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The word ‘you’ in Korean is something Korean learners have difficulty with. As with many things in the Korean language, there are different ways to say ‘you’ in Korean and the particular one you use depends on whether your using written or spoken language and the situation you are using it in. In this lesson,…

Some of the easiest words to learn in Korean are Konglish words and loan words. Learning these words is a great way to instantly increase your Korean vocabulary. Below you’ll find a list of 50 Konglish words and loan words along with a short explanation of their meaning. But first, let’s take a look at…

Just like in the rest of the world, when meeting someone for the first time in Korea it is important to make a good first impression. A great way to greet someone to make a nice first impression is to say “Nice to meet you”. In this lesson, you will learn how to say “Nice…

If you watch a lot of Korean dramas or are living in Korea, you have probably heard the word ‘Hyung’ (형) a lot and wondered what it means. In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of Hyung (형) and the correct way to use this word. Hyung Meaning In Korean Hyung (형) means ‘older…

The Korean alphabet, known as Hangul (한글), is one of the easiest foreign language alphabets to learn. If you’re interested in learning the Korean alphabet, you may be curious how many letters are in the Korean alphabet. In this short lesson, we will explain how many letters are in the Korean alphabet and the names…

So you’ve decided that you want to learn Korean but don’t know where to start? In this post, we will guide you through step by step how to start learning Korean. Learning a new language can be daunting, especially when that new language has a completely different alphabet. Luckily, the Korean alphabet is one of…

While studying Korean, living in Korea, or watching Korean dramas, you will hear the word for ‘cute’ in Korean very frequently. In this short lesson, we will teach you how to say ‘cute’ in Korean and some related cute words and expressions you can use to sound cute and describe someone or something as cute…

These days almost everyone, especially in Korea, has a cell phone and so Korean learners can certainly benefit by learning how to say “Cell Phone” in Korean. In this short lesson, you will learn how to say “cell phone” in Korean and useful expressions you can use while using and talking on a mobile phone…

In Korean culture, age is very important. As such, there are many situations in which you might want to ask ‘How old are you?’ in Korean. In this lesson, you will learn how to ask someone’s age in Korean and how to ask and answer ‘How old are you?’. The particular expression you use depends…

“I don’t understand” in Korean is an essential phrase that all Korean learners need to know. Whether you’re a beginner Korean language learner, or whether you are practically fluent in Korean, there will inevitably be times when conversing in Korean where you don’t understand what the other person is saying. In this Korean lesson, we…

When speaking in Korean, there will inevitably be times when you don’t know something and want to say “I don’t know” in Korean. Learning how to say “I don’t know” can be incredibly useful for Korean learners. In this lesson, you will learn 6 different ways how to say ‘I don’t know’ in Korean including…

Want to know what the Korean word aigoo (아이고) means? If you live in Korea or watch a lot of Korean dramas, you have probably heard this word ‘aigoo’ a lot and wondered what it means. In this short lesson, we will explain the meaning of aigoo (아이고) and how to use this expression when…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…