안녕하세요
annyeonghaseyoHello
A polite greeting when you meet someone.
PHRASEBOOK / 생활 표현
A little Korean for real life.
Useful expressions, with a little context.
These expressions use polite language suitable for many everyday situations.
감사합니다
gamsahamnidaThank you
A respectful way to say thanks.
죄송합니다
joesonghamnidaI’m sorry
Use this to apologize politely.
안녕히 계세요
annyeonghi gyeseyoGoodbye (you are leaving)
Say this to someone who is staying when you leave.
커피 한 잔 주세요
keopi han jan juseyoOne coffee, please
한 is the form of 하나 used before the counter 잔.
물 주세요
mul juseyoWater, please
주세요 makes a polite request for something.
이거 얼마예요?
igeo eolmayeyo?How much is this?
Use 이거 when pointing to something near you.
화장실이 어디예요?
hwajangsiri eodiyeyo?Where is the restroom?
어디 asks where something is.
천천히 말해 주세요
cheoncheonhi malhae juseyoPlease speak slowly
A useful request while you are learning.
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