Common Korean Words and Phrases
This is a great place to start learning the basics of the Korean language. By scrolling below you will find several useful words and phrases that are commonly said amongst Korean speakers.
First up you will learn how to say thank you and you're welcome in Korean, then there's a section for apologizing. There are also sections for exchanging names and asking about a person's wellbeing, plus many other useful sentences.
Common Words and Phrases in Korean:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of keywords from English to Korean.
Saying "Thank You" and "You're Welcome" in Korean
Kamsahamnida ➔ Thank you (formal)
Komap seumnida ➔ Thank you (less formal)
Cheonmaneyo ➔ You're welcome
Saying "Sorry" in Korean
Mianhaeyo ➔ Sorry
Mianhamnida ➔ Sorry
Useful Phrases for Beginner Korean Speakers
Hangukmal hasil jul aseyo? ➔ Do you speak Korean?
Moleugess seumnida ➔ I don't understand
Cheoncheonhi malssuemhae jeseyo ➔ Please speak slower
Exchanging Names in Korean
Dang sinui ireumeun mueosip nikka? ➔ What is your name?
Je ireumeun (name) imnida ➔ My name is (name)
Jeoneun (name) imnida ➔ I am (name)
(Name) imnida ➔ I'm (name)
Asking About a Person's Wellbeing in Korean
Annyeong ha shut suh yo? ➔ How have you been? (formal)
Annyong hashimnikka? ➔ How are you? (formal)
Eotteohke jinaeseyo? ➔ How are you?
Jaljinaeyo ➔ Fine, thanks
Other Useful Phrases in Korean
Haeng un! ➔ Good luck!
Baegopa ➔ I'm hungry
Ulmayeyo? ➔ How much is it?
Uhdeeitseum nikka? ➔ Where is it?
*Common Korean words and phrases last updated: October 4, 2024.
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