333 Common Korean Phrases

Common Korean phrases include “안녕하세요.” (Hello.), “잘 지내요?” (How are you?), “만나서 반가워요.” (Nice to meet you.), “부탁해요.” (Please.) and “안녕히 가세요.” (Goodbye.).

The full list of everyday Korean phrases, in ten topics, from greetings to small talk at work. Each with its English meaning and native audio.

333 phrases · 10 topics · Updated

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1

Korean Greetings

#1–35 · 35 phrases
Open topic
  1. #1 안녕하세요. Hello.
  2. #2 좋은 아침이에요. Good morning.
  3. #3 좋은 오후예요. Good afternoon.
  4. #4 좋은 저녁이에요. Good evening.
  5. #5 잘 자요. Good night.
  6. #6 안녕히 가세요. Goodbye.
  7. #7 나중에 봐요. See you later.
  8. #8 내일 봐요. See you tomorrow.
  9. #9 잘 지내요? How are you?
  10. #10 잘 지내요, 고마워요. I'm fine, thank you.
  11. #11 당신은요? And you?
  12. #12 만나서 반가워요. Nice to meet you.
  13. #13 이름이 뭐예요? What's your name?
  14. #14 저는 안나예요. My name is Anna.
  15. #15 부탁해요. Please.
  16. #16 고마워요. Thank you.
  17. #17 정말 고마워요. Thank you very much.
  18. #18 천만에요. You're welcome.
  19. #19 실례합니다. Excuse me.
  20. #20 미안해요. I'm sorry.
  21. #21 괜찮아요. No problem.
  22. #22 네, 물론이죠. Yes, of course.
  23. #23 좋은 하루 보내세요. Have a nice day.
  24. #24 잘 지내요. Take care.
  25. #25 환영합니다. Welcome.
  26. #26 처음 뵙겠습니다. How do you do?
  27. #27 만나서 반갑습니다. Pleased to meet you.
  28. #28 오랜만이에요. Long time no see.
  29. #29 어떻게 지냈어요? How have you been?
  30. #30 잘 지냈어요. I've been well.
  31. #31 다시 만나서 반가워요. Good to see you.
  32. #32 곧 봐요. See you soon.
  33. #33 푹 자. Sleep well.
  34. #34 안전한 여행 되세요. Have a safe trip.
  35. #35 건배! Cheers!
2

How to Introduce Yourself in Korean

#36–65 · 30 phrases
Open topic
  1. #36 저는 학생이에요. I am a student.
  2. #37 캐나다에서 왔어요. I am from Canada.
  3. #38 도쿄에 살아요. I live in Tokyo.
  4. #39 영어를 해요. I speak English.
  5. #40 스페인어를 조금 해요. I speak a little Spanish.
  6. #41 프랑스어를 잘 못해요. I don't speak French well.
  7. #42 스물다섯 살이에요. I am twenty-five years old.
  8. #43 결혼했어요. I am married.
  9. #44 미혼이에요. I am single.
  10. #45 아이가 둘이에요. I have two children.
  11. #46 형과 누나가 있어요. I have a brother and a sister.
  12. #47 제 친구예요. This is my friend.
  13. #48 제 아내예요. This is my wife.
  14. #49 제 남편이에요. This is my husband.
  15. #50 선생님으로 일해요. I work as a teacher.
  16. #51 일본어를 배우고 있어요. I am learning Japanese.
  17. #52 관광객이에요. I am a tourist.
  18. #53 휴가로 왔어요. I am here on vacation.
  19. #54 일 때문에 왔어요. I am here for work.
  20. #55 어디에서 왔어요? Where are you from?
  21. #56 미국 사람이에요. I am American.
  22. #57 무슨 일을 해요? What do you do?
  23. #58 의사예요. I am a doctor.
  24. #59 엔지니어예요. I am an engineer.
  25. #60 여기 살아요? Do you live here?
  26. #61 근처에 살아요. I live nearby.
  27. #62 여기 온 지 이 년 됐어요. I have been here for two years.
  28. #63 제 가족이에요. This is my family.
  29. #64 주소가 어디예요? What is your address?
  30. #65 호텔을 찾고 있어요. I am looking for a hotel.
3

Asking for Help in Korean

#66–90 · 25 phrases
Open topic
  1. #66 네. Yes.
  2. #67 아니요. No.
  3. #68 아마도. Maybe.
  4. #69 몰라요. I don't know.
  5. #70 이해해요. I understand.
  6. #71 이해 못 해요. I don't understand.
  7. #72 도와줄 수 있어요? Can you help me?
  8. #73 다시 말해 주세요. Can you repeat?
  9. #74 좀 더 천천히 말해 주세요. Please speak more slowly.
  10. #75 이건 영어로 뭐예요? How do you say this in English?
  11. #76 이게 무슨 뜻이에요? What does this mean?
  12. #77 적어 줄 수 있어요? Can you write it down?
  13. #78 이게 맞아요? Is this correct?
  14. #79 맞아요. That's right.
  15. #80 틀렸어요. That's wrong.
  16. #81 동의해요. I agree.
  17. #82 동의하지 않아요. I disagree.
  18. #83 물론이죠. Of course.
  19. #84 절대 안 돼. No way.
  20. #85 도움이 필요해요. I need help.
  21. #86 화장실이 어디예요? Where is the bathroom?
  22. #87 경찰을 불러 주세요. Call the police.
  23. #88 구급차를 불러 주세요. Call an ambulance.
  24. #89 여권을 잃어버렸어요. I lost my passport.
  25. #90 몸이 안 좋아요. I feel sick.

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4

Telling Time and Directions in Korean

#91–125 · 35 phrases
Open topic
  1. #91 지금 몇 시예요? What time is it?
  2. #92 세 시예요. It's three o'clock.
  3. #93 두 시 반이에요. It's half past two.
  4. #94 오늘 무슨 요일이에요? What day is today?
  5. #95 오늘은 월요일이에요. Today is Monday.
  6. #96 내일은 화요일이에요. Tomorrow is Tuesday.
  7. #97 어제는 일요일이었어요. Yesterday was Sunday.
  8. #98 오늘 며칠이에요? What is the date today?
  9. #99 제 생일은 오월이에요. My birthday is in May.
  10. #100 늦었어요. I am late.
  11. #101 일찍 왔어요. I am early.
  12. #102 잠깐만요. Wait a minute.
  13. #103 얼마나 걸려요? How long does it take?
  14. #104 약 십 분 걸려요. It takes about ten minutes.
  15. #105 역이 어디예요? Where is the station?
  16. #106 은행이 어디예요? Where is the bank?
  17. #107 병원이 어디예요? Where is the hospital?
  18. #108 왼쪽에 있어요. It's on the left.
  19. #109 오른쪽에 있어요. It's on the right.
  20. #110 쭉 가세요. Go straight ahead.
  21. #111 왼쪽으로 도세요. Turn left.
  22. #112 오른쪽으로 도세요. Turn right.
  23. #113 멀어요? Is it far?
  24. #114 이 근처예요. It's near here.
  25. #115 멀지 않아요. It's not far.
  26. #116 거기 어떻게 가요? How do I get there?
  27. #117 지도 있어요? Is there a map?
  28. #118 여기. Here.
  29. #119 거기. There.
  30. #120 저기. Over there.
  31. #121 위층. Upstairs.
  32. #122 아래층. Downstairs.
  33. #123 안. Inside.
  34. #124 밖. Outside.
  35. #125 문 열어. Open the door.
5

Ordering Food in Korean

#126–175 · 50 phrases
Open topic
  1. #126 배고파요. I'm hungry.
  2. #127 목말라요. I'm thirsty.
  3. #128 물 좀 주세요. I'd like some water.
  4. #129 커피 주세요. A coffee, please.
  5. #130 차 주세요. A tea, please.
  6. #131 메뉴판 주세요. The menu, please.
  7. #132 뭐 추천해요? What do you recommend?
  8. #133 주문할게요. We're ready to order.
  9. #134 치킨으로 할게요. I'll have the chicken.
  10. #135 채식주의자예요. I'm vegetarian.
  11. #136 견과류 알레르기가 있어요. I'm allergic to nuts.
  12. #137 설탕 빼 주세요. No sugar, please.
  13. #138 얼음 빼 주세요. Without ice, please.
  14. #139 계산서 주세요. Check, please.
  15. #140 팁 포함이에요? Is the tip included?
  16. #141 맛있어요. This is delicious.
  17. #142 별로예요. I don't like it.
  18. #143 너무 매워요. It's too spicy.
  19. #144 너무 짜요. It's too salty.
  20. #145 빵 더 주세요. More bread, please.
  21. #146 소금 좀 주세요. Can I have the salt?
  22. #147 아침 준비됐어요. Breakfast is ready.
  23. #148 점심은 몇 시예요? What time is lunch?
  24. #149 먹자. Let's eat.
  25. #150 배불러요. I'm full.
  26. #151 조금 먹을래? Do you want some?
  27. #152 마음대로 드세요. Help yourself.
  28. #153 맛있게 드세요. Enjoy your meal.
  29. #154 두 명 자리 필요해요. I need a table for two.
  30. #155 예약하셨어요? Do you have a reservation?
  31. #156 예약했어요. I have a reservation.
  32. #157 이 자리 있어요? Is this seat taken?
  33. #158 밖에 앉을 수 있어요? Can we sit outside?
  34. #159 음식이 차가워요. The food is cold.
  35. #160 포장해 주세요. Can I take this to go?
  36. #161 아침 식사 돼요? Do you serve breakfast?
  37. #162 계란 주세요. I'd like eggs.
  38. #163 고기 빼 주세요. No meat, please.
  39. #164 이 요리 매워요? Is this dish spicy?
  40. #165 숟가락이 필요해요. I need a spoon.
  41. #166 포크 하나 주세요. Can I have a fork?
  42. #167 물 한 병 주세요. A bottle of water, please.
  43. #168 커피 한 잔 더 주세요. Another coffee, please.
  44. #169 지금 주문해도 돼요? Can we order now?
  45. #170 이건 제가 주문한 게 아니에요. This isn't what I ordered.
  46. #171 이거 데워 주세요. Please heat this up.
  47. #172 치즈 빼 주세요. No cheese, please.
  48. #173 신선한 과일 있어요? Do you have fresh fruit?
  49. #174 디저트 주세요. I'd like dessert.
  50. #175 한 명 자리 주세요. A table for one, please.
6

Shopping in Korean

#176–210 · 35 phrases
Open topic
  1. #176 얼마예요? How much is it?
  2. #177 너무 비싸요. It's too expensive.
  3. #178 더 싼 거 있어요? Do you have a cheaper one?
  4. #179 이걸로 할게요. I'll take it.
  5. #180 안 할래요. I don't want it.
  6. #181 입어 봐도 돼요? Can I try it on?
  7. #182 이거 몇 사이즈예요? What size is this?
  8. #183 더 큰 사이즈 있어요? Do you have a larger size?
  9. #184 더 작은 사이즈 있어요? Do you have a smaller size?
  10. #185 무슨 색 원해요? What color do you want?
  11. #186 파란색이 좋아요. I like the blue one.
  12. #187 카드로 결제할 수 있어요? Can I pay by card?
  13. #188 현금 되나요? Do you accept cash?
  14. #189 영수증 주세요. I need a receipt.
  15. #190 환불 가능해요? Can I get a refund?
  16. #191 탈의실이 어디예요? Where is the fitting room?
  17. #192 그냥 구경하는 거예요. I'm just looking.
  18. #193 선물 포장해 주세요. Can you wrap it as a gift?
  19. #194 할인 있어요? Is there a discount?
  20. #195 세일 중이에요. It's on sale.
  21. #196 봉투 주세요. I need a bag.
  22. #197 아홉 시부터 여섯 시까지. Open from nine to six.
  23. #198 계산대가 어디예요? Where is the cashier?
  24. #199 품절이에요. Out of stock.
  25. #200 언제 도착해요? When will it arrive?
  26. #201 나중에 다시 올게요. I'll come back later.
  27. #202 배달 되나요? Do you deliver?
  28. #203 온라인으로 주문했어요. I ordered this online.
  29. #204 작동 안 해요. This doesn't work.
  30. #205 교환 가능해요? Can you exchange it?
  31. #206 어디서 계산해요? Where can I pay?
  32. #207 이 지폐 바꿔 줄 수 있어요? Can you break this bill?
  33. #208 거스름돈이 틀렸어요. That's the wrong change.
  34. #209 다른 거 볼 수 있어요? Can I see another one?
  35. #210 건전지가 필요해요. I need batteries.
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Travel Korean Phrases

#211–240 · 30 phrases
Open topic
  1. #211 표가 필요해요. I need a ticket.
  2. #212 편도예요, 왕복이에요? One way or round trip?
  3. #213 왕복으로 주세요. Round trip, please.
  4. #214 몇 번 플랫폼이에요? What platform is it?
  5. #215 기차 몇 시에 출발해요? When does the train leave?
  6. #216 몇 시에 도착해요? When does it arrive?
  7. #217 이 버스 맞아요? Is this the right bus?
  8. #218 비행기를 놓쳤어요. I missed my flight.
  9. #219 십이번 게이트가 어디예요? Where is gate twelve?
  10. #220 짐을 잃어버렸어요. My luggage is lost.
  11. #221 어디서 차 빌릴 수 있어요? Where can I rent a car?
  12. #222 기름 가득 넣어 주세요. Fill up the tank, please.
  13. #223 공항까지 얼마나 멀어요? How far is the airport?
  14. #224 택시가 필요해요. I need a taxi.
  15. #225 여기서 세워 주세요. Stop here, please.
  16. #226 잔돈은 가지세요. Keep the change.
  17. #227 비자 필요해요? Do I need a visa?
  18. #228 여권이에요. Here is my passport.
  19. #229 삼 일 동안 있어요. I'm here for three days.
  20. #230 호텔이 어디예요? Where is the hotel?
  21. #231 호텔 예약했어요. I have a booking.
  22. #232 체크인 몇 시예요? What time is check-in?
  23. #233 체크아웃 몇 시예요? What time is check-out?
  24. #234 방이 너무 시끄러워요. The room is too noisy.
  25. #235 모닝콜 부탁해요. Can I have a wake-up call?
  26. #236 아침 포함이에요? Is breakfast included?
  27. #237 엘리베이터가 어디예요? Where is the elevator?
  28. #238 몇 층이에요? Which floor?
  29. #239 열쇠가 안 돼요. The key doesn't work.
  30. #240 와이파이 있어요? Is there Wi-Fi here?
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Daily Routine in Korean

#241–270 · 30 phrases
Open topic
  1. #241 다녀왔어요. I'm home.
  2. #242 다녀왔어? Welcome home.
  3. #243 창문 닫아. Close the window.
  4. #244 불 켜. Turn on the light.
  5. #245 TV 꺼. Turn off the TV.
  6. #246 너무 더워요. It's too hot.
  7. #247 너무 추워요. It's too cold.
  8. #248 창문 열어. Open the window.
  9. #249 내 열쇠 어디 있어? Where are my keys?
  10. #250 핸드폰을 못 찾겠어요. I can't find my phone.
  11. #251 인터넷이 느려요. The internet is slow.
  12. #252 물이 안 나와요. The water isn't working.
  13. #253 빨래해야 해요. I need to do laundry.
  14. #254 쓰레기 좀 버려 줄래? Can you take out the trash?
  15. #255 몇 시에 일어나? What time do you get up?
  16. #256 일곱 시에 일어나요. I wake up at seven.
  17. #257 열한 시에 자요. I go to bed at eleven.
  18. #258 매일 아침 샤워해요. I take a shower every morning.
  19. #259 문 잠갔어? Did you lock the door?
  20. #260 문 앞에 누가 왔어요. Someone is at the door.
  21. #261 정전이에요. The power is out.
  22. #262 배관공 불러. Call a plumber.
  23. #263 싱크대가 고장났어요. The sink is broken.
  24. #264 우유가 필요해요. We need milk.
  25. #265 오늘 저녁 내가 요리할게. I'll cook dinner tonight.
  26. #266 손 씻어. Wash your hands.
  27. #267 방 치워. Clean your room.
  28. #268 고양이가 소파에 있어요. The cat is on the sofa.
  29. #269 개 산책시켜. Walk the dog.
  30. #270 비가 와요. It's raining.
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Feelings in Korean

#271–300 · 30 phrases
Open topic
  1. #271 기뻐요. I'm happy.
  2. #272 슬퍼요. I'm sad.
  3. #273 피곤해요. I'm tired.
  4. #274 지루해요. I'm bored.
  5. #275 신나요. I'm excited.
  6. #276 긴장돼요. I'm nervous.
  7. #277 화났어요. I'm angry.
  8. #278 걱정돼요. I'm worried.
  9. #279 무서워요. I'm scared.
  10. #280 놀랐어요. I'm surprised.
  11. #281 편안해요. I'm relaxed.
  12. #282 스트레스받아요. I'm stressed.
  13. #283 이제 좀 나아요. I feel better now.
  14. #284 걱정 마. Don't worry.
  15. #285 대단해! That's great!
  16. #286 끔찍해. That's terrible.
  17. #287 정말 자랑스러워. I'm so proud of you.
  18. #288 실망했어요. I'm disappointed.
  19. #289 보고 싶어요. I miss you.
  20. #290 사랑해. I love you.
  21. #291 이 노래 좋아요. I like this song.
  22. #292 웃기네. This makes me laugh.
  23. #293 몸 상태가 안 좋아요. I'm not feeling well.
  24. #294 머리가 아파요. My head hurts.
  25. #295 쉬어야 해요. I need to rest.
  26. #296 힘내! Cheer up!
  27. #297 웃기다. That's funny.
  28. #298 창피해요. I'm embarrassed.
  29. #299 외로워요. I feel lonely.
  30. #300 다 괜찮을 거예요. Everything will be fine.
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Korean for Small Talk, Work and School

#301–333 · 33 phrases
Open topic
  1. #301 아홉 시에 회의가 있어요. I have a meeting at nine.
  2. #302 지금 바빠요. I'm busy right now.
  3. #303 나중에 얘기할 수 있어요? Can we talk later?
  4. #304 파일 보내 줘. Send me the file.
  5. #305 내 이메일 받았어? Did you get my email?
  6. #306 보고서 끝냈어요. I finished the report.
  7. #307 기한 연장이 필요해요. I need a deadline extension.
  8. #308 숙제가 뭐예요? What is the homework?
  9. #309 시험은 다음 주예요. The exam is next week.
  10. #310 시험에 합격했어요. I passed the test.
  11. #311 시험에 떨어졌어요. I failed the test.
  12. #312 다시 설명해 줄래? Can you explain again?
  13. #313 질문 있어요. I have a question.
  14. #314 칠판에 써. Write it on the board.
  15. #315 책 펴. Open your books.
  16. #316 잘 들어. Listen carefully.
  17. #317 필기해. Take notes.
  18. #318 재택근무해요. I work from home.
  19. #319 쉬는 중이에요. I'm on a break.
  20. #320 몇 시에 퇴근해? What time do you finish work?
  21. #321 오늘 날씨 좋네. Nice weather today.
  22. #322 주말 계획이 뭐예요? What are your plans for the weekend?
  23. #323 영화 보러 갔어요. I went to the movies.
  24. #324 운동 좋아해? Do you like sports?
  25. #325 토요일에 테니스 쳐요. I play tennis on Saturdays.
  26. #326 좋아하는 음식이 뭐예요? What's your favorite food?
  27. #327 독서를 좋아해요. I enjoy reading.
  28. #328 이 프로그램 봤어? Have you seen this show?
  29. #329 연락하자. Let's keep in touch.
  30. #330 나중에 문자해. Text me later.
  31. #331 친구로 지내자. Let's stay friends.
  32. #332 얘기해서 좋았어. It was nice talking to you.
  33. #333 다음에 봐! See you next time!

Know them. Then say them without freezing.

333 Sentences takes you through these one at a time: hear it, build it, fill the gap, say it and compare with the native voice.

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Questions about Korean phrases

What are the most common Korean phrases?

Common Korean phrases include “안녕하세요.” (Hello.), “잘 지내요?” (How are you?), “만나서 반가워요.” (Nice to meet you.), “부탁해요.” (Please.) and “안녕히 가세요.” (Goodbye.). All 333 are on this page in ten topics, from greetings to small talk at work, each with its English meaning.

What Korean phrases should a beginner learn first?

Start with greetings, then how to introduce yourself, then how to ask for help. The ten topics on this page are in that order, so read it from the top.

Are these Korean phrases free?

Yes. Every sentence on this page and its audio is free to read and hear. In the app the first 3 sentences are free; one payment opens the rest.

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