Talk Like a Native on Instagram: Easy Korean for Photos & Comments
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Learn the Korean you’ll hear in every photo, post, and comment.
Have you ever wanted to post on Instagram in Korean?
Or reply to a cute photo with more than just emojis?
Today, let’s dive into the fun world of Korean SNS expressions — simple phrases you can use when taking photos, uploading them, and reacting to posts.
Let’s build your Korean — block by block!
🧱 Block 1: 사진 찍기 – Taking Photos
In Korea, taking photos is almost a national hobby 📸
Here are some expressions you’ll hear (or say) when it's photo time:
사진 찍어요 (sa-jin jjik-eo-yo) – “I take a photo”
사진 같이 찍을래요? – “Shall we take a photo together?”
여기서 찍어요 – “Let’s take it here”
하나, 둘, 셋! – “One, two, three!”
🎬 Mini Conversation:
👩 “사진 찍을래요?”
👨 “좋아요! 여기서 찍어요~”
Bonus tip: Want to ask a stranger for help? Try:
📌 사진 좀 찍어 주세요 – “Could you take a photo for me?”
🧱 Block 2: SNS에 올리기 – Posting on Social Media
Ready to share your photo online? Here’s how to talk like a pro on Korean social media:
이거 올려도 돼요? – “Can I post this?”
인스타에 올렸어요 – “I posted it on Instagram”
해시태그 뭐예요? – “What’s the hashtag?”
태그했어요 – “I tagged you”
🎬 Mini Conversation:
👨 “이 사진 예뻐요~”
👩 “고마워요! 인스타에 올릴게요!”
More useful phrases:
스토리에 올렸어요 – “I uploaded it to my story”
친구들한테만 공개했어요 – “It’s only visible to friends”
🧱 Block 3: 댓글과 반응 – Comments & Reactions
Time to spread the love with likes, hearts, and sweet comments 💬
좋아요 눌러 주세요 – “Please like it”
댓글 달았어요 – “I left a comment”
멋져요! / 귀여워요! – “So cool! / So cute!”
친구한테 공유했어요 – “I shared it with a friend”
🎬 Mini Conversation:
👩 “사진 봤어요?”
👨 “네! 좋아요 눌렀고 댓글도 달았어요~”
Extra reaction lines:
댓글에 하트만 보냈어요 – “I just sent a heart”
사진 보고 웃음 나왔어요! – “Your photo made me smile!”
📝 Summary: SNS Speaking Cheat Sheet
Here’s a quick review of today’s blocks:
|
Situation |
Korean Expression |
English Meaning |
|
Taking Photos |
사진 같이 찍을래요? |
Shall we take a photo together? |
|
Posting |
인스타에 올렸어요 |
I posted it on Insta |
|
Reactions |
댓글 달았어요 |
I left a comment |
Try using just one of these today in your photo post or story — even a single phrase adds a warm Korean touch!
💬 Sample Comment You Can Use:
📌 “인스타에 올렸어요~ 같이 찍은 사진 예쁘죠?”
📌 “좋아요 눌렀어요! 멋져요~”
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