Language Nomads: Basic Concepts of the Korean Language

Introduction

• Korean language basics
• Focus on Hangul

Hangul (Korean Writing System)

• Writing system similar to an alphabet
• Each symbol represents a sound
• Combination of symbols creates words
• Key components:
  • Vowels: Drawn vertically or horizontally
  • Blocks: Represent a single syllable

Writing Rules

• Vowel is always at position 2
• Consonants are at positions 1, 3, and sometimes 4
• Structure of blocks:
  • Horizontally drawn vowel options
  • Vertically drawn vowel options

Sentence Structure

• Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) structure
  • Subject: Person/thing performing the action
  • Object: What the verb acts on
  • Example: "The girl (subject) sings a song (object)."

Basic Korean Greetings

• Hello: 안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo)
• Thank you: 감사하다 (gamsahamnida)
• How are you?: 잘 지내세요 (jal jinaeseyo) (not commonly used)
• Please: 제발 (jebal)

Additional Resources

• Link to How to Study Korean for learning Hangul
• Encouragement to practice Hangul and learn Korean basics
• Reminder to like, subscribe, and check the description for resources