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[BASICKOREAN]
BASIC GREETINGS:
Good morning
Good afternoon, Hello
An nyong haseyo
An nyong hashim nikka (polite)
Good night
My name is _____.
Otto shimnikka?
Hello?
(on the phone)
Yoboseyo?
Good-bye.
(to person leaving)
An nyonghi kasayo.
An nyonghi kaship shiyo (polite)
Good-bye.
(to person staying)
An nyonghi kyesayo.
An nyonghi kyeshipshiyo (polite)
Thank you
Kamsa hamnida
You’re welcome
Chonmaneyo
I am sorry
Mian hamnida
Excuse me
Shilye hamnida
Do your best
Yol shim hi hasaeyo
I understand
Alge sumnida
I don’t understand
Moruge sumnida
Congratulations
Chukha hamnida
Cheers!
Gombae
Congratulations
Chukha hamnida
Yes
Ne
No
Aniyo
What is this?
Muot imnikka?
What?
Mout imnikka?
Where?
Odi imnikka?
When?
Onchae imnikka?
Why?
Wai kuroshimnikka?
Who?
Nugo shimnikka?
how are you, good morning, good afternoon, hello, how do you do:
Annyong haseyo? (Ahn-nyong hah-say-yoe?)
Annyong hashim nikka? (Ahn-nyong hah-sheem nee-kkha?)
KOREAN NUMBERS:
One(1): Hana (Hah-nah)
Two(2): Tul (Tule)
Three(3): Set (Sehtt)
Four(4): Net (Nehtt)
Five(5): Tasot (Tah-saht)
Six(6): Yosot (Yoe-saht)
Seven(7): Ilgop (Eel-gope)
Eight(8): Yodol (Yah-dahl)
Nine(9): Ahop (Ah-hope)
Ten(10): Yol (Yahl)
SEASONS:
Spring: Pom (Pome)
Summer: Yorum (Yuh-rume)
Autumn: Kaul (Kah-ule)
Winter: Kyoul (Kyah-uule)
#18: Refers to the standby song that you always sing when in a norae-bang (singing
room)
Ajumma: (아줌마) a married woman characterized by short permed hair and aggressive
attitude
Apku (short for “Apkujong-dong”): Hip and happening area on the south side of the Han
River in Gangnam. This is where the best restaurants, bars and plastic surgeons are
located. A hang-out for celebrities and the stylish. Adjoining neighborhoods are
Cheongdam-dong, Samsung-dong and Shinsa-dong.
Back: (빽) strong and powerful social connections that can get you what you want (i.e. a
job)
Black Day: (블랙 데이) Exactly 1 month after White Day (March 14th), it’s the day
where singles eat “jja-jang-myun” (Korean style black bean noodles)
CC: acronym for “campus couple” or couples who meet and date during school (or
sometimes work). A publicly announced school couple.
Chaebol: (재벌) Large conglomerates that are run by families such as Samsung, LG/GS,
Hyundai, Lotte etc.
Hyung: (형) Older brother or close older male (used by males only) Being “hyung”
comes with responsibilities
Kyopo (교포) A person of Korean descent who has lived in the west
Jjim-jil-bang (찜질방): Korean style sauna and public bath with services such as Korean
style exfoliation, massages, and other body treatments. Good for families and friends to
hang out, relax and enjoy the “spa” food.
Moos: (무다리) our own term derived from “moo-dari” or thick or hefty calves in
reference to the shape of “moo” or Korean turnip
NG: “Not good” A term used for outtakes when filming a movie or taping a television
show
Noraebang (노래방): a singing room to practice your #18 (see above). Generally
cheaper than Karaoke, which is considered to be more posh and upscale rooms with
luxurious decor and usually delicious anjoo (side dishes with drinks).
Nae-soong: (내숭) inconsistency between a girl’s true personality (i.e. extroverted), and
external (i.e. introverted, shy and innocent) personality. In other words, trying to hide
your true intentions self by acting sweet and innocent.
Nuna: (누나) a term used by males to address older sisters or older women
Mohm-sal: (몸살) a condition when your body is unable to function (i.e. get up) due to
exhaustion or extreme fatigue- a uniquely Korean phenomenon. Many ajummas get this.
However, “mohm-sal” affects all ages.
MT: “membership training” is a casual term that refers to trips taken for the purpose of
bringing the members of a group closer together. Generally involves overnight stays,
recreational activity (hiking, skiing etc) and drinking.
Netizen: a term for “internet citizens” or persons who are part of the internet community.
Oppa: (오빠) older brother or close older male (used by females only). Being “oppa”
comes with responsibilities
Ssulung: (썰렁)a term widely used to describe cheesy jokes (literal translation: it’s cold)
Sunbae: (선배) a word used to address people that are older than you, usually in more
formal situations
Ul-jjang: (얼짱) a term created by netizens to describe a person with the best face (ul-gul
[얼굴]: face and jjang [짱]: best)
Unni (언니) or “sister.” The term is used for referring to your real older sister (by a girl)
and to a close older female (by a female). Also see “noona”
Ichimaseyo Don’t forget me!
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November 11: Pepero Day. The chocolate covered biscuit sticks are eaten or given out
as presents since it resembles the day “11.11″
Mid November : College entrance exams. (usually on the coldest day of the year) To
“stick” or pass the exam, friends and family give test takers chocolates, rice cakes or
“yeot” (traditional taffy) for good luck.
December 25: Christmas. Generally, the holiday is spent hanging out with close friends
more than family.
January 1, New Years: Spent with family. To bring in the new year, rice-cake soup (떡
국) is traditionally eaten. Yum!
January/February: Lunar New Year. One of the 2 biggest holidays of the year (the
other is Chuseok) to celebrate the new lunar year. The dates varies according to the lunar
calendar.
February 14, Valentines Day: Celebrated on February 14, On this day, the women give
chocolates or big basket of goodies to their men. This tradition is opposite to the west.
March 14, White day: Celebrated on March 14, exactly 1 month after Valentines Day.
On this day, the men give chocolates or big basket of goodies to their women
April 14:. Black day: A day for lonely singles. Celebrated exactly 1 month after White
Day (see above) where single friends meet up to eat Jjajang-myun (짜 장면 or Korean
style black bean noodles) to mourn their status and to perhaps catch the eye of an
attractive single slurping down noodles….
June 14: Kiss day. Yep, that’s right. The brilliant minds of someone in the land of the
morning calm have thought of an excuse to kiss someone. So pucker up and plant one on
whoever your heart desires…
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