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This Vocabulary List represents the first 350 words introduced from Lessons 1 – 1 – 8 8 on HowtoStudyKorean.com. Use this list to getter a better understanding o f each word by seeing how they can be used in sentences. You will not be able to learn Korean simply by studying these words and the example sentences provided. You must study Korean grammar if you want to develop any proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening. In order to un derstand the example sentences provided for ea ch word, you will need to have a basic understanding of Korean grammar. The grammar within some of the example sentences might be above your level. Providing example sentences that are too easy eas y only allows me to create simple (unhelpful) sentences. Providing example sentences that are too difficult would make the learner confused. I made all attempts to use grammar that could be understood by a novice Korean learner. Teaching grammar is beyond the scope of this Vocabulary List, but for a de scription of every grammatical principle used, visit www.howtostudykorean.com . A Romanization has been given to every Korean word. Note that the letters used to not completely match to the typical Romanizations that you would see based on the “Revised Romanization of Korean.” The Romanizations provided are only to help you help you with pronunciation and I do not recommend studying them in any form (study the Hangul equivalents instead). Also, note that there are many wa ys that verbs, adjectives and 이다 can be conjugated. Throughout this vocabulary list, the informal high respect form is used. Fo r a complete list of other possible conjugations that can be used, visit Lesson 6 of www.howtostudykorean.com of www.howtostudykorean.com Lesson 1……………………………… 1………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………..…… ………………………..………2 …2 Lesson 2…………………………… 2………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………… ……………………………..…7 ..…7 Lesson 3…………………………… 3………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………… ……………………………….11 ….11 Lesson 4……………………………… 4…………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ………………………….....16 .....16 Lesson 5…………………………… 5………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………… ……………………………….23 ….23 Lesson 6……………………………… 6…………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… …………………………….29 ….29 Lesson 7…………………………… 7………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………… ……………………………….35 ….35 Lesson 8…………………………… 8………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………… ……………………………….40 ….40 1 ©

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Nouns:

한국 (han-guk) Translation: Korea Common Usages: 한국 사람 (Korean person), 한국어 (Korean language) Examples: 저는 7 년 동안 에서 살았어요 = I lived in Korea for seven years 저는 내년에 에 갈 거에요 = I will go to Korea next year 저의 어머니는 올해 에 올 것입니다 = My mom will come to Korea this year 저는 한국어를 에서 배웠어요 = I learned Korean in Korea

도시 (do-si) Translation: city Example: 서울은 큰

예요 = Seoul is a big city

이름 (i-reum) Translation: Name 이에요 (My name is__) Common Usages: 이름이 뭐예요? (What is your name?), 제 이름은 __ 이에요 은 뭐예요? = What is that person’s name? Examples: 그 사람의 저의 은 김한성이에요 = My name is 김한성

저/제 (jeo/jae) Translation: formal version of: I, me Common Usages: 저는 (I), 제가 (I), 저의 (my) Notes: When used as the subject of a sentence, 저 translates to “I,” when used as the object o f a sentence, “저” means “me.” 저 changes to 제 when 이/가 are attached. Visit Lesson 2 of HowtoStudyKorean.com for more information. Examples: 는 친구를 만났어요 = I met a friend 의 친구는 를 만났어요 = My friend met me 는 지난 주에 영화를 봤어요 = I saw a movie last week 는 삼일 동안 밥을 안 먹었어요 = I didn’t eat rice for 3 da ys

나/내 (na/nae) Translation: informal version of: I, me Common Usages: 나는 (I), 내가 (I), 나의 (my) Notes: When used as the subject of a sentence, 나 translates to “I,” when used as the object o f a sentence, “나” means “me.” 나 changes to 내 when 이/가 are attached. See Lesson 2. Examples: 는 친구를 만났어 = I met a friend 의 친구는 를 만났어 = My friend met me 는 내년에 한국에 갈 거야 = I will go to Korea next year 는 사과 1 개를 샀어 = I bought one apple

남자 (nam-ja) Translation: man, boy Common Usages: 잘생긴 남자 (handsome man), 강한 남자 (strong man) 예요 = He is a handsome man Examples: 그는 잘생긴 는 방에 들어왔어요 = That man came into room 저는 잘생긴 를 만났어요 = I met a handsome man 2 ©


Nouns:

한국 (han-guk) Translation: Korea Common Usages: 한국 사람 (Korean person), 한국어 (Korean language) Examples: 저는 7 년 동안 에서 살았어요 = I lived in Korea for seven years 저는 내년에 에 갈 거에요 = I will go to Korea next year 저의 어머니는 올해 에 올 것입니다 = My mom will come to Korea this year 저는 한국어를 에서 배웠어요 = I learned Korean in Korea

도시 (do-si) Translation: city Example: 서울은 큰

예요 = Seoul is a big city

이름 (i-reum) Translation: Name 이에요 (My name is__) Common Usages: 이름이 뭐예요? (What is your name?), 제 이름은 __ 이에요 은 뭐예요? = What is that person’s name? Examples: 그 사람의 저의 은 김한성이에요 = My name is 김한성

저/제 (jeo/jae) Translation: formal version of: I, me Common Usages: 저는 (I), 제가 (I), 저의 (my) Notes: When used as the subject of a sentence, 저 translates to “I,” when used as the object o f a sentence, “저” means “me.” 저 changes to 제 when 이/가 are attached. Visit Lesson 2 of HowtoStudyKorean.com for more information. Examples: 는 친구를 만났어요 = I met a friend 의 친구는 를 만났어요 = My friend met me 는 지난 주에 영화를 봤어요 = I saw a movie last week 는 삼일 동안 밥을 안 먹었어요 = I didn’t eat rice for 3 da ys

나/내 (na/nae) Translation: informal version of: I, me Common Usages: 나는 (I), 내가 (I), 나의 (my) Notes: When used as the subject of a sentence, 나 translates to “I,” when used as the object o f a sentence, “나” means “me.” 나 changes to 내 when 이/가 are attached. See Lesson 2. Examples: 는 친구를 만났어 = I met a friend 의 친구는 를 만났어 = My friend met me 는 내년에 한국에 갈 거야 = I will go to Korea next year 는 사과 1 개를 샀어 = I bought one apple

남자 (nam-ja) Translation: man, boy Common Usages: 잘생긴 남자 (handsome man), 강한 남자 (strong man) 예요 = He is a handsome man Examples: 그는 잘생긴 는 방에 들어왔어요 = That man came into room 저는 잘생긴 를 만났어요 = I met a handsome man 2 ©


여자 (yeo-ja) Translation: woman, girl Common Usages: 예쁜 여자 (pretty girl), 아름다운 여자 (beautiful girl) 예요 = She is a beautiful Example: 그녀는 예쁜 beau tiful girl 그 의 머리 색깔은 자연스러워요 = That girl’s hair ’s hair color is natural 저의 친구는 귀엽고 예뻐요 = My girlfriend is cute and pretty

그 (keu) Translation: that Common Usages: 그 것 (that thing), 그 사람 (that person) Notes: Used as an adjective before a noun to have the meaning “that ___.” Used when object is being talked about in a previous sentence, and is being referred to in the current sentence. 남자는 저의 아버지예요 = That man is my father Example: 여자는 나랑 결혼하고 싶었어요 = That girl wanted to marry me 저는 책을 원해요 = I want that book

이 (“ee”) Translation: this Common Usages: 이 것 (this thing), 이 사람 (this person) Notes: Used as an adjective before a noun to have the meaning “this ___.” Used when object is within reaching distance. 차는 너무 비싸요 = This car is too expensive Example: 저는 영화를 더 이상 보고 싶지 않아 = I don’t want to watch this movie anymore 것은 너무 작은가요? = Is this too small?

저 (jeo) Translation: that Common Usages: 저 것 (that thing), 저 사람 (that person) Notes: Used as an adjective before a noun to have the meaning “this ___.” Used when object is further than reaching distance away. 사람은 누구예요? = Who is that person? Example:

것 (keot) Translation: thing Common Usages: 이 것 (this thing), 저 것 (that thing), 그 것 (that thing) Notes: Not only used as a simple noun, but also used to make full sentences (using gerunds). See Lesson 25 of HowtoStudyKorean.com for more information. Example: 저는 비싼 만 좋아해요 = I only like expensive things 그 을 어떻게 해요? = How do you do that (thing)? 이 은 뭐야? = What is this ( thing)? 이 은 얼마예요? = How much is this (thing)?

의자 (ui-ja) Translation: chair Common Usages: 의자에 앉다 (sit on a chair) Example: 그녀는 에서 일어났어요 = She rose up from her chair 3 ©


탁자 (tak-ja) Translation: table Common Usages: 탁자 위에 (on top of the table) 위에 놓을 거에요 = I will put the magazine on the table Examples: 저는 잡지를 펜이 에 놓여 있었어요 = The pen was (laying) on the table

선생님 (suhn-saeng-nim) Translation: teacher Examples: 저는

저는 학교에서 저의

이 되고 싶어요 = I want to be a teacher 을 항상 봐요 = I always see my teacher at school

침대 (chim-dae) Translation: bed Examples: 애기는

저는

에서 자고 있어요 = The baby is sleeping in the bed 에 누워 있어요 = I’m lying in bed

집 (jip) Translation: house/home Common Usages: 집에 가다 (to go home) Examples: 저는 에 돌아갈 거에요 = I am going back (returning) home 값은 비싸지고 있어 = House prices are getting expensive

차 (cha) Translation: car Common Usages: 차를 운전하다 (to drive a car), 차를 타다 (to be riding in a car) Example: 우리 아버지는 를 항상 안전하게 운전해요= Our dad always drives his car safely 저는 2 대가 있어요 = I have 2 cars 어떤 의 차를 원해요? = What type of car do you want?

사람 (sa-lam/sa-ram) Translation: person Common Usages: 한국 사람 (Korean person), 그 사람 (that person), 이 사람 (this person) Notes: The formal version of 사람 is “분” 은 아주 똑똑해요 = That person is very smart Examples: 그 모든 아시아 들은 첫가락을 잘 쓴다 = All Asian people use chopsticks well

책 (chaek) Translation: book Common Usages: 책을 읽다 (to read a book) Examples: 저는 좋은 을 읽고 싶어요 = I want to read a good book about it 저는 그 것에 대해 을 쓸 거에요 = I will write a book about b ack his book 저는 친구에게 을 돌려줬어요 = I gave my friend back

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컴퓨터 (kuhm-pyu-tuh) Translation: computer Notes: Many new Korean words are simply English words with a Korean pronunciation pronouncing “컴퓨터” in Korean will sound like “computer” Common Usages: 컴퓨터를 켜다 (turn on a computer), 컴퓨터를 끄다 (turn off a computer) Examples: 가 꺼져 있어요 = The computer is turned of 저는 를 켰어요 = I turned the computer on 가 켜져 있어요 = The computer is (in the state of being) on

나무 (na-mu) Translation: tree/wood Examples: 저는 집을

나는 우리 집을

로 지었어요 = I made a house out of wood 로 지었어 = I built our house out of wood

소파 (so-pa) Translation: sofa, couch 에 앉아 있어요 = He is sitting on the couch Example: 그는

중국 (chung-guk) Translation: China Common Usages: 중국 사람 (Chinese person), 중국어 (Chinese language) Example: 우리는 곧 에 갈 거에요 = We are going to China soon

일본 (il-bon) Translation: Japan Common Usages: 일본 사람 (Japanese Person), 일본어 (Japanese language) 에서 왔어요 = That person is from Japan Example: 그 사람은

문 (mun) Translation: door, gate Common Usages: 동대문 (“east big gate” – tourist attraction in Seoul), 남대문 (“south big gate” – tourist attraction and market in Seoul) Example: 을 닫아 야 돼요 = You have to close the door 저는 을 잠갔어요 = I locked the door 저는 을 열 거에요 = I will open the door

의사 (ui-sa) Translation: doctor Examples: 저는

가 무서워요 = I am afraid of doctors 들은 돈이 많아요 = doctors have a lot of money

학생 (hak-saeng) Translation: students Common Usages: 대학생 (university student), 초등학생 (elementary school), 중학생 (middle school student), 고등학생 (high school student) Examples: 저는 들에게 수업을 가르쳤어요 = I taught the class to the students 선생님은 들과 박물관에 갔다 = The teacher went to the museum with the students

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Adverbs and Other Words:

이다 (ee-da) This is the first time you are being introduced to a word that must be conjugated in order to be used. Visit Lesson 5 of HowtoStudyKorean.com for more information. Any word that ends in “다 ” must be conjugated to be used. Translation: to be (is, am, are, was, were) Common usages: 제 이름은 __ 이에요 (My name is __), 이름이 뭐예요? (What is your name?) 저는 ____ 이에요 = I am a ______ Notes: “to be” can be many words in English. For example, I am, he is, they are, I was, they were. 이다 acts as all of these words. Examples: 저는 예쁜 여자 = I am a beautiful girl 저 건물은 학교 = That building is a school 그 것은 사진 = That thing is a picture 이 사람은 저의 누나 = This (person) is my sister = That was a big secret 그 것은 큰 비밀 = I was a doctor 저는 의사

네 (“neigh”) Translation: yes Notes: Informally, you can say “응” to mean “yes” Example: , 저는 가고 싶어요 = Yes, I want to go

아니 (ah-ni) Translation: no Notes: In formal situations, “아니요” is more respectful Example: , 안 했어요 = No, I didn’t do it

안 (ahn) Translation: adverb that makes verbs or adjectives negative Notes: 안 is placed before a verb or adjective to turn it into a negative word. The meaning is synonymous to ~지 않다. Visit Lesson 8 for more information. Example: 그 여자는 아름다워요 = That girl is not beautiful 저는 마지막 것을 봤어요 = I didn't see the last thing 아침식사를 먹었어요 = I didn’t eat breakfast

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Nouns:

나라 (na-ra/na-la) Translation: country 에서 왔어요? What country did you come from? Examples: 어느 미국은 민주적인 예요 = The US is a democratic nation 한국은 좋은 예요? = is Korea a good country?

가방 (ka-bang) Translation: backpack, bag Common Usages: 가방을 들다 (carry a bag) 에 책을 넣었어요 = I put my books into my backpack Example: 저는

창문 (chang-mun) Translation: window Example: 너무 더워서

저는

을 열었어요 = I opened a window because it is too hot

너머에 봤어요 = I looked through the window

잡지 (jap-chi) Translation: magazine 를 읽었어요 = I read a magazine Example: 저는

방 (bang) Translation: room, bedroom Examples: 저의 은 너무 좁아요 = My room is too small/narrow 이 은 좁아요 = This room is narrow 남자는 에 들어왔어요 = That man came into room

냉장고 (naeng-jaeng-go) Translation: refrigerator, fridge Example: 저는 야채를 에 넣었어요 = I put the vegetables in the fridge

강아지 (kang-a-ji) Translation: dog/puppy Common Usages: 강아지를 키우다 (to raise a puppy) Notes: The word “개” is usually used for dogs that are not pets. Examples: 여렸을 때 강아지를 고 싶었어요 = When I was young, I wanted to raise a puppy 저는 저의 를 묻었어요 = I buried my dog

고양이 (ko-yang-i) Translation: cat Examples:

는 강아지와 달라요 = Cats are different than dogs 는 의자 밑에 있어요 = The cat us under the chair 개는 랑 쥐보다 더 커요 = Dogs are bigger than cats and mice

쥐 (jwi) Translation: rat/mouse Example: 는 너무 더러워요 = Rats are very dirty

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펜 (pen) Translation: pen Common Usages: 펜으로 쓰다 (to write with a pen) Examples: 저는 그 것을 으로 썼어요 = I wrote that with a pen 나는 4 개를 샀어 = I bought 4 pens 나는 을 가지고 있어 = I have a pen

전화기 (juhn-hwa-gi) Translation: phone Notes: A 전화기 is a typical land-line style phone that nobody uses anymore, and thus, is not said as often as it used to be said 를 안 써요 = These days, nobody uses a phone Example: 요즘에 아무도

커피 (kuh-pi) Translation: coffee Common Usages: 커피를 마시다 (to drink coffee) Notes: Notice that there is no “F” in Korean, and thus, Korean people use “ㅍ” to make the “F” sound Example: 저는 친구들이랑 를 마셨어요 = I drank coffee with my friends

식당 (sik-dang) Translation: restaurant 에 가고 싶어요 = I want to go to a good restaurant Examples: 좋은 은 은행 옆에 있어요 = The restaurant is beside the bank 우리학교에서 까지 10 분 걸려요 = It takes 10 minutes to get from our school to the restaurant

건물 (kuhn-mul) Translation: building Examples: 그 은 너무 높아요 = That building is very high 그 은 어제와 달라요 = That building is different from yesterday 저 학교는 역사적인 이에요 = That school is a historical building

텔레비전 (Te-re-bi-juhn) Translation: Television Notes: Originates from the English pronunciation of “Television.” Often shortened to “TV” Example: 을 오랫동안 보지 마세요! = Don’t watch TV for a long time!

미국 (mi-guk) Translation: The United States Common Usages: 미국 사람 (an American) Examples: 사람이에요? = Are you an American ? 저는 다음 주에 에 갈 거예요 = I will go to the US next week

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캐나다 (kae-na-da) Translation: Canada Common Usages: 캐나다 사람 (Canadian) 에서 왔어요 = I am from Canada Example: 저는 저는 에 가고 싶어요 = I want to go to Canada

학교 (hak-kyo) Translation: school Examples: 저는

에서 공부했어요 = I studied at the school 저는 안에 있어요 = I am inside the school 저는 내일 에 갈 것입니다 = I will go to school tomorrow

호텔 (ho-tel) Translation: hotel 에 식당이 있어요 = There is a restaurant in the hotel Examples: 은 학교 옆에 있어요 = The hotel is beside the school

은행 (eun-haeng) Translation: bank Examples: 호텔은

아버지는

옆에 있어요 = The hotel is beside the bank 에 들어갔어요 = My dad went into the bank


안 (an) Translation: inside, within Common Usages: 집 안에 (inside a house), 방 안에 (inside a room) Notes: Position words are placed after the noun they describe. 에 is typically attached to a word of position. Examples: 저의 친구는 방 에 있어요 = My friend is in the bank 저는 5 년 에 외국어를 5 개를 배우고 싶어 = I want to learn 5 languages within 5 years 개는 집 에 있어요 = The dog is in the house

위 (wi) Translation: on, on top, above Common Usages: 탁자 위에 (on the table) Example: 잡지는 탁자 에 있어요 = The magazine is on the table

밑 (mit) Translation: under/beneath/below Examples: 고양이는 의자 에 있어요 = The cat is below the chair 고양이는 의자 에 있어요 = The cat is under the chair

옆 (yuhp) Translation: beside, next to Example: 학교는 은행 에 있어요 = The school is next to the bank 9 ©


뒤 (dwi) Translation: behind Examples: 병원은 박물관 에 있어요 = The hospital is behind the museum 저는 학교 에 있어요 = I am behind the school

앞 (ap) Translation: in-front Example: 집은 가계

에 있어요 = The house is in-front of the store

여기 (yuh-gi) Translation: here Notes: The placement of “에” is usually assumed and therefore omitted. 여기 and 에서 combine to form 여기서 빨리 오세요! = Come here quick! Examples: 어떤 남자는 어제 에 왔어 = Some man came here yesterday 친구를 만나기 위해 로 왔어 = I came here to meet a friend Verbs:

있다 (itda) Translation: to have Notes: 있다 has two meanings. See the other meaning directly below this one. When used as “to have,” 이/가 must be attached to the object that is being possessed. For more information, visit Lesson 2. Examples: 저는 펜이 = I have a pen = I have a lot of money 저는 많은 돈이

있다 (itda) Translation: to be at/in a location Notes: 에 is typically attached to the location where something/somebody is Examples: 저는 은행에 = I am at the bank 엄마가 어디에 ? 병원에 갔어요? = Where is mom? Did she go to the hospital?

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Nouns:

음식 (eum-sik) Translation: food Common Usages: 맛있는 음식 (delicious food), 음식을 먹다 (to eat food) 을 많이 먹었어요 = I ate a lot of food Examples: 저는 이 많아요 = There is a lot of food 저는 항상 저녁에 을 먹어요 = I always eat food in the evening 케이크 (ke-i-keu) Translation: cake Notes: Literally the English pronunciation of “cake” spelled out in Korean Example: 저는 생일에 케이크를 먹고 싶어요 = I want to eat cake on my birthday

공항 (gong-hang) Translation: airport Examples: 저는 인천

저는 어제

에서 출발했어요 = I departed from Incheon airport 에 처음 갔어요 = I went to the airport for the first time yesterday

병원 (byuhng-won) Translation: hospital Examples: 저는 아파서

저는 저의 친구를

에 갈 거에요 = I’m going to the hospital because I am sick 에서 봤어요 = I saw my friend at the hospital

공원 (gong-won) Translation: park Examples: 친구들이랑

저는 남편을 저는 아버지랑

에서 놀았어요 = I played in the park with friends 에서 만날 거에요 = I will meet my friend at the park 에 갈 거에요 = I will go to the park with my dad

한국어 (han-guk-uh) Translation: the Korean language Common Usages: 한국어로 (in Korean) Examples: 저는 로 말했어요 = I spoke in Korean 저는 내일 를 공부하겠어요 = I will study Korean tomorrow. 저는 2 달 동안 수업을 들었어요 = I took an Korean class for 2 months

머리 (muh-li) Translation: head, the hair on one’s head Common Usages: 머리 아프다 (to have a head ache), 배 아프다 (to have a stomach ache) 가 아파서 학교에 못 가요 = I can’t go to school because my head hurts Examples: 저는 를 긁었어요 = I scratched my head

다리 (da-li) Translation: leg 가 길었으면 좋겠어요 = I wish my legs were long Example:

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손가락 (son-ga-lak) Translation: finger 으로 버튼을 눌렀어요 = I pressed the button with my finger Examples: 저의 은 길어요 = My finger is long

귀 (kwi) Translation: ear Example: 토끼는 큰

가 있어요 = Rabbits have big ears

팔 (pal) Translation: arm Examples: 에 문신이 있어요 = I have a tattoo on my arm 이 아파요 = My arm is sore

눈 (noon) Translation: eye(s) Examples: 을 떨 수 없어요 = I can’t open my eyes

너에 있어서 내가 가장 좋아하는 것은 너의

이다 = My favorite part about you is your eyes

입 (ib) Translation: mouth Example: 저는 저의 여자 친구의

에 키스했어요 = I kissed my girlfriend on the lips

배 (bae) Translation: stomach, belly Examples: 가 아파요 = My stomach is sore 가 너무 아파서 일할 수 없어요 = I can’t work because my stomach hurts

버스 (buh-seu) Translation: bus Common Usages: 버스를 타다 (to ride a bus), 버스에서 내리다 (to get off a bus) 를 탔어요 = I got on the bus at Seoul station Examples: 저는 서울역에서 다음 는 저 정류장에서 출발할 거에요 = The next bus will depart from that stop

배 (bae) Translation: boat, ship Common Usages: 배를 타다 (to take/ride a boat) Example: 저는 제주에 로 갔어요 = I went to Jeju by boat Verbs:

먹다 (muhk-da) Translation: to eat Common Usages: 밥을 먹다 (to eat rice/food) Examples: 밥을 ? = Have you eaten ? 저는 아침식사로 밥을 = I ate rice for breakfast 저는 보통 점심식사로 과일만 = I usually only eat fruit for lunch

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가다 (ka-da) Translation: to go Examples: 저는 내일 학교에

저의 친구는 저 쪽으로

= Tomorrow I am will go to school = My friend went that way

만나다 (man-na-da) Translation: to meet Example: 저는 어제 친구를 저는 내일 사람 2명을 저는 내일 사람 2명 더

= I met a friend yesterday = I will meet two people tomorrow = I will meet two more people tomorrow

닫다 (dahd-da) Translation: to close Common Usages: 문을 닫다 (close a door) Examples: 저는 을 닫았어요 = I closed the door 너무 추워서 문을 = I closed the door because it is too cold

열다 (yuhl-da) Translation: to open Common Usages: 문을 열다 (to open a door) Example: 저는 창문을 = I opened the window

원하다 (won-ha-da) Translation: to want Notes: This word can only be used to say that you want a noun. You cannot say that you want to do a verb using 원하다 Examples: 저는 더 큰 집을 = I want a bigger house 저는 그 책을 = I want that book

만들다 (man-deul-da) Translation: to make Examples: 그 것을 어떻게

저는 그 것을 손으로

? = How did you make that? = I built that with my hands

하다 (ha-da) Translation: to do Notes: Attaching 하다 to nouns (usually of Chinese origin) changes that noun into a verb. For example: 요리 = cooking, 요리하다 = to cook. For more information, see Lesson 3. Example: 그 것을 언제 ? = When did you do that?

말하다 (mal-ha-da) Translation: to speak, to say Examples: 뭐라고 ? = What did you say? 그는 한국어를 자연스럽게 = he speaks Korean naturally

이해하다 (i-hae-ha-da) Translation: to understand Example: 제 말을

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좋아하다 (좋아하다) Translation: to like Examples: 저는 우리 학교를 = I like our school 저는 그 선생님을 = I like that teacher Adjectives:

크다 (keu-da) Translation: big Notes: For more information on how to conjugate adjectives, see Lesson 4 and Lesson 5. Examples: 그 집은 아주 = That house is very big 저는 남동생보다 키가 더 = I am taller (my height is bigger ) than my brother

작다 (jak-da) Translation: small Example: 저는

집에서 살아요 = I live in a small house

새롭다 (sae-rob-da) Translation: new Notes: irregular conjugation. For a list of all irregular conjugations, visit Lesson 7. 차를 샀어요 = I bought a new car Examples: 저는 그 병원은 = That hospital is new

낡다 (nalk-da) Translation: old Notes: This word is not used to describe a person, only an object. Example: 이 학교 건물은 매우 = This school’s building is very old

비싸다 (bi-ssa-da) Translation: expensive Example: 이 것은 너무

집 값은

= This (thing) is too expensive 있어 = House prices are getting expensive

싸다 (ssa-da) Translation: in-expensive 음식을 팔아요 = this store sells cheap/inexpensive food Example: 이 가게는

아름답다 (a-reum-dab-da) Translation: beautiful Examples: 그 여자가 너무 = That girl is very beautiful = That teacher is beautiful 그 선생님은

뚱뚱하다 (ddung-ddung-ha-da) Translation: fat, chubby Example: 그 사람은 너무

= That person is very fat

길다 (kil-da) Translation: long Example: 저 여자의 머리는

= That girl’s hair is long

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좋다 (choh-da) Translation: good Notes: 좋다 is often used to have the meaning “to like.” When using it to have this meaning, 이/가 needs to be attached to the object. For more information, visit Lesson 3. Examples: 우리 학교는 매우 = Our school is very good 저는 우리 학교가 = I like our school 그 선생님은 = that teacher is good Adverbs and Other Words:

아주 (a-ju) Translation: very Example: 날씨는

더워요 = The weather is very hot

매우 (mae-u) Translation: very, really Example: 이 음식은

저는

맛있어요 = This food is very delicious

빨리 달렸어요 = I ran really quickly

너무 (nuh-mu) Translation: too Notes: Though 너무 means “too,” it has gotten to the point in society where Korean people use “너무” to mean “very” as well (especially with the younger generation). Whereas “too” should indicate a negative meaning, 너무 often indicates a positive meaning. Examples: 이 것은 맛있어요 = This is very delicious (note that the meaning is no “this is TOO delicious) 저는 가끔 많이 먹어요 = I eat too much sometimes 저는 어제 아팠어요 = I was really sick yesterday

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Nouns:

길 (kil) Translation: road, street Example: 이 에서 오른 쪽으로 가세요 = Turn right at this street

거리 (kuh-li) Translation: road, street 에 사람이 많았어요 = There was a lot of people on the street Examples: 저는 긴 를 건넜어요 = I crossed the long street

우리 (u-li) Translation: we, us, our Common Usages: 우리의 (our) 는 어제 서울에 갔어요 = We went to Seoul yesterday Examples: 저는 집을 나무로 지었어요 = I built our house out of wood

손 (son) Translation: hand Common Usages: 손으로 (with one’s hand) Example: 저는 (저의) 을 들었어요 = I raised/lifted my hand 저의 은 커요 = My hand is big

영어 (yuhng-uh) Translation: English (language) Common Usages: 영어로 (in English) 로 해요 = When I teach, I alwa ys do so in English Examples: 제가 수업을 하면 항상 저는 를 공부할 거예요 = I will study English 한국 사람들은 외국 사람들과 를 연습하고 싶어요 = Korean people want to practice their English with foreigners

택시 (taek-si) Translation: taxi Common Usages: 택시를 타다 (to ride/take a taxi) 는 버스보다 더 빨라요 = The taxi is quicker than the bus Example:

열차 (yuhl-cha) Translation: train Common Usages: 열차로 가다 (to go by train), 열차를 타다 (to ride/take a train) 는 택시보다 더 빨라요 = The train is faster than the taxi Example:

역 (yuhk) Translation: (train/subway) station Common Usages: 서울역 (Seoul Station) Example: 홍대 에서 어떻게 가요? = How do I get to Hong-dae station ? 저는 서울 에서 내릴 거에요 = I will get off at Seoul station

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버스 정류장 (buh-seu juhng-ryu-jeong) Translation: bus station 에서 버스를 타 야 돼요 = You must get on the bus at the bus station Example:

비행기 (bi-haeng-ki) Translation: airplane Common Usages: 비행기를 타다 (to take/ride an airplane) Example: 거기에 가고 싶으면 를 타 야 돼요 = If you want to go there, you must take an airplane

자전거 (ja-juhng-ga) Translation: bicycle Common Usages: 자전거를 타다 (to ride a bicycle) 를 타는 것이 너무 좋아요 = I like riding bicycles Example: 저는

아내 (ah-nae) Translation: wife Examples: 저의

제가

는 너무 예뻐요 = My wife is very pretty 와 결혼하기 전에 우리는 2 년 동안 사귀었어요 = Before marrying my wife, we

went out/dated for 2 years

아이 (ah-ee) Translation: child, baby 는 아직 2 살이에요 = My child is still 2 years old Example: 우리

아들 (ah-deul) Translation: son Examples: 우리

할아버지는 우리

은 대학생이에요 = Our son is a university student 에게 돈을 주었어요 = Grandpa gave money to our son

딸 (ddal) Translation: daughter Example: 우리 은 그 고등학교를 다녀요 = Our daughter attends that high school

남편 (nam-pyuhn) Translation: husband 은 선생님이에요 = my husband is a teacher Examples: 저의 저는 을 공원에서 만날 거에요 = I will meet my husband at the park

아버지 (ah-buh-ji) Translation: father Example: 는 지금 일하고 있어요 = Dad is working now 형하고 는 영화를 봤어요 = My brother and dad saw a movie

어머니 (uh-muh-ni) Translation: mother Example: 우리

는 서울대학교를 다녔어요 = Our mom attended Seoul University 저는 밥을 친구랑 나의 랑 먹었어요 = I ate (rice) with my mom and my friend

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편지 (pyuhn-ji) Translation: letter Common Usages: 편지를 쓰다 (to write a letter) 를 썼어요 = I wrote a letter for my girlfriend Examples: 저는 저는 나의 여자친구에게서 를 받았어요 = I received a letter from my girlfriend

맛 (mat) Translation: taste Common Usages: 맛있다 (delicious), 맛없다 (not delicious) Notes: 맛 and 있다 come together to make “delicious” but this literally means “to have taste.” Examples: 이 조금 이상해요 = The taste is a little bit strange 빨간 사과는 가장 있어요 = Red apples are the most delicious

식사 (shik-sa) Translation: meal Common Usages: 아침식사 (breakfast), 점심식사 (lunch), 저녁식사 (dinner) 를 준비했어요 = I prepared a meal for grandmother Examples: 저는 할머니를 위해 저는 아침 를 안 먹었어요 = I didn’t eat breakfast

아침식사 (ah-chim-shik-sa) Translation: breakfast Examples: 저는 오늘

저는

를 못 먹었어요 = I didn’t eat breakfast today 로 밥을 먹었어요 = I ate rice for breakfast

아침 (ah-chim) Translation: morning Common Usages: 아침식사 (breakfast) 에 일찍 일어났어요 = I woke up early in the morning Examples: 저는 저는 밤까지 공부만 했어요 = I only studied from morning to night

물 (mool) Translation: water Common Usages: 물을 마시다 (to drink water) Examples: 잘하려면 을 마셔 야 돼요 = If you want to d o well, you must drink water 저는 만 마셔요 = I only drink water

사과 (sa-kwa) Translation: apple Example: 저는

랑 바나나를 샀어요 = I bought apples and bananas

Verbs:

오다 (o-da) Translation: to come Common Usages: ~에 왔다 (to come from) Example: 그 사람은 미국에서 = That person came from the United States 친구들은 언제 ? = When are the friends coming?

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끝내다 (kkeut-nae-da) Translation: to finish Examples: 저는 저의 숙제를

저는 숙제를

= I finished my homework 고 나서 집으로 갈 거에요 = I will finish my homework then go home

춤추다 (choom-choo-da) Translation: to dance Notes: The word “춤” is the noun “dance,” as in “a dance.” Coupled with the verb “추다” is means “to dance.” 는 것이 좋아요 = I like dancing Example: 저는

알다 (ahl-da) Translation: to know Common Usages: 알겠습니다 (okay, I understand), 알았어 (okay, I understand) Examples: 저는 그 사람을 = I know that person 저는 그 것을 고 있어요 = I know that 누구나 그 여자를 = Everybody knows that girl

걷다 (kut-da) Translation: to walk Example: 우리는 집에 저는 10 분 동안

왔어요 = We walked home = I walked for 10 minutes

배우다 (bae-oo-da) Translation: to learn Common Usages: 한국어를 배우다 (to learn Korean), 영어를 배우다 (to learn English) ? = Since when did you learn Korean? Examples: 한국어를 언제부터 저는 그 것을 지난 시간에 = I learned that (thing) last time 저는 한국어를 한국에서 = I learned Korean in Korea

연습하다 (yuhn-seup-ha-da) Translation: to practice Example: 한국 사람들은 외국 사람들과 영어를 practice their English with foreigners

고 싶어요 = Korean people want to

살다 (sal-da) Translation: to live Example: 저는 서울에서 고 있어요 = I live in Seoul 어느 집에서 ? = Which house do you live in?

생각하다 (saeng-kak-ha-da) Translation: to think Notes: Typically the grammatical principle ~ㄴ/다고 precedes 생각하다 as if it is a quoted sentence. For more information, visit Lesson 52. Examples: 저도 그렇게 = I think that way as well 나는 너에 대해 = I was thinking about you 그 여자에 대해 어떻게 ? = What do you think about that girl?

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Passive Verbs:

끝나다 (kkeut-na-da) Translation: Notes: This is the first passive verb you have come across. For more information on passive verbs, visit Lesson 14. Examples: 이 콘서트가 벌써 ? = Is the concert already finished? 숙제는 = My homework is finished Adjectives:

위험하다 (wi-huhm-ha-da) Translation: dangerous 서 가지 마세요 = That place is very dangerous , so don’t go Examples: 그 장소가 너무 이런 일은 = This type of work is dangerous

잘생기다 (jal-saeng-ki-da) Translation: handsome Notes: A composition of the adverb 잘 (well) and the verb 생기다 (to look like), which means it gets conjugated as a verb. It typically conjugates to the past tense (잘생겼다) even when talking about the present tense. Examples: 그 남자는 너무 = That man is very handsome 저는 남자를 만나요 = I meet a handsome man

못생기다 (mot-saeng-ki-da) Translation: ugly Notes: A composition of the adverb 못 (not well, poorly) and the verb 생기다. Like 잘생기다, it is conjugated as a verb in the past tense. Example: 그 남자는 너무 = That man is very ugly

피곤하다 (pi-kon-ha-da) Translation: tired Example: 저는 일을 많이 해서 너무

= I am very tired because I worked a lot

다르다 (da-reu-da) Translation: different Common Usages: 또 따른 (another) Notes: When saying something is different “from” something, 와/과/랑/이랑 must be attached to the noun that is being compared. See Lesson 15 for more information. 영화를 보고 싶어요 = I want to see a different movie Examples: 저는 우리는 매우 = We are so different 그 건물은 어제와 = That building is different from yesterday

슬프다 (seul-peu-da) Translation: sad Example: 우리 할아버지가 죽어서 저는 너무 died

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맛있다 (mas-sheet-da) Translation: delicious Common Usages: see “맛” 것을 먹고 싶어요 = I want to eat something delicious Examples: 빨간 사과는 가장 있어요 = Red apples are the most delicious

재미있다 (jae-mi-eet-da) Translation: funny Notes: Like the word “맛있다,” 재미있다 is made up of “재미” and the verb “있다” (to have). Therefore, even though 재미있다 is an adjective (funny), it must be conjugated as a verb Examples: 그 영화가 너무 = That movie was very funny 그 남자는 남자예요 = That man is a funny person

많다 (manh-da) Translation: many Notes: An adjective that means “many,” 많다 can be placed before a noun to describe it, for example: 많은 사람은 저를 좋아해요 (many people like me). However, 많다 is more naturally used by using the ~는 것 principle. For example: 저를 좋아하는 사람은 많아요 (literally: there are many people who like me). The ~는 것 principle is very difficult to describe, and is talked about which is very difficult to describe, and is talked about in detail from Lessons 26 to 33. Examples: 그 회사에서 일하는 사람은 = There are many people who work at that company. 지난 주에 저는 계획이 = I had a lot of plans last week

행복하다 (hang-bok-ha-da) Translation: happy Common Usages: 행복한 사람 (happy person) 사람이에요 = I am a very happy person Example: 저는 매우 Adverbs and Other Words:

거기 (kuh-gi) Translation: there Notes: The difference between “그” and “저” is the same as the difference between “거기” and “저기.” “거기” is used when referring to a place that has already been mentioned, and “저기” is used when you are referring to a place that is farther away than “여기.” 거기 and 에세 form to make “거기서.” Example: 서 언제부터 살았어요? = Since when did you live there?

저기 (juh-ki) Translation: there Notes: See 거기. 저기 and 에서 form to make “저기서” 까지 걷자! = Let’s walk until there Examples:

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지금 (ji-keum) Translation: now Notes: Though referring to a time, “에” is usually not attached to “지금” Common Usages: 지금부터 (from now), 지금까지 (until now) 먹고 싶어요 = I want to eat now Example: 저는 밥을 그 여자를 까지 좋아했어요 = I liked that girl until now

하지만 (ha-ji-man) Translation: but Example: 거기에 가고 싶어요.

돈이 없어요 = I want to go there. But I have no money

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Nouns:

형 (hyung) Translation: older brother Notes: This word is only used if the younger person is also a man Common Usages: 형님 (formal version of 형) Examples: 을 왜 때렸어요? = Why did you hit your brother ? 저의 은 똑똑한 남자입니다 = My brother is a smart man

오빠 (o-ppa) Translation: older brother Notes: This word is only used if the younger person is a female Example: ( 는) 강남스타일 = older brother (I am) is Gangnam style

누나 (nu-na) Translation: older sister Notes: This word is only used if the younger person is a male 는 대학생이에요 = My older sister is a University student Examples: 저의 저는 저의 를 불렀어요 = I called my sister

언니(uhn-ni) Translation: older sister Notes: This word is only used if the younger person is a female 랑 밥을 먹었어요 = I ate with my sister Example: 저는

삼촌 (sam-chon) Translation: uncle Example: 저의

은 선생님이에요 = My uncle is a teacher

이모 (ee-mo) Translation: aunt Notes: This word is only used to refer to the sister(s) of one’s mother 와 닮았어요 = My mom looks like o ur aunt Example: 우리엄마는

고모 (ko-mo) Translation: aunt Notes: This word is only used to refer to the sister(s) of one’s father Example: 우리 아버지는 와 살고 있어요 = Our father lives with our aunt

아저씨 (ah-juh-shi) Translation: a word used to refer to an olde r man whom you do not know Example: ! 앉으세요! = Sir, please sit down

아주머니 (ah-joo-muh-ni) Translation: a word used to refer to an older woman whom you do not know Example: ! 소주 2 병 주세요! = Miss! Two bottles of soju please!

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할머니 (hal-uh-muh-ni) Translation: grandmother 는 요리를 너무 잘해요 = My grandmother cooks very well Example: 저의

친구 (chin-ku) Translation: friend Common Usages: 여자 친구 (girlfriend), 남자 친구 (boyfriend) Example: 저는 어제 를 만났어요 = I met a friend yesterday 저는 저의 를 자주 만나요 = I meet my friend often 저는 랑 같이 있어요 = I’m with my friend

사진 (sa-jin) Translation: picture Common Usages: 사진기 (camera), 사진을 찍다 (to take a picture) 을 많이 찍었어요 = When I travelled, I took a lot of pictures Example: 여행했을 때

안경 (ahn-gyuhng) Translation: glasses Common Usages: 안경을 쓰다 (to wear glasses) 을 샀어요 = I bought new glasses Example: 저는 새로운

비밀 (bi-meel) Translation: secret Examples: 그 것이

그 것은 큰

이라서 말하지 마세요 = Don’t say anything because it is a secret! 이었어요 = That was a big secret

비 (bee) Translation: rain Common Usages: 비가 오다 (to rain) Example: 어제 가 많이 왔어요 = Yesterday it rained a lot

가게 (ka-kae) Translation: store/shop 에서 사과를 샀어요 = I bought apples at the store Example: 저는

가스 레인지 Translation: stove, “gas range” Notes: Literally the English pronunciation of “gas range” in Korean. 가 없어요 = This house doesn’t have a stove Example: 이 입은

박물관 (pak-mool-kwan) Translation: museum 은 특별해요 = That museum is special Examples: 그 저는 에 다음 번에 갈 거예요 = I will go to the museum next time

오리 (o-li) Translation: a duck (the animal) Common Usages: 오리고리 (duck meat) 고기를 먹었어요 = We had duck for the school lunch Example: 우리는 급식으로 24 ©


꼬리 (kko-li) Translation: tail Example: 그 강아지의

는 아주 귀여워요 = That puppy’s tail is very cute

Verbs:

보고싶다 (po-go-ship-da) Translation: to miss Notes: This word used with word 보다 (to see) and the grammatical principle ~고 싶다 (to want to) to literally mean “to want to see.” Therefore, you can only use “보고싶다” when talking about missing a person and not a thing. Example: 제가 미국에서 있었을 때 가족을 = When I was in the US, I missed my family

기대하다 (ki-dae-ha-da) Translation: to expect Notes: The passive version of this word (기대되다) is commonly used to say that one is excited for something to happen. For more information on passive verbs, see Lesson 14. Example: 선생님이 3 시에 올 것을 = I expected the teacher to come at 3:00

건너다 (kuhn-na-da) Translation: to cross Common Usages: 길을 건너다 (to cross a road) Example: 빨리 ! = Quick! Let’s cross! 저는 거리를 안전하게 = I crossed the street safely

던지다 (duhn-ji-da) Translation: to throw Common Usages: 공을 던지다 (to throw a ball) Example: 수업시간 동안 종이를 지 마세요 = During class, don’t throw paper please

시도하다 (shi-do-ha-da) Translation: to try doing something Notes: 시도하다 is typically used when you try something once. In the English translation, “~ing” is usually attached to the verb you are trying to do. Example: 저는 문을 열려고 = I tried opening the door

싫어하다 (shildh-uh-ha-da) Translation: to not like Notes: Unlike 싫다, 싫어하다 is a verb and can be treated as one. Therefore, 을/를 can be attached to the object in the sentence. Examples: 저는 그 사람을 = I don’t like that person 저는 과일을 = I dislike fruit 처음에 그 여자를 = I didn’t like that girl at first

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떠나다 (dduh-na-da) Translation: to leave Notes: This word is usually only used if you are leaving something forever or for a very long time. If you want to say that you left your house (and are returning), you should use the words “출발하다” (to depart) or “나가다” (to go out). Example: 한국은 언제 ? = When did you leave Korea?

농담하다 (nong-dam-ha-da) Translation: joke Example: 나의 남자친구는 나에게

을 많이

= My boyfriend tells me a lot of jokes

Adjectives:

지루하다 (ji-lu-ha-da) Translation: boring Example: 수업은 매우

= Class is so boring

마르다 (ma-reu-da) Translation: for a person to be thin Example: 보통 모델들은 = Models are usually thin

오래되다 (o-rae-dwae-da) Translation: old Notes: Like 낡다, 오래되다 can only be used to describe objects – but 낡다 implies that the object in question is also damaged/rugged in some form. Using 오래되다 simply implies that it is has been a long time since something was built/released/bought, etc… Example: 저는 저의 핸드폰을 팔았어요 = I sold my old phone

멀다 (mulda) Translation: far Notes: Irregular verb. See lesson 7. Example: 우리 집은 너무 = Our home is very far 저는 먼 병원에 갔어요 = I went to a far away hospital (a hospital that is far away)

마르다(ma-reu-da) Translation: dry Notes: Most commonly used as “목 마르다” (literally: dry throat) to indicate that one is thirsty. Example: 그 강은 완전히 = That river has completely dried up

비슷하다 (bi-seut-ha-da) Translation: similar Examples: 저와 저의 아버지는 너무 = I am very similar to my father 저는 친구와 비슷해요 = I am similar to my friend

싫다 (shildh-da) Translation: to not like Notes: Though it is a verb, 싫다 acts as an adjective. Therefore, it can be used to say “to not like” if 이/가 is attached to the object in the sentence. Example: 저는 그 사람이 = I don’t like that person 26 ©



년 (nyuhn) Translation: a year Common Usages: 작년 (last year), 내년 (next year), 매년 (every year), 학년 (grade level) Notes: This word is more commonly used in compilation with other words rather than by itself. Example: 저는 작 에 한국에 갔어요 = I went to Korea last year 저는 5 이내에 외국어를 5 개를 배우고 싶어요 = I want to learn 5 languages within 5 years

오늘 (o-neul) Translation: today Notes: 에 is typically not attached to 오늘 as it can be assumed 에 시험을 봐 야 돼요 = I need to write an exam today Examples: 저는 저는 2 번 운동할 것입니다 = I will exercise twice (two times) today

일 (il) Translation: day Common Usages: the days of the week, 생일 (birthday), 내일 (tomorrow) Notes: When talking about a day, “날” should be used. For more information, see Lesson 11. Examples: 저는 토요 에 한교에 안 가요 = I don’t go to school on Satur day 저는 3 동안 학교에 안 갔어요 = I didn’t go to school for 3 days

The days of the week: 월요일 = Monday 화요일 = Tuesday 수요일 = Wednesday 목요일 = Thursday 금요일 = Friday 토요일 = Saturday 일요일 = Sunday

어제 (uh-jae) Translation: yesterday Notes: 에 is typically not attached to 어제 as it can be assumed 학교에 못 갔어요 = I couldn’t go to school yesterday Examples: 저는 저는 부터 아팠어요 = I have been sick since (from) yesterday 그 건물은 와 달라요 = That building is different from yesterday

내일 (nae-il) Translation: tomorrow Common Usages: 내일 봐 (informal: see you tomorrow), 내일 뵙겠습니다 (formal: see you tomorrow) Notes: 에 is typically not attached to 내일 as it can be assumed. 공원에 갈 거에요 = I am going to the park tomorrow Example: 저는 뭐 하고 싶어요? = What do you want to do tomorrow ? 선생님은 학생들을 만날 거에요 = The teacher will meet the students tomorrow

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모레 (moe-rae) Translation: the day after tomorrow 닫혀 있을 거에요 = The school will be closed two days from now Example: 학교가

시간 (shi-kan) Translation: time, hour Common Usages: 1 시간 (one hour), 2 시간 (two hours), 1 시간 동안 (for two hours) Notes: You can use this word to indicate that something was done for a certain amount of hours. In addition, it can mean “time” as in “last time” or “this time.” For more information, visit Lesson 11. Examples: 저는 2 동안 공부했어요 = I studied for two hours 우리는 다음 에 더 배울 거에요 = We will learn more next time 저는 3 동안 잤어요 = I slept for 3 hours 저는 어제 2 동안 TV 를 봤어요 = I watched TV for 2 hours yesterday

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Nouns:

신발 (shin-bal) Translation: show Common Usages: 신발을 신다 (to put on a shoe), 신발을 벗다 (to take off a shoe) 은 너무 불편해요 = These shoes are too uncomfortable Example: 이

남방 (nam-bang) Translation: shirt Notes: The Korean pronunciation of “shirt” (셔츠) is more commonly used 을 입었어요 = She put on a white shirt Example: 그녀는 흰

질문 (jil-moon) Translation: question Common Usages: 질문을 물어보다 (to ask a question) Example: 이 있어요? = Do you have a question ?

문제 (moon-jae) Translation: question, problem Notes: 질문 typically means “question,” but “문제” is used more when referring to a problem that somebody may have. 가 많아요 = That company has a lot problems Examples: 그 회사는 저는 그 수학 를 연필과 종이로 풀었어요 = I solved that math problem using a paper and a pencil

나이 (na-ee) Translation: age Common Usages: 나이가 많다 (old) 가 많지만 여전히 똑똑해요 = Although that person is old, he is still Example: 그 사람이 very smart

화장실 (hwa-jang-shil) Translation: bathroom Common Usages: 화장실에 가다 (to go to the bathroom) Examples: 은 어디에 있어요? = Where is the bathroom? 에 가도 돼요? = May I go to the bathroom?

부장님 (bu-jang-nim) Translation: boss Examples: 그 것을 하려면 먼저 ask the boss first

저는

께 물어봐 야 돼요 = In order to do that, you need to

을 위해서 이 것을 썼어요 = I wrote this for my boss

분위기 (boon-wi-ki) Translation: atmosphere Example: 이 도시는

가 좋아요 = This city has a good atmosphere

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차 (cha) Translation: tea Common Usages: 홍차 (black tea), 녹차 (green tea), 차를 마시다 (to drink tea) Example: 녹 한 잔 주세요 = Give me one glass of green tea, please

바지 (pants) Translation: pants Common Usages: 바지를 입다 (to put on pants), 바지를 벗다 (to take off pants) Example: 저는 새로운 를 사 야 돼요 = I need to buy new pants

교실 (kyo-shill) Translation: classroom Examples: 학생들은

학생은

에 들어갔어요 = The students went into the classroom 에서 나왔어요 = The student came out of the classroom

급식 (keup-shik) Translation: The food that is prepared at schools for students and teachers Notes: If you work at a school in Korea, you will hear this word every day – otherwise, it will not be as common 으로 김치찌개를 먹었어요 = We had Kimchi jigae for lunch today at Example: 오늘 school

교장선생님 (kyo-jahng-suhn-saeng-nim) Translation: principal Examples: 우리

저는 책을

은 영어를 할 수 있습니다 = Our principal can speak English 께 줬어요 = I gave the principal a book

교감선생님 (kyo-kam-suhn-saeng-nim) Translation: vice principal 은 선생님들을 위해 식사를 살 거에요 = The vice principal will buy a Example: meal for all the teachers

풀 (pool) Translation: glue Example: 그 종이를 공책에

로 붙이세요! = Stick that paper to your notebook using glue!

수도 (soo-do) Translation: capital city Example: 대부분 사람들이 캐나다의 what Canada’s capital city is

가 무엇인지 몰라요 = Most people don’t know

병 (byung) Translation: bottle Common Usages: 물병 (water bottle) 주세요! One bottle of beer, please! Examples: 맥주 1 병이 탁자에서 떨어졌어요 = The bottle fell from the table

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병 (byung) Translation: disease, sickness Common Usages: 눈병 (eye disease), 병에 걸리다 (to catch a disease) Example: 은 다행히 심하지 않아요 = Thankfully, the disease isn’t serious 이 나았어요 = I’m better (literally – the sickness /disease is better)

생선 (sang-suhn) Translation: fish Example: 저는

이 별로 안 좋아요 = I don’t really like fish

야채 (ya-chae) Translation: vegetable(s) Examples: 사람들은

와 과일을 많이 먹어 야 돼요 = People need to eat lots of fruits and vegetables

저는 과일도 좋아하고

도 좋아해요 = I like fruit and vegetables too

언덕 (uhn-duck) Translation: hill Example: 우리 집은

위에 있어요 = Our house is on top of the hill

선물 (suhn-mul) Translation: present Example: 저는 저의 여자 친구를 위해

을 샀어요 = I bought a present for my girlfriend

기타 Translation: guitar Common Usages: 기타를 치다 (to play guitar) Example: 저의 남자친구는 를 잘 쳐요 = My boyfriend plays the guitar well

종이 (jong-ee) Translation: paper Common Usages: 종이 1 장 (one piece of paper) 에 써 주세요 = write your name on a piece of paper please Examples: 전화번호를 저는 그 수학 문제를 연필과 종이로 풀었어요 = I solved that math problem using a paper and a pencil

우유 (oo-yoo) Translation: milk Common Usages: 우유를 마시다 (to drink milk) 를 샀어요 = I bought milk at the supermarket Example: 저는 슈퍼에서

손목 (son-mok) Translation: wrist Common Usages: 손목시계 (wristwatch) 을 다쳤어요 = I hurt my wrist Example: 저는 저의

시계 (shi-kye) Translation: clock Common Usages: 손목시계 (wristwatch) Example: 시간을 몰라서 를 봤어요 = I didn’t know what time it was so I looked at the clock 31 ©


손목시계 (son-mok-shi-kye) Translation: watch, wristwatch Common Usages: 손목시계를 차다 (to wear a watch) 를 어디 샀어요? = Where did you buy that watch? Example: 그

영화 (yuhng-hwa) Translation: movie Examples: 저는 무서운 를 보고 싶어요 = I want to see a scary movie 저는 그 를 5 번 봤어요 = I saw that movie five times Verbs:

노력하다 (no-ryuk-ha-da) Translation: to try Common Usages: ~려고 노력하다 (to try to). See Lesson 32 for more information. 고 있어요 = I am trying to learn Korean Example: 저는 한국어를 배우려고 그 친구를 매 주말 만나려고 = I try to meet that friend every weekend

앉다 (anjh-da) Translation: to sit Common Usages: 앉으세요! (have a seat!) Example: 발이 아파서 고 싶어요 = I want to sit down because my feet are sore

만지다 (man-ji-da) Translation: to touch Common Usages: 만지지 마세요! (don’t touch!) 지 마세요! = That is very expensive, so please don’t touch it! Example: 그 것이 비싸서

자다 (ja-da) Translation: to sleep Common Usages: 낮잠 자다 (to take a nap), 늦잠 자다 (to sleep in) Examples: 너무 피곤해서 고 싶어요 = I want to sleep because I am so tired 저는 3 시간 동안 = I slept for 3 hours

먹다 (muhk-da) Translation: to eat Common Usages: 밥을 먹다 (to eat [rice]) Examples: 저는 밥을 많이 어서 배불러요 = I am full because I ate too much = I ate more than by brother 저는 남동생보다 밥을 더 = I ate more than yesterday 저는 어제보다 밥을 더

보다 (bo-da) Translation: to see, to look, to watch Notes: In English, there are many different ways to say that you are looking at something (to watch, to see, to look at). In Korean, “보다” takes on all of these meanings. 를 봤어요 = I saw a movie yesterday Example: 저는 어제 시험을 잘 ? = Did you write the exam well 저는 마지막 것을 안 = I didn't see the last thing (I didn't see that last one) 32 ©


기다리다 (ki-da-li-da) Translation: to wait Example: 저는 30 분 동안 = I waited for 30 minutes 3 시까지 = I will wait until 3:00

청소하다 (chung-so-ha-da) Translation: to clean Example: 밖에 나가기 전에 집을 야 돼요! = Before I go out, I need to clean the house = I cleaned the house with a vacuum cleaner 저는 집을 청소기로

약속하다 (yak-sok-ha-da) Translation: to promise Example: 그는 올 거라고

= He promised that he would come

듣다 (deud-da) Translation: to hear Common Usages: 들어보다 (to listen) Examples: 그 말을 못 = I didn’t hear that thing that you just said 저는 쥐를 = I heard a mouse

들어보다 (deul-uh-bo-da) Translation: to listen Example: 선생님의 말을 잘

! = listen carefully to what the teacher says!

그만하다 (keu-man-ha-da) Translation: to stop Notes: This is used when you are stopping an action. When you are stopping a machine, the word 멈추다 is usually used. Example: 빨리 ! = stop quickly!

운동하다 (un-dong-ha-da) Translation: to exercise Examples: 저는 매일 저는 오늘 2 번

= I exercise everyday = I will exercise twice (two times) today

Adjectives:

놀라다 (nol-la-da) Translation: surprised Notes: By putting the word “깜짝” before “놀라다,” it will make your Korean sound very good! Example: 저는 그 사람을 보고 깜짝 ! = I looked at that man and I was really surprised!

빠르다 (bba-reu-da) Translation: fast Notes: Irregular adjective. See Lesson 7. Example: 그 차는 너무 = That car is too fast

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느리다 (neu-li-da) Translation: slow Notes: 느리다 is used when “slow” has a negative meaning, usually from moving too slow Example: 이 인터넷은 왜 이렇게 ? = Why is this internet so slow?

착하다 (chak-ha-da) Translation: nice Examples: 한국 사람들은 보통 아주 = Korean people are usually ve ry nice = My first friend was nice 저의 첫 번째 친구는 Adverbs and Other Words:

주 (joo) Translation: a week Common Usages: 일주일 동안 (for one week), 다음 주 (next week), 이번 주 (this week), 지난 주 (last week) Example: 우리는 다음 에 캐나다에 갈 거에요 = We are going to Canada next week

곧 (goht) Translation: soon Example: 우리가

저는

가 야 돼요 = We have to go soon 선생님이 될 것입니다 = I will be a teacher soon

항상 (hang-sang) Translation: always Examples: 그 여자는

그렇게 걸어요 = That girl always walks like that 자는 항상 아침에 운동해요 = I always exercise in the morning

아래 (ah-lae) Translation: below 에 사인해 주세요 = Please sign below, here Example: 여기

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Lesson 7:

눈썹 (nun-ssuhp) Translation: eyebrow Example: 그 사람의

은 짙어요 = That person’s eyebrows are thick

교사 (kyo-sa) Translation: teacher Example: 저는 영어

예요 = I am an English teacher

반 (ban) Translation: a class (group of students) in school Common Usages: 2 학년 3 반 (class 2-3) Example: 몇 이에요? = What class are you in?

직장 (jik-jang) Translation: work (the location) Example: 그는 에서 일찍 퇴근했어요 = He left work early

저녁(식사/시간) (juh-nyuk-(shik-sa shi-kan)) Translation: dinner/dinner time (evening) 으로 뭐 먹었어요? = What did you eat for dinner? Examples: 엄마가 온 후에 저는 를 먹을 거에요 = After mom comes home, I will eat dinner

점심(식사/시간) (juhm-shim-(shik-sa/shi-kan)) Translation: lunch/lunch time 으로 뭐 먹고 싶어요? = What do you want to eat for lunch? Examples: 저는 보통 로 과일만 먹어요 = I usually only eat fruit for lunch

벽 (byuhk) Translation: wall Examples: 저는 사진을

그림은

에 걸었어요 = I hung a picture on a wall

에 걸려 있어요 = The picture is hanging on the wall

털 (tuhl) Translation: hair (on body), fur Common Usages: 코털 (nose hair) Example: 저는 팔에 이 많아요 = I have a lot of hair on my arms

머리카락 (muh-li-ka-lak) Translation: the hair on one’s head 은 길어요 = That girl’s hair is long Example: 그 여자의 Verbs:

찾다 (chatda) Translation: to look/search for Examples: 저는 저의 지갑을 고 있어요 = I am looking for my wallet 누군가(는) 너를 고 있어 = Somebody is looking for you 35 ©


공부하다 (kong-bu-ha-da) Translation: to study Examples: 저는

저는 저녁에 여름에 저는

를 4 년 동안 공부했어요 = I studied Korean for 4 years = I studied in the evening = I will study in the summer

가르치다 (ka-leu-chi-da) Translation: to teach Examples: 저는 고등학교에서 10 년 동안 영어를 = I taught English at a high school for 10 years 저는 학생들한테 한국어를 = I taught Korean to the students

일하다 (il-ha-da) Translation: to work Common Usages: 일 (work) Examples: 저는 그 회사에서

저는 지난 월요일에

= I work at/for that company = I worked last Monday

짓다 (jit-da) Translation: to build Common Usages: 집을 짓다 (to build a house) Notes: Irregular verb. See Lesson 7. ? = When did you build that house? Examples: 그 집을 언제 저는 집을 = I built a house 저는 우리 집을 나무로 = I built our house out of wood

가지다 (ka-ji-da) Translation: to possess, to own Common Usages: 가지고 있다 (to have) Notes: As you learned previously, when you use “있다” to indicate that you have something, you must put the particle 이/가 on the object you have. However, you can attach 을/을 to that object if you use ~가지고 있다. Example: 저는 펜을 고 있어요 = I have a pen

잠그다 (jam-keu-da) Translation: to lock Notes: Irregular verb. See Lesson 7. Example: 저는 문을 = I locked the door

잊다 (eet-da) Translation: to forget Common Usages: 잊어버리다 (to forget) Example: 저를 지 마세요! = Don’t forget me!

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주다 (joo-da) Translation: to give Notes: Often gets placed after a verb if somebody does an action for somebody. See Lesson 47 for more information. Also in the imperative form (for example, ~세요) to ask for something. Examples: 그 그릇을 세요 = Give me that bowl, please 밥을 사 세요 = Buy me food, please

돕다 (dope-da) Translation: Notes: Irregular irregular verb, see Lesson 7. 돕다 + 주다 forms 도와주다 (to help someone) 주세요! = help me please! Example: Adjectives:

쉽다 (shwip-da) Translation: easy Notes: Irregular adjective. See Lesson 7. Examples: 그 일은 너무 = that task was very easy 저는 일을 했어요 = I did easy work

어렵다 (uh-ryuhb-da) Translation: difficult Notes: Irregular adjective. See Lesson 7. Examples: 수학은 너무 = Math is too difficult 한국에서 대학교는 고등학교보다 덜 = In Korea, University is not as hard as high school

덥다 (duhb-ta) Translation: hot Notes: Irregular adjective. See Lesson 7. 덥다 is only used to talk about the weather or one’s body, not the temperature of objects. Examples: 오늘 날씨가 너무 = Today the weather is too hot 오늘은 어제보다 더 = Today is hotter than yesterday

춥다 (choop-da) Translation: cold Notes: Irregular adjective. See Lesson 7. 춥다 is only used to talk about the weather or one’s body, not the temperature of objects. 나라예요 = Canada is a cold country in the winter Examples: 캐나다는 겨울이 날씨는 주말에 = The weather got cold over the weekend

그립다 (keu-rip-da) Translation: to miss (a thing) Notes: Irregular adjective. See Lesson 7. Whereas “보고싶다” can only be used when you miss a person, 그립다 can be used when you miss a person. Though this is a verb in English, it is an adjective in Korean and must be treated as one. Example: 저는 우리 학교가 = I miss our school 37 ©


귀엽다 (kwi-yuhp-da) Translation: cute Notes: Irregular adjective. See Lesson 7. Examples: 저의 여자 친구는 너무 = My girlfriend is very cute That girl is cute 그 여자는 저는 여자를 좋아해요 = I like cute girls

더럽다 (duh-luhp-da) Translation: dirty Notes: Irregular adjective. See Lesson 7. Example: 우리 집은 지금 매우 = Our house is really dirty right now

바쁘다 (ba-bbeu-da) Translation: busy Example: 제가 너무 바빠서 내일 못 가요 = I can’t go tomorrow because I am so busy

같다 (kat-da) Translation: same Common Usages: 똑같다 (exactly the same) 바지가 있어요 = I have the same pants Example: 저는

안전하다 (ahn-juhn-ha-da) Translation: safe Examples: 이 직업은

저는 거리를

서 좋아요 = This job is good because it is safe 건넜어요 = I crossed the street safely

딱딱하다 (ddak-ddak-ha-da) Translation: hard Example: 이 빵은 너무

= This bread is too hard

부드럽다 (bu-deu-ruhb-da) Translation: soft Notes: Irregular adjective. See Lesson 7. Example: 그녀의 손은 = Her hands are very soft

가능하다 (ka-neung-ha-da) Translation: possible Example: 그 것이

고 생각해요? = Do you think that is possible?

불가능하다 (bul-ka-neung-ha-da) Translation: impossible Example: 그 것을 움직이는 것이

= It is impossible to move that

맞다 (mat-da) Translation: right, correct Example: 선생님! 이 거

? = Teacher! Is this correct?

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지각 (ji-gak) Translation: to be late Notes: We would normally use “late” as an adjective in English, but the word “지각” in Korean does not end in “~다” so it acts like an verb or noun sometimes. 하면 교실에 못 들어와요 = If you come late tomorrow, you can’t come Example: 내일 into the classroom

일찍 (il-jik) Translation: early Examples: 우리는 내일 일어나 야 돼요 = We need to wake up early tomorrow morning 왜 이렇게 가요? = Why are you going so early (like this)?

오전 (o-juhn) Translation: morning Example: 저는 내일 morning

에 교회에 가 야 돼요 = I have to go to church tomorrow in the

오후 Translation: afternoon Example: 에 뭐 할 거에요? = What are you doing in the afternoon ?

매일 (mae-il) Translation: everyday 운동해요 = I exercise everyday Example: 저는 같은 운동을 하지 말고 많이 쉬세요 = Don’t do the same exercise every day, and get lots of rest

여름 (yuh-leum) Translation: summer Examples: 이번 은 너무 더워요 = This summer is too hot 에 저는 공부하겠어요 = I will study in the summer

가을 (ka-eul) Translation: fall 이 시원해서 좋아요 = Fall is nice because it is cool Example:

겨울 (kyuh-ool) Translation: winter Example: 너무 추워서 저는

이 싫어요 = I don’t like winter because it is cold

봄 (bohm) Translation: spring Example: 나무는 에 예뻐요 = The trees are beautiful in spring

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Nouns:

기계 (ki-kye) Translation: machine 는 너무 무거워요 = That machine is very heavy Examples: 그 회사는 를 대체했어 = The company replaced the machine

대학교 (dae-hak-kyo) Translation: university Common Usages: 대학생 (university student) 를 다녀요 = I go to (attend) Seoul University Examples: 저는 서울 한국에서 는 고등학교보다 덜 어려워요 = In Korea, University is not as hard as high school

트럭 (teu-ruhk) Translation: Truck Notes: Korean pronunciation of the English word “truck ” 을 운전해서는 안 돼요 = You much not drive a truck on that Example: 그 고속도로에서 highway

검은색 (kuhm-eun-saek) Translation: black Notes: This one is a combination of the adjective “검다” (black) and “색” to mean color. Put together, the word is a noun that means “the color black,” but is often used as an adjective anyways. Examples: As a noun: 저의 차는 이에요 = My car is black (Notice 이다 indicates that it is a noun) As an adjective: 저는 차를 좋아요 = I like black cars

흰색 (hin-saek) Translation: white Common Usages: See “black” above. 흰색 is a combination of “희다” and “색” 셔츠를 입은 여자가 예뻐요 = The girl wearing the white shirt is pretty Example:

음료수 (eum-ryo-su) Translation: a drink, beverage 를 주문할래요? = Shall we order some drinks? Example:

외국 (way-gook) Translation: foreign country Common Usages: 에서 공부했어요 = I studied English in a foreign Examples: 저는 1 년 동안 영어를 country for 1 year 저는 2 년 동안 에서 살았어요 = I lived in a foreign country for 2 years

외국인 (way-gook-in) Translation: foreigner Example: 의정부에서

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고등학교 Translation: high school Common Usages: 고등학생 (high school student) 를 다니고 있어요 = I am attending a high school Example: 저는

여행(하다) (yuh-haeng-ha-da) Translation: to travel, travel Common Usages: 신혼여행 (honeymoon [newlywed travel]) Examples: 저는 6 개월 동안 = I travelled for 6 months = I travelled for 1 day 저는 하루 동안

도서관 (do-suh-kwan) Translation: library 이 조용해서 거기서 공부하고 싶어요 = I want to study at the library Example: because it is quiet Verbs:

놀다 (nol-da) Translation: to play Common Usages: 놀이공원 (amusement park), 놀이터 (playground), 물놀이 (to play in water) Notes: Although “playing” is usually reserved for kids in English, adults in Korean will also say that they “play” with friends. This typically meets that they met and had a good time. Example: 저는 어제 친구랑 = I played with a friend yesterday

쓰다 (sseu-da) Translation: to write Common Usages: 편지를 쓰다 (to write a letter), 펜으로 쓰다 (to write with a pen) Example: 저는 저의 여자 친구를 위해 편지를 = I wrote a letter for my girlfriend

쓰다(sseu-da) Translation: to use Example: 제가 이 것을

도 돼요? = May I use this?

실수 (sil-su) Translation: a mistake Notes: By adding “~하다” you can say “to make a mistake” 를 인정했어요 = The criminal acknowledged his mistakes Example: 범죄자는 그의

수리하다 (su-li-ha-da) Translation: to repair Example: 그는 고장난 컴퓨터를

= He repaired the broken computer

잡다 (jap-da) Translation: to catch, to grab Common Usages: 자리를 잡다 (to take a place and sit down), 손을 잡다 (to hold one’s hand) Example: 그는 직업을 바꿀 수 있는 기회를 = She seized the opportunity to change jobs

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읽다 (ilk-da) Translation: to read Common Usages: 책을 읽다 (to read a book) Examples: 저는 이제 더 기 싫어요 = I don’t want to read anymore 저는 그 책을 고 싶어요 = I want to read that book

내다 (nae-da) Translation: to pay Common Usages: 청구서를 내다 (to pay a bill) Example: 이번에 제가 = I will pay this time

받다 (bat-da) Translation: to receive/to get Common Usages: Examples: 제가 보낸 돈을 ? = Did you get the money that I sent? 저는 을 받았어요 = I received money 저는 나의 여자친구에게서 편지를 = I received a letter from my girlfriend

도착하다 (do-chak-ha-da) Translation: to arrive Example: 우리가 목적지에 거의

= We have almost arrived at our destination

Adjectives:

완벽하다 (wan-byuhk-ha-da) Translation: perfect Example: 그녀는

선생님이에요 = He is a perfect teacher

아프다 (ah-peu-da) Translation: to be sick, to be sore Notes: This is used to indicate that you are sick (with a cold or something similar), and to indicate that a part of your body is sore. Examples: 어제 운동을 해서 오늘 저의 팔이 = my arms are sore because I exercised yesterday 제가 너무 서 많이 먹을 수 없어요 = I can’t eat much because I am very sick

똑똑하다 (ddok-ddok-ha-da) Translation: smart Examples: 우리 학교에는

학생들이 많아요 = There are a lot of smart students at our school 그 사람은 착하고 = That person is kind and smart 여자들이 예뻐도 지 않으면 매력이 없어요 = Regardless of how pretty girls are, if the y are not smart, they have no charm

중요하다 (joong-yo-ha-da) Translation: important Examples: 그 개념은

가족은 가장

= That concept is not important = Family is the most important

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젊다 (juhlm-da) Translation: young Example: 그녀는 다른 사람보다

= She looks younger than other people

늙다 (neulk-da) Translation: old Notes: This is typically only used when somebody is actually old, not when somebody is comparatively older than somebody else. Example: 은 아주머니는 넘어졌어요 = The old lady fell over

나이가 많다 (na-ee-ga manh-da) Translation: old (literally “a lot of age”) Common Usages: 나이가 더 많다 (older) Example: 저의 여자 친구는 저보다

더

= My girlfriend is older than me


즉시 (jeuk-shi) Translation: immediately Example: 저는 그 무서운 것을 보고 that scary thing

뛰어갔어요 = I ran away immediately after I saw

바로 (ba-lo) Translation: immediately Examples: 저는 갔어요 = I left immediately 우리는 집에 와서 잤어요 = We came home and went to sleep immediately

빨리 (bbal-li) Translation: quickly Notes: This is the adverb form of “빠르다” 가자! = Let’s go quickly! Examples: 왜 너무 먹었어요? = Why did you eat so fast?

자주 (ja-ju) Translation: often Examples: 저는 서울에

한국어를 얼마나

가요 = I go to Seoul often 공부해요? = How often do you study Korean?

가끔 (ka-kkeum) Translation: sometimes Example: 저는 서울에

저는

가요 = I go to Seoul sometimes 너무 많이 먹어요 = I eat too much sometimes

많이 (man-ee) Translation: many, a lot of Notes: This is the adverb form of “많다” Examples: 저는 저의 여자 친구에게 선물을 presents 저는 밥을 먹었어요 = I ate a lot of rice

줬어요 = I gave my girlfriend a lot of

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방금 (bang-keum) Translation: just now, a few minutes ago 나갔어요 = He just left Examples: 그는 저는 뭔가(를) 봤어요 = I just saw something a minute ago

곳 (got) Translation: place Example: 그 에 사람이 없어요 = There is no people at that place

동시에 (dong-shi-ae) Translation: at the same time Example: 모든 학생들은 classroom at the same time

교실에서 나왔어요 = All the students came out of the

밤 (bam) Translation: night Common Usages: 오늘 밤 (tonight) 어젯밤 (last night), 내일 밤 (tomorrow night) Examples: 오늘 에 뭐 할 거에요? = What are you doing tonight? 저는 아침부터 까지 공부만 했어요 = I only studied from morning to night

어젯밤 (uh-jaet-bam) Translation: last night Notes: When two nouns are combined together to make one noun, and the first noun does not end in a consonant, the consonant ‘ㅅ’ is added purely for ease of pronunciation. 에 밥을 많이 먹었어요 = We ate a lot last night Examples: 우리는 저는 에 잘 잤어요 = I slept well last night

갑자기 (kap-ja-ki) Translation: suddenly Example: 그 사람은

밖에 나갔어요 = That person suddenly left

매년 (mae-nyuhn) Translation: every year 한국에 가요 = I go to Korea every year Example: 저는

다시 (da-shi) Translation: again Common Usages: 다시 한번 (one more time) 봐 야 될 것 같아요 = I will probably have to write the exam again Example: 저는 시험을 제가 어제 만난 사람은 저를 만나고 싶어요 = The person I met yesterday wants to meet me again

혼자 (hon-ja) Translation: alone Example: 저는

살아요 = I live alone 저는 엄마가 밥을 왜 먹은 지 몰라요 = I don’t know why mom ate by herself (alone)

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