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English to Korean: Common Words and Phrases

Are you looking for a place to build on your basic Korean vocabulary, especially when it comes to learning common Korean phrases and key words? Well this is the page for you!

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

Common Words and Phrases from English to Korean:

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

(Words in bold added during the last update.)

Saying "Thank You" and "You're Welcome" in Korean

Thank you (formal) ➔ Kamsahamnida

Thank you (less formal) ➔ Komap seumnida

You're welcome ➔ Cheonmaneyo


Saying "Sorry" in Korean

Sorry ➔ Mianhaeyo

Sorry ➔ Mianhamnida


Useful Phrases for Beginner Korean Speakers

Do you speak Korean? ➔ Hangukmal hasil jul aseyo?

I don't understand ➔ Moleugess seumnida

Please speak slower ➔ Cheoncheonhi malssuemhae jeseyo


Exchanging Names in Korean

What is your name? ➔ Dang sinui ireumeun mueosip nikka?

My name is (name) ➔ Je ireumeun (name) imnida

I am (name) ➔ Jeoneun (name) imnida

I'm (name) ➔ (Name) imnida


Asking About a Person's Wellbeing in Korean

How have you been? (formal) ➔ Annyeong ha shut suh yo?

How are you? (formal) ➔ Annyong hashimnikka?

How are you? ➔ Eotteohke jinaeseyo?

Fine, thanks ➔ Jaljinaeyo


Other Useful Phrases in Korean

Good luck! ➔ Haeng un!

I'm hungry ➔ Baegopa

How much is it? ➔ Ulmayeyo?

Where is it? ➔ Uhdeeitseum nikka?


*English to Korean 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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