Korean FAQ

Korean FAQ

Got a question about Korean? Check out the articles below where we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about Korea and the Korean language.

Korean FAQ

OK In Korean

Learn How To Say OK in Korean

In this short lesson, you will learn how to say “OK” in Korean. Before we start the lesson, it’s important to note that in English, when you say “Ok/Okay”, it can mean many different things. It can mean agreement or acceptance (“Ok, I’ll tell him“), that something is satisfactory (“The food was OK“), ‘yes’, and…
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How To Write BTS In Korean

How To Write BTS In Korean

Are you ready to learn how to write BTS in Korean? It’s not as difficult as you might think! If you’re a fan of K-pop or a member of the BTS army, you probably already know that BTS stands for BangTan Sonyeondan which means ‘Bulletproof Boy Scouts’. But do you know how to write BTS in…
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Unnie Meaning and Noona Meaning in Korean

Unnie And Noona Meaning

In this lesson, you’ll learn the meaning of Unnie (언니) and the meaning of Noona (누나), and how to use these words in everyday situations. If you’re short on time, here are the direct translations of Unnie (언니) and (누나): Unnie Meaning (언니) = older sister Noona Meaning (누나) = older sister As you can…
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Is Korean Hard To learn?

Is Korean Hard To Learn? 7 Reasons Why Learning Korean Is Easier Than You Think!

If you’re thinking about learning Korean then you are probably wondering “Is Korean hard to learn?” Well, the answer may surprise you. The Korean language is becoming increasingly popular these days and so many people want to start learning the Korean language. What puts many people off learning Korean is that they often hear that…
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Yeobo in Korean

What Does Yeobo Mean? (여보)

If you watch a lot of Korean dramas or live in Korea you may hear people calling each other ‘yeobo’ (여보) and wondered what it means. Below you’ll learn the meaning of yeobo, how to pronounce and use the word yeobo, and some related expressions. What Does Yeobo Mean? Yeobo (여보) is an affectionate way…
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What Does Seonbae mean? 선배

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)…
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Can and Can't In Korean

Can And Can’t In Korean

In this Korean lesson, you will learn how to say can and can’t in Korean. Being able to say that you can do something or can’t do something can be super useful when communicating in Korean. Below, you’ll learn how to say can and can’t in Korean and how to ask and answer questions about…
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What Does Oppa Mean - 오빠

What Does Oppa Mean (오빠)?

“What does oppa mean?” is a question we hear a lot, especially from fans of K-pop and Korean dramas. In this lesson, you’ll learn the meaning of oppa in Korean (오빠) how and when to use this word, and explain what is means when a girl calls you oppa in Korean. Oppa Meaning Oppa (오빠)…
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What Does Babo Mean In Korean

What Does Babo Mean in Korean?

Babo (바보) is a Korean word that, 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,…
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Why Do Koreans Say Fighting

Why Do Koreans Say Fighting?

If you watch Korean sports events, Korean dramas, or listen to Kpop bands like BTS, you have probably heard them say ‘fighting’ (화이팅) a lot. Although ‘화이팅’ sounds similar to the English word ‘fighting’, when Koreans say ‘fighting’ they are not talking about a physical fight. So, why do Koreans say fighting? ‘Fighting’ (pronounced hwaiting)…
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Korean Sentences

How To Make Korean Sentences

In this lesson, you will learn the basic Korean sentence order, the basic structure of Korean sentences, and how to make Korean sentences. Korean Sentence Structure An important thing to remember about Korean sentence structure is that the verb comes at the end of a sentence. Korean sentences are made up of either a subject…
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What does Jagiya Mean?

What Does Jagiya Mean (자기야)?

If you live in Korea or watch a lot of Korean dramas you may hear the word ‘Jagiya’ (자기야) a lot and wondered what it means. Jagiya (자기야) is an affectionate way to call your boyfriend or girlfriend. Jagiya is similar to ‘honey’, ‘darling’, baby’ in English. Both married and unmarried couples can call each…
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I'm Sorry In Korean

How To Say Sorry In Korean

When visiting Korea, or speaking to Korean friends, there will inevitably come a time when you want to say sorry in Korean. Learning how to apologize in Korean will enable you to say sorry when you make mistakes or do something by accident. In this lesson, you will learn how to say sorry in Korean….
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Yes And No In Korean

How To Say Yes and No In Korean

In this lesson, you will learn how to say yes and no in Korean. These basic Korean words will help you to answer simple questions in Korean. The Korean words in this lesson are written in both Hangul and English. If you’ve not yet learned how to read the Korean alphabet, check out our complete…
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Goodbye In Korean

How To Say Goodbye In Korean

In this lesson, you will learn how to say goodbye in Korean. Once you know how to say hello in Korean, it’s quite easy to learn how to say goodbye. In this lesson, you will learn the different ways to say goodbye in Korean. Goodbye In Korean To say goodbye in polite Korean there are…
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Hello In Korean

How To Say Hello In Korean

In this lesson, you will learn how to say hello in Korean. Learning how to greet people in Korean and say hello is a great way to appear friendly and respectful when you meet Koreans for the first time. The Korean words in this lesson are written in both Hangul and English. If you’ve not yet learned…
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