Actually, my birthday was this month. π° Isnβt my birthday cake cute? What do people eat or do on birthdays in your country? In Korea, there is not really something you absolutely βhave to doβ on your birthday. But there is one food that many Koreans feel you βshould eat.β It is miyeokguk. Miyeokguk…
Raise your hand if you are confident with spicy food! ππ»ββοΈ In Korea, there are two words: β맡λ€(Mep-tta)β and β맀콀νλ€(Mae-kom-ha-da).β β맡λ€(Mep-tta)β means spicy. It is usually used when something is clearly spicy, and sometimes even a little hard to eat. β맀콀νλ€(Mae-kom-ha-da).β is a little softer. It means that the food has some spiciness, but…
Have you ever heard of βTemple Stayβ? Korea does not have an official state religion, but Buddhism has had a big influence on Korean culture and history. About 16% of the population is Buddhist. For reference, about 50% of Koreans have no religion. Until not too long ago, many people thought of temples as…
In Korea, people use scissors a lot when cutting food. Korean food is very diverse, so Koreans tend to use whatever cooking tool is the most convenient for each ingredient or dish. If you use a knife, you usually need a cutting board. But if you use scissors, you do not need a cutting…
As I mentioned last time, Korea and other countries use different shoe size systems. In Korea, shoe sizes are usually written in millimeters, like 230mm or 260mm. So today, letβs quickly find out your Korean shoe size!π Please note that shoe sizes can vary depending on the brand, design, and country. Also, US, UK,…
Summer is slowly coming to an end in Korea. Korean summer is very humid and hot. Even so, summer is my favorite season. I love the activities I can do in summer, and I am the type of person who is easily affected by the weather. So I really love bright, sunny days. That…
Today, letβs practice using the Korean adjective βμμνλ€.β μμνλ€ Dictionary Pronunciation: Seop-seop-ha-da Easy Pronunciation: Suhp-suhp-ha-da As I explained in the last post, βμμνλ€β is a Korean adjective that is almost impossible to translate directly into English. In the dictionary, βμμνλ€β means: βTo feel unhappy or dissatisfied because something did not meet your expectations.β It…
There is a Korean word that is almost impossible to translate directly into English. It is βμμνλ€.β, “μμ΄νλ€.” μμνλ€ Dictionary Pronunciation: Seop-seop-ha-da Easy Pronunciation: Suhp-suhp-ha-da μμ΄νλ€ 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…
Koreans use the word βμ°λ¦¬ (woo-ri)β a lot. βμ°λ¦¬β means βourβ or βus.β For example, how do you refer to your own country? βMy countryβ? In Korea, people usually say βμ°λ¦¬λλΌ.(woo-ri-na-ra)β It literally means βour country.β Of course, it does not mean that Korea belongs only to a certain group of people. It is…
Today, letβs talk about the Hangang River. The Hangang River is probably the most famous river in Korea, right? The Hangang flows through Seoul, and there are many parks along the river. When people think of Hangang Park, many of them probably think of Yeouido Hangang Park first. But actually, there are more than…