KoreanClass101.com - Introduction to Basic Korean Expressions

Welcome and Introduction

• Website: KoreanClass101.com
• Presenter: Amy
• Series: Sambun Hangugu (Three-Minute Korean)
• Goal: Fastest, easiest, and most fun way to learn Korean

Informal Self-Introduction

• Phrase: Annyeong.
  • Meaning: Peace (Hello/Hi)
• Name: Amy-ya
  • Ending Particle: -ya (informal)
• Phrase: Bangawo
  • Meaning: Nice to meet you
• Example:
  • Annyeong. David-ya. Bangawo.

Formal Self-Introduction

• Phrase: Annyeonghaseyo.
  • Components: Annyeong + Haseyo (to do) – Formal
• Name: Amy-eyo
  • Ending Particle: -eyo (formal)
• Phrase: Bangawoyo
  • Meaning: Nice to meet you (formal)
• Example:
  • Annyeonghaseyo. David-eyo. Bangawoyo.

Cultural Insight

• Bowing Etiquette:
  • Men: Hands at sides
  • Women: Hands in front
  • Bow from the waist

Expressing Gratitude

• Common Formal Thank You: Gamsahamnida
  • Components: Gamsa + Hamnida
• Thank You Very Much: Daedanhee Gamsahamnida
  • Meaning: Very much thanks
• Common Informal Thank You: Gomawo
  • Meaning: Thank you (informal)
• Friendly Yet Formal Thank You: Gomawoyo
  • Components: Gomawo + Yo (polite particle)
• Responding to Thanks:
  • Informal Response: Anieyo (No problem)
  • Less Common Response: Chonmaneyo

Common Korean Greetings

• Informal Hello/Goodbye: Annyeong
  • Usage: Meeting/leaving friends or younger people
• Standard Polite Greeting: Annyeonghaseyo
  • Literal Meaning: Are you at peace?
• Leaving and Others Stay: Annyeonghi-gyeseyo
  • Casual Version: Jal-it-sso
• Others Leaving: Annyeonghi-gaseyo
  • Casual Version: Jal-ga

Asking if Someone Speaks English

• Basic Phrase: Yeongeo haseyo?
  • Meaning: Do you speak English?
• Polite Request: Sillyehajiman yeongeo haseyo?
  • Meaning: Excuse me, but do you speak English?
• Responses:
  • Yes: Ye
  • Just a little: Jogeumiyo
  • No: Ani mothaeyo

Apologizing in Korean

• General Excuse Me: Silyehamnida
• Formal Apology: Joisonghamnida
  • Usage: Bumping into someone
• Getting Attention (Restaurant/Waiter):
  • Over here, please!: Yeogiyo or Jeogiyo
  • Informal Apology: Mianhae
  • Truly Sorry: Jungmal mianhamnida

Numbers 1 to 10 (Chinese-based)

• Numbers in Korean:
  • Il (1), I (2), Sam (3), Sa (4), O (5)
  • Yuk (6), Chil (7), Pal (8), Gu (9), Sip (10)
• Zero: Yeong (Gong for phone numbers)