Greetings & Basics
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Korean |
Pronunciation |
English |
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안녕하세요 |
Annyeonghaseyo |
Hello / Hi (formal) |
|
안녕 |
Annyeong |
Hi / Bye (informal) |
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감사합니다 |
Gamsahamnida |
Thank you |
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죄송합니다 |
Joesonghamnida |
Sorry / Excuse me |
|
실례합니다 |
Sillaehamnida |
Excuse me (to get attention) |
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네 |
Ne |
Yes |
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아니요 |
Aniyo |
No |
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괜찮아요 |
Gwaenchanhayo |
It’s okay / I’m fine |
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이름이 뭐예요? |
Ireumi mwoyeyo? |
What is your name? |
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저는 [Name]입니다 |
Jeoneun [Name] imnida |
I am [Name] |
Getting Around
|
Korean |
Pronunciation |
English |
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어디에 가고 싶어요? |
Eodie gago sipeoyo? |
Where do you want to go? |
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[Place]에 어떻게 가요? |
[Place]-e eotteoke gayo? |
How do I get to [Place]? |
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지하철역이 어디예요? |
Jihacheolyeogi eodieyo? |
Where is the subway station? |
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버스 정류장이 어디예요? |
Beoseu jeongryujangi eodieyo? |
Where is the bus stop? |
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이거 얼마예요? |
Igeo eolmayeyo? |
How much is this? |
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택시 불러 주세요 |
Taeksi bulleo juseyo |
Please call a taxi |
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KTX/기차 어디서 타요? |
KTX/gicha eodiseo tayo? |
Where do I catch the train/KTX? |
Shopping & Eating Out
|
Korean |
Pronunciation |
English |
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메뉴 주세요 |
Menyu juseyo |
Please give me the menu |
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추천해 주세요 |
Chucheon hae juseyo |
Please recommend |
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계산서 주세요 |
Gyesanseo juseyo |
Check, please |
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카드 돼요? |
Kadeu dwaeyo? |
Can I pay by card? |
|
현금만 돼요 |
Hyeongeumman dwaeyo |
Cash only |
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포장해 주세요 |
Pojang hae juseyo |
Takeout, please |
|
맛있어요! |
Masisseoyo! |
It’s delicious! |
Emergencies
|
Korean |
Pronunciation |
English |
|
도와주세요! |
Dowajuseyo! |
Help! |
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경찰 불러 주세요 |
Gyeongchal bulleo juseyo |
Call the police |
|
병원에 가고 싶어요 |
Byeongwon-e gago sipeoyo |
I want to go to the hospital |
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길을 잃었어요 |
Gireul ilheosseoyo |
I’m lost |
Making Friends / Social
|
Korean |
Pronunciation |
English |
|
친구가 되고 싶어요 |
Chinguga doego sipeoyo |
I want to make friends |
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한국어 잘 못해요 |
Hangugeo jal mothaeyo |
I can’t speak Korean well |
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천천히 말해 주세요 |
Cheoncheonhi malhae juseyo |
Please speak slowly |
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다시 말해 주세요 |
Dasi malhae juseyo |
Please say that again |
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