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30 Korean Phrases That Cover 80% of Daily Conversations
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30 Korean Phrases That Cover 80% of Daily Life
Not everyone has time to study Korean for hours. Good news: you don't need to.
These 30 phrases show up constantly in everyday Korean conversations. Memorize them, and you'll handle most situations without reaching for a dictionary.
Part 1: Instant Reactions
These make you sound like you've been speaking Korean for years.
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|--------|---------------|---------|
| 진짜요? | jinjja-yo? | Really? / For real? |
| 대박! | daebak! | Wow! / That's crazy! |
| 그렇구나 | geurok-guna | Ah, I see |
| 맞아요 | maja-yo | That's right / Exactly |
| 아니요 | aniyo | No |
| 좋아요 | joa-yo | Good / Sounds good / I like it |
| 괜찮아요 | gwaenchana-yo | It's okay / I'm fine / No thanks |
Real moment: Someone tells you they got a promotion? Hit them with "대박!" and watch their face light up.
Part 2: Survival Basics
When you need something, these get the job done.
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|--------|---------------|---------|
| 배고파요 | baegopa-yo | I'm hungry |
| 물 좀 주세요 | mul jom juseyo | Water, please |
| 화장실 어디예요? | hwajangsil eodi-yeyo? | Where's the bathroom? |
| 얼마예요? | eolma-yeyo? | How much? |
| 이거 주세요 | igeo juseyo | I'll take this one |
| 도와주세요 | dowajuseyo | Please help me |
| 잠시만요 | jamsiman-yo | Just a moment / Excuse me |
Part 3: Feelings & States
The phrases Koreans use all day long.
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|--------|---------------|---------|
| 피곤해요 | pigon-haeyo | I'm tired |
| 맛있어요 | masisseoyo | It's delicious |
| 재밌어요 | jaemisseoyo | It's interesting |
| 추워요 | chuwoyo | It's cold |
| 더워요 | deowoyo | It's hot |
| 배불러요 | baebulleoyo | I'm full |
| 모르겠어요 | moreugesseoyo | I don't know / I don't get it |
Part 4: Social Glue
Basic greetings that connect you with people.
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|--------|---------------|---------|
| 안녕하세요 | annyeong-haseyo | Hello |
| 반가워요 | bangawoyo | Nice to meet you |
| 감사합니다 | gamsahamnida | Thank you |
| 죄송해요 | joesonghaeyo | I'm sorry |
| 이름이 뭐예요? | ireumi mwoyeyo? | What's your name? |
| 어디 가요? | eodi gayo? | Where are you going? |
| 밥 먹었어요? | bap meogeosseoyo? | Have you eaten? |
| 연락할게요 | yeollak-halgeyo | I'll be in touch |
| 안녕히 계세요 | annyeonghi gyeseyo | Goodbye (to someone staying) |
Cultural note: "밥 먹었어요?" literally asks if you've eaten, but Koreans use it like "How are you?" It shows they care about your wellbeing.
