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100 Basic Korean Phrases for Beginners

Learning basic Korean phrases is one of the fastest ways to start understanding the Korean language and connecting with people. Whether you’re planning to visit Korea, study abroad, or just want to watch K-dramas without subtitles, these basic Korean phrases will give you a solid foundation. You’ll find categories covering greetings, shopping, directions, and more—perfect for daily use or travel.

If you’re taking a Korean language course, this list will help reinforce what you’re learning and accelerate your speaking confidence.

Greetings & Introductions

  1. 안녕하세요 – Annyeonghaseyo – Hello

  2. 안녕 – Annyeong – Hi / Bye (casual)

  3. 안녕히 가세요 – Annyeonghi gaseyo – Goodbye (to someone leaving)

  4. 안녕히 계세요 – Annyeonghi gyeseyo – Goodbye (to someone staying)

  5. 처음 뵙겠습니다 – Cheoeum boepgetseumnida – Nice to meet you

  6. 만나서 반갑습니다 – Mannaseo bangapseumnida – Pleased to meet you

  7. 이름이 뭐예요? – Ireumi mwoyeyo? – What’s your name?

  8. 제 이름은 ___입니다 – Je ireumeun ___imnida – My name is ___

  9. 잘 지냈어요? – Jal jinaesseoyo? – How have you been?

  10. 네, 잘 지냈어요 – Ne, jal jinaesseoyo – Yes, I’ve been well

Polite Expressions

  1. 네 – Ne – Yes

  2. 아니요 – Aniyo – No

  3. 감사합니다 – Gamsahamnida – Thank you

  4. 고마워요 – Gomawoyo – Thanks (polite)

  5. 천만에요 – Cheonmaneyo – You’re welcome

  6. 실례합니다 – Sillyehamnida – Excuse me

  7. 미안합니다 – Mianhamnida – I’m sorry

  8. 괜찮아요 – Gwaenchanayo – It’s okay / I’m fine

  9. 몰라요 – Mollayo – I don’t know

  10. 이해했어요 – Ihaehaesseoyo – I understood

Common Questions

  1. 이게 뭐예요? – Ige mwoyeyo? – What is this?

  2. 어디예요? – Eodiyeyo? – Where is it?

  3. 얼마예요? – Eolmayeyo? – How much is it?

  4. 몇 시예요? – Myeot siyeyo? – What time is it?

  5. 왜요? – Waeyo? – Why?

  6. 어떻게 해요? – Eotteoke haeyo? – How do you do it?

  7. 영어 할 수 있어요? – Yeongeo hal su isseoyo? – Can you speak English?

  8. 한국어 할 수 있어요? – Hangugeo hal su isseoyo? – Can you speak Korean?

  9. 화장실 어디예요? – Hwajangsil eodiyeyo? – Where is the restroom?

  10. 도와주세요 – Dowajuseyo – Please help me

Travel & Transportation

  1. 이 버스는 서울에 가요? – I beoseuneun Seoul-e gayo? – Does this bus go to Seoul?

  2. 역이 어디예요? – Yeogi eodiyeyo? – Where is the station?

  3. 지하철표 주세요 – Jihacheolpyo juseyo – Please give me a subway ticket

  4. 공항에 가고 싶어요 – Gonghange gago sipeoyo – I want to go to the airport

  5. 택시 불러 주세요 – Taeksi bulleo juseyo – Please call a taxi

  6. 여기에서 내려 주세요 – Yeogieseo naeryeo juseyo – Please let me off here

  7. 길을 잃었어요 – Gireul ilheosseoyo – I’m lost

  8. 이 근처에 호텔 있어요? – I geuncheoe hothel isseoyo? – Is there a hotel nearby?

  9. 지도를 주세요 – Jidoreul juseyo – Please give me a map

  10. 여기까지 가 주세요 – Yeogikkaji ga juseyo – Please take me here

Shopping & Dining

  1. 이거 주세요 – Igeo juseyo – I’ll take this

  2. 추천해 주세요 – Chucheonhae juseyo – Please recommend something

  3. 메뉴판 있어요? – Menyupan isseoyo? – Do you have a menu?

  4. 맛있어요 – Masisseoyo – It’s delicious

  5. 매워요 – Maewoyo – It’s spicy

  6. 더 주세요 – Deo juseyo – More please

  7. 계산서 주세요 – Gyesanseo juseyo – The bill, please

  8. 현금으로 할게요 – Hyeongeumeuro halgeyo – I’ll pay in cash

  9. 카드 돼요? – Kadeu dwaeyo? – Do you take cards?

  10. 포장해 주세요 – Pojanghae juseyo – Please pack it to go

Numbers & Counting

  1. 하나 – Hana – One

  2. 둘 – Dul – Two

  3. 셋 – Set – Three

  4. 넷 – Net – Four

  5. 다섯 – Daseot – Five

  6. 여섯 – Yeoseot – Six

  7. 일곱 – Ilgop – Seven

  8. 여덟 – Yeodeol – Eight

  9. 아홉 – Ahop – Nine

  10. 열 – Yeol – Ten

Days of the Week

  1. 월요일 – Woryoil – Monday

  2. 화요일 – Hwayoil – Tuesday

  3. 수요일 – Suyoil – Wednesday

  4. 목요일 – Mogyoil – Thursday

  5. 금요일 – Geumyoil – Friday

  6. 토요일 – Toyoil – Saturday

  7. 일요일 – Iryoil – Sunday

  8. 오늘 – Oneul – Today

  9. 어제 – Eoje – Yesterday

  10. 내일 – Naeil – Tomorrow

Feelings & Reactions

  1. 좋아요 – Joayo – It’s good / I like it

  2. 싫어요 – Silheoyo – I don’t like it

  3. 행복해요 – Haengbokhaeyo – I’m happy

  4. 슬퍼요 – Seulpeoyo – I’m sad

  5. 피곤해요 – Pigonhaeyo – I’m tired

  6. 배고파요 – Baegopayo – I’m hungry

  7. 졸려요 – Jollyeoyo – I’m sleepy

  8. 무서워요 – Museowoyo – I’m scared

  9. 놀랐어요 – Nollasseoyo – I’m surprised

  10. 걱정하지 마세요 – Geokjeonghaji maseyo – Don’t worry

Casual Conversation

  1. 어디에서 왔어요? – Eodieseo wasseoyo? – Where are you from?

  2. 한국 좋아요 – Hanguk joayo – I like Korea

  3. 취미가 뭐예요? – Chwimiga mwoyeyo? – What’s your hobby?

  4. 저는 영화를 좋아해요 – Jeoneun yeonghwareul joahaeyo – I like movies

  5. 음악 들어요 – Eumak deureoyo – I listen to music

  6. 한국어 공부해요 – Hangugeo gongbuhaeyo – I study Korean

  7. 조금 할 수 있어요 – Jogeum hal su isseoyo – I can speak a little

  8. 연습하고 싶어요 – Yeonseuphago sipeoyo – I want to practice

  9. 재미있어요 – Jaemi isseoyo – It’s fun

  10. 또 만나요 – Tto mannayo – See you again

Health

  1. 아파요 – Apayo – It hurts / I’m sick

  2. 열이 있어요 – Yeori isseoyo – I have a fever

  3. 두통이 있어요 – Dutongi isseoyo – I have a headache

  4. 배가 아파요 – Baega apayo – I have a stomachache

  5. 기침이 나요 – Gichimi nayo – I have a cough

  6. 콧물이 나요 – Kotmuri nayo – I have a runny nose

  7. 약 있어요? – Yak isseoyo? – Do you have medicine?

  8. 병원에 가야 해요 – Byeongwone gaya haeyo – I need to go to the hospital

  9. 알레르기 있어요 – Allereugi isseoyo – I have an allergy

  10. 괜찮으세요? – Gwaenchaneuseyo? – Are you okay?

These basic Korean phrases are your gateway to real-life communication. Practice them regularly, and you’ll feel more confident speaking Korean in just a few weeks. Whether you’re talking with a friend, ordering food, or traveling in Seoul, these phrases cover most situations.

If you want to improve even faster, consider working with a Korean tutor who can guide your learning and correct your speaking in real time. A good tutor will adapt to your pace, interests, and goals—making learning fun and efficient.

Ready to dive deeper into Korean? Start using these 100 phrases daily, and you’ll be amazed at how quickly you pick up the language.

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