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Everyday Korean Phrases
Speak Korean confidently with short and useful phrases for daily life.
Learn how native speakers express themselves naturally through real examples and practical situations.


Korean Vocabulary #2 – Everyday Expressions: Essential Phrases for Polite Korean
1️⃣ Introduction Learn 10 short and powerful Korean everyday expressions that make you sound polite, natural, and confident. You’ll hear these every single day — in cafés, schools, and daily conversations! 2️⃣ Vocabulary List # Korean Pronunciation Meaning 1 네 ne Yes 2 아니요 a-ni-yo No 3 괜찮아요 gwaen-cha-na-yo It’s okay / I’m fine 4 정말요? jeong-mal-lyo? Really? 5 그렇군요 geu-reo-kku-nyo I see / That’s right 6 알겠어요 al-get-seo-yo I understand / Got it 7 잠시만요 jam-si-man-nyo Just a mom
Oct 24, 2025


Korean Vocabulary #1 – Basic Greetings: Essential Words & Expressions
1️⃣ Introduction Learn 10 essential Korean greetings you can use every day! These are the first expressions every Korean learner should know — they’ll help you greet, thank, and apologize politely. 2️⃣ Vocabulary List # Korean Pronunciation Meaning 1 안녕하세요 an-nyeong-ha-se-yo Hello 2 안녕히 가세요 an-nyeong-hi ga-se-yo Goodbye (when they leave) 3 안녕히 계세요 an-nyeong-hi gye-se-yo Goodbye (when you leave) 4 감사합니다 gam-sa-ham-ni-da Thank you 5 고마워요 go-ma-wo-yo Thanks (casual polite) 6 미
Oct 24, 2025


Korean Slang — 열공 (yeol-gong) : Meaning, Examples & Practice
🔤 Meaning "열공" is short for "열심히 공부하다" in Korean, meaning "to study hard" or "to put great effort into learning something." It’s often used among students or learners to encourage each other or describe their current activity. It can also be used more broadly to mean working hard on preparation or self-improvement. 🗣️ Example Sentence “이번 주말엔 시험 준비하느라 열공해야 해.” (I need to study hard this weekend for my exam.) “한국어 실력 늘리려면 매일 열공해야지.” (If you want to improve your Korean, you h
Aug 9, 2025


Korean Slang — 쩐다 (jjeon-da) : Meaning, Examples & Practice
🔤 Meaning 쩐다 is a popular Korean slang expression used to describe something that is extremely impressive, amazing, or even overwhelming. It can be used in a positive sense (“That’s so cool!”) or, in some contexts, a negative sense (“That’s intense!”). Among younger Koreans, it’s often used to hype up a great experience, a skill, or a surprising fact. 🗣️ Example Sentence “그 공연 진짜 쩐다.” (That performance is seriously amazing.) “너 피아노 치는 거 보니까 완전 쩌네.” (Watching you play the p
Aug 9, 2025


Korean Slang — 꽂히다 (kkot-hi-da) : Meaning, Examples & Practice
🔤 Meaning The literal meaning of 꽂히다 is “to be stuck into” or “to be pierced.” In Korean slang , it’s used to describe being deeply into, hooked on, or obsessed with something or someone . It can refer to falling in love with a hobby, song, drama, food, or even a person’s charm. This expression is similar to English phrases like "to be hooked on" , "to be into" , or "to be obsessed with" . 🗣️ Example Sentence "요즘 이 드라마에 완전 꽂혔어." (I’m totally hooked on this drama these d
Aug 9, 2025
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