Useful Korean Words and Phrases

Pronunciation Key

The Korean phonetic alphabet, han-gul, was created in 1443. It has 10 vowels and 14 consonant sounds. Although the alphabet appears complicated, it is actually very easy to learn and extremely useful. Pick up a good phrase book and learn han-gul before you leave.

The following pronunciation tips should get you started:

Si = shi
"l" = a combination of an English "r" and "l"

	English		Korean
	Yes		nay

	No		anyo

	Good morning/day/night		anyong hashimnika?

	Hello		yobosayo

	Goodbye		anyonghee kahshipsheeyo

	Excuse me		sheelay hamnida

	Thank you		kamsa hamnida

	Please		-shipsheeyo

	Where is the bus station?		Bus chang-go-jang odi imnika?

	Where is the train station?		Keecha-yok oki imnikka?

	Where is the bathroom (toilet)?		Hwajangshil-ee odi imnikka?

	Nice to meet you		Cho-um pepkaysumnida.

	I don't understand		Eehay moht algaysumnida.

	I don't speak Korean		Chonun hangukmalul mot hamnida.

	My name is ______.		Chonun ____ rahgo hamnida.