20 Common Expressions to Use When Talking with Korean People

 

20 Common Expressions to Use When Talking with Korean People

When chatting with Koreans, using natural and polite expressions helps create a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Here are 20 essential phrases you can start using right away!

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Greetings & Everyday Talk

1. Hello! / How have you been? — 안녕하세요? / 잘 지냈어요?
2. How have you been lately? — 요즘 어떻게 지내세요?
3. I will enjoy the meal / I enjoyed the meal — 잘 먹겠습니다 / 잘 먹었어요
4. The weather is really nice today! — 오늘 날씨 정말 좋네요!
5. Where are you going? / What are you doing? — 어디 가세요? / 뭐 하세요?

Showing Empathy & Reactions

1. Really? / That’s amazing! — 정말요? / 대단하네요!
2. I see / Got it — 그렇군요 / 아, 알겠어요
3. That’s right / I think so too — 맞아요 / 저도 그렇게 생각해요
4. Cheer up! / It will be okay — 힘내세요! / 잘 될 거예요
5. Be careful / Stay healthy — 조심하세요 / 건강하세요

Requests & Gratitude

1. Please / Could you help me? — 부탁드려요 / 좀 도와주세요
2. Thank you / Thank you very much — 감사합니다 / 정말 고마워요
3. Sorry / I’m sorry — 죄송합니다 / 미안해요

Farewells & Closing

1. Goodbye (to someone leaving/staying) — 안녕히 가세요 / 안녕히 계세요
2. See you next time / I’ll contact you — 다음에 또 봐요 / 연락할게요
3. Have a nice day! — 좋은 하루 보내세요!
4. Keep up the good work / Thank you for your effort — 수고하세요 / 수고 많으셨어요
5. Feel free to speak — 편하게 말씀하세요
6. Take your time / No rush — 천천히 하세요 / 급하지 않아요
7. Please take care of it / I’m counting on you — 잘 부탁드립니다

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