Korean Expressions
This lesson is full of useful Korean expressions that will help you blend in with the locals! After this lesson you'll have a range of common phrases to use when socializing with Korean people.
Whether you want to wish someone well or apologize for standing on their toes, this Korean language lesson is the one for you! Listen carefully to the pronunciation and practice speaking aloud until you feel confident.
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행운을 담아!
Haenguneul dama!
All the best!
행운을 빌어요!
Haenguneul bileoyo!
Good luck!
재미있게 보내요!
Jaemi-ittge bonaeyo!
Have fun!
사랑해요!
Saranghaeyo!
Lots of love!
즐거운 여행 되세요!
Jeulgeo-un yeohaeng dwoeseyo!
Have a good trip!
맛있게 드세요!
Mashittge deuseyo!
Enjoy your meal!
건배!
Geonbae!
Cheers!
건강하세요!
Geon-ganghaseyo!
Good health!
잘되길 바래요!
Jaldwoegil baraeyo!
Be lucky!
잘했어요!
Jarhaesseoyo!
Well done!
몸 건강해!
Mom geon-ganghae!
Take care! (casual)
건강하십시오!
Geon-ganghashibshiyo!
Take care! (formal)
… 로부터
… robuteo
Best wishes from…
… 에게
… ege
Best wishes to…
축하해요!
Chukhahaeyo!
Congratulations!
환영해요!
Hwanyeonghaeyo!
Welcome!
생일 축하해요!
Saengil chukhahaeyo!
Happy birthday!
즐거운 방학 되세요!
Jeulgeo-un banghak dwoeseyo!
Have a nice vacation!
행복한 부활절!
Haebokhan buhwaljeol!
Happy Easter!
메리 크리스마스!
Meri keuriseumaseu!
Merry Christmas!
새해 복 많이 받으세요!
Saehae bok manhi badeuseyo!
Happy New Year!
죄송해요!
Jwoesonghaeyo!
Excuse me!
유감입니다.
Yugamibnida.
I'm sorry to hear that.
용서하세요!
Yongseohaseyo!
Please forgive (me)!
걱정말아요!
Geokjeongmarayo!
No worries!
That's it for today's lesson.
Why not check out some more lessons on Korean phrases next?
- Learn tons of Korean hotel phrases in preparation for your next trip to Korea!
- Learn the different times of the day with these common time phrases in Korean.
- What about learning to say I love you in Korean.
Anyoung hee gaseyo!
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