This may be one of the most useful sentence patterns when traveling. It is “어디예요?” (uh-dee-yeh-yo). You can use it when you want to ask where something is. This one is really easy too. In Korean, the place or thing you are asking about usually comes before “어디예요?” (uh-dee-yeh-yo). So you can simply say:…
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…
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…
Koreans use the word “우리 (woo-ri)” a lot. “우리” means “our” or “us.” For example, how do you refer to your own country? “My country”? In Korea, people usually say “우리나라.(woo-ri-na-ra)” It literally means “our country.” Of course, it does not mean that Korea belongs only to a certain group of people. It is…
Today, let’s talk about a very common Korean phrase : “아니, 근데” (Ah-nee, geun-deh) This is not really a grammar pattern. It is more like a small phrase that Koreans often use at the beginning of a sentence. But if you want to sound more natural in Korean, expressions like this are really useful.…