Hey there! If you're planning a trip to Korea, you’ll definitely want to learn some essential Korean phrases to help you get around and enjoy your time. Don't worry – I've got you covered! Here are some basic, everyday words and phrases that will make your trip so much easier.
Basic Phrases for Everyday Use
4. 화장실 어디에요? (Hwajangsil eodieyo?) – Where is the bathroom?
5. 메뉴 주세요 (Menyu juseyo) – Menu, please
6. 이거 주세요 (Igeo juseyo) – Please give me this
7. 미안합니다 (Mianhamnida) – I'm sorry
8. 네 (Ne) – Yes
9. 아니요 (Aniyo) – No
10. 좋아요 (Johayo) – I like it / It’s good
11. 괜찮아요 (Gwaenchanhayo) – It’s okay / It’s fine
12. 계산서 주세요 (Gyesanseo juseyo) – Check, please
13. 도와주세요 (Dowajuseyo) – Please help me
14. 어디에요? (Eodieyo?) – Where is it?
15. 나는 ___ 입니다 (Naneun ___ imnida) – I am ___ (for self-introduction)
Advanced Phrases for Real-Life Situations
1. 깎아 주세요 (Kkakka juseyo) – Please give me a discount
2. 이뻐요 (Ippeoyo) – You’re pretty / It’s pretty
3. 맛있어요 (Masisseoyo) – It’s delicious
4. 잘 지냈어요? (Jal jinaesseoyo?) – How have you been?
5. 괜찮아요 (Gwaenchanhayo) – It’s okay / It’s fine
6. 천천히 말해 주세요 (Cheoncheonhi malhae juseyo) – Please speak slowly
7. 너무 비싸요 (Neomu bissayo) – It’s too expensive
8. 저기요 (Jeogiyo) – Excuse me (to get someone’s attention)
9. 너무 좋아요 (Neomu johayo) – I really like it / It’s so good
10. 잘 먹겠습니다 (Jal meokkessseumnida) – I will eat well (before a meal)
11. 잘 먹었습니다 (Jal meogeosseumnida) – I ate well (after a meal)
12. 화이팅! (Hwaiting!) – You can do it! (Encouragement)
13. 그럼요 (Geureomyo) – Of course
14. 잠시만요 (Jamsimanyo) – Just a moment
15. 무슨 일 있어요? (Museun il isseoyo?) – What happened? / What’s wrong?
16. 너무 피곤해요 (Neomu pigonhaeyo) – I’m so tired
17. 너무 좋아요 (Neomu johayo) – I love it!
18. 진짜요? (Jinjja yo?) – Really?
19. 여기요 (Yeogiyo) – Here (to call a waiter or staff)
20. 어때요? (Eottaeyo?) – How is it? / What do you think?
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