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Top Korean Conversational Phrases You Need to Know

KoreaTravelPost Editor by KoreaTravelPost Editor
July 1, 2020
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Are you planning to visit South Korea? If yes, then it is prudent to know some common Korean conversational phrases and words. 

Conversation between two persons when neither knows the other’s language can only be through body language, which sometimes may lead to some unpleasant situations. Understanding a bit of the Korean language will undoubtedly help you in your travels and please the locals! 

The phrases we have included here are for everyday situations any tourist will come across in South Korea. It will certainly make your shopping experiences more enjoyable and fun! 

The phrases in English have different meanings depending on the context of use, while their equivalent in Korean is more context-specific. There are different phrases for varying levels of formality or situation. 

You can use words and phrases exactly as you would use their English equivalents and practice speaking them quickly. Learning these phrases will make sure your time in Korea is smooth sailing! 

We have listed the Korean conversational phrases in English first followed by the Korean phrase pronunciation in roman characters, for learning the pronunciation along with expression in Korean characters (Hangeul).

Common Korean Words & Phrases 

Some common phrases for simple conversations like “Yes/No,” “Good” and “I don’t know.” 

EnglishPronunciation한국어 (Hangeul/Korean)
YesNe 네
NoAnio아니오
GoodJoayo좋아요
Badan joayo안 좋아요
So-sogeujeo geuraeyo그저 그래요
I knowArayo알아요
I don’t knowMollayo몰라요
I understandIhaehaeyo이해해요
I don’t understandihae mothaeyo이해 못해요

“Thank You,” “Sorry” kind of phrases are probably the most important and will be often used during your Korean travels.

EnglishPronunciation한국어 (Hangeul/Korean)
Thank YouKamsa-ham-ni-da감사합니다
SorryMianhamnida 미안합니다
Excuse me (to apologize/ask for help politely)Sillyehamnida실례합니다
Excuse me (to get attention/ask for help)Jeogiyo 저기요
Excuse me (Just a moment)Jam-shi-man-yo잠시만요
That’s OkayGwaenchanayo 괜찮아요
Please ju-se-yo주세요

Korean Words & Phrases for Greeting

”Hello” is the most common phrase anyone in Korea will use. There are dozens of variations of it to account for different levels of respect and situations. Some greetings phrases are given below.

EnglishPronunciation한국어 (Hangeul/Korean)
Hello annyeong haseyo안녕하세요
Welcomehwanyeonghamnida환영합니다
Have a nice dayjoeun haru bonaeseyo좋은 하루 보내세요
Sweet dreamsjoeun kkum kkwoyo좋은 꿈 꿔요

Read more to learn more about Korean greetings phrases.

Korean Phrases Useful While Shopping in South Korea

Travel to South Korea without shopping is unimaginable! For shopping, you are definitely going to need some of these phrases. Make sure you learn these before you head out for the next shopping spree. You will certainly add a lot of fun to your shopping experience!

EnglishPronunciation한국어 (Hangeul/Korean)
What is this?ige mwoyeyo이게 뭐예요
How much is this?igeo eolmayeyo?이거 얼마예요?
How much is it?eolmayeyo? 얼마예요?
Please give me <item>_______ juseyo_______ 주세요
Do you have <item>?_______ isseoyo?_______ 있어요?
Please give me a discountjom kkakka juseyo좀 깎아 주세요
Can I pay with credit card?kadeu dwaeyo?카드 돼요?
Please give me a receiptyeongsujeung juseyo영수증 주세요
Please wrap it for mepojanghae juseyo 포장해 주세요
Put it in a bagbongtue neoeo juseyo봉투에 넣어 주세요

Restaurant and Coffee Shop Korean Phrases

A Korean meal is unique with drinks, appetizers, multiple side dishes, main dishes, and desserts. But be careful, Koreans love spicy food. Coffee is also popular in Korea and in Seoul, you can’t walk more than a few minutes in any direction without running into a cafe or coffee shop. Here are some useful Korean conversational phrases for when you are enjoying food and drinks in restaurants and café.

korean conversational phrases
EnglishPronunciation한국어 (Hangeul/Korean)
Please give me 2 ice coffeesaiseu amerikano dujan juseyo아이스 아메리카노 두잔 주세요
Please give me 1 hot coffeettatteuthan amerikano hanjan juseyo따뜻한 아메리카노 한잔 주세요
Do you have wifi here?waipai isseoyo?와이파이 있어요?
What is the wifi password?bimil beonho allyeo juseyo비밀 번호 알려 주세요
Do you have a table for 4?nemyeong jari isseoyo?네명 자리 있어요?
Please give me a menumenyupan juseyo메뉴판 주세요
Is this spicy?igeo maewoyo?이거 매워요?
It’s delicious!masisseoyo!맛있어요
The meal was goodJal meo-geo-sseum-ni-da잘 먹었습니다
I don’t like itMaseopseoyo맛없어요

Phrases for Moving Around in the Beautiful Country 

In Korea, especially in Seoul, you can go all day without having to speak or read a word of Korean. Signs in English are everywhere, more than a few Koreans speak English too. Still, these expressions will help you to communicate, with locals as you explore South Korea, for asking directions and going places. By knowing these not only will you make sure you get to your destination smoothly, but you’ll likely have a more interesting experience.

EnglishPronunciation한국어 (Hangeul/Korean)
I’m lostgireul ileobeoryeosseoyo 길을 잃어버렸어요
Do you know where <place> is?_______ eodiinji aseyo?_______ 어디인지 아세요?
How far is it from here?yeogieseo eolmana geollineunji aseyo?여기에서 얼마나 걸리는지 아세요?
Is it far from here?yeogieseo meoreoyo?여기에서 멀어요?
Go leftoenjjok gaseyo왼쪽 가세요
Go rightoreunjjoge gaseyo오른쪽에 가세요
Go straightjjuk gaseyo쭉 가세요

Moving around by Taxi is also common as fares are low, easy to find and drivers are usually friendly. Learning a few taxi-related Korean conversational phrases will make your trip smoother.

EnglishPronunciation한국어 (Hangeul/Korean)
Please take me to <place>_______ euro gajuseyo_______ 으로 가주세요
Please stop at <place>_______ eseo sewo juseyo_______ 에서 세워 주세요
Please stop in front of <place>_______ ape sewo juseyo_______ 앞에 세워 주세요

The city bus system in Korea is one of the best systems in the world with fast, clean, and on-time buses and modern bus stops with digital displays and mobile apps. Some Korean conversational phrases below will help in using city buses. 

korean conversational phrases
EnglishPronunciation한국어 (Hangeul/Korean)
Where does this bus go?
i beoseuneun eodiro gayo?이 버스는 어디로 가요?
What time is the last bus?majimak beoseu eonjeyeyo?마지막 버스 언제예요?
How much is the bus fare?beoseu yogeum eolmayeyo?버스 요금 얼마예요?
One ticket to <place>, please_____ e ganeun pyo han jang juseyo_____ 에 가는 표 한 장 주세요
Does this bus stop in <place>?i beoseuneun _____ e seoyo?이 버스는 _____ 에 서요?

Some Other Useful Korean Conversational Phrases 

Finally, following phrases may be useful at times.

EnglishPronunciation한국어 (Hangeul/Korean)
Nice to meet youBan-gap-sum-ni-da반갑습니다 –. –.
I can’t speak Koreanhangungmareul mothaeyo한국말을 못해요
I can speak a little Koreanhangungmareul jogeum hal su isseoyo한국말을 조금 할수 있어요
I feel sickApayo아파요
I love youSa-rang-hae사랑해

You can also learn Korean language using mobile apps.

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