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)
Gomawo. ➔ Thank you. (informal, said between close friends)
Aniaeyo. ➔ No problem.
Cheonmaneyo. ➔ You're welcome.
Apologizing in Korean
Jwesong hamnida. ➔ I apologize.
Mianhaeyo ➔ Sorry
Mianhamnida ➔ Sorry
Useful Phrases for Beginner Korean Speakers
Hangukmal hasil jul aseyo? ➔ Do you speak Korean?
Yeongeoreul hal su isseuseyo? ➔ Do you speak English?
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
Baegopa. ➔ I'm hungry.
Chogiyo. ➔ Excuse me.
Haeng un! ➔ Good luck!
Je naineun (age) salimnida. ➔ I am (age) years old.
Uhdeeitseum nikka? ➔ Where is it?
Ulmayeyo? ➔ How much is it?
This list of common Korean words and phrases was last updated on April 6, 2025.
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