As a K-Pop fans, you must know the basic Korean words or phrases. We always hear from our K-Pop Idols these words and phrases, now it's about time for us to learn so we can truly understand what they're saying and be a true-blooded K-Pop fans.
We list a few common expressions in Korean to get you started. Remember, the following romanizations are written as they sound. Let's learn some of them....
FAMILY
Family - Gajok ( 가족 )
Father - Abeoji ( 아버지 )
Mother - Eomeoni ( 어머니 )
Dad - Appa ( 아빠 )
Mom - Umma ( 엄마 )
Grandmother/ Old Lady - Hal-muh-nee ( 할머니 )
Grandpa/old man - Ha-da-buh-jee ( 할아버지 )
Older Sister/Close Older Female (for a girl) - Unni ( 언니 )
Older Sister/Close Older Female (for a boy) - Noona ( 누나 )
Older Brother/Close Older Male (for a girl) - Oppa ( 오빠 ) Older Brother/Close Older Male (for a boy) - Hyung ( 형 )
Younger sibling - Dongsaeng
CONVERSATIONAL PHRASES
Awesome! - DaeBak
Goodbye (You are leaving) - Annyeong Hi-gye-se-yo
Goodbye (If somebody is leaving) - Annyeong Hi-ga-se-yo
Sorry - Mianhe
Success - DaeBak
Thank you (Formal, to strangers) - Gomapseumnida 고맙습니다
Thank you very much (Formal) - Gamsahamnida: 감사합니다
Thanks (Formal, to older friends) - Gomawoyo: 고마워요
Thanks a lot (formal, to old pals) - Gamsahaeyo: 감사해요
Thanks (Casual, to young friends) - Gomawo: 고마워
GREETINGS
Hello - Annyeong Haseyo 안녕하세요
Good Morning - Annyeong Haseyo 안녕하세요
Good Afternoon - Annyeong Haseyo 안녕하세요
Good Evening - Annyeong Haseyo 안녕하세요
Happy Birthday - Saeng-il Chukha Hamnida 생일 축하합니다
Merry Christmas - Meli Keuliseumaseu 메리 크리스마스
Happy New Year - Se he bok ma nee ba deu se yo 새해 복 많이 받으세요
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