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The 500 most common Korean words

Every word comes with romanization, so you can start before you know Hangul, plus its meaning, an example sentence and, where it helps, a tip on the mistake learners usually make.

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Words 1–50

  1. 안녕하세요1
    Pronunciation
    annyeonghaseyo
    Meaning
    hello
    Example
    안녕하세요, 만나서 반가워요.Annyeonghaseyo, mannaseo bangawoyo.
    Translation
    Hello, nice to meet you.
    Tip
    Polite and safe with anyone. Friends drop to 안녕 (annyeong).
  2. 감사합니다2
    Pronunciation
    gamsahamnida
    Meaning
    thank you
    Example
    도와주셔서 감사합니다.Dowajusyeoseo gamsahamnida.
    Translation
    Thank you for helping me.
    Tip
    Formal. 고마워요 (gomawoyo) is softer; 고마워 (gomawo) is for friends.
  3. 주세요3
    Pronunciation
    juseyo
    Meaning
    please give me
    Example
    물 주세요.Mul juseyo.
    Translation
    Water, please.
    Tip
    Put the thing you want first, then 주세요. Works for ordering anything.
  4. 네4
    Pronunciation
    ne
    Meaning
    yes
    Example
    네, 알겠습니다.Ne, algesseumnida.
    Translation
    Yes, understood.
    Tip
    Sounds like 'neh'. Also used as 'uh-huh' while listening.
  5. 아니요5
    Pronunciation
    aniyo
    Meaning
    no
    Example
    아니요, 괜찮아요.Aniyo, gwaenchanayo.
    Translation
    No, I'm fine.
    Tip
    Casual: 아니 (ani).
  6. 안녕히 가세요6
    Pronunciation
    annyeonghi gaseyo
    Meaning
    goodbye
    Example
    안녕히 가세요!Annyeonghi gaseyo!
    Translation
    Goodbye!
    Tip
    Said to the person leaving. If you're the one leaving, say 안녕히 계세요 (gyeseyo) to the one staying.
  7. 저기요7
    Pronunciation
    jeogiyo
    Meaning
    excuse me
    Example
    저기요, 메뉴 주세요.Jeogiyo, menyu juseyo.
    Translation
    Excuse me, the menu please.
    Tip
    How you call a waiter or get a stranger's attention. Literally 'over there'.
  8. 물8
    Pronunciation
    mul
    Meaning
    water
    Example
    물 좀 주세요.Mul jom juseyo.
    Translation
    Some water, please.
    Tip
    좀 (jom) softens a request. Water in restaurants is free.
  9. 빵9
    Pronunciation
    ppang
    Meaning
    bread
    Example
    빵을 좋아해요.Ppangeul joahaeyo.
    Translation
    I like bread.
    Tip
    The tense ㅃ is a sharp, unaspirated p. From Portuguese, via Japanese.
  10. 커피10
    Pronunciation
    keopi
    Meaning
    coffee
    Example
    커피 한 잔 주세요.Keopi han jan juseyo.
    Translation
    One cup of coffee, please.
    Tip
    잔 (jan) counts cups and glasses.
  11. 녹차11
    Pronunciation
    nokcha
    Meaning
    green tea
    Example
    녹차가 맛있어요.Nokchaga masisseoyo.
    Translation
    The green tea is delicious.
    Tip
    녹 = green, 차 = tea. Black tea is 홍차 (hongcha), 'red tea'.
  12. 집12
    Pronunciation
    jip
    Meaning
    house
    Example
    집에 가요.Jibe gayo.
    Translation
    I'm going home.
    Tip
    집에 = to or at home. 우리 집 (uri jip), 'our house', is how Koreans say 'my house'.
  13. 개13
    Pronunciation
    gae
    Meaning
    dog
    Example
    개가 귀여워요.Gaega gwiyeowoyo.
    Translation
    The dog is cute.
    Tip
    A puppy or pet dog is 강아지 (gangaji), which people use more often.
  14. 고양이14
    Pronunciation
    goyangi
    Meaning
    cat
    Example
    고양이를 좋아해요.Goyangireul joahaeyo.
    Translation
    I like cats.
    Tip
    Three syllables: go-yang-i.
  15. 책15
    Pronunciation
    chaek
    Meaning
    book
    Example
    책을 읽어요.Chaegeul ilgeoyo.
    Translation
    I read a book.
    Tip
    서점 (seojeom) is a bookshop.
  16. 책상16
    Pronunciation
    chaeksang
    Meaning
    desk
    Example
    책상 위에 책이 있어요.Chaeksang wie chaegi isseoyo.
    Translation
    There is a book on the desk.
    Tip
    Literally 'book table'. A dining table is 식탁 (siktak).
  17. 의자17
    Pronunciation
    uija
    Meaning
    chair
    Example
    의자에 앉으세요.Uijae anjeuseyo.
    Translation
    Please sit on the chair.
    Tip
    의 here is pronounced 'ui', close to 'we' said quickly.
  18. 문18
    Pronunciation
    mun
    Meaning
    door
    Example
    문을 닫아 주세요.Muneul dada juseyo.
    Translation
    Please close the door.
    Tip
    Also a gate. 정문 (jeongmun) is the main gate.
  19. 창문19
    Pronunciation
    changmun
    Meaning
    window
    Example
    창문을 열어요.Changmuneul yeoreoyo.
    Translation
    I open the window.
    Tip
    창 = window, 문 = door: the window you can open.
  20. 자동차20
    Pronunciation
    jadongcha
    Meaning
    car
    Example
    자동차가 빨라요.Jadongchaga ppallayo.
    Translation
    The car is fast.
    Tip
    Often shortened to 차 (cha) in speech, the same as tea; context decides.
  21. 기차21
    Pronunciation
    gicha
    Meaning
    train
    Example
    기차를 타요.Gichareul tayo.
    Translation
    I take the train.
    Tip
    Intercity train. The subway is 지하철 (jihacheol).
  22. 역22
    Pronunciation
    yeok
    Meaning
    station
    Example
    역이 어디예요?Yeogi eodiyeyo?
    Translation
    Where is the station?
    Tip
    Train and subway stations: 서울역 (Seoul-yeok).
  23. 도시23
    Pronunciation
    dosi
    Meaning
    city
    Example
    서울은 큰 도시예요.Seoureun keun dosiyeyo.
    Translation
    Seoul is a big city.
    Tip
    Countryside is 시골 (sigol).
  24. 나라24
    Pronunciation
    nara
    Meaning
    country
    Example
    어느 나라 사람이에요?Eoneu nara saramieyo?
    Translation
    Which country are you from?
    Tip
    Literally 'which country person'. 우리나라 = our country, meaning Korea.
  25. 길25
    Pronunciation
    gil
    Meaning
    road
    Example
    길을 잃었어요.Gireul ireosseoyo.
    Translation
    I'm lost.
    Tip
    Literally 'lost the road'. Also 'way': 길을 알려 주세요 = show me the way.
  26. 학교26
    Pronunciation
    hakgyo
    Meaning
    school
    Example
    학교에 가요.Hakgyoe gayo.
    Translation
    I go to school.
    Tip
    Sounds like 'hak-kyo'. 대학교 (daehakgyo) is university.
  27. 일27
    Pronunciation
    il
    Meaning
    work
    Example
    일이 많아요.Iri manayo.
    Translation
    I have a lot of work.
    Tip
    Also the number one and 'day', as in 생일 (saengil), birthday.
  28. 친구28
    Pronunciation
    chingu
    Meaning
    friend
    Example
    친구를 만나요.Chingureul mannayo.
    Translation
    I meet a friend.
    Tip
    In Korea, 친구 usually means someone your own age.
  29. 가족29
    Pronunciation
    gajok
    Meaning
    family
    Example
    가족이 몇 명이에요?Gajogi myeot myeongieyo?
    Translation
    How many people are in your family?
    Tip
    명 (myeong) counts people.
  30. 엄마30
    Pronunciation
    eomma
    Meaning
    mom
    Example
    엄마, 배고파요.Eomma, baegopayo.
    Translation
    Mom, I'm hungry.
    Tip
    Informal. 어머니 (eomeoni) is the respectful form.
  31. 아빠31
    Pronunciation
    appa
    Meaning
    dad
    Example
    아빠가 요리를 잘해요.Appaga yorireul jalhaeyo.
    Translation
    My dad is a good cook.
    Tip
    Casual, like 'dad'. 아버지 (abeoji) is the respectful form.
  32. 형32
    Pronunciation
    hyeong
    Meaning
    older brother (said by a male)
    Example
    형이 두 명 있어요.Hyeongi du myeong isseoyo.
    Translation
    I have two older brothers.
    Tip
    Only males say 형. Also used for close older male friends.
  33. 누나33
    Pronunciation
    nuna
    Meaning
    older sister (said by a male)
    Example
    누나가 대학생이에요.Nunaga daehaksaengieyo.
    Translation
    My older sister is a college student.
    Tip
    Only males say 누나. Females say 언니 (eonni).
  34. 아이34
    Pronunciation
    ai
    Meaning
    child
    Example
    아이가 웃고 있어요.Aiga utgo isseoyo.
    Translation
    The child is smiling.
  35. 남자35
    Pronunciation
    namja
    Meaning
    man
    Example
    그 남자는 키가 커요.Geu namjaneun kiga keoyo.
    Translation
    That man is tall.
  36. 여자36
    Pronunciation
    yeoja
    Meaning
    woman
    Example
    그 여자는 제 친구예요.Geu yeojaneun je chinguyeyo.
    Translation
    That woman is my friend.
  37. 밤37
    Pronunciation
    bam
    Meaning
    night
    Example
    밤에 영화를 봐요.Bame yeonghwareul bwayo.
    Translation
    I watch movies at night.
    Tip
    Also means chestnut.
  38. 아침38
    Pronunciation
    achim
    Meaning
    morning
    Example
    아침에 커피를 마셔요.Achime keopireul masyeoyo.
    Translation
    I drink coffee in the morning.
    Tip
    Also short for breakfast: 아침 먹었어요? = did you eat breakfast?
  39. 저녁39
    Pronunciation
    jeonyeok
    Meaning
    evening
    Example
    저녁에 친구를 만나요.Jeonyeoge chingureul mannayo.
    Translation
    I'm meeting a friend in the evening.
  40. 주40
    Pronunciation
    ju
    Meaning
    week
    Example
    이번 주에 시험이 있어요.Ibeon jue siheomi isseoyo.
    Translation
    I have an exam this week.
    Tip
    Usually in combos: 이번 주 (this week), 일주일 (one week).
  41. 달41
    Pronunciation
    dal
    Meaning
    moon
    Example
    오늘 밤 달이 예뻐요.Oneul bam dari yeppeoyo.
    Translation
    The moon is pretty tonight.
    Tip
    Also means month: 한 달 (han dal) = one month.
  42. 년42
    Pronunciation
    nyeon
    Meaning
    year
    Example
    한국어를 일 년 동안 배웠어요.Hangugeoreul il nyeon dongan baewosseoyo.
    Translation
    I studied Korean for one year.
  43. 오늘43
    Pronunciation
    oneul
    Meaning
    today
    Example
    오늘 날씨가 좋아요.Oneul nalssiga joayo.
    Translation
    The weather is nice today.
  44. 내일44
    Pronunciation
    naeil
    Meaning
    tomorrow
    Example
    내일 만나요!Naeil mannayo!
    Translation
    See you tomorrow!
  45. 어제45
    Pronunciation
    eoje
    Meaning
    yesterday
    Example
    어제 늦게 잤어요.Eoje neutge jasseoyo.
    Translation
    I went to bed late yesterday.
  46. 지금46
    Pronunciation
    jigeum
    Meaning
    now
    Example
    지금 바빠요?Jigeum bappayo?
    Translation
    Are you busy now?
  47. 항상47
    Pronunciation
    hangsang
    Meaning
    always
    Example
    저는 항상 늦어요.Jeoneun hangsang neujeoyo.
    Translation
    I'm always late.
  48. 자주48
    Pronunciation
    jaju
    Meaning
    often
    Example
    이 카페에 자주 와요.I kapee jaju wayo.
    Translation
    I come to this cafe often.
  49. 여기49
    Pronunciation
    yeogi
    Meaning
    here
    Example
    여기 앉아도 돼요?Yeogi anjado dwaeyo?
    Translation
    Can I sit here?
  50. 거기50
    Pronunciation
    geogi
    Meaning
    there
    Example
    거기서 만나요.Geogiseo mannayo.
    Translation
    Let's meet there.
    Tip
    There, near the listener. Far from both of you is 저기 (jeogi).

Words 51–100

  1. 하나51
    Pronunciation
    hana
    Meaning
    one
    Example
    하나 더 주세요.Hana deo juseyo.
    Translation
    One more, please.
    Tip
    Native Korean number for counting things. Before a counter it becomes 한 (han).
  2. 둘52
    Pronunciation
    dul
    Meaning
    two
    Example
    우리 둘이 가요.Uri duri gayo.
    Translation
    The two of us are going.
    Tip
    Becomes 두 (du) before counters: 두 개, two things.
  3. 셋53
    Pronunciation
    set
    Meaning
    three
    Example
    하나, 둘, 셋!Hana, dul, set!
    Translation
    One, two, three!
  4. 넷54
    Pronunciation
    net
    Meaning
    four
    Example
    우리 가족은 넷이에요.Uri gajogeun nesieyo.
    Translation
    There are four of us in my family.
  5. 다섯55
    Pronunciation
    daseot
    Meaning
    five
    Example
    다섯 시에 만나요.Daseot sie mannayo.
    Translation
    Let's meet at five.
  6. 여섯56
    Pronunciation
    yeoseot
    Meaning
    six
    Example
    여섯 시에 일어나요.Yeoseot sie ireonayo.
    Translation
    I get up at six.
  7. 일곱57
    Pronunciation
    ilgop
    Meaning
    seven
    Example
    일곱 시에 저녁을 먹어요.Ilgop sie jeonyeogeul meogeoyo.
    Translation
    I eat dinner at seven.
  8. 여덟58
    Pronunciation
    yeodeol
    Meaning
    eight
    Example
    여덟 시에 수업이 있어요.Yeodeol sie sueobi isseoyo.
    Translation
    I have class at eight.
    Tip
    The ㅂ is silent: yeo-deol.
  9. 아홉59
    Pronunciation
    ahop
    Meaning
    nine
    Example
    아홉 시에 출근해요.Ahop sie chulgeunhaeyo.
    Translation
    I go to work at nine.
  10. 열60
    Pronunciation
    yeol
    Meaning
    ten
    Example
    열 시에 자요.Yeol sie jayo.
    Translation
    I go to sleep at ten.
  11. 백61
    Pronunciation
    baek
    Meaning
    one hundred
    Example
    시험에서 백 점 받았어요!Siheomeseo baek jeom badasseoyo!
    Translation
    I got a perfect score on the test!
  12. 천62
    Pronunciation
    cheon
    Meaning
    one thousand
    Example
    천 원이에요.Cheon wonieyo.
    Translation
    It's one thousand won.
  13. 있다63
    Pronunciation
    itda
    Meaning
    to exist, to have
    Example
    시간 있어요?Sigan isseoyo?
    Translation
    Do you have time?
    Tip
    있어요 means both 'there is' and 'I have'.
  14. 하다64
    Pronunciation
    hada
    Meaning
    to do
    Example
    숙제를 해요.Sukjereul haeyo.
    Translation
    I'm doing homework.
    Tip
    Turns nouns into verbs: 공부 (study) + 하다 = to study.
  15. 가다65
    Pronunciation
    gada
    Meaning
    to go
    Example
    지금 가요.Jigeum gayo.
    Translation
    I'm going now.
  16. 오다66
    Pronunciation
    oda
    Meaning
    to come
    Example
    친구가 집에 와요.Chinguga jibe wayo.
    Translation
    My friend is coming over.
  17. 보다67
    Pronunciation
    boda
    Meaning
    to see
    Example
    주말에 영화를 봐요.Jumare yeonghwareul bwayo.
    Translation
    I watch a movie on the weekend.
  18. 알다68
    Pronunciation
    alda
    Meaning
    to know
    Example
    그 사람을 알아요.Geu sarameul arayo.
    Translation
    I know that person.
    Tip
    The ㄹ drops before ㄴ, ㅂ, ㅅ: 아세요? = do you know?
  19. 말하다69
    Pronunciation
    malhada
    Meaning
    to speak
    Example
    한국어로 말해요.Hangugeoro malhaeyo.
    Translation
    I speak in Korean.
  20. 먹다70
    Pronunciation
    meokda
    Meaning
    to eat
    Example
    같이 밥 먹어요!Gachi bap meogeoyo!
    Translation
    Let's eat together!
  21. 마시다71
    Pronunciation
    masida
    Meaning
    to drink
    Example
    물을 많이 마셔요.Mureul mani masyeoyo.
    Translation
    I drink a lot of water.
  22. 자다72
    Pronunciation
    jada
    Meaning
    to sleep
    Example
    오늘은 일찍 자요.Oneureun iljjik jayo.
    Translation
    I'm going to bed early tonight.
  23. 읽다73
    Pronunciation
    ikda
    Meaning
    to read
    Example
    매일 책을 읽어요.Maeil chaegeul ilgeoyo.
    Translation
    I read books every day.
    Tip
    Pronounced ik-da, but 읽어요 is il-geo-yo.
  24. 쓰다74
    Pronunciation
    sseuda
    Meaning
    to write
    Example
    이름을 여기에 써 주세요.Ireumeul yeogie sseo juseyo.
    Translation
    Please write your name here.
    Tip
    Also means 'to use' and 'bitter'. Context decides.
  25. 좋아하다75
    Pronunciation
    joahada
    Meaning
    to like
    Example
    무슨 음식 좋아해요?Museun eumsik joahaeyo?
    Translation
    What food do you like?
    Tip
    Takes 을/를: 커피를 좋아해요. Don't confuse with 좋다, to be good.
  26. 사다76
    Pronunciation
    sada
    Meaning
    to buy
    Example
    어제 옷을 샀어요.Eoje oseul sasseoyo.
    Translation
    I bought clothes yesterday.
  27. 찾다77
    Pronunciation
    chatda
    Meaning
    to look for
    Example
    지갑을 찾고 있어요.Jigabeul chatgo isseoyo.
    Translation
    I'm looking for my wallet.
    Tip
    Also 'to find' and 'to withdraw money': 돈을 찾다.
  28. 주다78
    Pronunciation
    juda
    Meaning
    to give
    Example
    친구에게 선물을 줬어요.Chinguege seonmureul jwosseoyo.
    Translation
    I gave my friend a gift.
  29. 기다리다79
    Pronunciation
    gidarida
    Meaning
    to wait
    Example
    잠깐만 기다려 주세요.Jamkkanman gidaryeo juseyo.
    Translation
    Please wait a moment.
  30. 열다80
    Pronunciation
    yeolda
    Meaning
    to open
    Example
    가게가 몇 시에 열어요?Gagega myeot sie yeoreoyo?
    Translation
    What time does the store open?
  31. 닫다81
    Pronunciation
    datda
    Meaning
    to close
    Example
    은행이 네 시에 닫아요.Eunhaengi ne sie dadayo.
    Translation
    The bank closes at four.
  32. 이해하다82
    Pronunciation
    ihaehada
    Meaning
    to understand
    Example
    이제 이해해요.Ije ihaehaeyo.
    Translation
    Now I understand.
  33. 배우다83
    Pronunciation
    baeuda
    Meaning
    to learn
    Example
    한국어를 배워요.Hangugeoreul baewoyo.
    Translation
    I'm learning Korean.
  34. 일하다84
    Pronunciation
    ilhada
    Meaning
    to work
    Example
    카페에서 일해요.Kapeeseo ilhaeyo.
    Translation
    I work at a cafe.
  35. 놀다85
    Pronunciation
    nolda
    Meaning
    to play
    Example
    주말에 친구랑 놀아요.Jumare chingurang norayo.
    Translation
    I hang out with friends on weekends.
    Tip
    Adults 'play' too: 놀다 means to hang out.
  36. 걷다86
    Pronunciation
    geotda
    Meaning
    to walk
    Example
    학교까지 걸어가요.Hakgyokkaji georeogayo.
    Translation
    I walk to school.
    Tip
    ㄷ irregular: ㄷ becomes ㄹ before vowels, 걸어요.
  37. 달리다87
    Pronunciation
    dallida
    Meaning
    to run
    Example
    아침마다 공원에서 달려요.Achimmada gongwoneseo dallyeoyo.
    Translation
    I run in the park every morning.
  38. 크다88
    Pronunciation
    keuda
    Meaning
    big
    Example
    이 신발은 좀 커요.I sinbareun jom keoyo.
    Translation
    These shoes are a bit big.
    Tip
    Also 'tall' for people: 키가 커요.
  39. 작다89
    Pronunciation
    jakda
    Meaning
    small
    Example
    방이 작아요.Bangi jagayo.
    Translation
    The room is small.
  40. 좋다90
    Pronunciation
    jota
    Meaning
    good
    Example
    기분이 좋아요.Gibuni joayo.
    Translation
    I'm in a good mood.
  41. 나쁘다91
    Pronunciation
    nappeuda
    Meaning
    bad
    Example
    날씨가 나빠요.Nalssiga nappayo.
    Translation
    The weather is bad.
  42. 새롭다92
    Pronunciation
    saeropda
    Meaning
    new
    Example
    모든 게 새로워요.Modeun ge saerowoyo.
    Translation
    Everything feels new.
    Tip
    Before a noun, 새 (sae) is more common: 새 옷, new clothes.
  43. 오래되다93
    Pronunciation
    oraedoeda
    Meaning
    old
    Example
    이 건물은 오래됐어요.I geonmureun oraedwaesseoyo.
    Translation
    This building is old.
    Tip
    For things. For people, say 나이가 많다 (to be older).
  44. 젊다94
    Pronunciation
    jeomda
    Meaning
    young
    Example
    우리 엄마는 젊어요.Uri eommaneun jeolmeoyo.
    Translation
    My mom is young.
  45. 예쁘다95
    Pronunciation
    yeppeuda
    Meaning
    pretty
    Example
    그 옷 예뻐요.Geu ot yeppeoyo.
    Translation
    That outfit is pretty.
  46. 덥다96
    Pronunciation
    deopda
    Meaning
    hot (weather)
    Example
    오늘 너무 더워요.Oneul neomu deowoyo.
    Translation
    It's so hot today.
    Tip
    ㅂ irregular: 더워요. Hot food or objects are 뜨겁다.
  47. 춥다97
    Pronunciation
    chupda
    Meaning
    cold (weather)
    Example
    밖이 추워요.Bakki chuwoyo.
    Translation
    It's cold outside.
    Tip
    For weather. Cold drinks or objects are 차갑다.
  48. 쉽다98
    Pronunciation
    swipda
    Meaning
    easy
    Example
    이 문제는 쉬워요.I munjeneun swiwoyo.
    Translation
    This question is easy.
  49. 어렵다99
    Pronunciation
    eoryeopda
    Meaning
    difficult
    Example
    한국어는 어렵지 않아요.Hangugeoneun eoryeopji anayo.
    Translation
    Korean isn't difficult.
  50. 행복하다100
    Pronunciation
    haengbokhada
    Meaning
    happy
    Example
    지금 정말 행복해요.Jigeum jeongmal haengbokhaeyo.
    Translation
    I'm really happy right now.

Words 101–150

  1. 슬프다101
    Pronunciation
    seulpeuda
    Meaning
    sad
    Example
    이 영화는 너무 슬퍼요.I yeonghwaneun neomu seulpeoyo.
    Translation
    This movie is so sad.
  2. 피곤하다102
    Pronunciation
    pigonhada
    Meaning
    tired
    Example
    일 때문에 피곤해요.Il ttaemune pigonhaeyo.
    Translation
    I'm tired because of work.
  3. 빠르다103
    Pronunciation
    ppareuda
    Meaning
    fast
    Example
    시간이 정말 빨라요.Sigani jeongmal ppallayo.
    Translation
    Time really flies.
  4. 느리다104
    Pronunciation
    neurida
    Meaning
    slow
    Example
    와이파이가 느려요.Waipaiga neuryeoyo.
    Translation
    The Wi-Fi is slow.
  5. 비싸다105
    Pronunciation
    bissada
    Meaning
    expensive
    Example
    이거 좀 비싸요.Igeo jom bissayo.
    Translation
    This is a bit pricey.
  6. 싸다106
    Pronunciation
    ssada
    Meaning
    cheap
    Example
    여기 음식이 싸요.Yeogi eumsigi ssayo.
    Translation
    The food here is cheap.
    Tip
    Also means 'to pack' a bag.
  7. 빨간색107
    Pronunciation
    ppalgansaek
    Meaning
    red
    Example
    빨간색 가방을 샀어요.Ppalgansaek gabangeul sasseoyo.
    Translation
    I bought a red bag.
  8. 파란색108
    Pronunciation
    paransaek
    Meaning
    blue
    Example
    파란색 티셔츠를 입었어요.Paransaek tisyeocheureul ibeosseoyo.
    Translation
    I'm wearing a blue T-shirt.
  9. 초록색109
    Pronunciation
    choroksaek
    Meaning
    green
    Example
    초록색을 좋아해요.Choroksaegeul joahaeyo.
    Translation
    I like green.
  10. 검은색110
    Pronunciation
    geomeunsaek
    Meaning
    black
    Example
    검은색 신발 있어요?Geomeunsaek sinbal isseoyo?
    Translation
    Do you have black shoes?
  11. 하얀색111
    Pronunciation
    hayansaek
    Meaning
    white
    Example
    하얀색 운동화를 샀어요.Hayansaek undonghwareul sasseoyo.
    Translation
    I bought white sneakers.
  12. 노란색112
    Pronunciation
    noransaek
    Meaning
    yellow
    Example
    노란색 꽃이 예뻐요.Noransaek kkochi yeppeoyo.
    Translation
    The yellow flowers are pretty.
  13. 시간113
    Pronunciation
    sigan
    Meaning
    time
    Example
    시간이 없어요.Sigani eopseoyo.
    Translation
    I don't have time.
    Tip
    Also 'hours': 두 시간 = two hours.
  14. 돈114
    Pronunciation
    don
    Meaning
    money
    Example
    돈을 모으고 있어요.Doneul moeugo isseoyo.
    Translation
    I'm saving money.
  15. 전화115
    Pronunciation
    jeonhwa
    Meaning
    phone
    Example
    엄마한테서 전화가 왔어요.Eommahanteseo jeonhwaga wasseoyo.
    Translation
    I got a call from my mom.
  16. 컴퓨터116
    Pronunciation
    keompyuteo
    Meaning
    computer
    Example
    컴퓨터로 숙제해요.Keompyuteoro sukjehaeyo.
    Translation
    I do homework on the computer.
  17. 음악117
    Pronunciation
    eumak
    Meaning
    music
    Example
    무슨 음악 좋아해요?Museun eumak joahaeyo?
    Translation
    What music do you like?
  18. 영화118
    Pronunciation
    yeonghwa
    Meaning
    movie
    Example
    영화 보러 갈래요?Yeonghwa boreo gallaeyo?
    Translation
    Want to go see a movie?
  19. 노래119
    Pronunciation
    norae
    Meaning
    song
    Example
    이 노래 너무 좋아요.I norae neomu joayo.
    Translation
    I love this song.
  20. 밥120
    Pronunciation
    bap
    Meaning
    rice, meal
    Example
    밥 먹었어요?Bap meogeosseoyo?
    Translation
    Have you eaten?
    Tip
    Also a greeting: 밥 먹었어요? works like 'how are you?'
  21. 아침밥121
    Pronunciation
    achimbap
    Meaning
    breakfast
    Example
    아침밥을 안 먹었어요.Achimbabeul an meogeosseoyo.
    Translation
    I skipped breakfast.
  22. 점심122
    Pronunciation
    jeomsim
    Meaning
    lunch
    Example
    점심 같이 먹어요.Jeomsim gachi meogeoyo.
    Translation
    Let's have lunch together.
  23. 저녁밥123
    Pronunciation
    jeonyeokbap
    Meaning
    dinner
    Example
    저녁밥은 뭐 먹어요?Jeonyeokbabeun mwo meogeoyo?
    Translation
    What are we having for dinner?
  24. 사과124
    Pronunciation
    sagwa
    Meaning
    apple
    Example
    사과 하나 주세요.Sagwa hana juseyo.
    Translation
    One apple, please.
    Tip
    Also means apology: 사과하다 = to apologize.
  25. 맥주125
    Pronunciation
    maekju
    Meaning
    beer
    Example
    맥주 한 잔 할래요?Maekju han jan hallaeyo?
    Translation
    Want to grab a beer?
  26. 우유126
    Pronunciation
    uyu
    Meaning
    milk
    Example
    우유를 마셔요.Uyureul masyeoyo.
    Translation
    I drink milk.
  27. 생선127
    Pronunciation
    saengseon
    Meaning
    fish
    Example
    생선을 구워요.Saengseoneul guwoyo.
    Translation
    I'm grilling fish.
    Tip
    Fish as food. A live fish is 물고기 (mulgogi).
  28. 고기128
    Pronunciation
    gogi
    Meaning
    meat
    Example
    고기 먹으러 가요!Gogi meogeureo gayo!
    Translation
    Let's go eat meat!
  29. 바다129
    Pronunciation
    bada
    Meaning
    sea
    Example
    바다에 가고 싶어요.Badae gago sipeoyo.
    Translation
    I want to go to the sea.
  30. 산130
    Pronunciation
    san
    Meaning
    mountain
    Example
    주말에 산에 가요.Jumare sane gayo.
    Translation
    I go to the mountains on weekends.
  31. 해131
    Pronunciation
    hae
    Meaning
    sun
    Example
    해가 떴어요.Haega tteosseoyo.
    Translation
    The sun is up.
    Tip
    Also means year: 새해 = new year.
  32. 비132
    Pronunciation
    bi
    Meaning
    rain
    Example
    비가 와요.Biga wayo.
    Translation
    It's raining.
  33. 하늘133
    Pronunciation
    haneul
    Meaning
    sky
    Example
    하늘이 맑아요.Haneuri malgayo.
    Translation
    The sky is clear.
  34. 나무134
    Pronunciation
    namu
    Meaning
    tree
    Example
    공원에 나무가 많아요.Gongwone namuga manayo.
    Translation
    There are many trees in the park.
  35. 꽃135
    Pronunciation
    kkot
    Meaning
    flower
    Example
    꽃을 샀어요.Kkocheul sasseoyo.
    Translation
    I bought flowers.
  36. 몸136
    Pronunciation
    mom
    Meaning
    body
    Example
    몸이 안 좋아요.Momi an joayo.
    Translation
    I don't feel well.
  37. 머리137
    Pronunciation
    meori
    Meaning
    head
    Example
    머리가 아파요.Meoriga apayo.
    Translation
    I have a headache.
    Tip
    Also hair: 머리를 잘랐어요 = I got a haircut.
  38. 손138
    Pronunciation
    son
    Meaning
    hand
    Example
    손을 들어 주세요.Soneul deureo juseyo.
    Translation
    Please raise your hand.
  39. 마음139
    Pronunciation
    maeum
    Meaning
    heart, mind
    Example
    마음이 편해요.Maeumi pyeonhaeyo.
    Translation
    I feel at ease.
  40. 눈140
    Pronunciation
    nun
    Meaning
    eye
    Example
    눈이 예뻐요.Nuni yeppeoyo.
    Translation
    Your eyes are pretty.
    Tip
    Also means snow: 눈이 와요 = it's snowing.
  41. 어디?141
    Pronunciation
    eodi
    Meaning
    where?
    Example
    지금 어디예요?Jigeum eodiyeyo?
    Translation
    Where are you now?
  42. 언제?142
    Pronunciation
    eonje
    Meaning
    when?
    Example
    생일이 언제예요?Saengiri eonjeyeyo?
    Translation
    When is your birthday?
  43. 왜?143
    Pronunciation
    wae
    Meaning
    why?
    Example
    왜 늦었어요?Wae neujeosseoyo?
    Translation
    Why were you late?
  44. 어떻게?144
    Pronunciation
    eotteoke
    Meaning
    how?
    Example
    역에 어떻게 가요?Yeoge eotteoke gayo?
    Translation
    How do I get to the station?
  45. 얼마예요?145
    Pronunciation
    eolmayeyo
    Meaning
    how much is it?
    Example
    이 가방 얼마예요?I gabang eolmayeyo?
    Translation
    How much is this bag?
  46. 누구?146
    Pronunciation
    nugu
    Meaning
    who?
    Example
    이 사람 누구예요?I saram nuguyeyo?
    Translation
    Who is this person?
  47. 이게 뭐예요?147
    Pronunciation
    ige mwoyeyo
    Meaning
    what is this?
    Example
    저기요, 이게 뭐예요?Jeogiyo, ige mwoyeyo?
    Translation
    Excuse me, what is this?
  48. 몰라요148
    Pronunciation
    mollayo
    Meaning
    I don't know
    Example
    저도 몰라요.Jeodo mollayo.
    Translation
    I don't know either.
  49. 잘 지내요?149
    Pronunciation
    jal jinaeyo
    Meaning
    how are you?
    Example
    요즘 잘 지내요?Yojeum jal jinaeyo?
    Translation
    How are you these days?
    Tip
    Literally 'are you living well?'
  50. 만나서 반가워요150
    Pronunciation
    mannaseo bangawoyo
    Meaning
    nice to meet you
    Example
    처음 뵙겠습니다. 만나서 반가워요.Cheoeum boepgesseumnida. Mannaseo bangawoyo.
    Translation
    How do you do? Nice to meet you.

Words 151–200

  1. 잘 자요151
    Pronunciation
    jal jayo
    Meaning
    good night
    Example
    내일 봐요, 잘 자요.Naeil bwayo, jal jayo.
    Translation
    See you tomorrow, good night.
  2. 또 봐요152
    Pronunciation
    tto bwayo
    Meaning
    see you again
    Example
    오늘 즐거웠어요. 또 봐요!Oneul jeulgeowosseoyo. Tto bwayo!
    Translation
    Today was fun. See you again!
  3. 계산해 주세요153
    Pronunciation
    gyesanhae juseyo
    Meaning
    the check, please
    Example
    저기요, 계산해 주세요.Jeogiyo, gyesanhae juseyo.
    Translation
    Excuse me, the check please.
  4. 배고파요154
    Pronunciation
    baegopayo
    Meaning
    I'm hungry
    Example
    너무 배고파요, 밥 먹어요.Neomu baegopayo, bap meogeoyo.
    Translation
    I'm starving, let's eat.
  5. 목말라요155
    Pronunciation
    mongmallayo
    Meaning
    I'm thirsty
    Example
    목말라요, 물 있어요?Mongmallayo, mul isseoyo?
    Translation
    I'm thirsty, do you have water?
  6. 맛있어요156
    Pronunciation
    masisseoyo
    Meaning
    it's delicious
    Example
    이 김치 진짜 맛있어요.I gimchi jinjja masisseoyo.
    Translation
    This kimchi is really delicious.
  7. 괜찮아요157
    Pronunciation
    gwaenchanayo
    Meaning
    it's okay
    Example
    걱정 마세요, 괜찮아요.Geokjeong maseyo, gwaenchanayo.
    Translation
    Don't worry, it's okay.
  8. 사랑해요158
    Pronunciation
    saranghaeyo
    Meaning
    I love you
    Example
    엄마, 사랑해요.Eomma, saranghaeyo.
    Translation
    Mom, I love you.
  9. 화이팅159
    Pronunciation
    hwaiting
    Meaning
    you can do it!
    Example
    시험 잘 봐, 화이팅!Siheom jal bwa, hwaiting!
    Translation
    Good luck on your exam, you've got this!
    Tip
    From English 'fighting'. A cheer before exams, games and big days.
  10. 대박160
    Pronunciation
    daebak
    Meaning
    awesome!
    Example
    와, 대박!Wa, daebak!
    Translation
    Wow, awesome!
    Tip
    Slang for 'jackpot'. Also used for shock, good or bad.
  11. 나161
    Pronunciation
    na
    Meaning
    I (casual)
    Example
    나 지금 집이야.Na jigeum jibiya.
    Translation
    I'm home now.
    Tip
    Use with friends. With others, use 저 (jeo).
  12. 저162
    Pronunciation
    jeo
    Meaning
    I (polite)
    Example
    저는 대학생이에요.Jeoneun daehaksaengieyo.
    Translation
    I'm a college student.
    Tip
    Also 'that' before a noun: 저 사람, that person over there.
  13. 너163
    Pronunciation
    neo
    Meaning
    you (casual)
    Example
    너 어디야?Neo eodiya?
    Translation
    Where are you?
    Tip
    Only with close friends or younger people. Koreans often use the person's name instead.
  14. 우리164
    Pronunciation
    uri
    Meaning
    we, our
    Example
    우리 집에 놀러 와요.Uri jibe nolleo wayo.
    Translation
    Come hang out at my place.
    Tip
    Also 'my' for shared things: 우리 엄마 = my mom.
  15. 고마워요165
    Pronunciation
    gomawoyo
    Meaning
    thanks
    Example
    도와줘서 고마워요.Dowajwoseo gomawoyo.
    Translation
    Thanks for helping.
    Tip
    Softer than 감사합니다. With friends: 고마워.
  16. 미안해요166
    Pronunciation
    mianhaeyo
    Meaning
    sorry
    Example
    늦어서 미안해요.Neujeoseo mianhaeyo.
    Translation
    Sorry I'm late.
    Tip
    With friends: 미안해. Formal: 죄송합니다.
  17. 알겠어요167
    Pronunciation
    algesseoyo
    Meaning
    got it
    Example
    네, 알겠어요.Ne, algesseoyo.
    Translation
    Okay, got it.
  18. 모르겠어요168
    Pronunciation
    moreugesseoyo
    Meaning
    I'm not sure
    Example
    잘 모르겠어요.Jal moreugesseoyo.
    Translation
    I'm not really sure.
    Tip
    Softer than 몰라요, which can sound blunt.
  19. 없다169
    Pronunciation
    eopda
    Meaning
    to not have
    Example
    오늘은 수업이 없어요.Oneureun sueobi eopseoyo.
    Translation
    I have no class today.
    Tip
    The opposite of 있다. Pronounced eop-da.
  20. 모르다170
    Pronunciation
    moreuda
    Meaning
    to not know
    Example
    제 동생은 한국어를 몰라요.Je dongsaengeun hangugeoreul mollayo.
    Translation
    My younger sibling doesn't know Korean.
    Tip
    르 irregular: 몰라요.
  21. 사람171
    Pronunciation
    saram
    Meaning
    person
    Example
    사람이 정말 많아요.Sarami jeongmal manayo.
    Translation
    There are so many people.
  22. 이름172
    Pronunciation
    ireum
    Meaning
    name
    Example
    이름이 뭐예요?Ireumi mwoyeyo?
    Translation
    What's your name?
  23. 뭐173
    Pronunciation
    mwo
    Meaning
    what
    Example
    뭐 먹을래요?Mwo meogeullaeyo?
    Translation
    What do you want to eat?
    Tip
    Casual 'what'. 무엇 (mueot) is the formal version.
  24. 무슨174
    Pronunciation
    museun
    Meaning
    what kind of
    Example
    무슨 일이에요?Museun irieyo?
    Translation
    What's going on?
    Tip
    Goes before a noun: 무슨 음식, what food.
  25. 이거175
    Pronunciation
    igeo
    Meaning
    this (thing)
    Example
    이거 제 거예요.Igeo je geoyeyo.
    Translation
    This is mine.
    Tip
    Short for 이것. 그거 = that (near you), 저거 = that over there.
  26. 그거176
    Pronunciation
    geugeo
    Meaning
    that (thing)
    Example
    그거 저 주세요.Geugeo jeo juseyo.
    Translation
    Give that to me.
  27. 안녕177
    Pronunciation
    annyeong
    Meaning
    hi, bye (casual)
    Example
    안녕, 잘 지냈어?Annyeong, jal jinaesseo?
    Translation
    Hi, how have you been?
    Tip
    With friends only. Works for both hello and goodbye.
  28. 잘 가178
    Pronunciation
    jal ga
    Meaning
    bye (casual)
    Example
    잘 가, 내일 봐!Jal ga, naeil bwa!
    Translation
    Bye, see you tomorrow!
    Tip
    Casual version of 안녕히 가세요.
  29. 응179
    Pronunciation
    eung
    Meaning
    yeah
    Example
    응, 알았어.Eung, arasseo.
    Translation
    Yeah, got it.
    Tip
    Casual yes, only with friends. Polite: 네.
  30. 아니180
    Pronunciation
    ani
    Meaning
    nope
    Example
    아니, 괜찮아.Ani, gwaenchana.
    Translation
    Nope, I'm good.
    Tip
    Casual no. Also 'wait, what?' when surprised.
  31. 되다181
    Pronunciation
    doeda
    Meaning
    to become
    Example
    벌써 여름이 됐어요.Beolsseo yeoreumi dwaesseoyo.
    Translation
    It's already summer.
    Tip
    Also 'to be okay': 돼요? = is it okay?
  32. 만들다182
    Pronunciation
    mandeulda
    Meaning
    to make
    Example
    케이크를 만들었어요.Keikeureul mandeureosseoyo.
    Translation
    I made a cake.
  33. 듣다183
    Pronunciation
    deutda
    Meaning
    to listen
    Example
    이 노래 한번 들어 봐요.I norae hanbeon deureo bwayo.
    Translation
    Give this song a listen.
    Tip
    ㄷ irregular: 들어요. Also means 'to hear'.
  34. 묻다184
    Pronunciation
    mutda
    Meaning
    to ask
    Example
    직원에게 길을 물었어요.Jigwonege gireul mureosseoyo.
    Translation
    I asked a staff member for directions.
    Tip
    ㄷ irregular like 듣다: 물어요. 물어보다 is more common in speech.
  35. 앉다185
    Pronunciation
    anda
    Meaning
    to sit
    Example
    여기 앉으세요.Yeogi anjeuseyo.
    Translation
    Have a seat here.
  36. 서다186
    Pronunciation
    seoda
    Meaning
    to stand
    Example
    버스에서 계속 서 있었어요.Beoseueseo gyesok seo isseosseoyo.
    Translation
    I stood the whole bus ride.
  37. 만나다187
    Pronunciation
    mannada
    Meaning
    to meet
    Example
    내일 친구를 만나요.Naeil chingureul mannayo.
    Translation
    I'm meeting a friend tomorrow.
  38. 헤어지다188
    Pronunciation
    heeojida
    Meaning
    to break up
    Example
    어제 헤어졌어요.Eoje heeojyeosseoyo.
    Translation
    We broke up yesterday.
    Tip
    Also just 'to part ways' after hanging out.
  39. 사랑하다189
    Pronunciation
    saranghada
    Meaning
    to love
    Example
    가족을 사랑해요.Gajogeul saranghaeyo.
    Translation
    I love my family.
  40. 싫어하다190
    Pronunciation
    sireohada
    Meaning
    to dislike
    Example
    저는 오이를 싫어해요.Jeoneun oireul sireohaeyo.
    Translation
    I don't like cucumbers.
  41. 시작하다191
    Pronunciation
    sijakhada
    Meaning
    to start
    Example
    수업이 아홉 시에 시작해요.Sueobi ahop sie sijakhaeyo.
    Translation
    Class starts at nine.
  42. 끝나다192
    Pronunciation
    kkeunnada
    Meaning
    to end
    Example
    수업이 언제 끝나요?Sueobi eonje kkeunnayo?
    Translation
    When does class end?
  43. 가르치다193
    Pronunciation
    gareuchida
    Meaning
    to teach
    Example
    학원에서 영어를 가르쳐요.Hagwoneseo yeongeoreul gareuchyeoyo.
    Translation
    I teach English at an academy.
  44. 공부하다194
    Pronunciation
    gongbuhada
    Meaning
    to study
    Example
    도서관에서 공부해요.Doseogwaneseo gongbuhaeyo.
    Translation
    I study at the library.
  45. 입다195
    Pronunciation
    ipda
    Meaning
    to wear (clothes)
    Example
    오늘 뭐 입어요?Oneul mwo ibeoyo?
    Translation
    What are you wearing today?
    Tip
    Only for clothes. Shoes use 신다; hats and glasses use 쓰다.
  46. 벗다196
    Pronunciation
    beotda
    Meaning
    to take off (clothes)
    Example
    신발을 벗어 주세요.Sinbareul beoseo juseyo.
    Translation
    Please take off your shoes.
  47. 타다197
    Pronunciation
    tada
    Meaning
    to ride, get on
    Example
    버스를 타요.Beoseureul tayo.
    Translation
    I take the bus.
  48. 내리다198
    Pronunciation
    naerida
    Meaning
    to get off
    Example
    다음 역에서 내려요.Daeum yeogeseo naeryeoyo.
    Translation
    I get off at the next stop.
  49. 받다199
    Pronunciation
    batda
    Meaning
    to receive
    Example
    생일 선물을 받았어요.Saengil seonmureul badasseoyo.
    Translation
    I got a birthday present.
  50. 보내다200
    Pronunciation
    bonaeda
    Meaning
    to send
    Example
    사진 보내 주세요.Sajin bonae juseyo.
    Translation
    Please send me the photo.

Words 201–250

  1. 들어가다201
    Pronunciation
    deureogada
    Meaning
    to go in
    Example
    먼저 들어가세요.Meonjeo deureogaseyo.
    Translation
    Go on in first.
    Tip
    Also a polite goodbye: 들어가세요, get home safe.
  2. 나가다202
    Pronunciation
    nagada
    Meaning
    to go out
    Example
    잠깐 나가요.Jamkkan nagayo.
    Translation
    I'm stepping out for a bit.
  3. 들어오다203
    Pronunciation
    deureooda
    Meaning
    to come in
    Example
    들어오세요!Deureooseyo!
    Translation
    Come in!
  4. 나오다204
    Pronunciation
    naoda
    Meaning
    to come out
    Example
    음식이 나왔어요.Eumsigi nawasseoyo.
    Translation
    The food is here.
  5. 살다205
    Pronunciation
    salda
    Meaning
    to live
    Example
    서울에 살아요.Seoure sarayo.
    Translation
    I live in Seoul.
  6. 태어나다206
    Pronunciation
    taeeonada
    Meaning
    to be born
    Example
    저는 봄에 태어났어요.Jeoneun bome taeeonasseoyo.
    Translation
    I was born in spring.
  7. 일어나다207
    Pronunciation
    ireonada
    Meaning
    to get up
    Example
    오늘 늦게 일어났어요.Oneul neutge ireonasseoyo.
    Translation
    I got up late today.
  8. 눕다208
    Pronunciation
    nupda
    Meaning
    to lie down
    Example
    침대에 누워 있어요.Chimdaee nuwo isseoyo.
    Translation
    I'm lying in bed.
  9. 웃다209
    Pronunciation
    utda
    Meaning
    to laugh
    Example
    그 영상 보고 계속 웃었어요.Geu yeongsang bogo gyesok useosseoyo.
    Translation
    I kept laughing at that video.
  10. 울다210
    Pronunciation
    ulda
    Meaning
    to cry
    Example
    영화 보고 울었어요.Yeonghwa bogo ureosseoyo.
    Translation
    I cried watching the movie.
  11. 잃어버리다211
    Pronunciation
    ireobeorida
    Meaning
    to lose (an item)
    Example
    휴대폰을 잃어버렸어요.Hyudaeponeul ireobeoryeosseoyo.
    Translation
    I lost my phone.
    Tip
    Don't mix up with 잊어버리다, to forget.
  12. 잊어버리다212
    Pronunciation
    ijeobeorida
    Meaning
    to forget
    Example
    비밀번호를 잊어버렸어요.Bimilbeonhoreul ijeobeoryeosseoyo.
    Translation
    I forgot my password.
    Tip
    잊어버리다 = forget, 잃어버리다 = lose. One letter apart!
  13. 많다213
    Pronunciation
    manta
    Meaning
    many, a lot
    Example
    숙제가 많아요.Sukjega manayo.
    Translation
    I have a lot of homework.
  14. 적다214
    Pronunciation
    jeokda
    Meaning
    few, little
    Example
    월급이 적어요.Wolgeubi jeogeoyo.
    Translation
    My salary is low.
    Tip
    Also means 'to write down'.
  15. 길다215
    Pronunciation
    gilda
    Meaning
    long
    Example
    머리가 길어요.Meoriga gireoyo.
    Translation
    My hair is long.
  16. 짧다216
    Pronunciation
    jjalda
    Meaning
    short (length)
    Example
    방학이 너무 짧아요.Banghagi neomu jjalbayo.
    Translation
    The break is too short.
    Tip
    Only for length. A short person is 키가 작다.
  17. 뜨겁다217
    Pronunciation
    tteugeopda
    Meaning
    hot (to the touch)
    Example
    국이 뜨거워요.Gugi tteugeowoyo.
    Translation
    The soup is hot.
    Tip
    For food and objects. Hot weather is 덥다.
  18. 차갑다218
    Pronunciation
    chagapda
    Meaning
    cold (to the touch)
    Example
    물이 차가워요.Muri chagawoyo.
    Translation
    The water is cold.
  19. 아주219
    Pronunciation
    aju
    Meaning
    very
    Example
    아주 좋아요.Aju joayo.
    Translation
    It's very good.
  20. 너무220
    Pronunciation
    neomu
    Meaning
    too, so
    Example
    너무 비싸요.Neomu bissayo.
    Translation
    It's too expensive.
    Tip
    Technically 'too much', but in everyday speech it often just means 'so' or 'really'.
  21. 정말221
    Pronunciation
    jeongmal
    Meaning
    truly
    Example
    정말 고마워요.Jeongmal gomawoyo.
    Translation
    Thank you so much.
  22. 진짜222
    Pronunciation
    jinjja
    Meaning
    for real
    Example
    진짜 맛있어요.Jinjja masisseoyo.
    Translation
    It's seriously delicious.
    Tip
    More casual than 정말. As a question, 진짜? = for real?
  23. 조금223
    Pronunciation
    jogeum
    Meaning
    a little
    Example
    한국어 조금 해요.Hangugeo jogeum haeyo.
    Translation
    I speak a little Korean.
  24. 많이224
    Pronunciation
    mani
    Meaning
    a lot
    Example
    많이 드세요.Mani deuseyo.
    Translation
    Enjoy your meal.
    Tip
    Literally 'eat a lot'. What hosts say when serving food.
  25. 같이225
    Pronunciation
    gachi
    Meaning
    together
    Example
    같이 가요!Gachi gayo!
    Translation
    Let's go together!
  26. 혼자226
    Pronunciation
    honja
    Meaning
    alone
    Example
    혼자 영화 봤어요.Honja yeonghwa bwasseoyo.
    Translation
    I watched a movie alone.
  27. 안227
    Pronunciation
    an
    Meaning
    not
    Example
    오늘은 안 가요.Oneureun an gayo.
    Translation
    I'm not going today.
    Tip
    Goes right before the verb. 안 = don't, 못 = can't.
  28. 못228
    Pronunciation
    mot
    Meaning
    cannot
    Example
    오늘은 못 가요.Oneureun mot gayo.
    Translation
    I can't go today.
  29. 벌써229
    Pronunciation
    beolsseo
    Meaning
    already
    Example
    벌써 열 시예요?Beolsseo yeol siyeyo?
    Translation
    It's already ten?
  30. 아직230
    Pronunciation
    ajik
    Meaning
    still, not yet
    Example
    아직 안 먹었어요.Ajik an meogeosseoyo.
    Translation
    I haven't eaten yet.
  31. 또231
    Pronunciation
    tto
    Meaning
    again
    Example
    또 늦었어요?Tto neujeosseoyo?
    Translation
    Late again?
    Tip
    또 = once more. 다시 = do over, start again.
  32. 다시232
    Pronunciation
    dasi
    Meaning
    again (redo)
    Example
    다시 해 볼게요.Dasi hae bolgeyo.
    Translation
    I'll try again.
  33. 먼저233
    Pronunciation
    meonjeo
    Meaning
    first
    Example
    먼저 가세요.Meonjeo gaseyo.
    Translation
    You go first.
  34. 나중에234
    Pronunciation
    najunge
    Meaning
    later
    Example
    나중에 봐요!Najunge bwayo!
    Translation
    See you later!
  35. 빨리235
    Pronunciation
    ppalli
    Meaning
    quickly
    Example
    빨리 와요!Ppalli wayo!
    Translation
    Hurry up and come!
  36. 천천히236
    Pronunciation
    cheoncheonhi
    Meaning
    slowly
    Example
    천천히 드세요.Cheoncheonhi deuseyo.
    Translation
    Take your time eating.
  37. 선생님237
    Pronunciation
    seonsaengnim
    Meaning
    teacher
    Example
    선생님이 정말 친절하세요.Seonsaengnimi jeongmal chinjeolhaseyo.
    Translation
    The teacher is really kind.
    Tip
    님 adds respect. Also used to address doctors and other experts.
  38. 학생238
    Pronunciation
    haksaeng
    Meaning
    student
    Example
    저는 학생이에요.Jeoneun haksaengieyo.
    Translation
    I'm a student.
  39. 언니239
    Pronunciation
    eonni
    Meaning
    older sister (said by a female)
    Example
    언니랑 쇼핑 가요.Eonnirang syoping gayo.
    Translation
    I'm going shopping with my older sister.
    Tip
    Only females say 언니. Also used for close older female friends.
  40. 오빠240
    Pronunciation
    oppa
    Meaning
    older brother (said by a female)
    Example
    오빠가 운전해요.Oppaga unjeonhaeyo.
    Translation
    My older brother is driving.
    Tip
    Only females say 오빠. Also used for an older boyfriend or male friend.
  41. 동생241
    Pronunciation
    dongsaeng
    Meaning
    younger sibling
    Example
    동생이 한 명 있어요.Dongsaengi han myeong isseoyo.
    Translation
    I have one younger sibling.
    Tip
    Add gender if needed: 남동생 (younger brother), 여동생 (younger sister).
  42. 부모님242
    Pronunciation
    bumonim
    Meaning
    parents
    Example
    부모님이랑 살아요.Bumonimirang sarayo.
    Translation
    I live with my parents.
  43. 남자친구243
    Pronunciation
    namjachingu
    Meaning
    boyfriend
    Example
    남자친구 있어요?Namjachingu isseoyo?
    Translation
    Do you have a boyfriend?
    Tip
    Shortened to 남친 in texts; girlfriend becomes 여친.
  44. 여자친구244
    Pronunciation
    yeojachingu
    Meaning
    girlfriend
    Example
    여자친구랑 영화 봤어요.Yeojachingurang yeonghwa bwasseoyo.
    Translation
    I watched a movie with my girlfriend.
  45. 할머니245
    Pronunciation
    halmeoni
    Meaning
    grandmother
    Example
    할머니 댁에 가요.Halmeoni daege gayo.
    Translation
    I'm going to my grandma's house.
  46. 할아버지246
    Pronunciation
    harabeoji
    Meaning
    grandfather
    Example
    할아버지는 아주 건강하세요.Harabeojineun aju geonganghaseyo.
    Translation
    My grandfather is very healthy.
  47. 실례합니다247
    Pronunciation
    sillyehamnida
    Meaning
    pardon me
    Example
    실례합니다, 잠깐 지나갈게요.Sillyehamnida, jamkkan jinagalgeyo.
    Translation
    Pardon me, coming through.
  48. 죄송합니다248
    Pronunciation
    joesonghamnida
    Meaning
    I'm sorry (formal)
    Example
    기다리게 해서 죄송합니다.Gidarige haeseo joesonghamnida.
    Translation
    I'm sorry to keep you waiting.
  49. 천만에요249
    Pronunciation
    cheonmaneyo
    Meaning
    you're welcome
    Example
    천만에요, 언제든지요.Cheonmaneyo, eonjedeunjiyo.
    Translation
    You're welcome, anytime.
    Tip
    A bit formal. Koreans more often say 아니에요.
  50. 아니에요250
    Pronunciation
    anieyo
    Meaning
    no worries
    Example
    아니에요, 별거 아니에요.Anieyo, byeolgeo anieyo.
    Translation
    No worries, it's nothing.
    Tip
    Reply to thanks or compliments. Literally 'it's not'.

Words 251–300

  1. 맞아요251
    Pronunciation
    majayo
    Meaning
    that's right
    Example
    맞아요, 저도 그렇게 생각해요.Majayo, jeodo geureoke saenggakhaeyo.
    Translation
    Right, I think so too.
  2. 그래요?252
    Pronunciation
    geuraeyo
    Meaning
    is that so?
    Example
    아, 그래요? 몰랐어요.A, geuraeyo? Mollasseoyo.
    Translation
    Oh, really? I didn't know.
  3. 좋아요253
    Pronunciation
    joayo
    Meaning
    sounds good
    Example
    좋아요, 그렇게 해요.Joayo, geureoke haeyo.
    Translation
    Sounds good, let's do that.
  4. 싫어요254
    Pronunciation
    sireoyo
    Meaning
    I don't want to
    Example
    싫어요, 안 갈래요.Sireoyo, an gallaeyo.
    Translation
    No way, I'm not going.
  5. 잠깐만요255
    Pronunciation
    jamkkanmanyo
    Meaning
    just a moment
    Example
    잠깐만요, 금방 올게요.Jamkkanmanyo, geumbang olgeyo.
    Translation
    Just a moment, I'll be right back.
  6. 여보세요256
    Pronunciation
    yeoboseyo
    Meaning
    hello (on the phone)
    Example
    여보세요? 잘 안 들려요.Yeoboseyo? Jal an deullyeoyo.
    Translation
    Hello? I can't hear you well.
  7. 어서 오세요257
    Pronunciation
    eoseo oseyo
    Meaning
    welcome
    Example
    어서 오세요, 몇 분이세요?Eoseo oseyo, myeot buniseyo?
    Translation
    Welcome, how many are in your party?
    Tip
    What shop staff say when you walk in. No need to reply.
  8. 안녕히 계세요258
    Pronunciation
    annyeonghi gyeseyo
    Meaning
    goodbye (to one staying)
    Example
    감사합니다, 안녕히 계세요.Gamsahamnida, annyeonghi gyeseyo.
    Translation
    Thank you, goodbye.
    Tip
    Said when you leave and the other person stays.
  9. 잘 먹겠습니다259
    Pronunciation
    jal meokgesseumnida
    Meaning
    thanks, let's eat
    Example
    와, 잘 먹겠습니다!Wa, jal meokgesseumnida!
    Translation
    Wow, thanks for the food!
    Tip
    Said before eating, especially when someone else cooked or is paying.
  10. 잘 먹었습니다260
    Pronunciation
    jal meogeosseumnida
    Meaning
    thanks for the meal
    Example
    사장님, 잘 먹었습니다!Sajangnim, jal meogeosseumnida!
    Translation
    Thank you for the meal!
    Tip
    Said after eating, to the cook, the host or whoever paid.
  11. 수고하셨어요261
    Pronunciation
    sugohasyeosseoyo
    Meaning
    good work today
    Example
    오늘 수고하셨어요.Oneul sugohasyeosseoyo.
    Translation
    Thanks for your hard work today.
    Tip
    Said at the end of work or a class. No real English match.
  12. 축하해요262
    Pronunciation
    chukhahaeyo
    Meaning
    congratulations
    Example
    합격 축하해요!Hapgyeok chukhahaeyo!
    Translation
    Congrats on passing!
  13. 도와주세요263
    Pronunciation
    dowajuseyo
    Meaning
    please help me
    Example
    저기요, 좀 도와주세요.Jeogiyo, jom dowajuseyo.
    Translation
    Excuse me, please help me.
  14. 조심하세요264
    Pronunciation
    josimhaseyo
    Meaning
    be careful
    Example
    길이 미끄러워요, 조심하세요.Giri mikkeureowoyo, josimhaseyo.
    Translation
    The road is slippery, be careful.
  15. 오랜만이에요265
    Pronunciation
    oraenmanieyo
    Meaning
    long time no see
    Example
    와, 진짜 오랜만이에요!Wa, jinjja oraenmanieyo!
    Translation
    Wow, it's been so long!
  16. 어떻게 지냈어요?266
    Pronunciation
    eotteoke jinaesseoyo
    Meaning
    how have you been?
    Example
    그동안 어떻게 지냈어요?Geudongan eotteoke jinaesseoyo?
    Translation
    How have you been all this time?
  17. 보고 싶어요267
    Pronunciation
    bogo sipeoyo
    Meaning
    I miss you
    Example
    벌써 보고 싶어요.Beolsseo bogo sipeoyo.
    Translation
    I miss you already.
    Tip
    Literally 'I want to see you'.
  18. 좋아해요268
    Pronunciation
    joahaeyo
    Meaning
    I like you
    Example
    사실 좋아해요.Sasil joahaeyo.
    Translation
    Actually, I like you.
  19. 도와주다269
    Pronunciation
    dowajuda
    Meaning
    to help
    Example
    친구가 숙제를 도와줬어요.Chinguga sukjereul dowajwosseoyo.
    Translation
    My friend helped me with my homework.
  20. 부탁하다270
    Pronunciation
    butakhada
    Meaning
    to ask a favor
    Example
    친구한테 부탁했어요.Chinguhante butakhaesseoyo.
    Translation
    I asked my friend for a favor.
  21. 전화하다271
    Pronunciation
    jeonhwahada
    Meaning
    to call (by phone)
    Example
    나중에 전화할게요.Najunge jeonhwahalgeyo.
    Translation
    I'll call you later.
  22. 연락하다272
    Pronunciation
    yeollakhada
    Meaning
    to contact
    Example
    도착하면 연락해요.Dochakhamyeon yeollakhaeyo.
    Translation
    Let me know when you get there.
    Tip
    Covers calls and texts. 연락해! = hit me up!
  23. 사용하다273
    Pronunciation
    sayonghada
    Meaning
    to use
    Example
    이 앱을 자주 사용해요.I aebeul jaju sayonghaeyo.
    Translation
    I use this app often.
  24. 필요하다274
    Pronunciation
    piryohada
    Meaning
    to need
    Example
    도움이 필요해요.Doumi piryohaeyo.
    Translation
    I need help.
    Tip
    The thing needed is the subject: 돈이 필요해요, I need money.
  25. 생각하다275
    Pronunciation
    saenggakhada
    Meaning
    to think
    Example
    어떻게 생각해요?Eotteoke saenggakhaeyo?
    Translation
    What do you think?
  26. 느끼다276
    Pronunciation
    neukkida
    Meaning
    to feel
    Example
    가끔 외로움을 느껴요.Gakkeum oeroumeul neukkyeoyo.
    Translation
    I sometimes feel lonely.
  27. 기억하다277
    Pronunciation
    gieokhada
    Meaning
    to remember
    Example
    저 기억해요?Jeo gieokhaeyo?
    Translation
    Do you remember me?
  28. 믿다278
    Pronunciation
    mitda
    Meaning
    to believe
    Example
    믿을 수 없어요!Mideul su eopseoyo!
    Translation
    I can't believe it!
  29. 걱정하다279
    Pronunciation
    geokjeonghada
    Meaning
    to worry
    Example
    걱정하지 마세요.Geokjeonghaji maseyo.
    Translation
    Don't worry.
  30. 화나다280
    Pronunciation
    hwanada
    Meaning
    to get angry
    Example
    왜 화났어요?Wae hwanasseoyo?
    Translation
    Why are you mad?
  31. 놀라다281
    Pronunciation
    nollada
    Meaning
    to be surprised
    Example
    깜짝 놀랐어요!Kkamjjak nollasseoyo!
    Translation
    You startled me!
  32. 무섭다282
    Pronunciation
    museopda
    Meaning
    scary
    Example
    공포 영화는 무서워요.Gongpo yeonghwaneun museowoyo.
    Translation
    Horror movies are scary.
  33. 이기다283
    Pronunciation
    igida
    Meaning
    to win
    Example
    우리 팀이 이겼어요!Uri timi igyeosseoyo!
    Translation
    Our team won!
  34. 지다284
    Pronunciation
    jida
    Meaning
    to lose (a game)
    Example
    아쉽게 졌어요.Aswipge jyeosseoyo.
    Translation
    Too bad, we lost.
    Tip
    For games and matches. Losing an item is 잃어버리다.
  35. 바꾸다285
    Pronunciation
    bakkuda
    Meaning
    to change
    Example
    머리 스타일을 바꿨어요.Meori seutaireul bakkwosseoyo.
    Translation
    I changed my hairstyle.
  36. 고르다286
    Pronunciation
    goreuda
    Meaning
    to choose
    Example
    하나만 골라요.Hanaman gollayo.
    Translation
    Pick just one.
  37. 켜다287
    Pronunciation
    kyeoda
    Meaning
    to turn on
    Example
    불 좀 켜 주세요.Bul jom kyeo juseyo.
    Translation
    Please turn on the light.
  38. 끄다288
    Pronunciation
    kkeuda
    Meaning
    to turn off
    Example
    휴대폰을 꺼 주세요.Hyudaeponeul kkeo juseyo.
    Translation
    Please turn off your phone.
  39. 출발하다289
    Pronunciation
    chulbalhada
    Meaning
    to depart
    Example
    기차가 곧 출발해요.Gichaga got chulbalhaeyo.
    Translation
    The train is leaving soon.
  40. 도착하다290
    Pronunciation
    dochakhada
    Meaning
    to arrive
    Example
    방금 집에 도착했어요.Banggeum jibe dochakhaesseoyo.
    Translation
    I just got home.
  41. 돌아가다291
    Pronunciation
    doragada
    Meaning
    to go back
    Example
    이제 집에 돌아가요.Ije jibe doragayo.
    Translation
    I'm heading back home now.
  42. 돌아오다292
    Pronunciation
    doraoda
    Meaning
    to come back
    Example
    언제 돌아와요?Eonje dorawayo?
    Translation
    When are you coming back?
  43. 잘하다293
    Pronunciation
    jalhada
    Meaning
    to be good at
    Example
    한국어 잘하시네요!Hangugeo jalhasineyo!
    Translation
    Your Korean is great!
    Tip
    A common compliment. Reply humbly: 아니에요, not at all.
  44. 못하다294
    Pronunciation
    motada
    Meaning
    to be bad at
    Example
    저는 요리를 못해요.Jeoneun yorireul motaeyo.
    Translation
    I'm bad at cooking.
  45. 맞다295
    Pronunciation
    matda
    Meaning
    to be right
    Example
    제 답이 맞아요?Je dabi majayo?
    Translation
    Is my answer right?
  46. 틀리다296
    Pronunciation
    teullida
    Meaning
    to be wrong
    Example
    제가 틀렸어요.Jega teullyeosseoyo.
    Translation
    I was wrong.
    Tip
    Means incorrect. For 'different', use 다르다.
  47. 결혼하다297
    Pronunciation
    gyeolhonhada
    Meaning
    to get married
    Example
    언니가 다음 달에 결혼해요.Eonniga daeum dare gyeolhonhaeyo.
    Translation
    My older sister is getting married next month.
  48. 사귀다298
    Pronunciation
    sagwida
    Meaning
    to date
    Example
    우리 사귀고 있어요.Uri sagwigo isseoyo.
    Translation
    We're dating.
    Tip
    Also 'to make friends': 친구를 사귀다.
  49. 준비하다299
    Pronunciation
    junbihada
    Meaning
    to prepare
    Example
    시험을 준비하고 있어요.Siheomeul junbihago isseoyo.
    Translation
    I'm preparing for an exam.
  50. 연습하다300
    Pronunciation
    yeonseuphada
    Meaning
    to practice
    Example
    매일 발음을 연습해요.Maeil bareumeul yeonseuphaeyo.
    Translation
    I practice pronunciation every day.

Words 301–350

  1. 쉬다301
    Pronunciation
    swida
    Meaning
    to rest
    Example
    주말에는 집에서 쉬어요.Jumareneun jibeseo swieoyo.
    Translation
    I rest at home on weekends.
  2. 운동하다302
    Pronunciation
    undonghada
    Meaning
    to exercise
    Example
    매일 아침 운동해요.Maeil achim undonghaeyo.
    Translation
    I work out every morning.
  3. 씻다303
    Pronunciation
    ssitda
    Meaning
    to wash
    Example
    집에 오면 바로 씻어요.Jibe omyeon baro ssiseoyo.
    Translation
    I wash up as soon as I get home.
  4. 닦다304
    Pronunciation
    dakda
    Meaning
    to wipe, to brush
    Example
    자기 전에 이를 닦아요.Jagi jeone ireul dakkayo.
    Translation
    I brush my teeth before bed.
  5. 요리하다305
    Pronunciation
    yorihada
    Meaning
    to cook
    Example
    주말에 요리해요.Jumare yorihaeyo.
    Translation
    I cook on weekends.
  6. 주문하다306
    Pronunciation
    jumunhada
    Meaning
    to order
    Example
    치킨 주문할까요?Chikin jumunhalkkayo?
    Translation
    Shall we order chicken?
  7. 높다307
    Pronunciation
    nopda
    Meaning
    high, tall
    Example
    이 건물은 정말 높아요.I geonmureun jeongmal nopayo.
    Translation
    This building is really tall.
    Tip
    For buildings and mountains. Tall people: 키가 크다.
  8. 낮다308
    Pronunciation
    natda
    Meaning
    low
    Example
    점수가 낮아요.Jeomsuga najayo.
    Translation
    My score is low.
  9. 멀다309
    Pronunciation
    meolda
    Meaning
    far
    Example
    집이 좀 멀어요.Jibi jom meoreoyo.
    Translation
    My place is kind of far.
  10. 가깝다310
    Pronunciation
    gakkapda
    Meaning
    close (near)
    Example
    역이 가까워요.Yeogi gakkawoyo.
    Translation
    The station is close by.
  11. 무겁다311
    Pronunciation
    mugeopda
    Meaning
    heavy
    Example
    가방이 너무 무거워요.Gabangi neomu mugeowoyo.
    Translation
    My bag is so heavy.
  12. 가볍다312
    Pronunciation
    gabyeopda
    Meaning
    light (weight)
    Example
    이 노트북은 가벼워요.I noteubugeun gabyeowoyo.
    Translation
    This laptop is light.
  13. 따뜻하다313
    Pronunciation
    ttatteutada
    Meaning
    warm
    Example
    오늘은 날씨가 따뜻해요.Oneureun nalssiga ttatteutaeyo.
    Translation
    The weather is warm today.
  14. 시원하다314
    Pronunciation
    siwonhada
    Meaning
    cool, refreshing
    Example
    바람이 시원해요.Barami siwonhaeyo.
    Translation
    The breeze feels cool.
    Tip
    Also said about hot soup or a massage: it feels refreshing.
  15. 달다315
    Pronunciation
    dalda
    Meaning
    sweet
    Example
    이 케이크는 너무 달아요.I keikeuneun neomu darayo.
    Translation
    This cake is too sweet.
  16. 짜다316
    Pronunciation
    jjada
    Meaning
    salty
    Example
    감자칩이 너무 짜요.Gamjachibi neomu jjayo.
    Translation
    The chips are too salty.
  17. 맵다317
    Pronunciation
    maepda
    Meaning
    spicy
    Example
    떡볶이가 좀 매워요.Tteokbokkiga jom maewoyo.
    Translation
    The tteokbokki is a bit spicy.
    Tip
    ㅂ irregular: 매워요. Ask 안 매워요? to check if it's not spicy.
  18. 시다318
    Pronunciation
    sida
    Meaning
    sour
    Example
    레몬이 너무 셔요.Remoni neomu syeoyo.
    Translation
    The lemon is so sour.
  19. 재미있다319
    Pronunciation
    jaemiitda
    Meaning
    fun, interesting
    Example
    이 드라마 재미있어요.I deurama jaemiisseoyo.
    Translation
    This drama is fun.
    Tip
    Often shortened to 재밌어요 in speech.
  20. 재미없다320
    Pronunciation
    jaemieopda
    Meaning
    boring
    Example
    수업이 재미없어요.Sueobi jaemieopseoyo.
    Translation
    The class is boring.
  21. 바쁘다321
    Pronunciation
    bappeuda
    Meaning
    busy
    Example
    요즘 너무 바빠요.Yojeum neomu bappayo.
    Translation
    I'm so busy these days.
  22. 한가하다322
    Pronunciation
    hangahada
    Meaning
    free (not busy)
    Example
    오늘 오후에 한가해요.Oneul ohue hangahaeyo.
    Translation
    I'm free this afternoon.
  23. 아프다323
    Pronunciation
    apeuda
    Meaning
    sick, to hurt
    Example
    어디가 아파요?Eodiga apayo?
    Translation
    Where does it hurt?
    Tip
    Body part + 이/가 아파요: 머리가 아파요, my head hurts.
  24. 건강하다324
    Pronunciation
    geonganghada
    Meaning
    healthy
    Example
    건강하세요!Geonganghaseyo!
    Translation
    Stay healthy!
  25. 기쁘다325
    Pronunciation
    gippeuda
    Meaning
    glad
    Example
    다시 만나서 정말 기뻐요.Dasi mannaseo jeongmal gippeoyo.
    Translation
    I'm really glad to see you again.
  26. 외롭다326
    Pronunciation
    oeropda
    Meaning
    lonely
    Example
    혼자 있으면 외로워요.Honja isseumyeon oerowoyo.
    Translation
    I get lonely when I'm alone.
  27. 귀엽다327
    Pronunciation
    gwiyeopda
    Meaning
    cute
    Example
    이 강아지 너무 귀여워요!I gangaji neomu gwiyeowoyo!
    Translation
    This puppy is so cute!
  28. 멋있다328
    Pronunciation
    meositda
    Meaning
    cool, stylish
    Example
    그 가수 진짜 멋있어요.Geu gasu jinjja meosisseoyo.
    Translation
    That singer is really cool.
    Tip
    멋있다 = cool or stylish. 잘생기다 = good-looking.
  29. 똑똑하다329
    Pronunciation
    ttokttokhada
    Meaning
    smart
    Example
    제 동생은 똑똑해요.Je dongsaengeun ttokttokhaeyo.
    Translation
    My younger sibling is smart.
  30. 잘생기다330
    Pronunciation
    jalsaenggida
    Meaning
    good-looking
    Example
    남자친구가 잘생겼어요.Namjachinguga jalsaenggyeosseoyo.
    Translation
    My boyfriend is handsome.
    Tip
    Used in past tense to describe: 잘생겼어요, 'is handsome'.
  31. 착하다331
    Pronunciation
    chakhada
    Meaning
    kind-hearted
    Example
    제 친구는 정말 착해요.Je chinguneun jeongmal chakhaeyo.
    Translation
    My friend is really sweet.
  32. 친절하다332
    Pronunciation
    chinjeolhada
    Meaning
    friendly
    Example
    여기 사람들은 정말 친절해요.Yeogi saramdeureun jeongmal chinjeolhaeyo.
    Translation
    People here are really friendly.
  33. 조용하다333
    Pronunciation
    joyonghada
    Meaning
    quiet
    Example
    도서관은 조용해요.Doseogwaneun joyonghaeyo.
    Translation
    The library is quiet.
  34. 시끄럽다334
    Pronunciation
    sikkeureopda
    Meaning
    noisy
    Example
    옆집이 너무 시끄러워요.Yeopjibi neomu sikkeureowoyo.
    Translation
    The neighbors are so noisy.
  35. 깨끗하다335
    Pronunciation
    kkaekkeutada
    Meaning
    clean
    Example
    방이 깨끗해요.Bangi kkaekkeutaeyo.
    Translation
    The room is clean.
  36. 더럽다336
    Pronunciation
    deoreopda
    Meaning
    dirty
    Example
    신발이 더러워요.Sinbari deoreowoyo.
    Translation
    My shoes are dirty.
  37. 밝다337
    Pronunciation
    bakda
    Meaning
    bright
    Example
    화면이 너무 밝아요.Hwamyeoni neomu balgayo.
    Translation
    The screen is too bright.
  38. 어둡다338
    Pronunciation
    eodupda
    Meaning
    dark
    Example
    밖이 벌써 어두워요.Bakki beolsseo eoduwoyo.
    Translation
    It's already dark outside.
  39. 넓다339
    Pronunciation
    neolda
    Meaning
    spacious, wide
    Example
    거실이 넓어요.Geosiri neolbeoyo.
    Translation
    The living room is spacious.
    Tip
    Pronounced neol-da; the ㅂ is silent.
  40. 좁다340
    Pronunciation
    jopda
    Meaning
    narrow, cramped
    Example
    제 방은 좀 좁아요.Je bangeun jom jobayo.
    Translation
    My room is a bit cramped.
  41. 같다341
    Pronunciation
    gatda
    Meaning
    same
    Example
    우리 같은 반이에요.Uri gateun banieyo.
    Translation
    We're in the same class.
  42. 다르다342
    Pronunciation
    dareuda
    Meaning
    different
    Example
    제 생각은 달라요.Je saenggageun dallayo.
    Translation
    I see it differently.
    Tip
    르 irregular: 달라요.
  43. 비슷하다343
    Pronunciation
    biseutada
    Meaning
    similar
    Example
    우리 취향이 비슷해요.Uri chwihyangi biseutaeyo.
    Translation
    We have similar taste.
  44. 특별하다344
    Pronunciation
    teukbyeolhada
    Meaning
    special
    Example
    오늘은 특별한 날이에요.Oneureun teukbyeolhan narieyo.
    Translation
    Today is a special day.
  45. 중요하다345
    Pronunciation
    jungyohada
    Meaning
    important
    Example
    건강이 제일 중요해요.Geongangi jeil jungyohaeyo.
    Translation
    Health is the most important thing.
  46. 유명하다346
    Pronunciation
    yumyeonghada
    Meaning
    famous
    Example
    이 식당은 유명해요.I sikdangeun yumyeonghaeyo.
    Translation
    This restaurant is famous.
  47. 편하다347
    Pronunciation
    pyeonhada
    Meaning
    comfortable
    Example
    이 신발은 정말 편해요.I sinbareun jeongmal pyeonhaeyo.
    Translation
    These shoes are really comfortable.
  48. 불편하다348
    Pronunciation
    bulpyeonhada
    Meaning
    uncomfortable
    Example
    의자가 좀 불편해요.Uijaga jom bulpyeonhaeyo.
    Translation
    The chair is a bit uncomfortable.
  49. 부럽다349
    Pronunciation
    bureopda
    Meaning
    jealous, envious
    Example
    와, 부러워요!Wa, bureowoyo!
    Translation
    Wow, I'm jealous!
    Tip
    Friendly envy, not bitter. A classic reaction to a friend's trip photos.
  50. 창피하다350
    Pronunciation
    changpihada
    Meaning
    embarrassed
    Example
    넘어져서 창피했어요.Neomeojyeoseo changpihaesseoyo.
    Translation
    I tripped and was so embarrassed.

Words 351–400

  1. 신나다351
    Pronunciation
    sinnada
    Meaning
    excited
    Example
    내일 여행 가요, 너무 신나요!Naeil yeohaeng gayo, neomu sinnayo!
    Translation
    I'm going on a trip tomorrow, so excited!
  2. 긴장되다352
    Pronunciation
    ginjangdoeda
    Meaning
    nervous
    Example
    면접 때문에 긴장돼요.Myeonjeop ttaemune ginjangdwaeyo.
    Translation
    I'm nervous about the interview.
  3. 궁금하다353
    Pronunciation
    gunggeumhada
    Meaning
    curious
    Example
    결과가 궁금해요.Gyeolgwaga gunggeumhaeyo.
    Translation
    I'm curious about the results.
  4. 심심하다354
    Pronunciation
    simsimhada
    Meaning
    bored
    Example
    심심해요, 뭐 할까요?Simsimhaeyo, mwo halkkayo?
    Translation
    I'm bored, what should we do?
    Tip
    Bored from having nothing to do. A boring thing is 재미없다.
  5. 졸리다355
    Pronunciation
    jollida
    Meaning
    sleepy
    Example
    수업 시간에 너무 졸려요.Sueop sigane neomu jollyeoyo.
    Translation
    I get so sleepy in class.
  6. 배부르다356
    Pronunciation
    baebureuda
    Meaning
    full (from eating)
    Example
    배불러요, 그만 먹을게요.Baebulleoyo, geuman meogeulgeyo.
    Translation
    I'm full, I'll stop eating.
    Tip
    르 irregular: 배불러요.
  7. 이상하다357
    Pronunciation
    isanghada
    Meaning
    strange
    Example
    좀 이상해요.Jom isanghaeyo.
    Translation
    It's a bit weird.
  8. 완벽하다358
    Pronunciation
    wanbyeokhada
    Meaning
    perfect
    Example
    발음이 완벽해요!Bareumi wanbyeokhaeyo!
    Translation
    Your pronunciation is perfect!
  9. 늦다359
    Pronunciation
    neutda
    Meaning
    late
    Example
    벌써 늦었어요!Beolsseo neujeosseoyo!
    Translation
    I'm already late!
  10. 일찍360
    Pronunciation
    iljjik
    Meaning
    early
    Example
    오늘은 일찍 일어났어요.Oneureun iljjik ireonasseoyo.
    Translation
    I got up early today.
  11. 그리고361
    Pronunciation
    geurigo
    Meaning
    and
    Example
    저는 학생이에요. 그리고 카페에서 일해요.Jeoneun haksaengieyo. Geurigo kapeeseo ilhaeyo.
    Translation
    I'm a student. And I work at a cafe.
    Tip
    Links sentences. To join nouns, use 하고 or 랑: 빵하고 우유.
  12. 그래서362
    Pronunciation
    geuraeseo
    Meaning
    so
    Example
    피곤해요. 그래서 일찍 잘 거예요.Pigonhaeyo. Geuraeseo iljjik jal geoyeyo.
    Translation
    I'm tired. So I'll go to bed early.
  13. 하지만363
    Pronunciation
    hajiman
    Meaning
    but
    Example
    비싸요. 하지만 맛있어요.Bissayo. Hajiman masisseoyo.
    Translation
    It's pricey. But it's delicious.
  14. 그런데364
    Pronunciation
    geureonde
    Meaning
    by the way
    Example
    그런데 내일 시간 있어요?Geureonde naeil sigan isseoyo?
    Translation
    By the way, are you free tomorrow?
    Tip
    Also 'but'. Shortened to 근데 in speech and texts.
  15. 왜냐하면365
    Pronunciation
    waenyahamyeon
    Meaning
    because
    Example
    오늘 못 가요. 왜냐하면 일이 있거든요.Oneul mot gayo. Waenyahamyeon iri itgeodeunyo.
    Translation
    I can't go today. Because I have work.
  16. 그러면366
    Pronunciation
    geureomyeon
    Meaning
    then, in that case
    Example
    그러면 내일 만나요.Geureomyeon naeil mannayo.
    Translation
    Then let's meet tomorrow.
  17. 곧367
    Pronunciation
    got
    Meaning
    soon
    Example
    곧 도착해요.Got dochakhaeyo.
    Translation
    I'll be there soon.
  18. 이따가368
    Pronunciation
    ittaga
    Meaning
    in a bit
    Example
    이따가 전화할게요.Ittaga jeonhwahalgeyo.
    Translation
    I'll call you in a bit.
    Tip
    Later today. 나중에 is a vaguer 'later'.
  19. 아까369
    Pronunciation
    akka
    Meaning
    a while ago
    Example
    아까 전화했어요.Akka jeonhwahaesseoyo.
    Translation
    I called you earlier.
    Tip
    Earlier today. The opposite of 이따가, in a bit.
  20. 방금370
    Pronunciation
    banggeum
    Meaning
    just now
    Example
    방금 일어났어요.Banggeum ireonasseoyo.
    Translation
    I just woke up.
  21. 매일371
    Pronunciation
    maeil
    Meaning
    every day
    Example
    매일 한국어를 공부해요.Maeil hangugeoreul gongbuhaeyo.
    Translation
    I study Korean every day.
  22. 가끔372
    Pronunciation
    gakkeum
    Meaning
    sometimes
    Example
    가끔 혼자 산책해요.Gakkeum honja sanchaekhaeyo.
    Translation
    I sometimes take walks alone.
  23. 전혀373
    Pronunciation
    jeonhyeo
    Meaning
    not at all
    Example
    전혀 몰랐어요.Jeonhyeo mollasseoyo.
    Translation
    I had no idea.
  24. 거의374
    Pronunciation
    geoui
    Meaning
    almost
    Example
    거의 다 왔어요.Geoui da wasseoyo.
    Translation
    I'm almost there.
  25. 제일375
    Pronunciation
    jeil
    Meaning
    the most
    Example
    제일 좋아하는 음식이 뭐예요?Jeil joahaneun eumsigi mwoyeyo?
    Translation
    What's your favorite food?
    Tip
    제일 좋아하는 = favorite. 가장 is a more formal synonym.
  26. 더376
    Pronunciation
    deo
    Meaning
    more
    Example
    조금 더 주세요.Jogeum deo juseyo.
    Translation
    A little more, please.
  27. 좀377
    Pronunciation
    jom
    Meaning
    a bit (softener)
    Example
    이것 좀 봐요.Igeot jom bwayo.
    Translation
    Take a look at this.
    Tip
    Softens requests like 'please'. Short for 조금.
  28. 꼭378
    Pronunciation
    kkok
    Meaning
    definitely
    Example
    꼭 다시 와요!Kkok dasi wayo!
    Translation
    Definitely come again!
  29. 아마379
    Pronunciation
    ama
    Meaning
    probably
    Example
    아마 비가 올 거예요.Ama biga ol geoyeyo.
    Translation
    It'll probably rain.
  30. 물론380
    Pronunciation
    mullon
    Meaning
    of course
    Example
    물론이죠!Mullonijyo!
    Translation
    Of course!
  31. 다381
    Pronunciation
    da
    Meaning
    all
    Example
    다 먹었어요.Da meogeosseoyo.
    Translation
    I ate it all.
  32. 아무것도382
    Pronunciation
    amugeotdo
    Meaning
    nothing
    Example
    아무것도 안 했어요.Amugeotdo an haesseoyo.
    Translation
    I didn't do anything.
    Tip
    Needs a negative verb: 아무것도 없어요, there's nothing.
  33. 모두383
    Pronunciation
    modu
    Meaning
    everyone
    Example
    모두 안녕하세요!Modu annyeonghaseyo!
    Translation
    Hi, everyone!
  34. 아무도384
    Pronunciation
    amudo
    Meaning
    nobody
    Example
    교실에 아무도 없어요.Gyosire amudo eopseoyo.
    Translation
    There's nobody in the classroom.
  35. 열심히385
    Pronunciation
    yeolsimhi
    Meaning
    hard (diligently)
    Example
    열심히 공부해요.Yeolsimhi gongbuhaeyo.
    Translation
    I study hard.
  36. 잘386
    Pronunciation
    jal
    Meaning
    well
    Example
    잘 잤어요?Jal jasseoyo?
    Translation
    Did you sleep well?
  37. 시387
    Pronunciation
    si
    Meaning
    o'clock
    Example
    두 시에 만나요.Du sie mannayo.
    Translation
    Let's meet at two.
    Tip
    Uses native numbers: 한 시, 두 시. Minutes use Sino numbers.
  38. 분388
    Pronunciation
    bun
    Meaning
    minute
    Example
    몇 분 걸려요?Myeot bun geollyeoyo?
    Translation
    How many minutes does it take?
  39. 날389
    Pronunciation
    nal
    Meaning
    day
    Example
    오늘은 좋은 날이에요.Oneureun joeun narieyo.
    Translation
    Today is a good day.
  40. 날씨390
    Pronunciation
    nalssi
    Meaning
    weather
    Example
    날씨가 어때요?Nalssiga eottaeyo?
    Translation
    How's the weather?
  41. 오전391
    Pronunciation
    ojeon
    Meaning
    before noon
    Example
    오전 열 시에 수업이 있어요.Ojeon yeol sie sueobi isseoyo.
    Translation
    I have class at ten in the morning.
    Tip
    Used with clock times: 오전 아홉 시, 9 a.m.
  42. 오후392
    Pronunciation
    ohu
    Meaning
    afternoon
    Example
    오후에 카페에 가요.Ohue kapee gayo.
    Translation
    I'm going to a cafe in the afternoon.
  43. 주말393
    Pronunciation
    jumal
    Meaning
    weekend
    Example
    주말에 뭐 해요?Jumare mwo haeyo?
    Translation
    What are you doing this weekend?
  44. 평일394
    Pronunciation
    pyeongil
    Meaning
    weekday
    Example
    평일에는 바빠요.Pyeongireneun bappayo.
    Translation
    I'm busy on weekdays.
  45. 요즘395
    Pronunciation
    yojeum
    Meaning
    these days
    Example
    요즘 뭐 해요?Yojeum mwo haeyo?
    Translation
    What are you up to these days?
  46. 지난주396
    Pronunciation
    jinanju
    Meaning
    last week
    Example
    지난주에 이사했어요.Jinanjue isahaesseoyo.
    Translation
    I moved last week.
  47. 다음 주397
    Pronunciation
    daeum ju
    Meaning
    next week
    Example
    다음 주에 봐요.Daeum jue bwayo.
    Translation
    See you next week.
  48. 내년398
    Pronunciation
    naenyeon
    Meaning
    next year
    Example
    내년에 졸업해요.Naenyeone joreophaeyo.
    Translation
    I graduate next year.
  49. 올해399
    Pronunciation
    olhae
    Meaning
    this year
    Example
    올해는 운동을 열심히 할 거예요.Olhaeneun undongeul yeolsimhi hal geoyeyo.
    Translation
    This year I'm going to work out hard.
  50. 작년400
    Pronunciation
    jangnyeon
    Meaning
    last year
    Example
    작년에 한국에 갔어요.Jangnyeone hanguge gasseoyo.
    Translation
    I went to Korea last year.

Words 401–450

  1. 봄401
    Pronunciation
    bom
    Meaning
    spring
    Example
    봄에는 꽃이 많이 피어요.Bomeneun kkochi mani pieoyo.
    Translation
    Lots of flowers bloom in spring.
  2. 가을402
    Pronunciation
    gaeul
    Meaning
    autumn
    Example
    가을에는 단풍이 예뻐요.Gaeureneun danpungi yeppeoyo.
    Translation
    The leaves are pretty in autumn.
  3. 여름403
    Pronunciation
    yeoreum
    Meaning
    summer
    Example
    여름에는 바다에 가요.Yeoreumeneun badae gayo.
    Translation
    I go to the beach in summer.
  4. 겨울404
    Pronunciation
    gyeoul
    Meaning
    winter
    Example
    겨울에 눈이 많이 와요.Gyeoure nuni mani wayo.
    Translation
    It snows a lot in winter.
  5. 월요일405
    Pronunciation
    woryoil
    Meaning
    Monday
    Example
    월요일은 너무 싫어요.Woryoireun neomu sireoyo.
    Translation
    I hate Mondays.
  6. 화요일406
    Pronunciation
    hwayoil
    Meaning
    Tuesday
    Example
    화요일에 시험이 있어요.Hwayoire siheomi isseoyo.
    Translation
    I have an exam on Tuesday.
  7. 수요일407
    Pronunciation
    suyoil
    Meaning
    Wednesday
    Example
    수요일에 만날까요?Suyoire mannalkkayo?
    Translation
    Shall we meet on Wednesday?
  8. 목요일408
    Pronunciation
    mogyoil
    Meaning
    Thursday
    Example
    목요일 저녁에 시간 있어요?Mogyoil jeonyeoge sigan isseoyo?
    Translation
    Are you free Thursday evening?
  9. 금요일409
    Pronunciation
    geumyoil
    Meaning
    Friday
    Example
    드디어 금요일이에요!Deudieo geumyoirieyo!
    Translation
    It's finally Friday!
  10. 토요일410
    Pronunciation
    toyoil
    Meaning
    Saturday
    Example
    토요일에는 늦잠 자요.Toyoireneun neutjam jayo.
    Translation
    I sleep in on Saturdays.
  11. 일요일411
    Pronunciation
    iryoil
    Meaning
    Sunday
    Example
    일요일에 뭐 할 거예요?Iryoire mwo hal geoyeyo?
    Translation
    What are you doing on Sunday?
  12. 생일412
    Pronunciation
    saengil
    Meaning
    birthday
    Example
    생일 축하해요!Saengil chukhahaeyo!
    Translation
    Happy birthday!
  13. 이413
    Pronunciation
    i
    Meaning
    two (Sino)
    Example
    이 층으로 올라가세요.I cheungeuro ollagaseyo.
    Translation
    Go up to the second floor.
    Tip
    Sino-Korean numbers count money, dates, minutes and floors.
  14. 삼414
    Pronunciation
    sam
    Meaning
    three (Sino)
    Example
    삼 번 출구로 나오세요.Sam beon chulguro naoseyo.
    Translation
    Come out of exit three.
  15. 사415
    Pronunciation
    sa
    Meaning
    four (Sino)
    Example
    사 층에 살아요.Sa cheunge sarayo.
    Translation
    I live on the fourth floor.
    Tip
    Sounds like the word for death, so some elevators show F instead.
  16. 오416
    Pronunciation
    o
    Meaning
    five (Sino)
    Example
    오 분 후에 출발해요.O bun hue chulbalhaeyo.
    Translation
    We leave in five minutes.
  17. 육417
    Pronunciation
    yuk
    Meaning
    six (Sino)
    Example
    육 개월 동안 한국어를 배웠어요.Yuk gaewol dongan hangugeoreul baewosseoyo.
    Translation
    I learned Korean for six months.
    Tip
    June is 유월 (yuwol), not 육월.
  18. 칠418
    Pronunciation
    chil
    Meaning
    seven (Sino)
    Example
    칠 번 버스를 타요.Chil beon beoseureul tayo.
    Translation
    I take bus number seven.
  19. 팔419
    Pronunciation
    pal
    Meaning
    eight (Sino)
    Example
    팔 층에서 내려요.Pal cheungeseo naeryeoyo.
    Translation
    I get off on the eighth floor.
    Tip
    Also means arm.
  20. 구420
    Pronunciation
    gu
    Meaning
    nine (Sino)
    Example
    구 번 문제가 어려워요.Gu beon munjega eoryeowoyo.
    Translation
    Question nine is hard.
  21. 십421
    Pronunciation
    sip
    Meaning
    ten (Sino)
    Example
    십 분 늦었어요.Sip bun neujeosseoyo.
    Translation
    I was ten minutes late.
  22. 만422
    Pronunciation
    man
    Meaning
    ten thousand
    Example
    만 원이에요.Man wonieyo.
    Translation
    It's ten thousand won.
    Tip
    Big numbers group by ten thousand: 십만 is a hundred thousand.
  23. 명423
    Pronunciation
    myeong
    Meaning
    people (counter)
    Example
    몇 명이에요?Myeot myeongieyo?
    Translation
    How many people?
    Tip
    Uses native numbers: 두 명, 세 명.
  24. 번424
    Pronunciation
    beon
    Meaning
    times (counter)
    Example
    한 번 더 말해 주세요.Han beon deo malhae juseyo.
    Translation
    Please say it one more time.
    Tip
    With native numbers it counts times; with Sino numbers it's 'number': 삼 번.
  25. 살425
    Pronunciation
    sal
    Meaning
    years old
    Example
    저는 스물한 살이에요.Jeoneun seumulhan sarieyo.
    Translation
    I'm twenty-one.
    Tip
    Uses native numbers: 스무 살, twenty years old.
  26. 원426
    Pronunciation
    won
    Meaning
    won (currency)
    Example
    오천 원이에요.Ocheon wonieyo.
    Translation
    It's five thousand won.
  27. 위427
    Pronunciation
    wi
    Meaning
    top, above
    Example
    책상 위에 있어요.Chaeksang wie isseoyo.
    Translation
    It's on the desk.
  28. 아래428
    Pronunciation
    arae
    Meaning
    below
    Example
    침대 아래에 고양이가 있어요.Chimdae araee goyangiga isseoyo.
    Translation
    The cat is under the bed.
  29. 앞429
    Pronunciation
    ap
    Meaning
    front
    Example
    역 앞에서 만나요.Yeok apeseo mannayo.
    Translation
    Let's meet in front of the station.
  30. 뒤430
    Pronunciation
    dwi
    Meaning
    back, behind
    Example
    제 뒤에 있어요.Je dwie isseoyo.
    Translation
    It's behind me.
  31. 밖431
    Pronunciation
    bak
    Meaning
    outside
    Example
    밖에 비가 와요.Bakke biga wayo.
    Translation
    It's raining outside.
  32. 옆432
    Pronunciation
    yeop
    Meaning
    next to
    Example
    제 옆에 앉아요.Je yeope anjayo.
    Translation
    Sit next to me.
  33. 오른쪽433
    Pronunciation
    oreunjjok
    Meaning
    right (side)
    Example
    오른쪽으로 가세요.Oreunjjogeuro gaseyo.
    Translation
    Go to the right.
  34. 왼쪽434
    Pronunciation
    oenjjok
    Meaning
    left (side)
    Example
    화장실은 왼쪽에 있어요.Hwajangsireun oenjjoge isseoyo.
    Translation
    The bathroom is on the left.
  35. 저기435
    Pronunciation
    jeogi
    Meaning
    over there
    Example
    저기 봐요!Jeogi bwayo!
    Translation
    Look over there!
  36. 이쪽436
    Pronunciation
    ijjok
    Meaning
    this way
    Example
    이쪽으로 오세요.Ijjogeuro oseyo.
    Translation
    Come this way, please.
  37. 식당437
    Pronunciation
    sikdang
    Meaning
    restaurant
    Example
    이 식당 맛있어요.I sikdang masisseoyo.
    Translation
    This restaurant is good.
  38. 카페438
    Pronunciation
    kape
    Meaning
    cafe
    Example
    카페에서 공부해요.Kapeeseo gongbuhaeyo.
    Translation
    I study at a cafe.
  39. 병원439
    Pronunciation
    byeongwon
    Meaning
    hospital
    Example
    병원에 가야 해요.Byeongwone gaya haeyo.
    Translation
    I need to see a doctor.
    Tip
    Also a doctor's clinic. 병원에 가다 = to go to the doctor.
  40. 약국440
    Pronunciation
    yakguk
    Meaning
    pharmacy
    Example
    약국이 어디 있어요?Yakgugi eodi isseoyo?
    Translation
    Where is the pharmacy?
  41. 가게441
    Pronunciation
    gage
    Meaning
    store
    Example
    이 가게는 늦게까지 열어요.I gageneun neutgekkaji yeoreoyo.
    Translation
    This store is open late.
  42. 편의점442
    Pronunciation
    pyeonuijeom
    Meaning
    convenience store
    Example
    편의점에서 라면 먹어요.Pyeonuijeomeseo ramyeon meogeoyo.
    Translation
    I eat ramen at the convenience store.
    Tip
    Pronounced pyeo-ni-jeom. Open all night and a student staple.
  43. 화장실443
    Pronunciation
    hwajangsil
    Meaning
    bathroom
    Example
    화장실이 어디예요?Hwajangsiri eodiyeyo?
    Translation
    Where is the bathroom?
  44. 방444
    Pronunciation
    bang
    Meaning
    room
    Example
    방에서 쉬고 있어요.Bangeseo swigo isseoyo.
    Translation
    I'm resting in my room.
  45. 공항445
    Pronunciation
    gonghang
    Meaning
    airport
    Example
    공항까지 얼마나 걸려요?Gonghangkkaji eolmana geollyeoyo?
    Translation
    How long does it take to the airport?
  46. 호텔446
    Pronunciation
    hotel
    Meaning
    hotel
    Example
    호텔을 예약했어요.Hotereul yeyakhaesseoyo.
    Translation
    I booked a hotel.
  47. 지하철447
    Pronunciation
    jihacheol
    Meaning
    subway
    Example
    지하철 타고 가요.Jihacheol tago gayo.
    Translation
    Let's take the subway.
  48. 버스448
    Pronunciation
    beoseu
    Meaning
    bus
    Example
    버스가 안 와요.Beoseuga an wayo.
    Translation
    The bus isn't coming.
  49. 한국449
    Pronunciation
    hanguk
    Meaning
    Korea
    Example
    한국에 처음 왔어요.Hanguge cheoeum wasseoyo.
    Translation
    It's my first time in Korea.
  50. 외국450
    Pronunciation
    oeguk
    Meaning
    foreign country
    Example
    외국에서 살고 싶어요.Oegugeseo salgo sipeoyo.
    Translation
    I want to live abroad.

Words 451–500

  1. 한국어451
    Pronunciation
    hangugeo
    Meaning
    Korean (language)
    Example
    한국어는 재미있어요.Hangugeoneun jaemiisseoyo.
    Translation
    Korean is fun.
  2. 영어452
    Pronunciation
    yeongeo
    Meaning
    English
    Example
    영어 할 수 있어요?Yeongeo hal su isseoyo?
    Translation
    Can you speak English?
  3. 회사453
    Pronunciation
    hoesa
    Meaning
    company
    Example
    회사에 가요.Hoesae gayo.
    Translation
    I'm going to work.
  4. 은행454
    Pronunciation
    eunhaeng
    Meaning
    bank
    Example
    은행에서 일해요.Eunhaengeseo ilhaeyo.
    Translation
    I work at a bank.
  5. 도서관455
    Pronunciation
    doseogwan
    Meaning
    library
    Example
    도서관에서 책을 빌렸어요.Doseogwaneseo chaegeul billyeosseoyo.
    Translation
    I borrowed a book from the library.
  6. 공원456
    Pronunciation
    gongwon
    Meaning
    park
    Example
    공원에서 산책해요.Gongwoneseo sanchaekhaeyo.
    Translation
    I take a walk in the park.
  7. 김치457
    Pronunciation
    gimchi
    Meaning
    kimchi
    Example
    김치 없으면 못 살아요.Gimchi eopseumyeon mot sarayo.
    Translation
    I can't live without kimchi.
  8. 라면458
    Pronunciation
    ramyeon
    Meaning
    ramen
    Example
    라면 먹을래요?Ramyeon meogeullaeyo?
    Translation
    Want some ramen?
  9. 음식459
    Pronunciation
    eumsik
    Meaning
    food
    Example
    한국 음식을 좋아해요.Hanguk eumsigeul joahaeyo.
    Translation
    I like Korean food.
  10. 요리460
    Pronunciation
    yori
    Meaning
    dish, cooking
    Example
    요리를 잘해요?Yorireul jalhaeyo?
    Translation
    Are you good at cooking?
  11. 과일461
    Pronunciation
    gwail
    Meaning
    fruit
    Example
    과일을 좋아해요.Gwaireul joahaeyo.
    Translation
    I like fruit.
  12. 채소462
    Pronunciation
    chaeso
    Meaning
    vegetable
    Example
    채소를 많이 먹어야 해요.Chaesoreul mani meogeoya haeyo.
    Translation
    I need to eat more vegetables.
  13. 숟가락463
    Pronunciation
    sutgarak
    Meaning
    spoon
    Example
    숟가락 하나 더 주세요.Sutgarak hana deo juseyo.
    Translation
    One more spoon, please.
  14. 젓가락464
    Pronunciation
    jeotgarak
    Meaning
    chopsticks
    Example
    젓가락으로 먹어요.Jeotgarageuro meogeoyo.
    Translation
    I eat with chopsticks.
  15. 휴대폰465
    Pronunciation
    hyudaepon
    Meaning
    cell phone
    Example
    휴대폰 배터리가 없어요.Hyudaepon baeteoriga eopseoyo.
    Translation
    My phone battery is dead.
  16. 사진466
    Pronunciation
    sajin
    Meaning
    photo
    Example
    같이 사진 찍어요!Gachi sajin jjigeoyo!
    Translation
    Let's take a photo together!
  17. 문자467
    Pronunciation
    munja
    Meaning
    text message
    Example
    문자 보냈어요.Munja bonaesseoyo.
    Translation
    I sent you a text.
  18. 번호468
    Pronunciation
    beonho
    Meaning
    number
    Example
    번호 좀 알려 주세요.Beonho jom allyeo juseyo.
    Translation
    Can I get your number?
  19. 옷469
    Pronunciation
    ot
    Meaning
    clothes
    Example
    옷을 사러 가요.Oseul sareo gayo.
    Translation
    I'm going clothes shopping.
  20. 신발470
    Pronunciation
    sinbal
    Meaning
    shoes
    Example
    신발이 예뻐요.Sinbari yeppeoyo.
    Translation
    Your shoes are pretty.
  21. 가방471
    Pronunciation
    gabang
    Meaning
    bag
    Example
    새 가방 샀어요.Sae gabang sasseoyo.
    Translation
    I bought a new bag.
  22. 지갑472
    Pronunciation
    jigap
    Meaning
    wallet
    Example
    지갑을 집에 두고 왔어요.Jigabeul jibe dugo wasseoyo.
    Translation
    I left my wallet at home.
  23. 숙제473
    Pronunciation
    sukje
    Meaning
    homework
    Example
    숙제 다 했어요?Sukje da haesseoyo?
    Translation
    Did you finish your homework?
  24. 시험474
    Pronunciation
    siheom
    Meaning
    exam
    Example
    내일 시험이에요.Naeil siheomieyo.
    Translation
    My exam is tomorrow.
  25. 수업475
    Pronunciation
    sueop
    Meaning
    class
    Example
    수업에 늦었어요.Sueobe neujeosseoyo.
    Translation
    I was late for class.
  26. 방학476
    Pronunciation
    banghak
    Meaning
    school break
    Example
    방학이 언제예요?Banghagi eonjeyeyo?
    Translation
    When is the school break?
    Tip
    School vacation. Time off from work is 휴가 (hyuga).
  27. 선물477
    Pronunciation
    seonmul
    Meaning
    gift
    Example
    생일 선물이에요.Saengil seonmurieyo.
    Translation
    It's a birthday present.
  28. 여행478
    Pronunciation
    yeohaeng
    Meaning
    trip
    Example
    여행 어땠어요?Yeohaeng eottaesseoyo?
    Translation
    How was your trip?
  29. 얼굴479
    Pronunciation
    eolgul
    Meaning
    face
    Example
    얼굴이 빨개요.Eolguri ppalgaeyo.
    Translation
    Your face is red.
  30. 입480
    Pronunciation
    ip
    Meaning
    mouth
    Example
    입을 크게 벌리세요.Ibeul keuge beolliseyo.
    Translation
    Open your mouth wide.
  31. 코481
    Pronunciation
    ko
    Meaning
    nose
    Example
    코가 막혔어요.Koga makyeosseoyo.
    Translation
    My nose is stuffy.
  32. 귀482
    Pronunciation
    gwi
    Meaning
    ear
    Example
    귀가 빨개졌어요.Gwiga ppalgaejyeosseoyo.
    Translation
    My ears turned red.
  33. 다리483
    Pronunciation
    dari
    Meaning
    leg
    Example
    오래 걸어서 다리가 아파요.Orae georeoseo dariga apayo.
    Translation
    My legs hurt from walking so long.
    Tip
    Also means bridge.
  34. 발484
    Pronunciation
    bal
    Meaning
    foot
    Example
    발이 차가워요.Bari chagawoyo.
    Translation
    My feet are cold.
  35. 배485
    Pronunciation
    bae
    Meaning
    stomach
    Example
    배가 아파요.Baega apayo.
    Translation
    My stomach hurts.
    Tip
    Also means pear and boat.
  36. 목486
    Pronunciation
    mok
    Meaning
    neck, throat
    Example
    목이 좀 아파요.Mogi jom apayo.
    Translation
    My throat hurts a bit.
  37. 기분487
    Pronunciation
    gibun
    Meaning
    mood
    Example
    기분이 어때요?Gibuni eottaeyo?
    Translation
    How are you feeling?
  38. 생각488
    Pronunciation
    saenggak
    Meaning
    thought, idea
    Example
    좋은 생각이에요!Joeun saenggagieyo!
    Translation
    Good idea!
  39. 문제489
    Pronunciation
    munje
    Meaning
    problem
    Example
    문제가 있어요.Munjega isseoyo.
    Translation
    There's a problem.
  40. 이유490
    Pronunciation
    iyu
    Meaning
    reason
    Example
    이유가 뭐예요?Iyuga mwoyeyo?
    Translation
    What's the reason?
  41. 질문491
    Pronunciation
    jilmun
    Meaning
    question
    Example
    질문 있어요!Jilmun isseoyo!
    Translation
    I have a question!
  42. 대답492
    Pronunciation
    daedap
    Meaning
    answer
    Example
    대답해 주세요.Daedaphae juseyo.
    Translation
    Please answer.
  43. 말493
    Pronunciation
    mal
    Meaning
    words, speech
    Example
    무슨 말이에요?Museun marieyo?
    Translation
    What do you mean?
    Tip
    Also means horse.
  44. 단어494
    Pronunciation
    daneo
    Meaning
    word
    Example
    오늘 새 단어를 배웠어요.Oneul sae daneoreul baewosseoyo.
    Translation
    I learned new words today.
  45. 팔다495
    Pronunciation
    palda
    Meaning
    to sell
    Example
    이 가게는 옷을 팔아요.I gageneun oseul parayo.
    Translation
    This shop sells clothes.
  46. 빌리다496
    Pronunciation
    billida
    Meaning
    to borrow
    Example
    펜 좀 빌려도 돼요?Pen jom billyeodo dwaeyo?
    Translation
    Can I borrow a pen?
  47. 찍다497
    Pronunciation
    jjikda
    Meaning
    to take (a photo)
    Example
    사진 좀 찍어 주세요.Sajin jom jjigeo juseyo.
    Translation
    Could you take a photo for me?
  48. 올리다498
    Pronunciation
    ollida
    Meaning
    to post, to upload
    Example
    어제 사진을 올렸어요.Eoje sajineul ollyeosseoyo.
    Translation
    I posted a photo yesterday.
  49. 출근하다499
    Pronunciation
    chulgeunhada
    Meaning
    to go to work
    Example
    지하철로 출근해요.Jihacheollo chulgeunhaeyo.
    Translation
    I go to work by subway.
  50. 퇴근하다500
    Pronunciation
    toegeunhada
    Meaning
    to leave work
    Example
    오늘 몇 시에 퇴근해요?Oneul myeot sie toegeunhaeyo?
    Translation
    What time do you get off work today?

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How long does it take to learn 500 Korean words?

At 2 new words at a time and up to 12 new words a day, about 6 weeks of daily practice. With Sorry Scroll that practice happens in 30-second steps each time you open a blocked app, so someone who opens their blocked apps 25 times a day gets there in roughly 6 weeks without setting aside study time.

Are 500 words enough to speak Korean?

They are enough for simple everyday exchanges: greetings, numbers, time, food, directions, feelings and the most-used verbs. They are not fluency, but they are the words you will hear and need first.

What is the best way to memorize these Korean words?

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