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Once you start learning Korean, you should know these common phrases. Also, they are useful for those planning to travel in South Korea and wondering, for example, how they can ask for help in Korean. As English is not too popularly spoken in the country, it is important to know some basic Korean words and phrases to start a conversation. You know, ❝if you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.❞ (Nelson Mandela)
1. Meeting someone new
Hello?/ Good morning/ Good afternoon/ Good evening.
안녕하세요.
[an-nyung haseyo]
I'm _____.
나는 _____ 입니다.
[na-neun _____ imnida]
Nice to meet you.
만나서 반갑습니다.
[mannaseo bangapseumnida]
2. Introducing myself
I am from _____.
(나는) _____ 에서 왔어요.
[na-neun _____ eseo wasseoyo]
USA: 미국 [miguk], Taiwan: 대만 [daeman], Germany: 독일 [dok-il]
My name is _____.
제 이름은 _____ 입니다.
[je irumeun _____ imnida]
I'm a student.
저는 학생입니다.
[jeonuen haksaengimnida]
3. Asking for help/ information
Please help me.
도와주세요.
[dowa juseyou]
I beg your pardon?/ Please say that again.
다시 말해주세요.
[dasi malhaejuseyo]
Please speak slowly.
천천히 말해주세요
[cheoncheonhi malhaejuseyo]
What is this?
이건 뭐에요?
[igeon mwo-eyo]
What time is it?
지금 몇 시예요?
[jigeum myeoch siyeyo]
Where is the restroom?
화장실이 어디예요?
[hwajangsil-i eodiyeyo]
4. Saying goodbye
Good bye.
안녕히 가세요.
[annyeonghi gaseyo]
One (A) is leaving while the other one (B) is staying.
A: Good bye. 안녕히 계세요. [annyeonghi gyeseyo]
B: Good bye. 안녕히 가세요. [annyeonghi gaseyo]
5. Saying thank you
Thank you.
고맙습니다.
[gomabseumnida]
감사합니다.
[gamsahamnida]
You're welcome.
천만에요.
[cheonman-eyo]
6. Saying apology
I'm sorry.
죄송합니다.
[joesonghamnida]
미안합니다.
[mianhamnida]
It's alright.
괜찮 습니다.
[gwaenchanh seumnida]
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