4. Basic Korean vocabulary

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In the fourth section of our Basic Level Korean e-book, we are going to dive into the basic vocabulary of the Korean language. Vocabulary knowledge is the basis for learning any language. Therefore, it is essential that you familiarize yourself with the most commonly used Korean words and phrases.

Korean, like any other language, has a wide range of words to express a variety of things. However, for a beginner, it's important to start with basic vocabulary. Let's start with some common Korean words and phrases.

Greetings and Common Expressions

안녕하세요 (Annyeonghaseyo) - Hello
감사합니다 (Gamsahamnida) - Thanks
죄송합니다 (Joesonghamnida) - Sorry
네 (Ne) - Yes
아니요 (Aniyo) - No
잘가 (Jalga) - Goodbye

Numbers

하나 (Hana) - Um
둘 (Dul) - Two
셋 (Set) - Three
넷 (Net) - Quatro
다섯 (Daseot) - Five

Days of the week

월요일 (Wol-yoil) - Monday
화요일 (Hwa-yoil) - Tuesday
수요일 (Su-yoil) - Wednesday
목요일 (Mok-yoil) - Thursday
금요일 (Geum-yoil) - Friday
토요일 (To-yoil) - Saturday
일요일 (Il-yoil) - Sunday

Food

밥 (Bap) - Rice
김치 (Kimchi) - Kimchi
불고기 (Bulgogi) - Bulgogi
라면 (Ramen) - Ramen
빵 (Bbang) - Bread

Locations

집 (Jip) - Home
학교 (Hakgyo) - School
회사 (Hoesa) - Company
병원 (Byeong-won) - Hospital
도서관 (Doseogwan) - Library

This is just a small example of basic Korean vocabulary. However, it is important to remember that the best way to learn and retain vocabulary is to use it in practice. So, try to incorporate these words and phrases into your everyday Korean conversation.

Also, it is important to note that Korean, like many other languages, has different levels of formality. The words and phrases we list here are all at a medium level of formality, which is appropriate for most situations. However, as you progress in your study of Korean, you will learn to adjust your speech for different levels of formality.

We hope that this chapter of our Basic Level Korean eBook has given you a good introduction to basic Korean vocabulary. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep practicing and expanding your vocabulary. Soon, you'll be communicating confidently in Korean!

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