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Common Korean Words and Phrases

This is a great place to start if you are looking for a place to build on your basic Korean vocabulary - especially when it comes to learning common Korean phrases and key words.

Everyone can learn common Korean words and phrases with our Korean to English key words dictionary! Scroll down to see our full list of Korean key word translations.

Common Words and Phrases in Korean:

Here is our list of common words and phrases in Korean. You can also view this list with translations from English to Korean.

(Words in bold added during the last update.)

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 words and phrases last updated: October 4, 2024.

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The Fine Print

I don't speak Korean myself, so there could be mistakes in the translations. Most of what is here is user-submitted, but I do try to check for accuracy and make corrections as I can. Thanks for your understanding.



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