Korean for Small Talk, Work and School

The most common Korean phrases for small talk, work and school are “아홉 시에 회의가 있어요.” (I have a meeting at nine.), “숙제가 뭐예요?” (What is the homework?), “오늘 날씨 좋네.” (Nice weather today.), “영화 보러 갔어요.” (I went to the movies.) and “연락하자.” (Let's keep in touch.). Below are all 33, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

33 phrases · 5 situations · #301–333 of 333 · Updated

At work

Meetings, emails, deadlines and breaks.

  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. #318 재택근무해요. I work from home.
  9. #319 쉬는 중이에요. I'm on a break.
  10. #320 몇 시에 퇴근해? What time do you finish work?

At school

Homework, exams and the classroom.

  1. #308 숙제가 뭐예요? What is the homework?
  2. #309 시험은 다음 주예요. The exam is next week.
  3. #310 시험에 합격했어요. I passed the test.
  4. #311 시험에 떨어졌어요. I failed the test.
  5. #312 다시 설명해 줄래? Can you explain again?
  6. #313 질문 있어요. I have a question.
  7. #314 칠판에 써. Write it on the board.
  8. #315 책 펴. Open your books.
  9. #316 잘 들어. Listen carefully.
  10. #317 필기해. Take notes.

Small talk questions

Easy questions to start a conversation.

  1. #321 오늘 날씨 좋네. Nice weather today.
  2. #322 주말 계획이 뭐예요? What are your plans for the weekend?
  3. #324 운동 좋아해? Do you like sports?
  4. #326 좋아하는 음식이 뭐예요? What's your favorite food?
  5. #328 이 프로그램 봤어? Have you seen this show?

Talking about yourself

Short answers about what you like to do.

  1. #323 영화 보러 갔어요. I went to the movies.
  2. #325 토요일에 테니스 쳐요. I play tennis on Saturdays.
  3. #327 독서를 좋아해요. I enjoy reading.

Ending a conversation

Leave on a friendly note and keep in touch.

  1. #329 연락하자. Let's keep in touch.
  2. #330 나중에 문자해. Text me later.
  3. #331 친구로 지내자. Let's stay friends.
  4. #332 얘기해서 좋았어. It was nice talking to you.
  5. #333 다음에 봐! See you next time!

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What are the most common Korean phrases for small talk, work and school?

The most common Korean phrases for small talk, work and school are “아홉 시에 회의가 있어요.” (I have a meeting at nine.), “숙제가 뭐예요?” (What is the homework?), “오늘 날씨 좋네.” (Nice weather today.), “영화 보러 갔어요.” (I went to the movies.) and “연락하자.” (Let's keep in touch.). All 33 are on this page, grouped by situation.

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