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Everyday Korean phrases: casual talk and first sentences

7 Korean words and phrases, each with its meaning and a real sentence that uses it. Each one has its own page with its reading and where to read it in a story.

1. 야, 뭐 해? ya, mwo hae?

   hey, what're you doing?

   야, 뭐 해? 심심해.

   ya, mwo hae? simsimhae.

   Hey, what're you doing? I'm bored.

2. 진짜 어이없다. jinjja eoieopda.

   this is just ridiculous

   진짜 어이없다.

   jinjja eoieopda.

   This is just ridiculous.

3. 대박이네. daebagine.

   that's awesome / unbelievable

   그 콘서트? 대박이네.

   geu konseoteu? daebagine.

   That concert? Awesome.

4. 저는 학생입니다. jeoneun haksaengimnida.

   I am a student.

   만나서 반갑습니다, 저는 학생입니다.

   mannaseo bangapseumnida, jeoneun haksaengimnida.

   Nice to meet you, I am a student.

5. 이름이 무엇입니까? ireumi mueosimnikka?

   What is your name?

   처음 뵙겠습니다. 이름이 무엇입니까?

   cheoeum boepgetseumnida. ireumi mueosimnikka?

   How do you do? What is your name?

6. 날씨가 좋습니다. nalssiga josseumnida.

   The weather is good.

   와, 오늘 날씨가 좋습니다.

   wa, oneul nalssiga josseumnida.

   Wow, the weather is great today.

7. 오늘은 비가 옵니다. oneureun biga omnida.

   It is raining today.

   어제는 맑았는데 오늘은 비가 옵니다.

   eojeneun malganneunde oneureun biga omnida.

   It was clear yesterday, but it is raining today.