Vocabulary: useful phrases in Korean

Unlock Korean fluency with essential phrases for everyday communication.

Your Quest to Mastery

1. Study the Vocabulary

Start by reading and listening to the words in the Vocabulary List to build your foundational knowledge.

2. Test Your Knowledge

Play the interactive games to improve your recall, reading, and listening skills.

3. Achieve Mastery

Score highly across all games to master this topic, earn the prestigious Mastery Badge!

Vocabulary List

English Korean Pronunciation
Hello
안녕하세요
Goodbye
안녕히 가세요
Thank you
감사합니다
Please
제발
Excuse me
실례합니다
I'm sorry
미안합니다
How are you?
어떻게 지내세요?
Can you help me?
도와주실 수 있나요?
I don't understand
이해하지 못해요
Where is the bathroom?
화장실이 어디 있어요?
What is your name?
이름이 뭐에요?
How much does it cost?
얼마에요?
I need a doctor
의사가 필요해요
Can you speak slower?
천천히 말해주실 수 있나요?
I'm lost
길을 잃었어요
What time is it?
지금 몇 시예요?
Do you speak English?
영어를 할 수 있나요?
Could you repeat that
다시 말해주실 수 있을까요?
please?
주문하고 싶어요...
I would like to order...
...은 어디에서 찾을 수 있나요?

Cultural Insight: Politeness in Korean

In Korean culture, showing respect is crucial. Use the honorific suffix -요 (-yo) when speaking to someone older or in a higher position. For example, instead of saying “안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo)” informally, say “안녕하십니까 (annyeonghasimnikka)” to show respect.

Games for Vocabulary: useful phrases in Korean

Was This Lesson Helpful?

Please log in or sign up to rate this lesson. 

Take Your Learning Offline

Want a convenient, print-ready study guide for this lesson? Become a Memory Wizards Pro member to unlock the downloadable " Memory Scrolls" for this topic and our entire library!

  • ✓ Complete Vocabulary Lists
  • ✓ Key Facts & Timelines
  • ✓ Beautifully Formatted for Print & Mobile
Upgrade to Pro

You must be logged in to provide feedback. Please log in or create a free account.

You must be logged in to provide feedback. Please log in or create a free account.

Scroll to Top