50 Common Words In Korean With Examples

Is learning new and foreign languages your forte? Do you enjoy learning and knowing about different foreign languages from around the world? Well, who doesn’t? Today, in this fun and informative blog, we will be covering the top 50 common words in Korean with examples. Koreans frequently use these common words in their day-to-day lives. So want to know about 50 common words in Korean? Then must read this blog till the end. 

Why learn Korean?

In just 100 words, learning Korean provides numerous advantages. For starters, it provides access to Korean culture, entertainment, and literature. Second, it improves travel experiences in Korea and makes communication with locals easier. Third, given Korea’s economic importance, it creates prospects for the company in the worldwide market. Fourth, it improves cognitive capacities, memory, and multitasking. Fifth, it promotes cross-cultural respect and understanding. Sixth, it improves employability in a variety of industries such as translation, tourism, and diplomacy. Seventh, it links to a thriving online community and resources. Finally, learning Korean provides a sense of accomplishment and personal development, making it a satisfying and fulfilling endeavour.

Common Words in Korean with examples

1. Hello (annyeonghaseyo)
   Example: annyeonghaseyo! jal jinae? (Hello! How are you?)
2. Please (juseyo)
   Example: mul jomjuseyo. (Please give me some water.)
3. Sorry (joesonghamnida)
   Example: neuj-eoseo joesonghabnida. (Sorry for being late.)
4. Thank you (gomapseumnida)
   Example: seonmul gomabseubnida. (Thank you for the gift.)
5. Yes (ne)
   Example: ne, yeogi iss-eoyo. (Yes, she is here.)
6. No (aniyo)
   Example: ani, geunyeoneun yeogi eobs-eo. (No, she is not here.)
7. Maybe (amado)
   Example: amado oneul biga ol geos-ibnida. (Maybe it will rain today.)
8. Help (dowa juseyo)
   Example: Help me, please. (dowajuseyo, jebal.)
9. Excuse me (sillyehabnida)
   Example: jamsi sillyehabnida. (Excuse me for a minute.)
10. Water (mul)
    Example: mul jom masil laeyo? (Would you like some water?

Voila! You have completed 10 common words in Korean. 40 more to go!!

11. Rice (ssal)
    Example: naneun ssal-eul joh-ahanda. (I love rice.)
12. Vegetables (yachae)
    Examples: naneun yachael eul meog eul geos-eul joh-a habnida. (I love to eat vegetables.)
13. Fruit (gwail)
    Examples: gwail-eun geongang habnida. (Fruits are healthy.)
14. Meat (gogi)
    Examples: nan gogileul an meogneunda. (I do not eat meat.)
15. Bread (ppang)
    Example: naneun beoteoga deun ppang-eul joh-ahabnida. (I love bread with butter.)
16. Fish (saengseon)
    Example: geuneun saengseon supeuleul joh-ahabnida. (He loves fish soup.)
17. Coffee (keopi)
    Example: naneun maeil keopi 2 jan-eul masinda. (I drink 2 cups of coffee every day.)
18. Beer (maegju)
    Example: i maegjuneun dalkomhabnida. (This beer is sweet.)
19. Soju (soju)
    Example: soju deusil laeyo? (Would you like some soju?)
20. Friend (chingu)
    Example: geunyeoneun nae chingu. (She is my friend.)

Woohoo!! You have already learnt 20 common words in Korean! More coming your way!

21. Family (gajog)
    Example: naneun gajoggwa hamkke sanda. (I live with my family.)
22. Dad (appa)
    Example: uli appaneun gwahagjaibnida. (My dad is a scientist.)
23. Mom (eomma)
    Example: uli eommaneun seonsaengnim-ieyo. (My mom is a teacher.)
24. Husband (nampyeon)
    Example: nampyeon-i nagass-eoyo. (My husband is out.)
25. Wife (anae)
    Example: nae anaeneun nagassda. (My wife is out.)
26. Sister (yeoja hyeongje)
27. Brother (donglyo)
28. House (jib)
    Example: uli jib-eun jagseubnida. (My house is tiny.)
29. Bathroom (hwajangsil)
    Example: hwajangsil-i dadhyeo issseubnida. (The toilet is closed.)
30. Country (nara)

Just 20 common words in Korean more to go! You got this..

31. Job (jigeop)
    Example: naneun nae jig-eob-eul salanghabnida. (I love my job.)
32. Person (salam)
    Example: naneun geu salam-eul anda. (I know that person.)
33. Time (sigan)
    Example: sigan-i chungbunhabnida. (We have enough time.)
34. Now (jigeum)
    Example: naneun jigeum jeomsim-eul meoggoissda. (I’m having lunch now.)
35. Today (oneul)
    Example: oneul siheom-i issseubnida. (I have a test today.)
36. Yesterday (eoje)
    Example: eoje mannass-eoyo. (I met him yesterday.)
37. Tomorrow (naeil)
    Example: naeil-eun bappeulgeoya. (I’ll be busy tomorrow.)
38. To laugh (usda)
39. To cry (ulda)
40. To sleep (janda)
    Example: naneun 10sie janda. (I sleep at 10.)

Finally, 10 common and basic Korean words:

41. To see (boda)
42. To eat (meogda)
    Example: neo mwo meoggo sipni? (What do you want to eat?)
43. To drink (masida)
    Example: mueos-eul masigo sip-eusibnikka? (What do you want to drink?)
44. To study (gongbuhada)
    Example: naneun gongbuhaneun geos-eul joh-ahaji anhseubnida. (I do not like to study.)
45. To learn (baeuda)
    Example: yeong-eoleul baeuda. (Learn English.)
46. To read (ilgda)
    Example: mueos-eul ilg-go sipseubnikka? (What do you want to read?)
47. To walk (sanchaeg)
    Example: naneun jeonyeog-e sanchaeghaleo gal geos-ida. (I will go for a walk in the evening.)
48. To buy (gu-ib)
49. To come (wassda)
50. University (daehag) 
    Example: jeoneun yumyeonghan daehag-eseo gongbuhabnida. (I study at a famous university.)

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