Essential and Useful Korean Phrases You Need To Learn
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When you watch any Kdrama, do you ever ask yourself if you could say the same words as the characters on the screen? If you do, then the simple answer is yes!
Even if you’ve never watched a Kdrama, the answer is still yes – you can learn Korean, and you should definitely start watching! Not only are these series "one for the books," but you’ll also be immersed in the Korean language and culture while having fun.
The Korean language is the official language of South and North Korea. It is important to remember that there are differences in the language used in the two countries. Kdramas specifically use the version spoken in South Korea, where there are also many local dialects. To speak like your favorite characters, start with these basics.
Basic Korean Phrases
- Hello: 안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo)
- How are you: 잘 지내셨어요 (jal jinaesyeosseoyo)
- Good night: 잘자 (jalja)
- Thank you: 고맙습니다 (gomabseubnida)
- You’re welcome: 천만에요 (cheonman eyo)
- Excuse me / Just a minute: 잠시만요 (jamsimanyo)
- Please: 제발 (jebal)
- Okay: 괜찮아요 (gwaenchanhayo)
- Yes: 네 (ne) / No: 아니오 (aniyo)
- Good luck: 화이팅 (hwaiting)
- See you tomorrow: 내일 봐 (naeil bwa)
Essential Korean Questions
- Where is the bathroom: 화장실은 어디에 있어요 (hwajangsileun eodie isseoyo)
- How much is it: 얼마예요 (eolmayeyo)
- Is this spicy: 이거 매워요 (igeo maewoyo)
- It’s delicious: 맛있어요 (masisseoyo)
- Do you accept card: 카드 받으세요 (kadeu badeuseyo)
- Do you have wifi: 와이파이 있어요 (waipai isseoyo)
- Cheers: 건배 (geonbae)
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