 |
아침 |
Morning |
|
291 |
웃다 |
To laugh, smile |
|
292 |
현상 |
The present situation, state |
|
293 |
기술 |
Art or technique or ability |
|
294 |
전체 |
The whole, the entire section |
|
295 |
그래 |
So or yes or that’s right |
|
296 |
얻다 |
Get, obtain |
|
297 |
아름답다 |
To be beautiful |
|
298 |
끝 |
The end |
|
299 |
민족 |
race,nation,people |
|
300 |
간 |
The interval between |
|
301 |
조사 |
investigation,inquiry |
|
302 |
듯 |
To be like something |
|
303 |
입 |
Mouth |
|
304 |
뭐 |
Huh? (2) something |
|
305 |
그대로 |
Like that |
|
306 |
영화 |
A movie |
|
307 |
필요 |
Need, requirement,necessity |
|
308 |
줄 |
way,method |
|
309 |
하늘 |
The sky |
|
310 |
년대 |
Year |
|
311 |
과학 |
Science |
|
312 |
자연 |
Nature |
|
313 |
정말 |
Really |
|
314 |
구조 |
Construction or structure |
|
315 |
결국 |
After all or in the end |
|
316 |
밥 |
Rice, a meal |
|
317 |
입다 |
To wear |
|
318 |
오히려 |
Rather,preferably |
|
319 |
프로그램 |
Program |
|
320 |
네 |
Yes |
|
321 |
이루어지다 |
Get accomplished, achieved |
|
322 |
남 |
Others, other people |
|
323 |
하루 |
A day |
|
324 |
그림 |
A picture |
|
325 |
적 |
The time,the occasion,when |
|
326 |
터 |
one’s status, one’s lot |
|
327 |
마시다 |
To drink |
|
328 |
치다 |
to attack, assault |
|
329 |
혼자 |
Alone |
|
330 |
나가다 |
To advance, proceed, go forward |
|
331 |
이제 |
Now |
|
332 |
교수 |
Teaching or instruction |
|
333 |
술 |
Alcohol |
|
334 |
사랑 |
Love |
|
335 |
전화 |
Telephone |
|
336 |
끝나다 |
To draw to a close or to end |
|
337 |
맞다 |
Be right, correct; to match, be fitting for |
|
338 |
아빠 |
Dad |
|
339 |
걸리다 |
To be hung up or suspended |
|
340 |
지키다 |
Protect, maintain |
|
341 |
한번 |
Once |
|
342 |
커피 |
Coffee |
|
343 |
가슴 |
Chest |
|
344 |
길다 |
To be long |
|
345 |
바라보다 |
Look at, watch ; to look forward to, hope for |
|
346 |
알아보다 |
To investigate, examine, search |
|
347 |
맛 |
Flavor |
|
348 |
대부분 |
Most |
|
349 |
산업 |
Industry |
|
350 |
매우 |
Very |
|
351 |
오르다 |
Go up, climb, ascend |
|
352 |
음식 |
Food |
|
353 |
표정 |
Facial expression, look |
|
354 |
꼭 |
For sure |
|
355 |
일부 |
A part, a portion |
|
356 |
요즘 |
Recently, nowadays |
|
357 |
계획 |
A plan or a project |
|
358 |
느낌 |
Touch, feel |
|
359 |
얼마 |
How many, how much |
|
360 |
고개 |
The nape of the neck |
|
361 |
성격 |
Personality ; character, nature |
|
362 |
계속 |
Continuously |
|
363 |
세기 |
Century |
|
364 |
세우다 |
Stand up, erect |
|
365 |
아내 |
Wife |
|
366 |
가족 |
Family |
|
367 |
현재 |
The present time, now, at present |
|
368 |
세 |
Three |
|
369 |
발전 |
Development |
|
370 |
차 |
A vehicle, train/auto car |
|
371 |
놀다 |
Play, amuse oneself |
|
372 |
향하다 |
To face, look out on |
|
373 |
관련 |
Relation or connection or reference |
|
374 |
형태 |
Form, shape |
|
375 |
각 |
Each or every |
|
376 |
도시 |
City |
|
377 |
작업 |
Work |
|
378 |
분위기 |
atmosphere,surroundings |
|
379 |
그러하다 |
To be so or right |
|
380 |
나이 |
Age |
|
381 |
우선 |
First of all, before everything |
|
382 |
믿다 |
Believe |
|
383 |
바꾸다 |
change,exchange |
|
384 |
낳다 |
To give birth |
|
385 |
바 |
A thing, what |
|
386 |
정보 |
information,intelligence |
|
387 |
열리다 |
Open, be opened, be unlocked |
|
388 |
좋아하다 |
To like, be fond of |
|
389 |
그리다 |
Picture or draw a picture |
|
390 |
만큼 |
Of that amount |
|
391 |
배우다 |
To learn |
|
392 |
시 |
Poetry, lines of verse |
|
393 |
역할 |
A part, a role |
|
394 |
옆 |
Next to |
|
395 |
행동 |
Action, behavior |
|
396 |
어 |
Oh, well, why |
|
397 |
국내 |
Inside the country |
|
398 |
비하다 |
Compare to |
|
399 |
기관 |
An engine or a machine |
|
400 |
입장 |
A position, situation |
|
401 |
만하다 |
Be of the extent of |
|
402 |
예 |
Example |
|
403 |
아래 |
The bottom, the lower part |
|
404 |
방식 |
A form, method, process |
|
405 |
영향 |
Influence, consequences |
|
406 |
그럼 |
Certainly or of course. |
|
407 |
나서다 |
Come out, come forth |
|
408 |
흐르다 |
Flow, stream |
|
409 |
저 |
Uh, well, … |
|
410 |
깊다 |
Deep |
|
411 |
배 |
A boat (boating) |
|
412 |
내 |
Inside |
|
413 |
모양 |
A shape, form |
|
414 |
산 |
A mountain |
|
415 |
새 |
New |
|
416 |
하지만 |
But, nevertheless |
|
417 |
조건 |
condition,stipulation |
|
418 |
문 |
Door |
|
419 |
꽃 |
Flower |
|
420 |
단계 |
A step, phase |
|
421 |
올리다 |
Raise, lift up |
|
422 |
그동안 |
During that time |
|
423 |
교사 |
Instructor |
|
424 |
갑자기 |
Suddenly |
|
425 |
넘다 |
Cross or go across |
|
426 |
지니다 |
Carry with, hold, possess |
|
427 |
바람 |
Wind |
|
428 |
잘하다 |
To do well |
|
429 |
마을 |
Town |
|
430 |
어리다 |
To be very young, juvenile |
|
431 |
대표 |
Representative |
|
432 |
가능성 |
Possibility |
|
433 |
방향 |
Direction |
|
434 |
대회 |
A great meeting |
|
435 |
목소리 |
Voice |
|
436 |
노래 |
Song |
|
437 |
바다 |
Sea |
|
438 |
힘들다 |
To be hard, difficult |
|
439 |
공부 |
Study |
|
440 |
움직이다 |
To move, stir |
|
441 |
의원 |
A member |
|
442 |
노력 |
Effort |
|
443 |
전혀 |
entirely,utterly,completely |
|
444 |
언니 |
Older sister |
|
445 |
단체 |
A corps, a group |
|
446 |
분 |
One part |
|
447 |
알려지다 |
To become known |
|
448 |
가능하다 |
To be possible |
|
449 |
능력 |
Ability, capability, how much and how well |
|
450 |
주장하다 |
To assert,maintain |
|
451 |
자식 |
one’s children |
|
452 |
불 |
Fire |
|
453 |
주민 |
inhabitants,dwellers |
|
454 |
모으다 |
gather,get together |
|
455 |
자료 |
materials,data |
|
456 |
존재 |
Existence |
|
457 |
학년 |
A school year |
|
458 |
신문 |
A newspaper |
|
459 |
가지다 |
Entertain or hold or have |
|
460 |
이해하다 |
To understand |
|
461 |
제품 |
Manufactured goods |
|
462 |
분야 |
Field |
|
463 |
선생 |
Teacher |
|
464 |
사업 |
Business |
|
465 |
행위 |
An act, deed, behavior |
|
466 |
수준 |
Level |
|
467 |
지난해 |
Last year |
|
468 |
표현 |
Verbal expression, representation, manifestation |
|
469 |
기분 |
Mood |
|
470 |
대 |
Era, period |
|
471 |
젊다 |
To be young,youthful |
|
472 |
옷 |
Clothes |
|
473 |
기능 |
Function or functionality |
|
474 |
순간 |
A moment,a second |
|
475 |
전쟁 |
War |
|
476 |
전 |
Before |
|
477 |
꿈 |
A Dream |
|
478 |
할머니 |
Grandmother |
|
479 |
회의 |
A meeting, a conference |
|
480 |
방송 |
Broadcast |
|
481 |
이야기하다 |
To talk |
|
482 |
나무 |
Tree |
|
483 |
자다 |
To sleep |
|
484 |
연극 |
drama,a play |
|
485 |
마찬가지 |
The same |
|
486 |
걷다 |
To walk |
|
487 |
노동 |
Labor, work |
|
488 |
이때 |
At this time, moment |
|
489 |
과거 |
The past |
|
490 |
가치 |
Price |
|
491 |
시간 |
a Length of time (한시간 동안) |
|
492 |
집단 |
A group, a collective body |
|
493 |
현대 |
The present age, times |
|
494 |
살펴보다 |
Watch closely |
|
495 |
장관 |
A government cabinet minister |
|
496 |
차이 |
difference,disparity |
|
497 |
풀다 |
Untie, loosen ; to melt into |
|
498 |
시절 |
season,time,occasion |
|
499 |
물건 |
A thing |
|
500 |
직접 |
Directly |
|
501 |
개인 |
Private or individual |
|
502 |
근데 |
But or however |
|
503 |
발 |
Foot |
|
504 |
작가 |
writer,author |
|
505 |
효과 |
Effect, effectiveness |
|
506 |
불교 |
Buddhism |
|
507 |
끌다 |
Pull |
|
508 |
대로 |
Like, according to |
|
509 |
빨리 |
Quickly |
|
510 |
시작되다 |
To begin,start |
|
511 |
말다 |
Cease |
|
512 |
설명하다 |
To explain |
|
513 |
우주 |
The universe |
|
514 |
시기 |
An opportunity,chance |
|
515 |
마치 |
As though, as if |
|
516 |
살 |
Years old |
|
517 |
생산 |
1) production 2)birth |
|
518 |
바라다 |
Wish, hope |
|
519 |
강하다 |
To be strong or powerful |
|
520 |
경험 |
Experience or undergo or suffer |
|
521 |
음악 |
Music |
|
522 |
최고 |
The best |
|
523 |
나타내다 |
Show, display |
|
524 |
아프다 |
To hurt |
|
525 |
적다 |
To be small, few in number |
|
526 |
비 |
Rain |
|
527 |
고향 |
Hometown |
|
528 |
놀라다 |
Be surprised |
|
529 |
다양하다 |
To be various, diverse |
|
530 |
울다 |
To cry, weep |
|
531 |
농민 |
A farmer |
|
532 |
은행 |
A bank |
|
533 |
지내다 |
To pass, spend time |
|
534 |
결혼 |
Marriage |
|
535 |
법 |
A law, the law |
|
536 |
소설 |
A novel, fiction story |
|
537 |
예 |
Yes, certainly, right |
|
538 |
오후 |
The afternoon |
|
539 |
질서 |
Order, system |
|
540 |
담다 |
Put in a bottle |
|
541 |
모이다 |
Meet, assemble |
|
542 |
시민 |
Residents of a city |
|
543 |
회장 |
Chariman, the president |
|
544 |
빠르다 |
Be fast, quick |
|
545 |
스스로 |
On its own, of its own free will |
|
546 |
아기 |
baby,infant |
|
547 |
아저씨 |
Sir, calling an unknown male |
|
548 |
옛날 |
Ancient times, antiquity |
|
549 |
이날 |
Today, this day |
|
550 |
제대로 |
As properly is suitable |
|
551 |
달 |
The moon |
|
552 |
던지다 |
To throw |
|
553 |
참 |
really,truly |
|
554 |
공간 |
Space or room |
|
555 |
이곳 |
This place, here |
|
556 |
마지막 |
Last, final |
|
557 |
벌이다 |
(1) to plan to start a job/project (2) to play a table game |
|
558 |
병원 |
Hospital |
|
559 |
자세 |
Position, posture |
|
560 |
강조하다 |
Place empasis upon |
|
561 |
경찰 |
The police |
|
562 |
맡다 |
Take charge of |
|
563 |
저녁 |
Evening |
|
564 |
한편 |
One side, one way |
|
565 |
그러면 |
If so or if that is the case |
|
566 |
기자 |
A journalist |
|
567 |
넓다 |
Broad |
|
568 |
시험 |
A test |
|
569 |
잠 |
Sleep |
|
570 |
주로 |
principally,mainly |
|
571 |
훨씬 |
By far, very much so |
|
572 |
면 |
Side |
|
573 |
통일 |
Unification |
|
574 |
건강 |
Health |
|
575 |
가깝다 |
Close |
|
576 |
건물 |
Building |
|
577 |
시설 |
establishment,institution |
|
578 |
외국 |
A foreign country |
|
579 |
밑 |
The bottom |
|
580 |
어른 |
A man, an adult |
|
581 |
주변 |
A circumference |
|
582 |
대신 |
Instead of |
|
583 |
원인 |
A cause,a factor |
|
584 |
팔다 |
To sell |
|
585 |
차례 |
(1) order,precedence (2) one time, one round |
|
586 |
군 |
An army |
|
587 |
열심히 |
Enthusiastically,with zeal |
|
588 |
일하다 |
To work, labor |
|
589 |
재산 |
property,fortune, assets, possessions |
|
590 |
팀 |
Team |
|
591 |
부모 |
Parents |
|
592 |
약간 |
Somewhat |
|
593 |
언어 |
language,speech |
|
594 |
요구하다 |
To demand,claim,request |
|
595 |
올라가다 |
To go up, ascend |
|
596 |
첫 |
First |
|
597 |
감독 |
The director |
|
598 |
그날 |
That day or that same day |
|
599 |
사실 |
Actually, really |
|
600 |
자주 |
Always, constantly |
|
601 |
당하다 |
Have, encounter |
|
602 |
삼다 |
Make a thing of |
|
603 |
약 |
About, approximately |
|
604 |
기간 |
A period or a time or |
|
605 |
담배 |
Tobacco |
|
606 |
일으키다 |
Riase, get up; start, commence |
|
607 |
일단 |
Temporarily |
|
608 |
할아버지 |
Grandfather |
|
609 |
조직 |
Organization (composition, structure) |
|
610 |
태어나다 |
To be born, see the light of day |
|
611 |
공장 |
Construction site |
|
612 |
벌써 |
Already |
|
613 |
즐기다 |
Enjoy oneself,take pleasure,delight |
|
614 |
지 |
since,from |
|
615 |
환자 |
A patient |
|
616 |
변하다 |
Change |
|
617 |
사고 |
An accident |
|
618 |
그래도 |
All the same |
|
619 |
아무리 |
However much |
|
620 |
맞추다 |
Adjust, adapt |
|
621 |
쌀 |
Uncooked rice |
|
622 |
일반 |
universal,common,usual |
|
623 |
재미있다 |
interesting,fun |
|
624 |
가르치다 |
To teach |
|
625 |
대화 |
Conversation |
|
626 |
막다 |
Stop, obstruct |
|
627 |
올해 |
This year |
|
628 |
형 |
An elder brother |
|
629 |
달리 |
Differently |
|
630 |
버리다 |
Throw away |
|
631 |
붙이다 |
affix,put on |
|
632 |
인물 |
A man, a person |
|
633 |
늘 |
Always |
|
634 |
모두 |
everything |
|
635 |
전국 |
The whole country |
|
636 |
마치다 |
Finish, complete |
|
637 |
전 |
all,every |
|
638 |
다만 |
Only, merely |
|
639 |
도움 |
Help |
|
640 |
가정 |
Famly |
|
641 |
걸다 |
Hang up or suspend |
|
642 |
빠지다 |
To fall into |
|
643 |
멀다 |
To be far |
|
644 |
버스 |
Bus |
|
645 |
오늘날 |
These days, nowadays |
|
646 |
잠시 |
For a little while |
|
647 |
농업 |
Agriculture |
|
648 |
대다 |
Put, place up to |
|
649 |
식 |
form,style |
|
650 |
의견 |
An opinion,a suggestion |
|
651 |
무대 |
Stage |
|
652 |
사진 |
Picture |
|
653 |
주장 |
assertion,insistance |
|
654 |
표현하다 |
To express, make known by saying |
|
655 |
인하다 |
To be due to, caused by |
|
656 |
이상하다 |
To be strange,queer |
|
657 |
제일 |
The first |
|
658 |
붙다 |
Stick, adhere to |
|
659 |
아마 |
Probably |
|
660 |
얘기하다 |
To tell a story |
|
661 |
잇다 |
Join, connect |
|
662 |
조금 |
A little |
|
663 |
경기 |
Race or match or contest |
|
664 |
목적 |
goal,purpose |
|
665 |
태도 |
attitude,comportment |
|
666 |
남성 |
Male |
|
667 |
주위 |
The circumference,the girth |
|
668 |
대책 |
Countermeasure |
|
669 |
그만 |
That much or a little amount |
|
670 |
발생하다 |
Originate, come from |
|
671 |
다리 |
Leg |
|
672 |
아무 |
anybody,everybody |
|
673 |
어쩌다 |
By chance, accident |
|
674 |
재료 |
stuff,material |
|
675 |
각각 |
Each and every |
|
676 |
결코 |
Never or by no means |
|
677 |
옮기다 |
Move, transfer (2)(sickness) communicate, transfer to |
|
678 |
항상 |
Always |
|
679 |
해 |
A year |
|
680 |
잃다 |
To lose, to miss, to be deprived |
|
681 |
자유 |
Freedom |
|
682 |
책임 |
Responsibility |
|
683 |
바뀌다 |
Be changed |
|
684 |
비슷하다 |
To resemble |
|
685 |
심하다 |
To be extreme,intense |
|
686 |
경쟁 |
Competition or rivalry |
|
687 |
사랑하다 |
To love |
|
688 |
아니 |
No! |
|
689 |
여름 |
summer,summertime |
|
690 |
자라다 |
To grow up |
|
691 |
회 |
A time, an inning, a round in a game |
|
692 |
구체적 |
Concretely |
|
693 |
기회 |
An opportunity |
|
694 |
실시하다 |
To enforce,put into effect |
|
695 |
지구 |
The earth |
|
696 |
번째 |
How many times |
|
697 |
소비자 |
A consumer |
|
698 |
싫다 |
To not like, to hate |
|
699 |
규모 |
Scale or scope or structure |
|
700 |
기준 |
A standard or basis |
|
701 |
말 |
End |
|
702 |
반드시 |
Most certainly |
|
703 |
셈 |
An intention,design,purpose |
|
704 |
갖추다 |
Make or get ready or prepare |
|
705 |
그러니까 |
And so it is that |
|
706 |
받아들이다 |
Accept |
|
707 |
값 |
Price |
|
708 |
현장 |
on site, on location, at the site in question |
|
709 |
건설 |
Construction |
|
710 |
꺼내다 |
To get out or draw out |
|
711 |
노동자 |
Laborer, worker |
|
712 |
언제나 |
everytime,always |
|
713 |
완전히 |
completely,perfectly |
|
714 |
자동차 |
Car |
|
715 |
전하다 |
To transmit,convey |
|
716 |
존재하다 |
To exist |
|
717 |
개월 |
Each and every month |
|
718 |
맞다 |
receive,welcome (note, usually this is 맞히다) |
|
719 |
별로 |
Especially, particularly |
|
720 |
어린이 |
A youngster, a child |
|
721 |
정하다 |
To set,determine |
|
722 |
한마디 |
One word |
|
723 |
유지하다 |
To preserve, maintain |
|
724 |
이데올로기 |
Ideology |
|
725 |
공부하다 |
To study |
|
726 |
대중 |
The masses |
|
727 |
늘어나다 |
Grow longer |
|
728 |
닦다 |
Wipe clean, polish |
|
729 |
만 |
As many as, full, complete |
|
730 |
말씀 |
Speech |
|
731 |
괜찮다 |
To be okay |
|
732 |
눈물 |
A tear |
|
733 |
각종 |
All sorts or varieties |
|
734 |
빛 |
Light |
|
735 |
아니 |
Not |
|
736 |
피하다 |
avoid,keep away |
|
737 |
거치다 |
Pass or go through |
|
738 |
나아가다 |
Advance, go forward |
|
739 |
야 |
(Word to get somebody’s attention) Hey!! (2) impolite speech for 이다, to be |
|
740 |
지식 |
Knowledge, information |
|
741 |
여전히 |
As it used to be, as before ; still, persistently, even still |
|
742 |
주인 |
The head of a family,the owner |
|
743 |
발견하다 |
To discover |
|
744 |
선 |
A line, a route |
|
745 |
인류 |
The human race |
|
746 |
특징 |
A special feature, a distinguishing feature |
|
747 |
선수 |
An athlete |
|
748 |
형식 |
A form, formality, mold |
|
749 |
마련하다 |
To plan, arrange |
|
750 |
반 |
Half |
|
751 |
발표하다 |
To announce |
|
752 |
주제 |
Subject, theme, topic |
|
753 |
걸치다 |
1) put a thing over or across 2) to range from A to B |
|
754 |
겪다 |
Experience or undergo or suffer |
|
755 |
관점 |
A point of view or a standpoint/outlook |
|
756 |
귀 |
Ear |
|
757 |
기본 |
A foundation |
|
758 |
미터 |
Meter |
|
759 |
사라지다 |
To disappear |
|
760 |
어떠하다 |
To be how |
|
761 |
감정 |
Feelings |
|
762 |
기억 |
A memory |
|
763 |
놈 |
A fellow |
|
764 |
인기 |
Popularity |
|
765 |
배 |
Abdomen |
|
766 |
아파트 |
Apartment |
|
767 |
가끔 |
Sometimes |
|
768 |
구성 |
Organization or constitution , the framework of something |
|
769 |
술 |
Spoonful |
|
770 |
실제로 |
In reality |
|
771 |
짧다 |
Short, brief |
|
772 |
고맙다 |
To thank |
|
773 |
관리 |
Management or administration |
|
774 |
그곳 |
That place |
|
775 |
보다 |
More than, greater than …. |
|
776 |
비롯하다 |
begin,start |
|
777 |
과연 |
Just as one thought |
|
778 |
달리다 |
run, make do fast |
|
779 |
바쁘다 |
Busy |
|
780 |
이전 |
Former days/times |
|
781 |
인정하다 |
To acknowledge,authorize |
|
782 |
자 |
A person |
|
783 |
중앙 |
The middle and the heart |
|
784 |
나쁘다 |
To be bad |
|
785 |
불구하다 |
Deformity, malformation |
|
786 |
시키다 |
To make |
|
787 |
게임 |
Game |
|
788 |
국제 |
International |
|
789 |
그룹 |
Group |
|
790 |
인생 |
Life |
|
791 |
전통 |
tradition,convention |
|
792 |
기르다 |
Educate or train or cultivate |
|
793 |
잔 |
A cup, wine glass |
|
794 |
조사하다 |
To examine,investigate |
|
795 |
커다랗다 |
To be very big/large |
|
796 |
있다 |
To be |
|
797 |
시인 |
A poet |
|
798 |
언제 |
when,at what time |
|
799 |
외 |
Except, save for |
|
800 |
평가 |
Evaluation, appraisal |
|
801 |
내려오다 |
Come down |
|
802 |
위치 |
A position, a location |
|
803 |
줄이다 |
reduce,decrease |
|
804 |
가격 |
Price |
|
805 |
달라지다 |
To change, vary |
|
806 |
비다 |
To be empty, vacant |
|
807 |
삼국 |
Three countries |
|
808 |
손님 |
Customer |
|
809 |
원하다 |
To want |
|
810 |
통신 |
communications,correspondance |
|
811 |
확인하다 |
To confirm,corroborate |
|
812 |
모임 |
A group, a party |
|
813 |
수 |
The number of sth |
|
814 |
웃음 |
Laughter, a smile |
|
815 |
기계 |
An instrument or a machine |
|
816 |
모양 |
signs,indications |
|
817 |
물질 |
matter,material |
|
818 |
아나운서 |
Announcer |
|
819 |
뉴스 |
News |
|
820 |
살아가다 |
Lead a life, get along |
|
821 |
펴다 |
Spread out, unfold |
|
822 |
배 |
Times, x-fold |
|
823 |
수업 |
school,teaching |
|
824 |
겨울 |
Winter |
|
825 |
종교 |
religion,a faith |
|
826 |
층 |
floor,grade,class |
|
827 |
자연스럽다 |
To be natural |
|
828 |
장 |
One piece of sth flat |
|
829 |
식사 |
A meal |
|
830 |
안다 |
To hold, embrace |
|
831 |
이해 |
Understanding |
|
832 |
잊다 |
To forget |
|
833 |
제시하다 |
To present |
|
834 |
반 |
Group, company, party |
|
835 |
불과하다 |
Nothing more than |
|
836 |
혹은 |
If that’s not the case |
|
837 |
엄청나다 |
To be absurd,wild,terribly large |
|
838 |
편 |
Direction, way (the wind is blowing that ~) |
|
839 |
텔레비전 |
Television |
|
840 |
파악하다 |
Grasp, seize, understand |
|
841 |
편 |
Compilation, editing |
|
842 |
실천 |
Practice |
|
843 |
노력하다 |
To try hard, strive |
|
844 |
보호 |
protection,shelter |
|
845 |
씻다 |
To wash,cleanse |
|
846 |
늦다 |
To be late (time) |
|
847 |
이웃 |
The neighborhood |
|
848 |
편지 |
Letter |
|
849 |
공동 |
Association or union or collaboration |
|
850 |
까닭 |
Reason |
|
851 |
방안 |
A plan, scheme |
|
852 |
센티미터 |
Centimeter |
|
853 |
팔 |
An arm |
|
854 |
분명하다 |
To be clear/obvious |
|
855 |
분석 |
Analysis |
|
856 |
소녀 |
A young girl |
|
857 |
지나가다 |
To pass, elapse |
|
858 |
차 |
order,sequence,degree |
|
859 |
상품 |
Product |
|
860 |
설명 |
Explanation |
|
861 |
훌륭하다 |
To be excellent |
|
862 |
관계자 |
The interested or affected parties |
|
863 |
새로 |
newly,anew |
|
864 |
세 |
Age in years |
|
865 |
이어지다 |
Get joined, be connected |
|
866 |
티브이 |
TV |
|
867 |
봄 |
Spring |
|
868 |
종류 |
kind,sort,species |
|
869 |
낮다 |
Be low |
|
870 |
어깨 |
Shoulder |
|
871 |
부부 |
Man and wife |
|
872 |
오래 |
Long, for a long time |
|
873 |
요구 |
A demand, claim, request |
|
874 |
키우다 |
To raise, bring up, rear |
|
875 |
눕다 |
Lie down |
|
876 |
발전하다 |
To develop, grow |
|
877 |
여행 |
Trip |
|
878 |
죽음 |
Death |
|
879 |
고통 |
Suffering or agony |
|
880 |
공 |
Ball |
|
881 |
어울리다 |
To be becoming, suiting |
|
882 |
오월 |
May |
|
883 |
쉬다 |
to relax, take a break |
|
884 |
알리다 |
To inform, tell a person |
|
885 |
차다 |
To be full, to be filled with (PASSIVE) |
|
886 |
과 |
A lesson or a section or a department |
|
887 |
멀리 |
Far away |
|
888 |
빼다 |
Pull out, extract |
|
889 |
예정 |
A program, schedule |
|
890 |
오빠 |
Older brother |
|
891 |
즐겁다 |
Be pleasant,agreeable |
|
892 |
한계 |
Boundary, limits |
|
893 |
흔히 |
Generally, commonly ; often |
|
894 |
바탕 |
Natural disposition ; to go all out in a fight, 아주 크게 싸우다 ; the background |
|
895 |
사월 |
April |
|
896 |
싸우다 |
To fight |
|
897 |
예쁘다 |
Pretty, lovely |
|
898 |
갈등 |
Conflict or troubles |
|
899 |
느껴지다 |
Feel |
|
900 |
의지 |
will,volition |
|
901 |
전문 |
A specialty |
|
902 |
정확하다 |
To be exact |
|
903 |
초기 |
The early days, the initial period |
|
904 |
나중 |
The last, the latter part |
|
905 |
맛있다 |
Delicious |
|
906 |
며칠 |
How many days |
|
907 |
쓴 맛 |
see 6000 |
|
908 |
찾아오다 |
To go meet somebody, to go get sth |
|
909 |
미 |
beauty,grace |
|
910 |
사용 |
use,emply |
|
911 |
시선 |
one’s line of vision |
|
912 |
아무런 |
No sort of |
|
913 |
언론 |
A speech, discussion |
|
914 |
투자 |
Investment |
|
915 |
지원 |
helping, supporting, aiding |
|
916 |
결정하다 |
To decide |
|
917 |
경영 |
Management or administration |
|
918 |
목표 |
goal,object |
|
919 |
성장 |
Growth |
|
920 |
숲 |
Forest |
|
921 |
없어지다 |
To lose, get lost |
|
922 |
작년 |
Last year |
|
923 |
내려가다 |
To go down |
|
924 |
미치다 |
To reach |
|
925 |
새벽 |
dawn,daybreak |
|
926 |
쓰레기 |
Garbage |
|
927 |
얼른 |
Fast, quickly, rapidly |
|
928 |
임금 |
Wages, pay |
|
929 |
피해 |
Damage |
|
930 |
한 |
A limit |
|
931 |
무섭다 |
fearful,dreadful |
|
932 |
직장 |
one’s work place |
|
933 |
참다 |
Bear, endure |
|
934 |
크기 |
Size, dimensions |
|
935 |
고기 |
Meat |
|
936 |
남기다 |
To leave behind |
|
937 |
서양 |
The Western countries |
|
938 |
주요 |
The major, the chief thing |
|
939 |
가져오다 |
To bring or get |
|
940 |
냄새 |
Smell |
|
941 |
부드럽다 |
soft,tender |
|
942 |
여기다 |
Think, consider as |
|
943 |
이 |
this,this thing |
|
944 |
공연 |
A public performance |
|
945 |
남녀 |
Man and woman |
|
946 |
내놓다 |
Put out, take out |
|
947 |
만들어지다 |
Make, create |
|
948 |
속도 |
Speed |
|
949 |
심각하다 |
seriousness,gravity |
|
950 |
준비 |
Preparation |
|
951 |
계속되다 |
To continue |
|
952 |
구월 |
September |
|
953 |
맑다 |
clean,pure |
|
954 |
소년 |
A boy |
|
955 |
소식 |
News, information |
|
956 |
유월 |
June |
|
957 |
작용 |
Application |
|
958 |
허리 |
The waist, the small of the back |
|
959 |
골 |
Goal |
|
960 |
공업 |
The industry or manufacturing industry |
|
961 |
그중 |
Among the rest of them |
|
962 |
노인 |
Old person |
|
963 |
벌다 |
To earn (money) ; (2) to invite, to bring onto oneself |
|
964 |
살리다 |
1) revive, bring around, restore to life 2) save,spare,rescue |
|
965 |
새 |
A bird |
|
966 |
영어 |
The english language |
|
967 |
출신 |
A native, place one is from |
|
968 |
결정 |
A decision or determination |
|
969 |
경향 |
Tendency or trend |
|
970 |
기록 |
A record or a document |
|
971 |
나름 |
Depending on |
|
972 |
대답하다 |
To answer, reply |
|
973 |
반면 |
One side |
|
974 |
썰다 |
Chip, mince,dice |
|
975 |
움직임 |
movement,motion,activity |
|
976 |
이미지 |
Image |
|
977 |
터지다 |
Break, be torn, get away from |
|
978 |
특성 |
A special/unique characteristic (individuality making, peculiarity) |
|
979 |
교장 |
Principal |
|
980 |
벗다 |
Take off, remove |
|
981 |
업무 |
Buisness, duty |
|
982 |
입시 |
An entrance examination |
|
983 |
준비하다 |
To prepare |
|
984 |
청소년 |
Young boys and girls, teenagers |
|
985 |
응 |
Yes, i see! |
|
986 |
이기다 |
To win |
|
987 |
찾아보다 |
To go meet somebody |
|
988 |
취하다 |
To adopt, assume, take |
|
989 |
다루다 |
Treat, deal with |
|
990 |
달 |
The moon |
|
991 |
사장 |
Company boss |
|
992 |
삼월 |
March |
|
993 |
그렇지만 |
But or however |
|
994 |
선배 |
one’s senior |
|
995 |
업체 |
A business enterprise |
|
996 |
키 |
stature,height |
|
997 |
구하다 |
1) To buy or purchase or 2) look for or seek or want |
|
998 |
국회 |
The National Assembly |
|
999 |
그러므로 |
So or hence or therefore |
|
1000 |
포함하다 |
To include,contain |
Check the other parts here:- Second Part,Third Part, Fourth Part, Fifth Part and Sixth Part.
Credit: The English Translation of the words have been done by ezcorean.com. It’s a great site and you should check it. I am thankful to ezcorean for making it available for free use.
Basic words and phrases in the Korean language (한국어 / hangugeo) can be easily learned nowadays. It is one of the most popular languages among southeast Asian countries because of the prevalence of Korean culture through Korean popular posts, Korean drama/movies, Korean music, and even Korean food. Many people want to learn Korean to expand their vocabulary and understand how their favorite Korean actors and Kpop biases speak. Whatever the reason is, it is undeniable that the Korean language has taken a big step to know not just in Asia but all over the world.
Today, there are lots of people who speak English as their second language because it has been widely used all over the world, but learning to speak Korean will definitely step up your game. It will widen your vocabulary and give you a deeper understanding of Koreans. So, are you ready to learn new Korean words and Korean phrases? Let’s go! (가자! / gaja!)
Page Contents
- What Are The Top 10 Basic Words In Korean?
- Other Basic Korean Phrases And Words You Should Learn
- A List Of 365 Common Korean Words To Improve Your Vocabulary
- Korean Language That Reflects Korean Culture
- About The Korean Language
- Start Learning Korean Now!
What Are The Top 10 Basic Words In Korean?
If you are wondering which essential Korean words you should learn first, have a look at the list below:
- Yes: 네 (ne) / 예 (ye)
- No: 아니오 (a-ni-yo)
- Okay: 괜찮아요 (gwaen-chan-a-yo)
- Hello: 안녕하세요 (an-nyeong-ha-se-yo)
- Please (for requests): 주세요 (ju-se-yo)
- Thank you: 감사합니다 (gam-sa-ham-ni-da) / 고마워요 (go-ma-wo-yo)
- You’re welcome: 천만에요 (cheon-man-e-yo)
- Excuse me: 실례합니다 (sil-lye-ham-ni-da)
- Sorry: 미안합니다 (mi-an-ham-ni-da) / 미안해 (mi-an-he)
- Goodbye: 안녕히 계세요 (an-nyeong-hi-gye-se-yo)
Meanings And Sounds Of The Basic Korean Words And Phrases You Should Lean
There is a special reason why people want to learn Korean words and Korean phrases. People have different reasons why they want to learn this language. It can be because they are inspired by the Korean music and dramas they are listening to and watching.
It may also be a requirement for an elective subject in school. Most of all, people want to start learning Korean because they want to travel to Korea and start conversations with the locals.
Whatever the reason is, it is really commendable for you to start learning Korean, so here’s a list of Basic Words and Phrases in Korean for you to start with:
1. 네 (ne)
/ 예 (ye)
English Translation: Yes
네 (ne) is used the same way it is used in the English language. As a traveler, this is really essential, especially in airports, shopping, dining, and traveling around the country. You can also hear people say 예 (ye) to say “Yes” in Korean, which has the same meaning as 네(ne). But in some cases, older people might consider 예 (ye) a more polite way to say “Yes.”
2. 아니요 (a-ni-yo)
English Translation: No
No is also one of the basic but most important words to learn in Korean. It is as important as the word Yes because you will not say Yes all the time.
On the other hand, when you are in doubt or unsure about something, 아마도 / amado is the right word for you. Of course, there will be a lot of things that you won’t be so sure about when you begin to learn Korean.
3. 괜찮아요 (gwaen-chan-a-yo)
English Translation: Ok
The common way of agreeing is saying Ok (괜찮아요 / gwaenchanayo). This is just a word, but it is really important and useful in many different situations.
4. 안녕하세요 (an-nyeong-ha-se-yo)
English Translation: Hello
안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo) is one of the most common words in the Korean language you will hear anywhere. Koreans love to welcome people with a greeting. This is the easiest Korean greeting that you can use in many situations. This is also a great conversation starter and icebreaker when communicating with the locals.
5. 주세요 (ju-se-yo)
English Translation: Please
Koreans really value respect and politeness. It is clearly reflected in Koreans when you go to their country or even just watch their movies and dramas that is why the word Please (주세요 / juseyo) is used often. As a traveler, this is important to show politeness to the locals in different situations, such as dining in a restaurant and shopping.
6. 감사합니다 (gam-sa-ham-ni-da)
/ 고마워요 (go-ma-wo-yo)
English Translation: Thank you
Saying Thank you(감사합니다 / gamsahamnida) in Korean is really important, especially when you visit Korea. 감사합니다 (gamsahamnida) is used in formal conversations, and you could also hear 고마워요 (gomawoyo), which is used in casual conversations. This is also a common Korean phrase or expression that is really important in daily conversations.
We all know that saying Thank you is a sign of showing appreciation and gratitude to another person, which is very important in Koreans. There are a lot more Korean phrases that you can use to say Thank you, but this is the most common one you can use in both speaking and writing.
7. 천만에요 (cheon-man-e-yo)
English Translation: You’re welcome
You should also know how to respond when somebody expresses gratitude to you by simply just saying You’re welcome (천만에요 / cheonmaneyo) in Korean. This is also a sign of politeness toward other people. Korean phrases like this are really important to keep the conversation going and be nice.
8. 실례합니다 (sil-lye-ham-ni-da)
English Translation: Excuse me
There will also be times when you need to use the phrase Excuse me (실례합니다 / sillyehamnida). This phrase is used to apologize, but there are different usages for this phrase. One example is 저기요 (jeogiyo), which is used to get attention. Another example is 잠시만요 (jamsimanyo), which is used to pass someone.
9. 미안합니다 (mi-an-ham-ni-da)
/ 미안해 (mi-an-he)
English Translation: Sorry
Both Korean phrases have the same meaning, but they are used in different situations. 미안합니다 / (mianhamnida) is formal, and you could also hear 미안해 (mianhe), which is more casual. Saying sorry is a sign of humility and also respect.
10. 안녕히 계세요 (an-nyeong-hi-gye-se-yo)
English Translation: Goodbye
Knowing how to say Goodbye (안녕히 계세요 / annyeonghi gyeseyo) in Korean is also important, especially if you are a tourist. It is one of the most common Korean greetings, which is mostly used in daily conversations.
These 10 basic words and phrases in the Korean language are just the simplest and easiest that you can learn. As a person who doesn’t know how to speak Korean, these phrases and words are a good starting point in your journey in language learning. For people who speak English, learning Korean may be challenging, especially in written form, since it is complicated. But with a lot of practice and continuous reading of blogs like this, you will surely learn little by little.
Other Basic Korean Phrases And Words You Should Learn
Speaking Korean will require you to learn more vocabulary other than the 10 mentioned above. Now that you have learned the 10 basic words and phrases in the Korean language, let us learn more. Take note, we are only learning the basic words, phrases, and sentences, there are separate blog posts for other topics as well. Here is a list of additional Korean phrases and words to learn in different categories:
1. For Everyday Life Conversations
There are plenty of Korean phrases and vocabulary that are commonly used in everyday conversation. There are Koreans who speak English, but there are also those who don’t. Learning basic words and phrases in the Korean language, as well as sentences, will make it easier when you are talking to the locals. Here is a list of words and phrases that are used in everyday life:
| English Translation | Korean | Pronunciation |
| Good | 좋아요 |
joayo |
| Bad | 안 좋아요 |
an joayo |
| That’s ok | 괜찮아요 |
gwaenchanayo |
| Just a moment! | 잠깐만요! |
jamkkanmanyo! |
| I understand | 이해해요 |
ihaehaeyo |
| I don’t know | 몰라요 |
mollayo |
| I know | 알아요 |
arayo |
| Don’t worry! | 걱정 하지 마세요! |
geokjeong haji maseyo! |
| No problem! | 문제 없어요 |
munje eopseoyo |
| What is this? | 이게 뭐예요 |
ige mwoyeyo |
| My name is … | 제 이름은 … 입니다 |
je ireum-eun … imnida |
| It is nice to meet you! | 만나서 반가워요 |
mannaseo bangawoyo. |
| Do you speak English? | 영어 하실 줄 아세요? |
yeong eo hasil jul aseyo? |
| Do you speak Korean? | 한국말 하실 줄 아세요? |
hangungmal hasil jul aseyo? |
| I can speak a little Korean | 한국말을 조금 할 수 있어요 |
hangungmareul jogeum hal su isseoyo |
| I can’t speak Korean | 한국말을 못해요 |
hangungmareul motaeyo |
2. Korean Words For Shopping
Shopping is part of a great adventure in Korea. Even if you don’t plan to go to Korea, there may be times when you want to buy something in a Korean store. One of the reasons why people admire Koreans is the products they use in everyday life. Here are some words that may help your shopping experience easier:
| English Translation | Korean | Pronunciation | Sound |
| shopping | 쇼핑 | syoping | |
| How much is this? | 이거 얼마예요? | igeo eolmayeyo? | |
| Can I pay with a credit card? | 카드 돼요? | kadeu dwaeyo? | |
| What time do you close? | 몇시에 문 닫아요? | myeotsie mun dadayo? | |
| Please give me a discount | 좀 깎아 주세요 | jom kkakka juseyo | |
| Please give me a receipt | 영수증 주세요 | yeongsujeung juseyo | |
| Please give me a refund | 환불해 주세요 | hwanbulhae juseyo | |
| How much is the total? | 모두 얼마예요? | modu eolmayeyo? |
3. Basic Korean Words And Phrases About Food And Dining
Another reason why people love Korean culture is because of their food. If you want to eat in local restaurants or if someone invited you for a meal, these are some phrases you need to know as a beginner. Take note of the pronunciation of these Basic words and phrases in the Korean language because it is really important.
| English Translation | Korean | Pronunciation | Sound |
| Bon appétit | 맛있게 드세요 | masitge deuseyo | |
| Eat up! | 많이 먹어요 | mani meogeoyo | |
| It’s delicious! | 맛있어요! | masisseoyo! | |
| I’m thirsty | 목 말라요 | mok mallayo | |
| I want to drink | 마시고 싶어 | masigo sipeo | |
| It doesn’t taste good | 맛없어요 | mateopseoyo | |
| I’m hungry | 배고파요 | baegopayo | |
| Please give me a menu | 메뉴판 주세요 | menyupan juseyo | |
| Do you have vegetarian dishes? | 채식주의자용 식사 있어요? | chaesikjuuijayong siksa isseoyo? |
4. Essential Phrases About Travel And Directions In Korean
Traveling is really hard if it is your first time, and it is even harder when you don’t know how to speak their native language. Even if you are with your friends and you only know how to speak English, traveling will be hard for all of you. If you decide to Korea, try learning the following phrases that the native speakers use:
| English Translation | Korean | Pronunciation | Sound |
| Turn left | 왼쪽으로 가세요 | oenjjokeuro gaseyo | |
| Turn right | 오른쪽으로 가세요 | oreunjjokeuro gaseyo | |
| Go straight | 직진하세요 | jikjinhaseyo | |
| I’m lost | 길을 잃었어요 | gireul irreosseoyo | |
| How far is it from here? | 여기에서 얼마나 걸리는지 아세요? | yeogieseo eolmana geollineunji aseyo? | |
| How much is the bus fare? | 버스 요금 얼마예요? | beoseu yogeum eolmayeyo? | |
| Where does this bus go? | 이 버스는 어디로 가요? | i beoseuneun eodiro gayo? | |
| How much is a bus ticket to Seoul? | 서울에 가는 버스 표가 얼마예요? | seoure ganeun beoseu pyoga eolmayeyo? |
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| I’m sorry, I’m not from around here | 미안하지만 저는 이 근처 사람이 아니예요 | mianhajiman jeoneun i geuncheo sarami aniyeyo |
5. Korean Phases About Clarification
Being a non-native speaker will really give you a hard time understanding conversations and interactions. So, it’s nice to learn some basic words and phrases in the Korean language that you can use to make things clear. Surely, Koreans will be kind enough to clarify things for you.
| English Translation | Korean | Pronunciation | Sound |
| Please say that one more time. | 다시 한 번 말해 주세요 | dasi han beon malhae juseyo | |
| Please speak slowly. | 천천히 말해 주세요 | cheoncheonhi malhae juseyo | |
| I don’t understand | 이해 못했어요 | ihae mothaesseoyo |
6. Words And Phrases About Emergency In Korean
Emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere. You never know when and where it will happen. You may feel comfortable if you always have a doctor like Kang Mo-Yeon (in Descendants of the Sun) or a responsive police officer like Choi Eun-Cheol (in Hometown Cha-cha-cha) by your side. But, if you don’t have people like them at all times, you must learn some basic words and phrases in Korean to be used for emergencies like the following:
| English Translation | Korean | Pronunciation | Sound |
| emergency | 비상 | bisang | |
| police | 경찰 | gyeongchal | |
| It’s my emergency phone number | 비상 전화번호예요 | bisang jeonhwabeonhoyeyo | |
| Fire! | 불이야 | buriya | |
| Be careful. | 조심하세요! | josimhaseyo! | |
| I’m scared. | 무서워요 | museowoyo | |
| Help me! | 도와주세요! | dowajuseyo! | |
| Call the police, please. | 경찰을 불러 주세요 | Gyeongchareul bulleo juseyo. | |
| Call an ambulance! | 구급차 불러요! | gugeupcha bulleoyo! | |
| Someone has stolen my bag. | 누군가 제 가방을 훔쳐갔어요 | nugun-ga je gabangeul humchyeogasseoyo |
7. Korean Phrases About Accommodation
Going to a place as wonderful as South Korea will bring you different sorts of adventures which can be tiring but fulfilling. One of the first things you’ll do when you arrive in Korea is to look for accommodation that is really budget-friendly but can still give you the Korean cultural experience. Learn these basic words and phrases in the Korean language that is related to accommodation to have smooth transactions.
| English Translation | Korean | Pronunciation | Sound |
| a hotel | 호텔 | hotel | |
| a room key | 방 열쇠 | bang yeolsoe | |
| to reserve | 예약하다 | yeyakada | |
| a single room | 싱글룸 | singgeullum | |
| check-in | 체크인 | chekeuin | |
| check-out | 체크아웃 | chekeuaut | |
| We want to stay here for two nights. | 우리는 여기에서 이틀 밤을 머물고 싶어요 | urineun yeogieseo iteul bameul meomulgo sipeoyo | |
| I want to reserve two rooms for four people. | 나는 4(네)명의 사람들을 위해 방 2(두)개를 예약하고 싶어요 | naneun 4(ne)myeongui saramdeureul wihae bang 2(du)gaereul yeyakago sipeoyo | |
| I want to reserve a single room for one night. | 나는 하룻밤 묵을 싱글룸을 예약하고 싶어요 | naneun harutbam mugeul singgeullumeul yeyakago sipeoyo | |
| Can I leave my room key at reception? | 제 방 열쇠를 안내 데스크에 맡겨도 되나요? | je bang yeolsoereul annae deseukeue matgyeo-do doenayo? | |
| Does the hotel provide Internet? | 그 호텔은 인터넷을 제공하나요? | geu hotereun inteoneseul jegonghanayo? | |
| I want to rest in my room. | 나는 내 방에서 쉬고 싶어요 | naneun nae bangeseo swigo sipeoyo |
8. Korean Words And Phrases Related To Love And Relationships
We cannot talk about basic words and phrases in the Korean language without some love and relationship phrases. After all, I bet one of the reasons why you’re here is because of your favorite Oppa and bias. And hey, pretty sure that the K-dramas never failed to make you fall in love or believe in true love, even in mermaids like “Legend of the Blue Sea” and aliens like “My Love from the Star.”
Falling in love with Koreans is not hard because, let’s admit it, what’s not to love about them? So, here are some basic words related to love and relationships:
| English Translation | Korean | Pronunciation | Sounds |
| love | 사랑 | sarang | |
| kiss | 키스 | kiseu | |
| date | 데이트 | de-i-teu | |
| friend | 친구 | chin-gu | |
| boyfriend | 남자친구 | namja-chin-gu | |
| girlfriend | 여자친구 | yeoja-chin-gu | |
| I miss you. | 보고 싶어 | bogo sipeo | |
| I love you. | 사랑해 | saranghae | |
| I like you. | 좋아해 | joahae | |
| I’ve got a crush on you. | 나는 너에게 반했어 | naneun neo-ege banhaesseo | |
| I want to see you. | 만나고 싶어 | mannago sipeo | |
| I’m yours | 나는 니꺼야 | naneun nikkeoya | |
| You are pretty! | 예쁘네요! | yeppeuneyo! | |
| You are so cute! | 너무 귀여워요! | neomu gwiyeowoyo! | |
| You are so sweet! | 정말 친절하네요! | jeongmal chinjeolhaneyo! | |
| It was love at first sight. | 첫눈에 반했어 | cheonnune banhaesseo | |
| You mean so much to me. | 당신은 나에게 무척 소중해요 | dangsineun naege mucheok sojunghaeyo | |
| Do you still not have a boyfriend? | 아직도 남자친구가 없어요? | ajikdo namjachinguga eopseoyo? |
9. Basic Words For Family In The Korean Language
Guided by the teachings of Confucianism, Korean families strictly value filial piety and respect for elders. Koreans are known to be family-oriented people. Family members are extremely devoted to one another. It is well-reflected in their K-dramas like “Reply 1988”. If you watched this K-drama, you could see the Korean culture in terms of family. Elders are well-respected. Parents are responsible for molding their children to be good and responsible citizens by providing them with education and teaching them Korean culture. Children are supposed to be obedient and respectful to their parents and pursue education to become successful in the future.
Here are some words and phrases related to the family that you should learn as a beginner:
| English Translation | Korean | Pronunciation | Sound |
| dad | 아빠 | appa | |
| mom | 엄마 | eomma | |
| son | 아들 | adeul | |
| daughter | 딸 | ttal | |
| grandfather (paternal) | 할아버지 | harabeoji | |
| grandfather (maternal) | 외할아버지 | oe harabeoji | |
| grandmother (paternal) | 할머니 | halmeoni | |
| grandmother (maternal) | 외할머니 | oe halmeoni | |
| husband | 남편 | nampyeon | |
| 아내 |
anae | wife | |
| 가족들과 함께 여행을 가요 |
gajokdeulgwa hamkke yeohaengeul gayo | I go on a trip with my family | |
| 우리 가족은 5(다섯)명이에요 |
uri gajogeun 5(daseot) myeongieyo | We are a family of five. | |
| 우리 아빠는 친절하세요 |
uri appaneyb chinjeolhaseyo | My dad is kind. |
10. Korean Verbs And Adjectives
Verbs and adjectives are essential parts of the sentence structure. If you know the basic verbs and adjectives, it will be easier for you to understand and write sentences in Korean. Remember, the Korean language is meant to be learned and understood easily. At first, it seems like it’s hard to learn, especially if you’re from a western country, but after learning the Korean alphabet, you’ll realize that it’s not hard to learn Korean. Here are some basic verbs and adjectives you’ll need to know.
| English Translation | Korean | Pronunciation | Sound |
| to eat | 먹다 | meokda | |
| to drink | 마시다 | masida | |
| to sleep | 자다 | jada | |
| to give | 주다 | juda | |
| to buy | 사다 | sada | |
| to see | 보다 | boda | |
| to laugh | 웃다 | utda | |
| to cry | 울다 | ulda | |
| to wear | 입다 | ipda | |
| to walk | 걷다 | geotda | |
| to meet | 만나다 | mannada | |
| to study | 공부하다 | gongbuhada | |
| to learn | 배우다 | baeuda | |
| to read | 읽다 | iktta | |
| to be good | 좋다 | jota | |
| to hate | 싫다 | silta | |
| to be easy | 쉽다 | swipda | |
| to be difficult | 어렵다 | eoryeopda | |
| to be clean | 깨끗하다 | kkaekkeuthada | |
| to be dirty | 더럽다 | deoreopda | |
| to be interesting | 재미있다 | jaemiitda | |
| to be boring | 재미없다 | jaemieopda | |
| to be hot | 덥다 | deopda | |
| to be cold | 춥다 | chupda |
11. Words About Time In Korean
One thing to learn about Koreans is they are really organized. Everything is fast-paced to keep productivity but remember, fast-paced doesn’t always compromise quality. They still care about details and quality of work. If you’re following a K-pop group, they spend time before releasing new songs, but they make sure that their comebacks are a blast.
| English Translation | Korean | Pronunciation | Sound |
| today | 오늘 | oneul | |
| yesterday | 어제 | eoje | |
| tomorrow | 내일 | naeil | |
| now | 지금 | jigeum | |
| time | 시간 | sigan |
12. Korean Slang Words
In learning basic words and phrases in the Korean language, we shouldn’t miss Korean slang words. If you have a strong grasp of this, understanding Korean jokes and watching K-dramas will be much easier. Also, if you start making friends, you will talk more casually. Usually, these are the terms that you’ll commonly use.
Korean slang words are not usually taught in the classroom. They are learned through interacting with other people and, of course, the internet.
| English Translation | Korean | Pronunciation | Sound |
| a lot of fun | 꿀잼 | kkuljaem | |
| not funny or boring | 노잼 | nojaem | |
| fighting! | 화이팅! | hwaiting! | |
| my heart skipped a beat |
심쿵 | simkung | |
| TBH (to be honest) | 솔까말 | solkkamal | |
| OMG, WTF | 헐 | heol | |
| charming act | 애교 | aegyo | |
| selfie | 셀카 | selka | |
| TGIF (literal Burning Friday or Golden Friday) | 불금 | bulgeum | |
| It’s lit | 오졌다 | ojyeotda | |
| badly | 더럽게 | deoreopge | |
| beginner level or noob | 쪼렙 | jjolep | |
| swag | 간지 | ganji | |
| mental breakdown | 멘붕 | menbung | |
| Chicken and beer, the perfect pairing | 치맥 | chimaek | |
| impulse shopping | 홧김비용 | hwatgimbiyong | |
| mask | 마스크 | maseukeu | |
| Fucking delicious | 존맛탱 | jonmattaeng (JMT) | |
| prettiest in the world | 세젤예 | sejelye | |
| IDK (short for 몰라, molla) | ㅁㄹ | m l | |
| sorry (short for 죄송합니다, joesonghamnida) | ㅈㅅ | j s | |
| ty (short for 감사합니다, gamsahamnida) | ㄱㅅ | g s |
13. K-Drama Words And Phrases
“Crash Landing On You,” “Reply 1988,” and “Goblin.” These are just three of the most iconic K-dramas that made history in the K-drama world. If you’re an OG K-drama fan, you have surely unconsciously picked up words commonly used in K-dramas. Wondering what it means? Check out these basic Korean phrases used in K-dramas.
| Korean | Pronunciation | English Translation |
| 누나 |
noona | used by males when referring to older female siblings/relatives/close friends; |
| 언니 |
eonni/unni | used by females when referring to older female siblings/relatives/close friends |
| 형 |
hyung/hyeong | used by males when referring to older male siblings/relatives/close friends |
| 오빠 |
oppa | used by females when referring to older male siblings/relatives/close friends/boyfriends; occasionally, idols/celebrities |
| 아저씨 |
ahjussi | middle-aged men/married men |
| 아줌마 |
ahjumma | middle-aged women/married women |
| 알았어 |
arasseo | Got it./Understood. |
| 안돼! |
andwae | No way! |
| 아이구 |
aigoo | Indicate a deep sigh, Expressing frustration or pity; show surprise (occasionally) |
| 배고파 |
b7aegopa | I am hungry. |
| 콜 |
kol | Call/Deal |
| 대박 |
daebak | Wow/Cool/Great |
| 잠깐만 |
jamkkanman | Just a sec/Wait a minute./Hold on. |
| 잘자 |
jalja | Good night./Sleep well. |
| 거짓말이야 |
geojitmariya | It’s a lie./Don’t lie. |
| 진짜? 정말? |
jinjja jeongmal |
Really? |
| 너 미쳤어? |
neo michyeosseo | Are you crazy? |
| 아싸! |
assa | Oh yeah |
| 제발 |
jebal | Please. |
| 어떡해? |
eotteokhae? | What to do? |
| 이렇게 |
ireohke | Like this. |
| 그래 |
geurae | Alright/ Sure/Okay |
| 괜찮아 |
gwaenchana | It’s fine./I’m okay. |
| 그럼 |
geureom | If so, then…/Of course. |
| 하지마 |
hajima | Don’t do it./Stop it. |
| 행복해 |
haengbokhae | I’m happy. |
| 어머 |
eomeo | Oh my gosh. |
| 빨리 |
palli | Hurry/Faster |
| 혹시 |
hokshi | Could it be…/By any chance…/Would it be possible if… |
| 여보세요 |
yeoboseyo | Hello (Used for answering a call ) |
| 예쁘다 |
yeppeuda | You’re pretty. |
| 약속해 |
yaksokhae | I Promise/Promise me |
| 선배 |
sunbae | used to address seniors |
| 후배 |
hoobae | used to address juniors |
| 세상에 |
sesange | In the world (literal); Oh my god!/My goodness! |
14. Korean Words For Music
Just recently, Lisa, the main dancer of the Korean girl group Blackpink, dropped her first-ever single entitled “Lalisa.” This song really made the whole world stop, even non-Koreans, because it broke two Guinness World Records. “Lalisa” hits 73.6 million views in its first 24 hours, breaking Taylor Swift’s “Me!” with 65.2 million. It also set a new record for a solo K-pop artist’s most-viewed YouTube music video in 24 hours which was formerly held by her bandmate Rosé.
BTS also set billboard records with their song “Dynamite” and is now concurring the world’s music industry. Just recently, they released their song with Coldplay entitled “My Universe.”
These are just two of the internationally recognized Korean groups that really made their way to represent Korea. It is no doubt that the Korean music industry is a global trend and has a huge fanbase in different parts of the world.
| English Translation | Korean | Pronunciation | Sound |
| K-pop | 케이팝 | keipap | |
| music | 음악 | eumak | |
| music industry | 음악 산업 | eumak saneop | |
| musical instrument | 악기 | akki | |
| music video | 뮤직 비디오 | myujik bidio | |
| classical music | 클래식 음악 | keullaesik eumak | |
| pop music | 가요 | gayo | |
| rap music | 랩 | raep | |
| jazz music | 재즈 음악 | jaejeu eumak | |
| singer | 가수 | gasu | |
| female singer | 여성 가수 | yeoseong gasu | |
| opera singer | 오페라 가수 | opera gasu | |
| band | 밴드 | baendeu | |
| pop culture | 대중문화 | daejungmunhwa | |
| What is your favorite K-pop group? | 어떤 케이팝 그룹을 가장 좋아해요? | Eotteon keipap geurubeul gajang joahaeyo? | |
| How long have you been listening to K-pop? | 케이팝을 들은지 얼마나 되었어요? | Keipabeul deureunji eolmana doeeosseoyo? |
A List Of 365 Common Korean Words To Improve Your Vocabulary
Below are some of the basic vocabulary of common Korean words about everyday life, essential words such as Korean family words, most typical greetings, basic medical terms, directions, and other terms for everyday life.
| No. | English Translation | Korean Word | Pronunciation |
| 1 | hello | 안녕하세요 | anyeong haseyo |
| 2 | excuse me? | 잠시만요 | jamshimanyo |
| 3 | please in a desperate way | 제발 | jebal |
| 4 | really? | 진짜? | jinjja |
| 5 | please | 주세요 | juseyo |
| 6 | sorry | 죄송합니다 | joesong hamnida |
| 7 | thank you | 고맙습니다 | gomap seumnida |
| 8 | yes | 네 | ne |
| 9 | no | 아니요 | aniyo |
| 10 | maybe | 아마도 | amado |
| 11 | help | 도와 주세요 | dowa juseyo |
| 12 | excuse me | 저기요 | jeogiyo |
| 13 | water | 물 | mul |
| 14 | vegetables | 야채 | yachae |
| 15 | fruit | 과일 | gwail |
| 16 | meat | 고기 | gogi |
| 17 | bread | 빵 | ppang |
| 18 | fish | 생선 | saengseon |
| 19 | coffee | 커피 | keopi |
| 20 | beer | 맥주 | maekju |
| 21 | soju | 소주 | soju |
| 22 | friend | 친구 | chingu |
| 23 | family | 가족 | gajok |
| 24 | old sister (if you are male) | 누나 | nuna |
| 25 | old sister (if you are female) | 언니 | eonni |
| 26 | old brother (if you are male) | 형 | hyeong |
| 27 | old brother (if you are female) | 오빠 | oppa |
| 28 | younger sibling | 동생 | dongsaeng |
| 29 | younger brother | 남동생 | nam dongsaeng |
| 30 | younger sister | 여동생 | yeo dongsaeng |
| 31 | dad | 아빠 | appa |
| 32 | father (formal) | 아버지 | abeoji |
| 33 | mom | 엄마 | eomma |
| 34 | mother (formal) | 어머니 | eo meo ni |
| 35 | son | 아들 | adeul |
| 36 | daughter | 딸 | ttal |
| 37 | twins | 쌍둥이 | ssangduni |
| 38 | triplets | 세 쌍둥이 | se-ssangdungi |
| 39 | uncle | 삼촌 | samchon |
| 40 | aunt | 이모 | imo |
| 41 | boyfriend | 남자 친구 | namja chingu |
| 42 | girlfriend | 여자 친구 | yeoja chingu |
| 43 | marriage | 결혼 | gyeolhon |
| 44 | husband | 남편 | nampyeon |
| 45 | wife | 아내 | anae |
| 46 | human | 사람 | saram |
| 47 | love | 사랑 | sarang |
| 48 | first love | 첫사랑 | cheot sarang |
| 49 | secret crush | 짝사랑 | jjak sarang |
| 50 | couple | 커플 | keopeul |
| 51 | drama | 드라마 | deurama |
| 52 | once | 한번 | hanbeon |
| 53 | twice | 두번 | dubeon |
| 54 | which | 어느 | eoneu |
| 55 | who | 누가 | nuga |
| 56 | where | 어디서 | eodiseo |
| 57 | how | 어떻게 | eoteohke |
| 58 | when | 언제 | eonje |
| 59 | what | 무엇을 | mueoseul |
| 60 | why | 왜 | wae |
| 61 | house | 집 | jip |
| 62 | country | 나라 | nara |
| 63 | job | 직업 | jigeop |
| 64 | you’re welcome | 천만에요 | cheonmaneyo |
| 65 | left | 왼쪽 | oen jjok |
| 66 | right | 오른쪽 | o reunjjok |
| 67 | it’s fine | 괜찮아 | gwaenchana |
| 68 | for a while | 이렇게 | ireoke |
| 69 | time | 시간 | sigan |
| 70 | now | 지금 | jigeum |
| 71 | today | 오늘 | o neul |
| 72 | yesterday | 어제 | eoje |
| 73 | tomorrow | 내일 | naeil |
| 74 | to go | 가다 | gada |
| 75 | to come | 오다 | oda |
| 76 | to have | 있다 | itda |
| 77 | to be | 이다 | ida |
| 78 | to eat | 먹다 | meokda |
| 79 | to drink | 마시다 | masida |
| 80 | to give | 주다 | juda |
| 81 | to see | 보다 | boda |
| 82 | to sleep | 자다 | jada |
| 83 | to wake up or get up | 일어나다 | ireonada |
| 84 | to buy | 사다 | sada |
| 85 | to write or to use | 쓰다 | sseuda |
| 86 | to laugh | 웃다 | utda |
| 87 | to cry | 울다 | ulda |
| 88 | to wear | 입다 | ipda |
| 89 | to walk | 걷다 | geotda |
| 90 | to read | 읽다 | ik tta |
| 91 | to learn | 배우다 | baeuda |
| 92 | to study | 공부하다 | gongbuhada |
| 93 | to meet | 만나다 | mannada |
| 94 | to like | 좋다 | jota |
| 95 | to hate | 싫다 | silta |
| 96 | to be hot | 덥다 | deopda |
| 97 | to be cold | 춥다 | chupda |
| 99 | to be sad | 슬프다 | seulpeuda |
| 100 | to be sick or in pain | 아프다 | apeuda |
| 101 | to be tired | 피곤하다 | pigonhada |
| 102 | to be interesting | 재미있다 | jaemiitda |
| 103 | to be boring | 재미없다 | jaemieopda |
| 104 | to be difficult | 어렵다 | eoryeopda |
| 105 | to be easy | 쉽다 | swipda |
| 106 | to be clean | 깨끗하다 | kkaekkeuthada |
| 107 | to be dirty | 더럽다 | deoreopda |
| 108 | to be fast | 빠르다 | ppareuda |
| 109 | to be slow | 느리다 | neurida |
| 110 | fast | 빨리 | ppalli |
| 111 | really | 정말 | jeongmal |
| 112 | slowly | 천천히 | cheoncheonhi |
| 113 | sometimes | 가끔 | gakkeum |
| 114 | seldom | 좀처럼 | jomcheoreom |
| 115 | never | 결코 | gyeolko |
| 116 | never | 절대 | jeoldae |
| 117 | skin | 피부, 살갗 | pibu/saklat |
| 118 | eye | 눈 | nun |
| 119 | body | 신체/몸 | sinche/mom |
| 120 | head | 머리 | meori |
| 121 | hair | 머리카락 | meorikarhak |
| 122 | face | 얼굴 | eolgul |
| 123 | dimple | 보조개 | bojoge |
| 124 | forehead | 이마 | ima |
| 125 | eyebrow | 눈썹 | nun sseop |
| 126 | shoulder | 어깨 | eokkae |
| 127 | eyelid | 눈꺼풀 | nun keopul |
| 128 | eyelashes | 속눈썹 | sok nun sseop |
| 129 | pupil | 눈동자 | nun dongja |
| 130 | ear | 귀 | gui |
| 131 | cheek | 볼 / 뺨 | bol/bbyam |
| 132 | nose | 코 | kho |
| 133 | nostrils | 콧구멍 | khot gumeong |
| 134 | mouth | 입 | ip |
| 135 | tooth | 이, 이빨 | i / ippal |
| 136 | lips | 입술 | ipsul |
| 137 | gum | 잇몸 | itmom |
| 138 | tongue | 혀 | hyeo |
| 139 | chin | 턱 | theok |
| 140 | neck | 목 | mok |
| 141 | throat | 목구멍, 목, 목이 | mok gumeong |
| 142 | body parts | 신체 부분 | sinche bubun |
| 143 | breast | 가슴 | gaseum |
| 144 | breast | 유방 | yubang |
| 145 | back | 등 | deung |
| 146 | abdomen | 배 | bae |
| 147 | navel | 배꼽 | bekkop |
| 148 | waist | 허리 | heori |
| 149 | buttocks | 엉덩이 | eongdeongi |
| 150 | vagina | 질 | jil |
| 151 | penis | 음경/자지 | umgyeong/ jaji |
| 152 | hand | 손 | son |
| 153 | arm | 팔 | pal |
| 154 | wrist | 팔목 | pal mok |
| 155 | wrist | 손목 | son mok |
| 156 | elbow | 팔꿈치 | pal kkumchi |
| 157 | palm (hand) | 손바닥 | son badak |
| 158 | fist | 주먹 | jumeok |
| 159 | finger | 손가락 | son garak |
| 160 | thumb | 엄지 | eomji |
| 161 | index finger | 검지 | geomji |
| 162 | ring finger | 약지 | yakji |
| 163 | fingernail | 손톱 | sontop |
| 164 | armpit | 겨드랑이 | khyeodeurangi |
| 165 | leg | 다리 | dari |
| 166 | thigh | 허벅지 | heobeokji |
| 167 | knee | 무릎 | mureup |
| 168 | foot | 발 | bal |
| 169 | claw | 발톱 | baltop |
| 170 | ankle | 발목 | balmok |
| 171 | top of the foot | 발등 | baldeung |
| 172 | heel | 뒤꿈치 | duiggumchi |
| 173 | toe | 발가락 | balgarak |
| 174 | brain | 뇌 | noi |
| 175 | heart | 심장 | simjang |
| 176 | artery | 혈관 | hyeolgwan |
| 177 | liver | 간 | gan |
| 178 | lungs | 폐 | pye |
| 179 | muscles | 근육 | guenyuk |
| 180 | bone | 뼈 | ppyeo |
| 181 | stomach | 위 | ui |
| 182 | appendix | 맹장 | maengjang |
| 183 | kidney | 콩팥 | kongpat |
| 184 | pancreas | 췌장 | chuejang |
| 185 | bowels | 장 | jang |
| 186 | womb | 자궁 | jagung |
| 187 | anus | 항문 | hangmun |
| 188 | doctor | 의사 | uisa |
| 189 | nurse | 간호사 | ganhosa |
| 190 | injection | 주사 | jusa |
| 191 | pharmacist | 약사 | yaksa |
| 192 | medicine | 약 | yak |
| 193 | cancer | 암 | aam |
| 194 | cough | 기침 | gichim |
| 195 | flu | 독감 | dokgam |
| 196 | tumor | 종양 | jongyang |
| 197 | vomiting | 구토 | guto |
| 198 | paralysis | 마비 | mabi |
| 199 | poisoning | 중독 | jungdok |
| 201 | toothache | 치통 | chitong |
| 202 | stomachache | 복통 | boktong |
| 203 | constipation | 변비 | byeonbi |
| 204 | jaundice | 황달 | hwangdal |
| 205 | runny nose | 콧물 | konmul |
| 206 | high fever | 고열 | goyeol |
| 207 | pregnancy | 임신 | imsin |
| 208 | childbirth | 출산 | chulsan |
| 209 | abortion | 낙태 | naktae |
| 210 | operation | 수술 | susul |
| 211 | hospitalization | 입원 | ibwon |
| 212 | hospital discharge | 퇴원 | toewon |
| 213 | diabetes | 당뇨병 | dangnyo |
| 214 | sunstroke | 일사병 | ilsabyeong |
| 215 | gastric ulcer | 위궤양 | wigweyang |
| 216 | syndrome | 증후군 | jeunghugun |
| 217 | high blood pressure | 고혈압 | gohyeorap |
| 218 | low blood pressure | 저혈압 | jeohyeorap |
| 219 | malnutrition | 영양실조 | yeongyangsiljo |
| 220 | death | 사망, 임종 | samang, imjong |
| 221 | sickness | 병 | byeong |
| 222 | prescription | 처방 | cheobang |
| 223 | dermatology | 피부과 | pibugwa |
| 224 | paediatrics | 소아과 | soagwa |
| 225 | ultrasound | 초음파 | choeumpa |
| 226 | neurology | 신경과 | singyeonggwa |
| 227 | consultation room | 진료실 | jillyosil |
| 228 | emergency room | 응급실 | eunggeupsil |
| 229 | plastic surgery | 성형외과 | seonghyeongoegwa |
| 230 | apple | 사과 | sagwa |
| 231 | apricot | 살구 | salgu |
| 232 | asparagus | 아스파라거스 | asupharageoosu |
| 233 | aubergine | 가지 | khaji |
| 234 | avocado | 아보카도 | abokado |
| 235 | baked beans | 찐 콩 | jjin khong |
| 236 | banana | 바나나 | banana |
| 237 | beansprouts | 콩나물 | khong-namul |
| 238 | beetroot | 홍당무 | hong-dangmu |
| 239 | blackberry | 블랙베리 | bullek-beri |
| 240 | blackcurrant | 블랙커런트 | bullek-kharanthu |
| 241 | blueberry | 블루베리 | bulluberi |
| 242 | broccoli | 브로콜리 | burokholli |
| 243 | brussels sprouts | 양배추 | yang-baechu |
| 244 | a bunch of bananas | 바나나 한 송이 | banana han songi |
| 245 | a bunch of grapes | 포도 한 송이 | phodo han songi |
| 246 | cabbage | 배추 | baechu |
| 247 | carrot | 당근 | dang-geun |
| 248 | cauliflower | 꽃양배추 | kot yang baechu |
| 249 | celery | 샐러리 | selleori |
| 250 | cherry | 체리 | cheri |
| 251 | courgette | 애호박 | ae-hobak |
| 252 | cucumber | 오이 | oi |
| 253 | fig | 무화과 | muhwagwa |
| 254 | French bean | 프렌치 콩 | furenchi khong |
| 255 | garlic | 마늘 | maneul |
| 256 | ginger | 생강 | saeng-gang |
| 257 | gooseberry | 구스베리 | gusuberi |
| 258 | grape | 포도 | phodo |
| 259 | grapefruit | 자몽 | jamong |
| 260 | kidney beans | 강낭콩 | gangnang-khong |
| 261 | kiwi | 키위 | khiwi |
| 262 | leek | 대파 | daepa |
| 263 | lemon | 레몬 | lemon |
| 264 | lettuce | 양상추 | yangsangchu |
| 265 | lime | 라임 | laim |
| 266 | mango | 망고 | mango |
| 267 | melon | 멜론 | mellon |
| 268 | mushroom | 버섯 | beoseot |
| 269 | onion | 양파 | yangpa |
| 270 | orange | 오렌지 | orenji |
| 271 | peach | 복숭아 | boksunga |
| 272 | pear | 배 | bae |
| 273 | peas | 콩 | khong |
| 274 | guava | 구아바 | guaba |
| 275 | pineapple | 파인애플 | painaepeul |
| 276 | plum | 자두 | jadu |
| 277 | pomegranate | 석류 | seokryu |
| 278 | potato | 감자 | gamja |
| 279 | pumpkin | 호박 | hobak |
| 280 | radish | 무 | mu |
| 281 | raspberry | 라즈베리 | rajuberi |
| 282 | soup | 수프 | supeu |
| 283 | spinach | 시금치 | sigeumchi |
| 284 | spring onion | 파 | pa |
| 285 | squash | 호박 | hobak |
| 286 | strawberry | 딸기 | ttalgi |
| 287 | sweet potato | 고구마 | goguma |
| 288 | corn / sweetcorn | 옥수수 | oksusu |
| 289 | tinned tomatoes | 토마토 통조림 | thomatho thong-jorim |
| 290 | tomato | 토마토 | thomatho |
| 291 | turnip | 순무 | sunmu |
| 292 | Persimmon | 감 | kham |
| 293 | Mustard | 갓 | khat |
| 294 | mandarin | 귤 | khyul |
| 295 | cauliflower | 꽃양배추 | kot yangbaechu |
| 296 | rice field | 논 | non |
| 297 | soybean | 대두 | daedu |
| 298 | bellflower | 도라지 | doraji |
| 299 | wheat | 밀 | mil |
| 300 | chestnut | 밤 | bam |
| 302 | leek | 부추 | buchu |
| 303 | barley | 보리 | bori |
| 304 | watermelon | 수박 | subak |
| 305 | citron | 유자 | yuja |
| 306 | plum | 자두, 매실 | jadu,maesil |
| 307 | (musk) melon | 참외 | chamwei |
| 308 | fafaya | 파파야 | papaya |
| 309 | red bean | 팥 | pat |
| 310 | green pepper | 풋고추 | put-gochu |
| 311 | brown rice | 현미 | hyunmi |
| 312 | carrot | 당근 | danggeun |
| 313 | rye | 호밀 | homil |
| 314 | gingko nut | 은행 | unhaeng |
| 315 | gluten | 찹쌀 | chapssal |
| 316 | green (unripe) fruit | 선 과일 | seon-gwail |
| 317 | orchard | 과수원 | gwasuwon |
| 318 | baguette | 바케뜨 | bakhetu |
| 319 | baking powder | 제빵 가루 | jepang garu |
| 320 | blue cheese | 파란색 치즈 | paransaek chiju |
| 321 | bread rolls | 롤빵 | rol-pang |
| 322 | brown bread | 갈색빵 | galsek-pang |
| 323 | brown sugar | 갈색 설탕 | galsek seolthang |
| 324 | butter | 버터 | ba-theo |
| 325 | cake | 케이크 | kheikhu |
| 326 | cooking oil | 식용유 | sikyongyu |
| 327 | corn flour | 옥수수 가루 | oksusu garu |
| 328 | cottage cheese | 코티지 치즈 | khotiji chiju |
| 329 | cream | 크림 | khurim |
| 330 | dates | 대추 | daechu |
| 331 | dried apricots | 건살구 | geon sal gu |
| 332 | eggs | 달걀 | dalgyal |
| 333 | full-fat milk | 고지방 우유 | gojibang wuyu |
| 334 | garlic bread | 마늘빵 | maneul pang |
| 335 | goats cheese | 염소젖 치즈 | yeomsojeot chiju |
| 336 | icing sugar | 아이싱 설탕 | aising seolthang |
| 337 | milk | 우유 | wuyu |
| 338 | olive oil | 올리브오일 | ollibu oil |
| 339 | pastry | 패스트리 | paeseuteuri |
| 340 | plain flour | 일반 밀가루 | ilban milgaru |
| 341 | raisins | 건포도 | geonphodo |
| 342 | sponge cake | 스폰지 케이크 | suphonji kheikhu |
| 343 | sugar | 설탕 | seolthang |
| 344 | white bread | 흰빵 | hwin pang |
| 345 | yeast | 효모 | hyomo |
| 346 | yoghurt | 요구르트 | yoguruthu |
| 347 | chilli powder | 고춧가루 | gochu garu |
| 348 | cinnamon | 계피 | gyepi |
| 349 | curry powder | 카레 가루 | khare garu |
| 350 | paprika | 파프리카 | pupeurikha |
| 351 | saffron | 사프란 | sapeuran |
| 352 | organic | 유기농 | yuginong |
| 353 | ketchup | 케첩 | khecheop |
| 354 | breakfast cereal | 아침 시리얼 | achim sirial |
| 355 | cornflakes | 콘프레이크 | khon pureikhu |
| 356 | honey | 꿀 | kkul |
| 357 | jam | 잼 | jaem |
| 358 | noodles | 면 | myeon |
| 359 | pasta | 파스타 | pasutha |
| 360 | pizza | 피자 | pija |
| 361 | porridge | 죽 | juk |
| 362 | rice | 쌀 | ssal |
| 363 | spaghetti | 스파게티 | seuphagethi |
| 364 | toast | 토스트 | thosuthu |
| 365 | Instant Noodles | 라면 | ramyeon |
Korean Language That Reflects Korean Culture
Whenever you hear the word or phrase that Korean people speak or see their expressions when you watch their different dramas on the television or on your phone, it becomes more and more familiar to you. By listening to native Korean speakers, you are already making a lot of effort to remember these basic words and phrases!
Learning about Korean culture is necessary because this will widen your perspective on learning the Korean language itself. When you observe Korean culture, you will recognize the meaning behind their language, words, phrases, sentences, and vocabulary in terms of speaking.
The common Korean vocabulary words that reflect Korean culture are the following:
- 친구 — “Chingu” (Friend) — This word has a different usage in English because Koreans generally use this word of the same age.
- 사랑 — “Sarang” (Love) — This is a Korean word for love. Japanese also have this word with the same meaning.
- 썸타다 — “Sseom-Ta-Da” (Mutual Understanding/Something’s going on) — This basic Korean phrase came from the English word ‘something’ or ‘something’s going’ on in terms of dating and ‘ta-da’ is an expression of ‘go-along’ if the dating couple will move to a more serious relationship.
- 애교 — “Aegyo” (Charming act) — This word is a trend right now in Korea. Mostly, women and even men do this charming and adorable act to look sweet to people. They often do the ‘aegyo’ when they take a ‘selka’ on their phones.
- 셀카 — “Selka” (Selfie) — From the English word ‘selfie’. Most Korean artists love to take pictures. Coz why not? Korean glass skin is worth showing off.
- 미안해 — “Mianhae” (I’m sorry) — This is an informal way to speak ‘I’m sorry’ in Korean. You always hear this Korean word, mostly in Kpop songs. In addition, Koreans are polite, especially the youngsters.
- 물 — “mul” (water) — This is the most commonly used noun in South Korea, as you probably hear in many K-dramas when drinking soju or eating moekbang.
- 밥 — “bap” (rice) — It’s not only the Philippines and Japan who love to eat rice, but also Korea. The rice that they eat was often wrapped in different types of leaves, together with meat or fish.
- 고기 — “gogi” (meat) — Koreans love meat, most especially grilled pork belly, which is also known as ‘samgyeop-sal’ with different ingredients. This is commonly eaten by a Korean family.
- 소주 — “soju” (clear liquor) — This is the most popular liquor in Korea. In Korean culture, drinking alcohol like soju, rice wine, and other alcohol is a big part of the lives of Korean family.
- 지금 — “jigeum” (now) — We frequently hear this word from our favorite Kpop groups whenever they have interviews, or sometimes in the daily conversations of your favorite Korean actors or artists in a variety show. This literally means ‘now’ or ‘at this moment’.
- 괜찮아요 — “gwaenchanayo” (That’s okay) — Most Koreans are cheerful and also compassionate people. In other words, you probably hear this Korean word whenever there’s an unexpected scenario in a Korean drama.
- 잘 자요 — “jal jayo” (Goodnight) — Although some Koreans use the English term ‘goodnight,’ most of the songs we hear from our favorite Kpop groups use ‘jal jayo.’ See? Through listening to their songs, we can learn basic Korean phrases, and understand some of the common Korean words in just a moment.
- 잠깐만요! — “jamkkannmanyo!” (Just a moment! / Wait!) — This expression from the most common Korean words is generally formally used in everyday life.
- 다 같이 — “da gachi” (All together) — You probably heard it right? This Korean word is usually heard when you watch a concert from your favorite Kpop group in initiating the fans to sing along with them.
- 이게 뭐예요 — “ige mwoyeyo” (What is this?) — This is also an expression from the most common Korean words, and it is also mainly used in everyday life in an informal manner, most especially when you are talking with your close friends or relatives.
- 좋아요 — “joayo” (Good) — This is also one of the most common Korean words that are being used a lot. You can hear this through different Korean vloggers who want different viewers to subscribe and like ‘joayo’ their vlogs.
Learn these cultural terms and you will be one step ahead!
About The Korean Language
Now that you’ve learned a few important words in Korean, there’s still a long way to go. If you are new to the language and are interested in learning even more details about this fantastic language, read this helpful information and take note!
Korean is spoken in North and South Korea, China (mainly provinces bordering North Korea), Japan, and Russia.
Korean is also spoken in other large communities around the world such as the US (most from New York), Singapore, Thai, Guam, and Paraguay. The number of Korean speakers continues to increase because there are some countries like the Philippines, where the Korean language is taught as an elective course.
Affiliation
The most known origin of the Korean language is the Altaic language family of central Asia, including Turkish, Mongolian, and the Tungusic languages of Siberia. Other linguists also argue that Korean belongs to the Austronesian language family.
Because of the long history between Chinese and Japanese, determining their linguistic affiliation is really complicated. Some also considered the Korean language as isolated. Whatever its origin may be, it gave birth to an amazing language called Korean.
Dialects
We all know that the whole country of Korea is divided into two – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) and the Republic of Korea (South Korea). The Ancient Korean language was divided into many dialects, but naturally unified during the Unified Silla period.
There are two standard varieties of Modern Korean. Both dialects are distinguished and regulated by the national language policy of the country. Most of these dialects are mutually intelligible.
- Seoul Dialect – The standard dialect of South Korea. There are also regional dialects such as Kyeonsang, Chungchong, Jeolla, and Jeju Island.
- P’yŏngyang Dialect – This is the standard dialect of North Korea. The regional dialects include Hamkyeong, Pyeongan, and Hwanghae.
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In this article, we will cover some of the most common Korean words that are related to family time and daily life.
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| English | Korean | pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Mom (informal) | 엄마 | eomma |
| Mother (formal) | 어머니 | eomeoni |
| Dad (informal) | 아빠 | appa |
| Father (formal) | 아버지 | abeoji |
| Old sister – if you are male | 누나 | nuna |
| Old sister – if you are female | 언니 | eonni |
| Old brother – if you are male | 형 | hyeong |
| Old brother – if you are female | 오빠 | oppa |
| younger sibling | 동생 | dongsaeng |
| Younger brother | 남동생 | namdongsaeng |
| Younger sister | 여동생 | yeodongsaeng |
| brothers | 형제 | hyungjae |
| sisters | 자매 | Jamae |
| brother and sister | 남매 | Nammae |
| husband | 남편 | Nampyeon |
| wife | 아내 | Anae |
| married couple | 부부 | Bubu |
| Son | 아들 | Adul |
| Daughter | 딸 | tal |
| Twins | 쌍둥이 | sangdungi |
| Triplets | 세 쌍둥이 | se – sangdungi |
| Daughter in law | 며느리, 자부 | myanuri, chhabu |
| Uncle | 삼촌 | samchon |
| Aunt | 이모 | imo |
| Grandfather | 할아버지 | hal-abeoji |
| Grandmother | 할머니 | halmeoni |
| family | 가족 | gajog |
Most common Korean words (Love in Korean)
Love in Korean – 사랑
| English | Korean | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Human | 사람 | saram |
| Love | 사랑 | sarang |
| First love | 첫사랑 | cheotsarang |
| Secret crush | 짝사랑 | jjaksarang |
| Secret crush | 짝사랑 | jjaksarang |
| Boy | 남자 | namja |
| Girl | 여자 | yeoja |
| Friend | 친구 | chingu |
| Boyfriend | 남자친구 | namjachingu |
| Girlfriend | 여자친구 | yeojachingu |
| Love triangle | 삼각관계 | samgakgwangye |
| Date | 데이트 | deiteu |
| Blind date | 소개팅 | sogaeting |
| Couple | 커플 | keopeul |
| marriage | 결혼 | gyeolhon |
| Love letter | 연애편지 | yeonaepyeonji |
| Drama | 드라마 | deurama |
| Actor | 배우 | baeu |
| Actress | 여배우 | yeobaeu |
| Hate | 싫어 | Sirh |
| Hide | 감추다 | gamchhuda |
| Help | 도와주다, 도움 | Thowa juda, Thowum |
| Director | 감독 | Khamdok |
| Film | 영화 | yenghwa |
Most common Korean words list/ Time in Korean
| English | Korean | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| When | 언제 | anje |
| Now | 지금 | chigum |
| Now | 이제 | ije |
| Present tense,now | 현재 | hyanje |
| Soon, At once | 곧 | kot |
| Sometimes | 때때로 | tetero |
| Some time | 언젠가 | anjenga |
| That time | 그때 | khute |
| Never | 결코 | khyalkho |
| Yet | 아직 | ajik |
| still | 아직 | ajik |
| here | 여기 | yagi |
| there | 거기 | khagi |
| over there | 저기 | chagi |
| once | 한번 | han beon |
| twice | 두번 | du beon |
| often | 자주 | chhaju |
| continuously | 계속 | khyesok |
| always | 늘 | nul |
| sometimes | 가끔 | khakum |
| occasionally | 때때로 | tetero |
| occasionally | 종종 | chhong chhong |
| very | 아주 | aju |
| well | 잘 | chhal |
| very | 대단히 | thedanhi |
| perfectly | 완전히 | wanjeonhi |
| very much | 굉장히 | khwengjanghi |
| 단순히 | simply | dansunhi |
| very | 매우 | mewu |
| very | 상당히 | sangdamhi |
| too | 너무 | neomu |
| more | 더 | theo |
| less | 덜 | theol |
| enormously | 엄청 | eomchhong |
| 불과 | only | bulgwa |
| The first | 제일 | cheil |
| at random | 마구 | magu |
| absolutely | 절대로 | chheoltero |
| as many as | 무려 | murya |
| how much | 얼마나 | eolmana |
| how many | 몇이나 | myeotina |
| which | 어느 | eonu |
| who | 누가 | nuga |
| where | 어디서 | eodisa |
| how | 어떻게 | eoteohke |
| when | 언제 | anje |
| what | 무엇을 | muwaswul |
| why | 왜 | wowe |
Most common Korean words – Body parts in Korean
The body is 몸, 신체 in Korean. Watch this video to learn BODY PARTS IN KOREAN.
External Body Parts
| English | Korean | Pronunciation |
| Body Parts | 신체 부분 | SINCHHE FUBUN |
| skin | 피부, 살갗 | FIBU, SALKAT |
| body | 신체/몸 | SINCHHE/ MOM |
| head | 머리 | MEORI |
| hair | 머리카락 | MEORIKHARAK |
| face | 얼굴 | EOLGUL |
| dimple | 보조개 | FOCHHOGE |
| forehead | 이마 | IMA |
| eye | 눈 | NUN |
| eyebrow | 눈썹 | NUN SEOP |
| eyelid | 눈꺼풀 | NUN KEOPUL |
| eyelashes | 속눈썹 | SOK NUN SEOP |
| pupil | 눈동자 | NUN DONGJA |
| ear | 귀 | KHUI |
| cheek | 볼 / 뺨 | POL/ PYAM |
| nose | 코 | KHO |
| nostrils | 콧구멍 | KHOT KHUMANG |
| mouth | 입 | IP |
| tooth | 이, 이빨 | I/ IPAL |
| lips | 입술 | IPsol |
| gum | 잇몸 | Itmom |
| tongue | 혀 | hyeo |
| chin | 턱 | Theok |
| Neck – 목 – MOK | Throat – 목구멍, 목, 목이 | MOK KHUMEONG |
| shoulder | 어깨 | EOKKE |
| breast | 가슴 | KHASUM |
| breast | 유방 | YUBANG |
| back | 등 | DUNG |
| abdomen | 배 | FE |
| navel | 배꼽 | FEKOP |
| waist | 허리 | HEORI |
| buttocks | 엉덩이 | EONGDEONGI |
| Vagina | 질 | CHHIL |
| Penis | 음경/자지 |
UMGYEONG/ CHHAJI |
| hand | 손 | SON |
| arm | 팔 | FAL |
| wrist | 팔목 | FAL MOK |
| wrist | 손목 | SON MOK |
| elbow | 팔꿈치 | FAL KUMCHHI |
| palm (hand ) | 손바닥 | SON FADAK |
| fist | 주먹 | CHHUMAK |
| finger | 손가락 | SONKHARAK |
| thumb | 엄지 | EOMJI |
| index finger | 검지 | GEOMJI |
| ring finger | 약지 | YAKJI |
| fingernail | 손톱 | SONTHOP |
| armpit | 겨드랑이 | KHYEODURANGI |
| leg | 다리 | DARI |
| thigh | 허벅지 | HEOBOKJI |
| knee | 무릎 | MURUF |
| foot | 발 | FAL |
| Claw | 발톱 | FALTHOP |
| ankle | 발목 | FALMOK |
| toenail | 발톱 | FALTHOP |
| heel | 뒤꿈치 | DUIKUMCHHI |
| Toe | 발가락 | FALKHARAK |
Hand in Korean – 손
Leg in Korean – 다리
Eyes in Korean – 눈
Cheek in Korean – 볼, 뺨
Internal Body Parts
| brain 뇌 | NOI |
| heart 심장 | SIMJANG |
| Artery 혈관 | HYEOLGWAN |
| liver 간 | KHAN |
| lungs 폐 | FYE |
| muscles 근육 | KHUNYUK |
| bone 뼈 | PYEO |
| stomach 위 | UI |
| appendix 맹장 | MENGJANG |
| kidney 콩팥 | KHONGPATH |
| pancreas 췌장 | CHHUEJANG |
| bowels 장 | JANG |
| womb 자궁 | CHHAGUNG |
| anus 항문 | HANGMUN |
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Medical terms in Korean
Hospital interpreter Korean to English Sometimes we get sick and need to talk with Doctor. It’s a very difficult condition if we live in a Foreign country and we don’t know that country’s language. So This chapter can help you to properly communicate with a doctor in the Korean Language. This online Korean class helps you to Learn medical words in Korean Language and you don’t need a medical translator in Korea.
Female doctor in Korean – 여의사
surgeon in Korean – 외과 의사
Hospital in Korean 병원
Nurse in Korean -간호사
Brain stroke in Korean – 뇌졸중
Professor in Korean – 교수
Hospital departments in Korean – 병원 부서
Disease or illness in Korean 질환 jilhwan
Pharmacy in Korean 약국 yakguk
seonsaengnim – a romanized form of teacher/선생 which is used for doctor also 의사 선생님
My back hurts in Korean – 요통 있어요., 허리가 아파요., 등뼈 아파요.
Are you in pain in Korean – 아프냐? , 많이 아프니? , 아프세요? , 아파요.
감기
(gamgi) – ” cold”.
감기에 걸리다 (gamgie geollida) / 감기 걸리다 (gamgi geollida) It Means “to catch a cold” 감기 걸렸어요.
I have (caught) a cold. 기침약 means cough syrup
두통
(dutong) 두 (du) means “head” and 통 (tong) means “pain”. So it means “headache”.
머리가 아파요 (meoliga apayo) also means a headache.
You can use 두통이 있어요 (dutong-i iss-eoyo) but 머리가 아파요 (meoliga apayo) can be a more general term.
장염
(jang-yeom) Enteritis 장 (jang) means “intestine” and 염 (yeom) means “infection” or “inflammation”. So, 장 (jang) 염 (yeom) “intestine infection” or “intestine inflammation”.
설사
(seolsa), diarrhea 설사를 해요. Sulsareul haeyo. I have diarrhea.
숙취
(sugchwi) it means “hangover” 숙 (sug) means “accommodation” or “to stay” and 취 (chwi) means “drunk” or “drunkness”.
비염
(biyeom) Rhinitis 비 (bi) in this case, not always, just, in this case, it means “nose” in hanja Chinese characters used in Korea 염 (yeom) is infection or inflammation. 비염이 있어요 (biyeom-i iss-eoyo) You have rhinitis.
Korean Medical Vocabulary
Here is a list of Korean Medical Words with pronunciations.
| English | Korean | Pronunciation |
| doctor | 의사 | uisa |
| nurse | 간호사 | ganhosa |
| injection | 주사 | jusa |
| pharmacist | 약사 | yaksa |
| medicine | 약 | yak |
| cancer | 암 | Aam |
| cough | 기침 | gichim |
| flu | 독감 | dokgam |
| tumor | 종양 | jongyang |
| vomiting | 구토 | guto |
| paralysis | 마비 | mabi |
| poisoning | 중독 | jungdok |
| toothache | 치통 | chitong |
| stomachache | 복통 | boktong |
| constipation | 변비 | byeonbi |
| jaundice | 황달 | hwangdal |
| runny nose | 콧물 | konmul |
| high fever | 고열 | goyeol |
| pregnancy | 임신 | imsin |
| childbirth | 출산 | chulsan |
| abortion | 낙태 | naktae |
| operation | 수술 | susul |
| hospitalization | 입원 | ibwon |
| Hospital discharge | 퇴원 | toewon |
| diabetes | 당뇨병 | dangnyo |
| sunstroke | 일사병 | ilsabyeong |
| gastric ulcer | 위궤양 | wigweyang |
| syndrome | 증후군 | jeunghugun |
| high blood pressure | 고혈압 | gohyeorap |
| low blood pressure | 저혈압 | jeohyeorap |
| malnutrition | 영양실조 | yeongyangsiljo |
| death | 사망 samang | 임종 imjong |
| sickness | 병 | byeong |
| prescription | 처방 | cheobang |
| dermatology | 피부과 | pibugwa |
| paediatrics | 소아과 | soagwa |
| ultrasound | 초음파 | choeumpa |
| neurology | 신경과 | singyeonggwa |
| consultation room | 진료실 | jillyosil |
| emergency room | 응급실 | eunggeupsil |
| plastic surgery | 성형외과 | seonghyeongoegwa |
| (ear/nose/throat) | 이비인후과 | ibiinhugwa |
psoriasis in korean word
psoriasis is 건선 (Khansan) in Korean. It is also called 마른버짐. Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease. Psoriasis patients are recognized by scaly dry red skin (red rashes) in joints of limbs, scalp, finger, buttocks. Psoriasis also causes arthritis to patients. There are many types of psoriasis. Oral psoriasis is 구강건선, annular psoriasis is 고리건선/ 고리건선 and generalized psoriasis is 전신건선 in Korean.
Most common Korean Phrases
내 친구가 정신질환 있습니다. My friend has a mental illness.
나의 어머니는 병원에서 밤일을 하셨다. My mother worked nights in a hospital.
가는 길에 약국이 있나요? Is there a pharmacy on the way?
그는 치료를 받으러 병원에 가야[다녀야] 했다. He had to go to the hospital for treatment.
그는 아직 병원에 있다. He’s still in (the) hospital.
I went to the pharmacy and bought some medicine. 약국 가서 약좀 샀어.
아팠어요. It was sick
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