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 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…