Learn 16 Must Know Basic Korean Phrases for Beginners - Study Korean (Polite & Casual)

Summary

In this video, viewers will learn 16 essential Korean phrases, perfect for travelers or K-pop enthusiasts. The phrases are explained in both polite and casual forms, covering greetings, goodbyes, common expressions like 'yes,' 'no,' 'thank you,' and more. The speaker engages the audience with a fun and friendly tone, explaining when to use formal speech with strangers or elders and casual speech with friends. Whether you're traveling to Korea or simply love Korean culture, these practical phrases are a great starting point for learning the language.

Takeaways

• 😀 Learn the difference between polite and casual speech in Korean, and when to use each.
• 😀 The polite form is used when talking to strangers or people older than you, while casual speech is for friends of the same age or younger.
• 😀 Saying 'Hello' in Korean: Use '안녕하세요' (Annyeonghaseyo) for formal and '안녕' (Annyeong) for casual greetings.
• 😀 There are two ways to say goodbye in Korean: '안녕히 가세요' (Annyeonghi gaseyo) for when the other person is leaving, and '안녕히 계세요' (Annyeonghi gyeseyo) for when you’re the one leaving.
• 😀 'Yes' in Korean is '네' (Ne) for polite speech and '응' (Eung) for casual speech.
• 😀 'Okay' in Korean is '알겠어요' (Algesseoyo) in polite form and '알았어' (Arasseo) casually.
• 😀 'No' in Korean is '아니요' (Aniyo) for polite speech and '아니' (Ani) informally.
• 😀 Learn how to express 'Thank you' and 'Sorry' in Korean: '감사합니다' (Gamsahamnida) and '죄송합니다' (Joesonghamnida) for polite forms, and '고마워' (Gomawo) and '미안해' (Mianhae) for casual speech.
• 😀 There’s no direct translation for 'You’re welcome' in Korean, but '괜찮아요' (Gwaenchana-yo) is used in polite settings, and '괜찮아' (Gwaenchana) informally.
• 😀 The video suggests using the book *Speak Korean Anywhere* for more than 280 practical Korean phrases to enhance your learning experience.

Q & A

What are the two main types of speech covered in this video?

The two main types of speech covered in the video are 'polite' speech and 'casual' speech. Polite speech is used with strangers or older people to show respect, while casual speech is used with friends or people younger than you.

When should you use polite speech in Korean?

Polite speech should be used when talking to strangers or individuals who are older than you, as a sign of respect.

What is the Korean word for 'hello' in a formal setting?

The Korean word for 'hello' in a formal setting is '안녕하세요' (annyeonghaseyo).

How do you say 'goodbye' when you are the one leaving?

When you are the one leaving, you can say '안녕히 가세요' (annyeonghi gaseyo), which means 'go well' or 'go peacefully'.

How do you say 'goodbye' when you're staying behind and the other person is leaving?

When you're staying behind and the other person is leaving, you can say '안녕히 계세요' (annyeonghi gyeseyo), which means 'stay well' or 'stay peacefully'.

What is the difference between 'yes' and 'okay' in Korean?

'Yes' in Korean is '네' (ne), which is used to affirm something. 'Okay' is '알겠어요' (algesseoyo), which comes from the verb '알다' (alda), meaning 'to know'. It can be used when agreeing to something or acknowledging a request.

What is the casual form of 'no' in Korean?

The casual form of 'no' is '아니요' (aniyo), which is a more formal way to say 'no', or simply '아니' (ani) in casual settings.

How do you express 'sounds good' or 'good' in Korean?

To express 'sounds good' or 'good', you can say '좋아요' (joayo) in polite speech or just '좋아' (joa) in casual speech.

What do you say before eating a meal in Korean?

Before eating, you say '잘 먹겠습니다' (jal meokgetseumnida) in formal settings, which means 'I will eat well'. In casual speech, you can simply say '잘 먹을게' (jal meogeulge).

How do you express gratitude for a meal in Korean after eating?

After eating, you can say '잘 먹었습니다' (jal meogeosseumnida) in formal settings, which means 'I ate well'. In casual settings, you can just say '잘 먹었어' (jal meogeosseo).

What is the Korean way of saying 'I'm sorry' in both formal and casual contexts?

'I'm sorry' in formal Korean is '죄송합니다' (joesonghamnida), and in casual speech, it is '미안해' (mianhae).

How do you say 'you're welcome' in Korean?

In Korean, there isn't a direct translation for 'you're welcome'. Instead, you can say '아니에요' (anieyo) or simply '괜찮아요' (gwaenchanayo), which means 'don't worry about it' or 'it's okay'.

How do you ask 'Are you okay?' in Korean?

To ask 'Are you okay?' in Korean, you can say '괜찮아요?' (gwaenchanayo) in a polite tone, or just '괜찮아?' (gwaenchana) in a casual tone.

How do you say 'I don't know' in Korean?

'I don't know' in Korean is '몰라요' (mollayo) in polite speech and '몰라' (molla) in casual speech.

What is the verb used in Korean for 'to know'?

The verb '알다' (alda) is used in Korean for 'to know'.

What resource does the video recommend for learning more Korean phrases?

The video recommends the book 'Speak Korean Anywhere', which contains about 280 practical Korean phrases for everyday use.