안녕하세요!
감사합니다.
죄송합니다.
네.
아니요.
제 이름은 ___입니다.
만나서 반가워요.
잘 지냈어요?
안녕히 계세요.
안녕히 가세요.
얼마예요?
화장실이 어디에 있어요?
지금 몇 시예요?
이거 주세요.
저는 ___를을) 배우고 있어요.
한국어를 조금 할 수 있어요.
무슨 일을 하세요?
여기가 어디예요?
저기요.
맛있어요.
커피 한 잔 주세요.
숫자를 세어 봐요: 하나, 둘, 셋…
버스 정류장이 어디에 있나요?
점심 뭐 먹을래요?
저는 채식주의자예요.
즐거운 시간 보내세요.
고맙습니다.
이게 뭐예요?
저는 학생입니다.
한국에 얼마나 오래 있을 건가요?
티켓을 예약하고 싶어요.
영화가 몇 시에 시작해요?
집에 어떻게 가요?
비가 오네요.
더워요.
추워요.
음식이 너무 매워요.
그거 별로예요.
이것 좀 도와주실래요?
저는 반찬을 추가하고 싶어요.
물 좀 더 주세요.
이 주소로 가주세요.
출발할 시간이에요.
오늘 날씨 어때요?
핸드폰 충전기 있어요?
이게 얼마나 걸려요?
뭐 추천해줄 만한 거 있어요?
저는 알레르기가 있어요.
내일 또 만나요.
주말 잘 보내요.
시끄러워요!
조용히 해주세요.
정말 재미있었어요.
시간 있을 때 연락해주세요.
오늘 진짜 피곤해요.
배고파요.
목이 마르다.
미안해요, 모르겠어요.
한국어로 어떻게 말해요?
여기 좀 알려줄 수 있어요?
나중에 봐요!
Life can get pretty hectic, and sometimes we crave those little tips and tricks that help us connect with new cultures. Learning everyday phrases in another language can be one of those fun, fulfilling shortcuts. If you’ve ever been curious about Korean, you’re definitely not alone! Lately, Korean culture has grown super popular, and plenty of folks want to pick up a few expressions to use in casual conversation.
Exploring Korean Greetings and Common Phrases
Whether you’re talking to someone face-to-face or messaging a friend, greetings are a huge part of any language. In Korean, 안녕하세요 (Annyeonghaseyo) is the most common way to say hello. That phrase literally shows respect and warmth; it’s often translated as “Hello, how are you?” If you’re talking to someone you know well, you might switch to 안녕 (Annyeong) to keep things more intimate. Need to ask how someone’s doing? 잘 지내세요? (Jal jinaeseyo?) works perfectly for “How are you?”
Here are a few more must-have greetings and expressions:
감사합니다 (Gamsahamnida): Thank you
천만에요 (Cheonmaneyo): You’re welcome
안녕히 계세요 (Annyeonghi gyeseyo): A polite way to say “Goodbye” if you’re the one leaving
안녕히 가세요 (Annyeonghi gaseyo): A polite way to say “Goodbye” if the other person is leaving
잘 가 (Jal ga): Super casual “See you!” or literally “Go well!”
Ordering Food and Expressing Tastes
Feeling hungry? When you’re at a Korean restaurant, you can say 이거 주세요 (Igeo juseyo) to request “Please give me this.” Once you’ve eaten something delicious, you can compliment it by saying: 맛있어요 (Masisseoyo), which translates to “It’s tasty!” If you ever need another explanation, throw in a polite question: <ins>이건 뭐예요? (Igeon mwoyeyo?)</ins> meaning “What is this?”—great for exploring new dishes!
Shopping and Daily Interactions
Daily life often includes quick errands, so it’s helpful to know how to handle transactions or ask about items:
얼마예요? (Eolmayeyo?): How much is it?
이거 뭐예요? (Igeo mwoyeyo?): “What’s this?”
할인 되나요? (Hal-in doeynayo?) “Is there a discount?” (Sometimes you just gotta ask!)
너무 비싸요 (Neomu bissa-yo): It’s too expensive!
When you’re in a hurry, you might get creative with short text messages or social media comments:
곧 봐요 (Got bwayo) – “See you soon!”
ㅋㅋㅋ (kekeke) – The Korean equivalent of “hahaha.”
Putting It All Together
Learning a new language includes plenty of trial and error. Here’s a quick rundown on what might help you stay motivated and grow more confident:
Speak out loud even if you feel shy—everyone starts from scratch.
Listen to native speakers to catch the rhythm and intonation.
Practice reading simple texts to get used to Hangul (the Korean alphabet).
Embrace those little mistakes and local quirks since they can bring out your natural tone.
Remember, it’s totally okay to stumble: it’s a step toward fluency. Even in Korean, people slip up from time to time—it’s part of life! Overcoming these small hurdles strengthens your connection with the language and boosts your confidence.
In moments when you need an extra push, feel free to borrow a piece of motivation from Japanese: Ganbatte! (It means “Do your best!”). Sure, it’s not Korean, but it captures that universal spark of encouragement we all need occasionally.
So keep expanding your Korean phrases, say 안녕하세요 whenever you can, and don’t fret over perfection. Each phrase you learn is like adding one more building block to your new linguistic adventure. Happy exploring and 잘 지내세요!