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…
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…
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…
“How old are you?” In Korea, age can be a little more complicated than in many other countries. Legally, Korea now uses the international age system, just like most countries. This means your age increases on your birthday. However, in everyday conversation, many Koreans are still familiar with what is often called βKorean ageβ…
Koreans really love food. Compared to many other countries, Koreans tend to eat quite a lot. These days, modern Koreans have started eating less than before, but even so, the portions can still feel quite generous. In the past, Koreans ate much larger meals β sometimes more than two or three times the amount…