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A1 Korean Lessons

Essential Korean for absolute beginners — greetings, numbers, and everyday basics.

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감사합니다 gamsahamnida Thank you (formal)
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괜찮아요 gwaenchanayo It's okay / I'm fine / Are you alright?
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그래요? geuraeyo Is that so? / Really? / Oh, I see
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내일 봐요 naeil bwayo See you tomorrow
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너무 neomu too / so / extremely (intensifier)
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만나서 반갑습니다 mannaseo bangapseumnida Nice to meet you
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몰라 molla I don't know (casual)
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미안해요 mianhaeyo I'm sorry (polite)
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밥 먹었어요? bap meogeosseoyo Have you eaten? (Korean greeting/caring question)
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배고파요 baegopayo I'm hungry
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보고 싶어 bogo sipeo I miss you (casual)
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사랑해 saranghae I love you (casual)
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시간 있어요? sigan isseoyo Do you have time? / Are you free?
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안녕하세요 annyeonghaseyo Hello (polite)
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안녕히 가세요 annyeonghi gaseyo Goodbye (to someone leaving)
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안녕히 계세요 annyeonghi gyeseyo Goodbye (said when you are leaving)
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얼마예요? eolmayeyo How much is it?
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이름이 뭐예요? ireumi mwoyeyo What is your name?
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잘 자요 jal jayo Good night / Sleep well
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잠깐 있어 jamkkan isseo Wait a moment (casual)
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정말요? jeongmallyo Really? / Seriously?
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죄송합니다 joesonghamnida I'm sorry (formal)
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죄송합니다 joesonghamnida I'm very sorry (formal)
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천천히 cheoncheonhi slowly / take your time
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