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5 Ways To Say See You Later In Korean
In this lesson, you will learn how to say “See you later” in Korean. This is a very common question Korean learners ask because when they know they will see a person again, they want to say “See you later” rather than “Goodbye“. There are many ways to say “See you later” in Korean, and…
How To Say ‘What’s Wrong?’ In Korean
When you see a Korean friend and they look sad or upset, you will probably want to ask ‘What’s wrong?’, right? In this lesson, you will learn how to say ‘What’s wrong?’ in Korean. You will also learn other related expressions you can use when you want to say ‘What’s wrong?’, ‘What’s the matter?’ in…
Where Are You From In Korean
Learning how to ask and answer ‘Where are you from?’ in Korean is essential for Korean language learners. One of the most common questions foreigners get asked when visiting Korea is ‘Where are you from?’. In this lesson, you will learn how to say ‘Where are you from’ in Korean and how to answer this…
The Right Way To Say You’re Welcome In Korean
A question our Korean teachers get asked a lot is “How do you say you’re welcome in Korean?“. If you look up ‘you’re welcome’ in a Korean dictionary, or type it into a translation app, you will probably be told that ‘you’re welcome’ in Korean is 천만에요 [cheon-ma-ne-yo]. While this expression can function as you’re…
List Of Korean Names | Popular Male And Female Korean Names
Want to make your own Korean name? Then check out this list of Korean names. Choosing a Korean name for yourself can help you feel more connected with Korean culture and can also help with day to day things if you are living in Korea. Coming up with a Korean name, however, can be difficult….
Do Koreans Say ‘Good Morning’?
Many Korean language learners who live and work in Korean, or have Korean friends, want to know how to say good morning in Korean. In English, it is very common to say good morning to greet someone when you first see them at the start of the day. But do Koreans say good morning? Although…
How To Say Drama In Korean – Plus Korean Drama Genres
Korean Drama, also known as Kdrama, have become increasingly popular over the past few years and so has people’s interest in South Korea. If you’re a fan of Korean drama you probably want to know how to say drama in Korean so that you can talk about the Korean TV shows that you enjoy. In…
How To Say Congratulations In Korean
There are many instances in which you might want to say congratulations in Korean. You may want to congratulate someone in Korean at their graduation or when they pass a test. Or perhaps you want to congratulate a Korean friend on their birthday, when they get married, or when they have a baby. Luckily, learning…
Money In Korean – How To Count Korean Money
If you are learning Korean or intend to visit Korea, learning about money in Korean is essential. When visiting stores, restaurants, coffee shops, buying train/bus tickets, etc, you will inevitably have to talk about price and how much things cost. To do so, you need to know about money in Korean and how to count…
5 Fantastic Korean YouTube Channels For Learning Korean In 2021
Subscribing to Korean YouTube channels for learning Korean is a fantastic way to learn new vocabulary and expressions, and to improve your overall Korean language skills. When learning any new language it is important to listen to a wide variety of real, authentic communication in that language. Of course, when learning Korean it would be…
What Does Seonbae (선배) Mean?
If you study or work in Korea, or if you watch Korean dramas, you have probably heard some people address others as 선배 (Seonbae) in Korean. If you’re wondering “What does Seonbae mean?”, then you’re not alone. Our Korean teachers are asked about the meaning of Seonbae all the time. So, What does Seonbae (선배)…
10 Ways To Say Merry Christmas In Korean
Tis the season for Christmas greetings! With Christmas just around the corner, many Korean learners want to know how to say Merry Christmas in Korean so that they can wish their Korean friends and family a Merry Christmas. In this post, we will teach you 10 different ways to say Merry Christmas in Korean and…
When To Use Sino And Native Korean Numbers
As you may be aware, Korean has two number systems. Sino-Korean numbers and native Korean numbers. These different number systems are used in different situations when speaking in Korean. It can be a little confusing for Korean learners to know when to use Sino and native Korean numbers. In this post, you will learn when…
How To Write The Date In Korean | Korean Date Format
When learning Korean, there will inevitably come a time when you need to write the date in Korean. As you’re probably aware, different countries around the world write the date in different formats, and Korea is no different. In this post, we will teach you how to write the date in Korean and the correct…
What Koreans Say Before Eating
If you know anything about Korea, you know that eating is a huge part of Korean culture and life in Korea. Eating is often a shared experience with family or friends where people would share a table and share food. Unlike in western culture where each person would just get a plate of food, in…
Best Books To Learn The Korean Alphabet
The first step every learner must take when they start to study Korean is to learn how to read the Korean alphabet. Although you can easily learn the Korean alphabet online for free, many learners prefer to study with a physical book. There are many books out there to learn the Korean alphabet, some better…
What Does Oppa Mean (오빠)?
If you are living in Korea, watch Korean Dramas, or are learning Korean online, you have probably heard the word ‘Oppa’ (오빠) a lot and wondered what it means. In this post, you will learn the meaning of Oppa, how to use the word Oppa, and what it means when a girl calls you Oppa…
“I Miss You” In Korean
Want to tell that special someone ‘I miss you!” in Korean? In this post, we will teach you how to say “I miss you” in Korean so you can tell the ones you love that you are thinking of them. You’ll learn the informal, polite, and formal ways to say “I miss you” in Korean,…
How To Say “How Are You?” In Korean And How To Answer
If you have been studying Korean you may have noticed that there is no direct translation to ‘How are you?’ in Korean. In English, this is a common expression and is usually used to greet someone or simply to say hello in a polite way. However, there is no direct translation to ‘How are you?’…
What Does Babo Mean in Korean?
Babo (바보) is a Korean word which, depending on the intention of the speaker, can be playful or offensive. If you are learning Korean and often speak with native Korean speakers, watch K-dramas, or listen to K-pop, you have probably heard the word Babo and wondered ‘What does Babo mean in Korean?‘. In this post…