체계적인 한국어 기초 학습 과정
기본적인 인사말과 자기소개 방법을 학습합니다.
an-nyeong-ha-se-yo.
Hello. (Polite greeting)
This is the most common polite greeting in Korean. Use "-se-yo" ending to show respect to people you don't know well or who are older than you.
an-nyeong.
Hi. (Informal greeting to friends)
This is an informal greeting used only with close friends or people younger than you. No polite ending needed.
an-nyeong-ha-sim-ni-kka.
Hello. (Very formal greeting)
This is the most formal greeting in Korean. Use "-십니까" ending to show the highest level of respect.
jeo-neun [name]-im-ni-da.
I am [name]. (Formal introduction)
Korean word order is different from English. "저는" means "I" (humble form), and "-입니다" is the formal copula (be verb). This is the most polite way to introduce yourself.
nae i-reum-eun [name]-i-ya.
My name is [name]. (Informal introduction)
This is an informal way to introduce yourself. "내" means "my" (informal), and "-이야" is the informal copula.
man-na-seo ban-gap-seum-ni-da.
Nice to meet you. (Formal)
This is a formal expression used when meeting someone for the first time. "만나서" means "to meet" and "반갑습니다" means "I'm glad".
jeo-neun [country] sa-ram-im-ni-da.
I am a [nationality] person.
To express nationality in Korean, add "사람" (person) after the country name. This is different from English where we use adjectives like "American" or "Korean".
jeo-neun [job]-im-ni-da.
I am a [job]. (Formal)
To introduce your job, simply add the job title before "-입니다". Korean doesn't need articles like "a" or "an".
jeo-neun hak-saeng-im-ni-da.
I am a student.
"학생" means "student". This is a common way for learners to introduce themselves in Korean.
jeo-neun [age]-sal-im-ni-da.
I am [age] years old.
Korean uses "살" (years old) after the number. Unlike English, you don't need to say "years old" separately.
jeo-neun [family]-i it-seum-ni-da.
I have [family member].
To say you have family members, use "-이 있습니다" (have). "있습니다" is the formal form of "to have".
bu-mo-nim-i gye-sim-ni-da.
I have parents.
"부모님" means "parents" (honorific), and "계십니다" is the honorific form of "to have" for family members.
jeo-ui chwi-mi-neun [hobby]-im-ni-da.
My hobby is [hobby].
"저의" means "my" (formal), "취미" means "hobby", and "-입니다" is the formal copula.
jeo-neun [food]-eul jo-a-ham-ni-da.
I like [food].
To express likes, use "-을 좋아합니다". "좋아합니다" is the formal form of "to like".
jeo-neun han-guk eum-sik-eul jo-a-ham-ni-da.
I like Korean food.
"한국 음식" means "Korean food". This is a great way to show interest in Korean culture.
gam-sa-ham-ni-da.
Thank you. (Formal)
This is the most common formal way to say thank you in Korean. Use this with people you don't know well or who are older.
go-ma-wo-yo.
Thank you. (Polite but less formal)
This is a polite but less formal way to say thank you. Use this with friends, colleagues, or people you know well.
joe-song-ham-ni-da.
I'm sorry. (Formal apology)
This is the most formal way to apologize in Korean. Use this when you've made a mistake or need to apologize to someone older or in a formal situation.