Once you\u2019ve learned a good set of phrases that you can actually use, learning Korean gets a lot easier. You can order food, ask for help, and make a friendly impression in Korea with just a few expressions.<\/p>\n
Here are 20 super useful Korean phrases to get you started.<\/p>\n\n \uc548\ub155\ud558\uc138\uc694<\/strong> (annyeonghaseyo)<\/p>\n Polite, friendly, and safe in nearly any situation. Use it with strangers, staff, and older people.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n \uac10\uc0ac\ud569\ub2c8\ub2e4<\/strong> (gamsahamnida)<\/p>\n A very polite \u201cthank you.\u201d You will use this a lot in shops, restaurants, and daily life.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n \ub124<\/strong> (ne) = Yes Short and easy, yet powerful. You will hear these everywhere.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n \uc8fc\uc138\uc694<\/strong> (juseyo)<\/p>\n Put it after what you want.<\/p>\n Example: \uc7a0\uc2dc\ub9cc\uc694<\/strong> (jamsimanyo)<\/p>\n Use this when you\u2019re squeezing through a crowd, or when you want someone to wait a second.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n \uc8c4\uc1a1\ud569\ub2c8\ub2e4<\/strong> (joesonghamnida)<\/p>\n An apology, formal and polite. Good for both small and big mistakes.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n \uc774\ud574\ud558\uc9c0 \ubabb\ud588\uc5b4\uc694<\/strong> (ihaehaji mothaesseoyo)<\/p>\n Say this when things are going too fast or the Korean is too difficult.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n \uc601\uc5b4 \ud558\uc2e4 \uc904 \uc544\uc138\uc694?<\/strong> (yeongeo hasil jul aseyo?)<\/p>\n Handy when you need help and your Korean is limited. This version is more natural and polite than \u201c\uc601\uc5b4 \ud560 \uc218 \uc788\uc5b4\uc694?\u201d<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n \uc774\uac70 \uc5bc\ub9c8\uc608\uc694?<\/strong> (igeo eolmayeyo?)<\/p>\n A must-have phrase for shopping, markets, and souvenir hunting.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n \ud654\uc7a5\uc2e4 \uc5b4\ub514\uc608\uc694?<\/strong> (hwajangsil eodiyeyo?)<\/p>\n Must-know phrase. This one can really save your day.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n \ub9db\uc788\uc5b4\uc694<\/strong> (masisseoyo)<\/p>\n Use this after eating something good. People will be pleased to hear it.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n \uc0ac\uc9c4 \ucc0d\uc5b4 \uc8fc\uc138\uc694<\/strong> (sajin jjigeo juseyo)<\/p>\n Use this when you want a decent travel photo that isn\u2019t a selfie.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n ~ \uc5b4\ub514\uc608\uc694?<\/strong> (~ eodiyeyo?)<\/p>\n Plug in a place name:<\/p>\n \uc5ed \uc5b4\ub514\uc608\uc694? (yeok eodiyeyo?) = \u201cWhere is the station?\u201d<\/p>\n \ud3b8\uc758\uc810 \uc5b4\ub514\uc608\uc694? (pyeonuijeom eodiyeyo?) = \u201cWhere is the convenience store?\u201d<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n \ub3c4\uc640\uc8fc\uc138\uc694<\/strong> (dowajuseyo)<\/p>\n For when you really need help, either physically or in a confusing situation.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n \uad1c\ucc2e\uc544\uc694<\/strong> (gwaenchanayo)<\/p>\n \n A very flexible phrase: \uc800\ub294 ~\uc5d0\uc11c \uc654\uc5b4\uc694<\/strong> (jeoneun ~eseo wasseoyo)<\/p>\n Example: \ub9cc\ub098\uc11c \ubc18\uac00\uc6cc\uc694<\/strong> (mannaseo bangawoyo)<\/p>\n Say this when you meet someone for the first time.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n \uc774\uac70 \uc8fc\uc138\uc694<\/strong> (igeo juseyo)<\/p>\n Point at something on the menu or in a shop and say this. Very useful when you can\u2019t read everything yet.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n \uacc4\uc0b0\ud574 \uc8fc\uc138\uc694<\/strong> (gyesanhae juseyo)<\/p>\n Use this at a restaurant when you are ready to pay.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n There are two polite versions:<\/p>\n \uc548\ub155\ud788 \uac00\uc138\uc694<\/strong> (annyeonghi gaseyo): Say this to someone who is leaving.<\/p>\n \uc548\ub155\ud788 \uacc4\uc138\uc694<\/strong> (annyeonghi gyeseyo): Say this when you are leaving and they are staying.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n \u2022 When you\u2019re not sure which form to use, choose the polite forms with \uc694<\/strong> at the end. They are safe and friendly.<\/p>\n \u2022 Practice the phrases out loud, not just by reading them.<\/p>\n \u2022 Begin with 3\u20135 phrases, then gradually add more as you become comfortable.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Once you\u2019ve learned a good set of phrases that you can actually use, learning Korean gets a lot easier. 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Hello<\/h2>\n
2. Thank you<\/h2>\n
3. Yes \/ No<\/h2>\n
\n \uc544\ub2c8\uc694<\/strong> (aniyo) = No<\/p>\n 4. Please (when requesting something)<\/h2>\n
\n \ubb3c \uc8fc\uc138\uc694 (mul juseyo) = \u201cWater, please.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n 5. Excuse me \/ Just a moment<\/h2>\n
6. I am sorry<\/h2>\n
7. I don’t understand<\/h2>\n
8. Do you speak English?<\/h2>\n
9. How much is this?<\/h2>\n
10. Where is the bathroom?<\/h2>\n
11. It\u2019s delicious<\/h2>\n
12. Please take a photo of me<\/h2>\n
13. Where is ~ ?<\/h2>\n
14. Help me, please<\/h2>\n
15. It\u2019s okay \/ I\u2019m okay<\/h2>\n
\n \u201cI\u2019m fine.\u201d
\n \u201cIt\u2019s okay.\u201d
\n \u201cNo problem.\u201d
\n You will hear and use this often.\n <\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n 16. I am from ~<\/h2>\n
\n \uc800\ub294 \uc77c\ubcf8\uc5d0\uc11c \uc654\uc5b4\uc694 (jeoneun ilboneseo wasseoyo) = \u201cI am from Japan.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n 17. Nice to meet you<\/h2>\n
18. This one, please<\/h2>\n
19. Check, please \/ I’d like to pay<\/h2>\n
20. Farewell<\/h2>\n
Quick Tips for Using These Phrases<\/h2>\n