Korean Survival Phrases

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Korean Survival
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Korean Survival Phrases

From: Survival Korean: Everything You Need For Your Trip
So, you’ve nally done it. After spending months and years
fantasizing about visiting South Korea, the day has nally
come. The dates have been decided, your accommodation has
been booked, you’re a few clicks away from checking into your
ight, there’s a long bucket list of places to visit and foods to
eat stored somewhere on your phone, and perhaps you even
have a travel buddy in tow. But could there still be something
missing before the puzzle is complete?
Oh no, how do you plan to communicate with the locals once

you arrive? Although Koreans spend an impressive amount of
money on English education each year, and especially the
younger generation is interested in becoming uent in the
language, the reality is this: not all Koreans can speak English,
and even many of the ones who do are too shy to use it.
This is where all of your Korean studying comes in handy!

Even if it's just these Korean survival phrases we are going to
teach you now. Learn these easy phrases and you’ll not only
survive your trip to Korea, you will absolutely ace it!
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GREETINGS, PLEASANTRIES AND COMMON COURTESIES
Hello
안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo)
Goodbye
안녕히가세요 (annyeonghigaseyo) (when leaving)
안녕히계세요 (annyeonghigyeseyo) (when staying)
The difference between the two is that the latter is usually said when
the person you are saying goodbye to will stay in the place you are
leaving.
Nice to meet you

만나서 반가워요 (mannaseo bangawoyo)
반갑습니다 (bangapseumnida)
The former is slightly less formal because of the ending, so you can feel
free to use it with someone who is around your age or younger.
Thank you
감사합니다 (gamsahamnida)
Unless you are close with the person, this is the main way to say
‘thank you’.
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How are you?

어떻게 지내세요? (eotteoke jinaeseyo?)
You may also drop the honori cs and simply use 어떻게 지내
요 (eotteokejinaeyo) if the person is not a complete stranger.
How have you been doing these days?

뭐하면서 지내세요? (mwohamyeonseo jinaeseyo?)
The same applies as above. You can use 뭐하면서 지내
요 (mwohamyeonseo jinaeyo) if you know the person.
Are you doing well?

잘 지내세요? (jal jinaeseyo?)
For this, too, you can use the alternative, which is 잘 지내요 (jal
jinaeyo).
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I am doing good
잘 지내요 (jal jinaeyo)
Just a moment
잠시만요 (jamsimanyo)
잠깐만요 (jamkkanmanyo)
Please wait a moment

잠시만 기다리세요 (jamsiman gidariseyo)
잠시만 기다려주세요 (jamsiman gidaryeojuseyo)
Excuse me
실례합니다 (sillyehamnida)
This is typically used when you either need to pass someone walking
in front of you or inside the subway, or if you need to catch someone’s
attention to ask a question in public.
I'm sorry
죄송합니다 (joesonghamnida)
Much like for ‘thank you’, unless you are super close with the person,
this is the best form of ‘I’m sorry’ to use.
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BASIC INTRODUCTIONS
My name is...
제 이름은 __예요 (je ireumeun __yeyo)
제 이름은 __입니다 (je ireumeun __imnida)
The second phrase is more formal, but it is actually not used that
much.
I am from...
저는 __에서 왔어요 (jeoneun __ eseo wasseoyo)
저는 __나라 사람이에요 (jeoneun __ nara saramieyo)
The rst option literally translates to “I came from (country)”. whereas
the second option translates to “I am from __ country”. Either one is
perfectly ne to use.
GETTING AROUND
Where is...
...어디에요? (...eodieyo?)
...어디세요? (...eodiseyo?)
Bathroom - 화장실 (hwajangsil)
Subway station - 지하철역 (jihacheollyeok)
Bus stop - 버스정류장 (beoseujeongnyujang)
The latter is more formal, so you may prefer using that one if you want
to sound extra polite.
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GETTING AROUND
Do you know where is...?

...어딘지 아세요? (...eodinji aseyo?)
Right/Left/Straight
오른쪽/왼쪽/직진 (oreunjjok/oenjjok/jikjin)
Please take me to...

...로 가주세요 (...ro gajuseyo)
Use these when you take the taxi.
RESTAURANTS
Menu please
메뉴 주세요 (menyu juseyo)
메뉴판 주세요 (menyupan juseyo)
Typically the menu is already available at the table or on the walls, or
brought to you as you sit down, when you go to a restaurant. But
sometimes you may want to order some more after your rst order,
and for that you should ask for the menu separately.
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RESTAURANTS AND SHOPPING
Without __ food item

__ 빼세요 (__ ppaeseyo)
If you have food allergies and such, it’s important to use this when
ordering.
Do you have...?
...있어요? (...isseoyo?)
Does it have...?
...있으세요? (...isseuseyo?)
This can be used to ask about speci c items or dishes at a store or a
restaurant, or even if you want to ask if the food has a certain
ingredient in it.
This one
이것 (igeot)
If you don’t know the name of the item you want, you may simply point
to it or touch it and use 이것 to specify it.
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RESTAURANTS AND SHOPPING
How much is this?

얼마예요? (eolmayeyo?)
If you are shopping at markets or street shops, prices are not always
laid down on the items and you will have to ask and haggle for them
speci cally.
Please give me a discount

깍아주세요 (kkagajuseyo)
It is getting less and less prominent to haggle in Korea, but if you go to
the markets of Namdaemun and Dongdaemun, you may still get lucky
enough to get a discount.
Can I pay by credit card?

카드를 받으세요? (kadeureul badeuseyo?)
While these days most Koreans opt to use their cards when paying
instead of cash, it is good especially in the very small stores and
restaurants to double check if that is a payment option.
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EMERGENCY PHRASES
The meaning of these phrases is pretty straightforward and don't

require much in-depth explanation. We hope you never need to use
them! But it's always good to be prepared.
Please help!
도와주세요! (dowajuseyo!)
It's an emergency
긴급상황이에요 (gingeupsanghwangieyo)
Call the Police

경찰 부르세요 (gyeongchal bureuseyo)
경찰 불러 주세요 (gyeongchal bulleo juseyo)
It hurts here
여기 앞아요 (yeogi apayo)
I need a doctor
저는 의사가 필요해요 (jeoneun uisaga pillyohaeyo)
Please take me to the hospital

병원으로 가 주세요 (byeongwoneuro ga juseyo)
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COMMUNICATION TROUBLES
I don't understand
잘 모르겠어요 (jal moreugesseoyo)
이해가 못해요 (ihaega mothaeyo)
The rst option can also be used to say that you don’t know the
answer to the question you’ve been asked.
I can't speak Korean well

한국말을 잘 못해요 (hangungmareul jal mothaeyo)
Do you speak English?

영어를 할 수 있어요? (yeongeoreul hal su isseoyo?)
영어를 가능하세요? (yeongeoreul ganeunghaseyo?)
Please speak slowly

천천히 말씀해주세요 (cheoncheonhi
malsseumhaejuseyo)
Can you say it again?

다시 한번 말씀해줄 수 있으세요?
(dasi hanbeon malsseumhaejul su isseuseyo?)
Now that you have these phrases in your repertoire you're absolutely
ready for whatever South Korea has to throw at you!
Go out and ex those Korean muscles you've built up.
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Everything You Need For

Thanks so much for checking us out! ^^

The 90 Day Korean Team

Korean Survival Phrases

Oh no, how do you plan to communicate with the locals once

This is where all of your Korean studying comes in handy!

GREETINGS, PLEASANTRIES AND COMMON COURTESIES

Nice to meet you

GREETINGS, PLEASANTRIES AND COMMON COURTESIES

How are you?

How have you been doing these days?

Are you doing well?

GREETINGS, PLEASANTRIES AND COMMON COURTESIES

Please wait a moment

Do you know where is...?

Please take me to...

RESTAURANTS AND SHOPPING

Without __ food item

RESTAURANTS AND SHOPPING

How much is this?

Please give me a discount

Can I pay by credit card?

The meaning of these phrases is pretty straightforward and don't

Call the Police

Please take me to the hospital

I can't speak Korean well

Do you speak English?

Please speak slowly

Can you say it again?

1) Korean Name Creation

Learn 5 awesome ways to get a Korean name.

2) Korean Drama Phrases

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The best Korean slang that will impress your friends.

4) Enlightening Korean Proverbs and Sayings

5) Top Korean & Konglish Jokes

6) Korean Love Phrases For Dating & Relationships

Useful phrases for dating and relationships.

7) Korean Emoticons: The Ultimate Guide

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