You’re on the crowded train or bus, and you need to get through. You’re at the market, and someone’s cart is in the way. How can you politely say ‘excuse me’ so you can get by? Well today, we’re going to show you how. Now there are lots of different situations you can use the … Read more
If someone just told you about their problems and you can see they’re stressed or anxious, part of consoling them would be telling them not to worry and how everything will be alright. 걱정하다 (geok-jeong-ha-da) This is a verb and it means ‘to worry’. It’s based off the noun ‘걱정’ which means ‘worry’, ‘care’, or … Read more
Hey all. Today, we’re going to teach you how to say ‘wife’ in the Korean language. We’ll go over the official terms that Koreans use the most, and then some cute ways that close couples use for wife. Let’s start with the ‘official’ word that most of you will find translated for wife. 아내 (a-nae) … Read more
Today, we’re going to cover a common filler word in Korean. Like in English and most other languages, Koreans will use this in the same manner. There are quite a few ways to say ‘really’ in Korean, and we will break them down in the post so you understand when and how to use each … Read more
Are you a fan of cloudy days? Some people actually like cloudy days. Especially in the summer when the clouds can block out the hot rays from the sun. Today, we’re gonna teach you how to say ‘cloud’ in Korean, as well as some words related to it. With that said, let’s get started! 구름 … Read more
How would you ask for a favor politely in Korean? What if you asked someone to pass you something near them? What about asking for forgiveness? Today, we’re taking a look at how to say please in Korean. First up, we’re gonna talk about the direct translation for ‘please’. This is probably the word that … Read more
Hey guys! Back with another post on Korean counters. If you missed the first part, you can check out the first list here. Let’s break down each one along with some example sentences for each. a. 대 (dae) = This is used for cars and machines. For example: 우리는 차를 새로 한 대 살까 고려 중이다. … Read more
It’s time to go! Now if you’ve been hanging out all day with your friends and it’s time to get a move on, you’ll want to use this fun phrase. This is one of my favorite short phrases because it’s short, easy to use, and easy to remember. Like most other Korean phrases, the version … Read more
Hey folks ready for another post? One of the things that’s often asked about and kind of confusing for new learners of Korean is the usage of ‘you’. The Korean translation for ‘you’ has many words and options depending on the circumstance and who you’re talking to. If you didn’t know already, unlike English, referring … Read more