Today, following the last post, I will show you some example sentences using 여기 (Yuh-gee), 거기 (Guh-gee), 저기 (Juh-gee), and 어디 (Uh-dee). The full sentence is actually “여기가 어디예요?(uh-gee-ga uh-dee-yeh-yo?)” But in Korea, particles are often dropped in everyday conversation. Speaking without particles can sometimes sound more natural and more like a local Korean…
Today, let’s learn some simple Korean words! We will learn “여기(Yuh-gee),” “거기(Guh-gee),” “저기(Juh-gee),” and “어디(Uh-dee).” These are words you will often use when asking for directions in Korea. 여기 (Yuh-gee) English Meaning: Here Use this when: You are talking about a place close to you, the speaker. Dictionary Pronunciation: Yeo-gi Easy Pronunciation: Yuh-gee 거기…
One thing you will almost definitely do while traveling is shopping! Today, let’s learn some simple Korean phrases you can use when shopping in Korea. How much is this? Use this when you want to ask the price of something. Korean: 이거 얼마예요? Dictionary Pronunciation: I-geo eol-ma-ye-yo Easy Pronunciation: Ee-guh uhl-ma-yeh-yo? Can I try…
I heard that many foreigners visit hair salons in Korea these days. Maybe it is because hair salons in Korea can be more affordable than in some other countries, and the service is often good. Of course, it depends on the salon. Today, I will introduce some Korean phrases that beginners can use at…
Following the last post, let’s learn how to ask for help when you get lost. Sometimes, you may feel confused after getting on a subway or bus in Korea. So today, let’s learn some Korean phrases you can use in that situation. Where am I? Use this when you do not know which station…
One of the most stressful moments when traveling abroad is getting lost. But before we start, here is one important tip. Google Maps is not very convenient in Korea. Koreans do not usually use Google Maps when getting around inside Korea. In Korea, the map made by NAVER is much more accurate and detailed.…
What if you come to Korea and visit a convenience store? There are a few things the staff may ask you. Today, let’s practice a role-play using the convenience store Korean phrases we learned last time. (The staff takes the item.) (The staff puts chopsticks in the bag.) Was it a little longer than…
There are so many convenience stores in Korea. I often go to convenience stores because there is one right in front of my home. For this post, I visited a convenience store one more time, and honestly, there was almost no conversation. Haha. So today, I will introduce some simple Korean phrases you can…
Today, let’s practice using the Korean adjective “섭섭하다.” 섭섭하다 Dictionary Pronunciation: Seop-seop-ha-da Easy Pronunciation: Suhp-suhp-ha-da As I explained in the last post, “섭섭하다” is a Korean adjective that is almost impossible to translate directly into English. In the dictionary, “섭섭하다” means: “To feel unhappy or dissatisfied because something did not meet your expectations.” It…
There is a Korean word that is almost impossible to translate directly into English. It is “섭섭하다.”, “서운하다.” 섭섭하다 Dictionary Pronunciation: Seop-seop-ha-da Easy Pronunciation: Suhp-suhp-ha-da 서운하다 Dictionary Pronunciation: Seo-un-ha-da Easy Pronunciation: Suh-oon-ha-da Both words describe a disappointed or hurt feeling that comes from something not meeting your expectations. If you look closely, the nuances…