Daily Life Vocabulary

Learn Korean: Daily Life Vocabulary 🇰🇷

Imagine you just landed in Seoul. The neon signs glow, the streets buzz with life, and everyone around you speaks Korean. What if you could unlock a magic key that opens doors everywhere you go?

That key is daily life vocabulary.

Think of learning Korean words like collecting super-useful tools for your backpack. Each word you learn is a new tool that helps you make friends, order yummy food, and navigate your Korean adventure!

🌅 Greetings and Farewells

The Magic of “Hello”

In Korea, saying hello is like giving someone a warm hug with your voice. The word changes based on who you’re talking to—like using different keys for different doors!

안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo) = Hello (polite)

This is your golden key. Use it with:

• Teachers
• Shopkeepers
• Anyone older than you
• People you just met

Example: You walk into a convenience store. The cashier looks up. You smile and say: “안녕하세요!” Now they know you’re friendly and respectful.

안녕 (annyeong) = Hi/Bye (casual)

This is your friend key. Use it with:

• Close friends your age
• Younger siblings
• Kids

Example: Your Korean friend waves at you across the playground. You wave back: “안녕!”

Saying Goodbye

Memory Trick: 가세요 has “ga” (go) = they GO away. 계세요 has “gye” (stay) = they STAY behind.

👋 Self-Introduction Phrases

Your Personal Story Card

Meeting someone new? You need to introduce yourself! Think of it like handing someone your story card—a quick peek at who you are.

저는 [name]입니다 = I am [name] (formal)

Pronunciation: jeoneun [name]-imnida

Example: At a new school, the teacher asks your name.

“저는 민수입니다.” (I am Minsu.)

제 이름은 [name]이에요 = My name is [name] (polite casual)

Pronunciation: je ireumeun [name]-ieyo

Example: Making friends at a park.

“제 이름은 사라예요.” (My name is Sarah.)

Asking Someone’s Name

이름이 뭐예요? = What is your name?

Pronunciation: ireumi mwoyeyo?

Example: You see a friendly kid at the playground.

You: “안녕! 이름이 뭐예요?” Them: “저는 지민이에요. 너는?”

More Introduction Phrases

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Vocabulary

Your Family Tree in Korean

Imagine your family as a big tree. Each branch has a special Korean name!

        👴 할아버지 (harabeoji) = Grandfather
                  |
        👵 할머니 (halmeoni) = Grandmother
                  |
    ┌─────────────┼─────────────┐
    |             |             |
 👨 아버지     👩 어머니      👨 삼촌
 (abeoji)    (eomeoni)     (samchon)
  Father      Mother        Uncle
    |             |
    └─────┬───────┘
          |
    ┌─────┼─────┐
    |     |     |
   👦    👧    👶
   오빠   언니   동생

Core Family Words

Example Sentence:

“제 가족은 아빠, 엄마, 오빠, 그리고 저예요.” (My family is Dad, Mom, older brother, and me.)

💝 Emotion Vocabulary

The Color Wheel of Feelings

Feelings are like colors—each one paints your day differently! Let’s learn how to express them in Korean.

graph TD
    A["감정 Feelings"] --> B["😊 기뻐요<br/>Happy"]
    A --> C["😢 슬퍼요<br/>Sad"]
    A --> D["😠 화나요<br/>Angry"]
    A --> E["😨 무서워요<br/>Scared"]
    A --> F["😴 피곤해요<br/>Tired"]
    A --> G["🤩 신나요<br/>Excited"]

Essential Emotion Words

How to Ask:

“오늘 기분이 어때요?” = How do you feel today? “기분이 좋아요!” = I feel good!

🍜 Food and Drink Vocabulary

Your Korean Food Adventure

Korean food is AMAZING! Let’s learn the words so you can order like a pro.

Must-Know Foods

Essential Drinks

Useful Food Phrases

“맛있어요!” (mashisseoyo) = It’s delicious!

Use this after every meal. Koreans LOVE hearing this!

“주세요” (juseyo) = Please give me…

Example: At a restaurant:

“비빔밥 주세요.” (Bibimbap, please.) “물 주세요.” (Water, please.)

“배불러요” (baebulleoyo) = I’m full!

🛒 Shopping Vocabulary

Your Shopping Survival Kit

Shopping in Korea? These words are your best friends!

Numbers for Prices (Sino-Korean)

Example: 삼천 원 (samcheon won) = 3,000 won

Shopping Phrases

Shopping Conversation Example

You: 안녕하세요! 이거 얼마예요? (Hello! How much is this?)

Seller: 오천 원이에요. (It’s 5,000 won.)

You: 카드 돼요? (Can I use a card?)

Seller: 네, 돼요! (Yes, you can!)

You: 감사합니다! (Thank you!)

Places to Shop

🎯 Quick Practice Sentences

Put it all together! Try saying these:

1. 안녕하세요! 저는 [your name]이에요. (Hello! I am [your name].)

2. 우리 가족은 네 명이에요. (My family has 4 people.)

3. 오늘 기분이 좋아요! (I feel good today!)

4. 김치찌개 주세요. (Kimchi stew, please.)

5. 이거 얼마예요? (How much is this?)

🌟 You Did It!

You just learned the essential vocabulary for daily life in Korea! These words will help you:

• ✅ Greet anyone politely
• ✅ Introduce yourself with confidence
• ✅ Talk about your family
• ✅ Express your feelings
• ✅ Order delicious Korean food
• ✅ Shop like a local

Remember: Every Korean speaker started exactly where you are now. Each word you learn brings you one step closer to fluency. 화이팅! (Fighting! = You can do it!)