Korea is one of the most progressive countries around the world. Koreans now can compete with other big countries; they have equipped themselves with the knowledge of different languages. They can especially compete in the English language.
In visiting Korea, one of the first and major things to learn in order to make your stay smooth and worthwhile is to learn their language. Want to learn the Korean language? Here are some of the basic Korean words and frequently used Korean phrases.
If somebody will ask you for a Yes or No answer, here’s how you say it in Korean:
‘Yes’ is ‘Ye’ or ‘Ne’ IN Korea and No could be, ‘Anyo’ or you may say’ Anyeyo or (Anieyo).’
‘How do you do?’ in a formal conversation is ‘CheoeumBoep-ge-sseumnida’ and for an informal conversation it is ‘cheoeumboep-ge-sseoyo.’
‘How are you?’ is a common query in meeting new or old friends. You say it as, ‘An-nyeong-ha-sim-ni-kka?’ in a formal conversation and ‘Annyeonghaseyo?’ in an informal talk, or you may just say ‘Annyeong?’ in a casual conversation.
‘Nice to meet you’ are the words we always hear after meeting a new friend or an acquaintance. If you meet someone in a formal occasion, say a business meeting or a party, you say it as, ‘Man-na-seo Ban-gap-seum-ni-da’, or you may just say it as, ‘mannaseobangawayo’ if it was an informal way of meeting someone, or just simply say, ‘Bangawayo or Bangawe’o’ in a casual conversation.
‘How are you doing?’ When used in a formal sentence is ‘Eo-tteo-sim-ni-kka?,’ and can be informally said as ‘Eo-tteo-se-yo?’
‘How have you been?’ Is ‘Eo-tteo-keji-nae-sim-ni-kka?’ in a formal manner of conversing and ‘Eotteokejinaeseyo?’ would be the words in an informal talk.
‘Thank you,’ are the words of a grateful person. This is how we say this when showing our gratitude to a Korean in a formal manner: K(G)amsa-hamnida/G(K)omap-seumnida’ and in an informal conversation it can be ‘K(G)amsa-haeyo/G(K)omaweoyo’ (informal) , Gomaweo in a casual conversation.
‘You’re welcome,’ is ‘Cheon-man-e-yo’ in the Korean language.
‘Excuse me,’ is sometimes said as ‘Sil-lye-hamnida/Sillye-hagesseumnida’ or may be said more simply in a casual conversation as ‘Sillye.’
‘Sorry’ is ‘Mian-hamnida’ in a formal manner, ‘Mianhaeyo’ in an informal way and simplest of all is the casual use which is ‘Mian.’
The words ‘Good morning,’ ‘good afternoon’ or good evening’ is ‘Annyoenghaseyo,’ which is the same as saying, “How are you?”
To say ‘Good bye’ when you see someone off in a formal manner is ‘Annyeonghigasipsiyo,’ and ‘Annyeonghigaseyo’ informally. When you leave someone you say, ‘Annyeonghigyesipsiyo’(formal) and ‘Annyeonghigyeseyo – informal and ‘Annyoeng!’ As we always hear it.
‘Take care’ is simply saying ‘Jaljinaesipsiyo’-formal or ‘Jaljinaeseyo’-informal
‘See you again,’ is (daeume) ‘TTobopsida’-formal, and (daeume)’ttobwayo’- informal
‘I missed you so much!’ is ‘Nŏ-mu po-go shi-p’ŏ-ssŏ-yo.’
Good night! Is ‘An-yŏng-hi ju-mu-se-yo!’
‘I’m lost’ is ‘Ki-rŭl i-rŏ-bŏ-ryŏ-ssŏ-yo.’
‘Can I help you?’ is ‘Mu-ŏ-sŭl do-wa-dŭ-ril-kka-yo?’
‘Can you help me?’ is ‘Chom to-wa-ju-shilssu i-ssŭ-shi-na-yo?’
‘Come with me!’ is ‘Tta-ra o-se-yo!’
These are just a few of the Korean words, phrases and expressions which are used most often in a day-to-day conversation. You can learn Korean online free for more and better Korean language learning experience and to help you learn faster.