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보고 싶어 bogo sipeo I miss you (casual)
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보라색 borasaek purple (BTS color)
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봄 bom spring
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분홍색 bunhongsaek pink (color associated with K-pop fandom)
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빠르다 ppareuda fast / quick
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사랑 sarang love
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사랑해 saranghae I love you (casual)
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삼겹살 samgyeopsal grilled pork belly
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선생님 seonsaengnim teacher / honorific for professionals
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소주 soju Korean distilled spirit (clear liquor)
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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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언니 eonni older sister (used by females for older females)
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얼마예요? eolmayeyo How much is it?
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영화 yeonghwa movie / film
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오빠 oppa Older brother (used by females); also affectionate
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음악 eumak music
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이름이 뭐예요? ireumi mwoyeyo What is your name?
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있어요 / 없어요 isseoyo / eopseoyo There is / There isn't (existence)
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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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