Koreanic · Hangul
Korean한국어
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250 terms
Annyeonghaseyo
Hello
The standard polite Korean greeting, used at any time of day.
Joeun achim
Good morning
A casual morning greeting, literally meaning good morning.
Annyeonghi jumuseyo
Good night
A polite way to wish someone a good night's sleep.
Annyeonghi gaseyo
Goodbye
Said to someone who is leaving, literally go in peace.
Jal gayo
Bye (casual)
A casual way to say goodbye to someone leaving.
Gamsahamnida
Thank you
The standard polite expression of gratitude.
Cheonmaneyo
You're welcome
A polite reply to thank you.
Juseyo
Please (give me)
Added after a noun to politely ask for something.
Joesonghamnida
Sorry
A polite apology for a mistake or inconvenience.
Gwaenchanayo
It's okay
Used to say something is fine or to reply to an apology.
Ne
Yes
A polite affirmative answer.
Aniyo
No
A polite negative answer.
Eotteoke jinaeseyo
How are you?
A polite question asking how someone is doing.
Je ireumeun
My name is
Used to introduce yourself by name.
Mannaseo bangapseumnida
Nice to meet you
A polite phrase said when meeting someone for the first time.
Hwanyeonghamnida
Welcome
Used to greet guests or new arrivals warmly.
Hwaiting
Good luck / You can do it
An encouragement to cheer someone on.
Geonbae
Cheers
A toast before drinking.
il
One
The Sino-Korean number one.
i
Two
The Sino-Korean number two.
sam
Three
The Sino-Korean number three.
sa
Four
The Sino-Korean number four.
o
Five
The Sino-Korean number five.
yuk
Six
The Sino-Korean number six.
chil
Seven
The Sino-Korean number seven.
pal
Eight
The Sino-Korean number eight.
gu
Nine
The Sino-Korean number nine.
sip
Ten
The Sino-Korean number ten.
baek
Hundred
The Sino-Korean number one hundred.
cheon
Thousand
The Sino-Korean number one thousand.
oneul
Today
The present day.
naeil
Tomorrow
The day after today.
eoje
Yesterday
The day before today.
jigeum
Now
At the present moment.
sigan
Time / Hour
Time in general, or an hour as a duration.
bun
Minute
A period of sixty seconds.
iljuil
Week
A period of seven days.
nyeon
Year
A period of twelve months.
eomeoni
Mother
A polite word for mother.
abeoji
Father
A polite word for father.
adeul
Son
A male child in relation to his parents.
ttal
Daughter
A female child in relation to her parents.
hyeong
Older brother (for males)
An older brother, used by male speakers.
oppa
Older brother (for females)
An older brother, used by female speakers.
nuna
Older sister (for males)
An older sister, used by male speakers.
eonni
Older sister (for females)
An older sister, used by female speakers.
dongsaeng
Younger sibling
A younger brother or sister.
harabeoji
Grandfather
The father of your parent.
halmeoni
Grandmother
The mother of your parent.
gajok
Family
A group of people related by blood or marriage.
chingu
Friend
A person you know well and like.
ai
Child
A young person.
namja
Man
An adult male person.
yeoja
Woman
An adult female person.
nampyeon
Husband
The man a woman is married to.
anae
Wife
The woman a man is married to.
mul
Water
The clear liquid essential for life.
cha
Tea
A hot drink made from tea leaves.
keopi
Coffee
A hot drink made from roasted coffee beans, hugely popular in Korea.
bap
Rice / Meal
Cooked rice, also used to mean a meal in general.
gimchi
Kimchi
Spicy fermented cabbage, Korea's most famous side dish.
ramyeon
Ramyeon / Instant noodles
Spicy instant noodles, a beloved quick meal in Korea.
ppang
Bread
A baked food made from flour and water.
gyeran
Egg
An egg laid by a hen, a common breakfast food.
gogi
Meat
The flesh of animals eaten as food.
bulgogi
Bulgogi
Marinated grilled beef, a classic Korean dish.
saengseon
Fish
Fish prepared as food.
chaeso
Vegetables
Plants grown for food.
gwail
Fruit
Sweet plant foods such as apples and pears.
sagwa
Apple
A round fruit with red or green skin. Also means apology.
uyu
Milk
A white drink produced by cows.
maekju
Beer
An alcoholic drink made from malt and hops.
guk
Soup
A soup served with rice in a Korean meal.
achim
Morning / Breakfast
The morning, or the first meal of the day.
jeomsim
Lunch
The meal eaten in the middle of the day.
jeonyeok
Evening / Dinner
The evening, or the main evening meal.
gonghang
Airport
A place where airplanes take off and land.
gichayeok
Train station
A place where trains stop for passengers.
hotel
Hotel
A place where travelers pay to stay overnight.
sikdang
Restaurant
A place where you pay to eat meals.
gage
Shop
A place where goods are sold.
sijang
Market
A traditional marketplace where goods are bought and sold.
eunhaeng
Bank
A place where people keep and borrow money.
dosi
City
A large town where many people live and work.
jido
Map
A drawing showing streets, cities, or countries.
yeogwon
Passport
An official document needed for traveling abroad.
pyo
Ticket
A piece of paper that allows you to travel or enter a place.
taeksi
Taxi
A car you pay to be driven somewhere in.
beoseu
Bus
A large road vehicle that carries many passengers.
jihacheol
Subway
An underground railway system in a city.
gicha
Train
A connected line of carriages that runs on rails.
bihaenggi
Airplane
A flying vehicle with wings and engines.
gil
Road / Street
A way for cars and people to travel between places.
yeohaeng
Travel / Trip
A journey to visit other places.
hae
Sun
The star that gives Earth light and warmth.
dal
Moon
The bright object seen in the sky at night.
byeol
Star
A point of light visible in the night sky.
haneul
Sky
The space above the earth where clouds and stars appear.
san
Mountain
A very high hill, popular for hiking in Korea.
gang
River
A large natural stream of water flowing to the sea.
bada
Sea
The large body of salt water that covers much of the earth.
namu
Tree
A tall plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves.
kkot
Flower
The colorful blossom of a plant.
bi
Rain
Water that falls from clouds in drops.
nun
Snow
Soft white frozen water that falls in winter.
baram
Wind
Moving air that you can feel.
nalssi
Weather
The condition of the air, such as sun, rain, or wind.
dongmul
Animal
A living creature such as a dog, bird, or fish.
gae
Dog
A common pet animal that barks.
goyangi
Cat
A small pet animal that meows.
meori
Head
The top part of the body, also used for hair.
nun
Eye
The part of the body used for seeing.
gwi
Ear
The part of the body used for hearing.
ko
Nose
The part of the face used for smelling and breathing.
ip
Mouth
The part of the face used for eating and speaking.
son
Hand
The part of the body at the end of the arm.
bal
Foot
The part of the body at the end of the leg.
simjang
Heart
The organ that pumps blood.
meorikarak
Hair
The hair that grows on a person's head.
bae
Stomach / Belly
The belly. The same word also means pear and boat.
geongang
Health
The condition of the body and mind.
apeuda
Sick / Painful
Being ill or feeling pain.
uisa
Doctor
A person trained to treat sick people.
yak
Medicine
Something you take to treat an illness.
gamgi
Cold (illness)
A common illness with coughing and a blocked nose.
pigonhada
Tired
Needing rest after work or activity.
il
Work / Job
A job, or the activity of working. Same sound as the number one.
hoesa
Company
A business organization that sells goods or services.
samusil
Office
A room or building where people work at desks.
sajang
Boss / CEO
The head of a company.
dongnyo
Colleague
A person you work with.
hoeui
Meeting
A gathering of people to discuss work matters.
don
Money
What you use to buy things.
wolgeup
Salary
The money you earn from your job each month.
keompyuteo
Computer
An electronic machine used for work and the internet.
jeonhwa
Telephone / Call
A device for talking to people far away, or a phone call.
imeil
A message sent electronically over the internet.
saeop
Business
Commercial trade or a commercial enterprise.
gogaek
Customer
A person who buys goods or services.
gyeyak
Contract
A formal written agreement between parties.
peurojekteu
Project
A planned piece of work with a specific goal.
jikjang
Workplace
The place where you work.
munhwa
Culture
The customs, arts, and way of life of a people.
eumak
Music
Sounds arranged in a pleasing or expressive way.
yesul
Art
Creative work such as painting, music, and sculpture.
yeoksa
History
The study of past events.
eoneo
Language
A system of words used by a people to communicate.
chaek
Book
Printed pages bound together for reading.
yeonghwa
Movie
A story shown in moving pictures.
Seollal
Lunar New Year
Korean New Year, one of the biggest Korean holidays.
Chuseok
Chuseok
Korean harvest festival, a major family holiday in autumn.
hanbok
Hanbok
Traditional Korean clothing worn on special occasions.
jeontong
Tradition
A custom or belief passed down through generations.
sahoe
Society
People living together as an organized community.
nara
Country
A nation with its own government and territory.
nyuseu
News
Reports about recent events.
ida
To be
The copula used to say that something is something.
itda
To have / exist
To exist or to possess something.
gada
To go
To move from here to another place.
oda
To come
To move toward the speaker or a place.
meokda
To eat
To put food in your mouth and swallow it.
masida
To drink
To take liquid into your mouth and swallow it.
malhada
To speak
To say words, to talk.
boda
To see / watch
To use your eyes to look at something.
deutda
To listen
To pay attention to sounds with your ears.
hada
To do
To perform an action, the most common Korean verb.
sada
To buy
To get something by paying money.
palda
To sell
To give something in exchange for money.
gongbuhada
To study
To learn knowledge or a skill.
jada
To sleep
To rest with your eyes closed at night.
geotda
To walk
To move on foot.
dallida
To run
To move quickly on foot.
sseuda
To write / use
To write words, or to use something.
ikda
To read
To look at words and understand them.
saranghada
To love
To feel deep affection for someone or something.
joahada
To like
To enjoy or find pleasant.
saenggakhada
To think
To use your mind to consider something.
alda
To know
To have information or be aware of something.
juda
To give
To hand something to someone.
dopda
To help
To do something that makes things easier for someone.
sijakhada
To begin
To start doing something.
kkeunnada
To end
To finish or come to a close.
chatda
To look for / find
To try to find something or someone.
gidarida
To wait
To stay where you are until something happens.
keuda
Big
Large in size or amount.
jakda
Small
Little in size or amount.
jota
Good
Of high quality or pleasant.
nappeuda
Bad
Not good, of poor quality.
saeropda
New
Recently made or experienced, not old.
oraedoeda
Old (things)
Existing for a long time, not new.
tteugeopda
Hot
Having a high temperature.
chapda
Cold
Having a low temperature.
ppareuda
Fast
Moving or happening quickly.
neurida
Slow
Moving or happening without speed.
nopda
High / Tall
At or having a great height.
yeppeuda
Pretty
Pleasing to look at, beautiful.
bissada
Expensive
Costing a lot of money.
ssada
Cheap
Costing little money.
swipda
Easy
Not difficult to do or understand.
eoryeopda
Difficult
Hard to do or understand.
jungyohada
Important
Having great value or significance.
bappeuda
Busy
Having a lot to do.
gopeuda
Hungry
Wanting or needing food, used as baega gopeuda.
mokmareuda
Thirsty
Wanting or needing to drink.
kkaekkeuthada
Clean
Free from dirt.
jaemiitda
Fun / Interesting
Enjoyable or interesting.
mwo
What
Used to ask about a thing.
nugu
Who
Used to ask about a person.
eodi
Where
Used to ask about a place.
eonje
When
Used to ask about a time.
wae
Why
Used to ask about a reason.
eotteoke
How
Used to ask about a way or method.
eolma
How much (price)
Used to ask about a price.
myeot
How many
Used to ask about a number or amount.
eoneu
Which
Used to ask about a choice between things.
eotteon
What kind of
Used to ask about the type or quality of something.
jip
House / Home
The place where you live.
bang
Room
A part of a building with its own walls and door.
chimdae
Bed
The furniture you sleep on.
chaeksang
Desk
A table used for working or studying.
uija
Chair
Furniture for one person to sit on.
mun
Door
The entrance to a room or building.
changmun
Window
An opening in a wall with glass to let in light.
yeolsoe
Key
A small metal object used to open locks.
ot
Clothes
Things you wear, such as shirts and trousers.
sinbal
Shoes
Coverings worn on the feet.
hyudaepon
Mobile phone
A small phone you carry with you.
jigap
Wallet
A small case for carrying money and cards.
syawohada
To take a shower
To wash your body.
ireonada
To get up
To get out of bed in the morning.
yorihada
To cook
To prepare food for a meal.
cheongsohada
To clean
To make a place tidy and free of dirt.
jumal
Weekend
Saturday and Sunday, the days off work.
saengil
Birthday
The anniversary of the day you were born.
seonmul
Gift
Something given to someone on a special occasion.
geoul
Mirror
A glass surface that reflects images.
haengbokhada
Happy
Feeling pleased and content.
gippeuda
Glad
Feeling joy and pleasure.
seulpeuda
Sad
Feeling unhappy.
hwanada
To be angry
To feel or show anger.
museopda
Scary / Afraid
Causing fear, or feeling fear.
geokjeonghada
To worry
To feel anxious about something.
sarang
Love
A deep feeling of affection.
huimang
Hope
The feeling of wanting something to happen.
nollada
To be surprised
To feel sudden wonder at something unexpected.
simsimhada
Bored
Feeling uninterested because nothing fun is happening.
sinnada
To be excited
To feel very happy and full of energy.
oeropda
Lonely
Feeling alone and without company.
jarangseureopda
Proud
Feeling pleased about an achievement.
gamdonghada
To be moved
To feel strong emotion because of something kind or beautiful.