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.
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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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