안녕하세요 works as a polite greeting throughout the day, but the right goodbye depends on who is leaving. That is the kind of detail a translation alone can miss. This collection brings together 500 Korean phrases for daily life, travel and work, with English meanings and notes where the setting matters. Choose a situation and start there; you do not have to work through every row in order.
Learn the phrase with its setting
Read each Korean sentence as a whole before trying to change individual words. Many expressions use polite endings; the notes explain distinctions that matter when speaking to someone you do not know well. Each line includes Hangul and an approximate Latin-letter pronunciation guide. Learning to read Hangul will help you use the written phrases, but this page is not an alphabet or grammar course. Print the page if a paper reference is useful, and replace example names with your own when practising.
First contact
안녕하세요 is a greeting, while 어서 오세요 welcomes someone who is arriving. When you leave and the other person stays, use 안녕히 계세요; the note gives the other farewell for someone who is leaving. These differences are worth learning as complete exchanges rather than interchangeable ways to say hello or goodbye.
| Korean | English | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 안녕하세요.annyeonghaseyo. | Hello. | 안녕하세요 is a polite greeting at any time of day. You do not need a separate morning or evening formula. |
| 어서 오세요.eoseo oseyo. | Welcome. | A host or shop worker says this to someone arriving. It is not a reply to thank you. |
| 좋은 하루 보내세요.joeun haru bonaeseyo. | Have a good day. | |
| 안녕히 계세요.annyeonghi gyeseyo. | Goodbye. | Say 안녕히 계세요 when you leave and the other person stays. To someone leaving, say 안녕히 가세요. |
| 나중에 또 봬요.najunge tto bwaeyo. | See you later. | 봬요 is a polite form of see. 나중에 means later, without specifying a time. |
| 내일 봬요.naeil bwaeyo. | See you tomorrow. | |
| 만나서 반가워요.mannaseo bangawoyo. | Nice to meet you. | |
| 저는 알렉스예요.jeoneun alleksseuyeyo. | My name is Alex. | Replace 알렉스 with your name. Use 예요 after a vowel sound and 이에요 after a consonant sound. |
| 성함이 어떻게 되세요?seonghami eotteoke doeseyo? | What is your name? | 성함 is the respectful word for another person's name. Use 이름 for your own name. |
| 어디 출신이세요?eodi chulsiniseyo? | Where are you from? | 출신 asks about someone's place of origin, not their present address. |
| 이 근처에 살아요.i geuncheoe sarayo. | I live near here. | |
| 여기로 막 이사 왔어요.yeogiro mak isa wasseoyo. | I've just moved here. | |
| 일 때문에 왔어요.il ttaemune wasseoyo. | I'm here for work. | |
| 학생이에요.hakssaengieyo. | I'm a student. | |
| 가족과 여행하고 있어요.gajok-kkwa yeohaenghago isseoyo. | I'm travelling with my family. | |
| 여기는 처음이에요.yeogineun cheoeumieyo. | It's my first time here. | 처음 means the first time. Here 여기는 identifies the place you are visiting. |
| 감사합니다.gamsahamnida. | Thank you. | |
| 실례지만 잠깐 시간 괜찮으세요?sillyejiman jamkkan sigan gwaenchaneuseyo? | Excuse me, do you have a moment? | |
| 초대해 주셔서 감사합니다.chodaehae jusyeoseo gamsahamnida. | Thank you for inviting me. | |
| 아니에요.anieyo. | You're welcome. | After thanks, 아니에요 modestly plays down your help. Its literal meaning is no or it is not. |
| 죄송해요.joesonghaeyo. | I'm sorry. | |
| 늦어서 죄송해요.neuseoseo joesonghaeyo. | Sorry I'm late. | |
| 괜찮아요.gwaenchanayo. | That's all right. | 괜찮아요 can reassure someone after an apology. In other contexts it can mean I am fine or no thanks. |
| 오랜만이에요.oraenmanieyo. | It's been a long time. | |
| 먼저 가세요.meonjeo gaseyo. | After you. | 먼저 가세요 offers someone the chance to go first, for example through a doorway. |
| 네, 부탁드려요.ne, butaktteuryeoyo. | Yes, please. | |
| 아니요, 괜찮아요.aniyo, gwaenchanayo. | No, thank you. | 아니요 makes the refusal clear. 괜찮아요 alone can be ambiguous without the situation or gesture. |
| 축하드려요!chukadeuryeoyo! | Congratulations! | 드려요 makes this respectful. 축하해요 is also polite and suits a more familiar relationship. |
| 생일 축하드려요!saengil chukadeuryeoyo! | Happy birthday! | |
| 잘 지내세요.jal jinaeseyo. | Take care. | A farewell wishing someone well. To warn of immediate danger, use 조심하세요 instead. |
Understanding
다시 한번 말씀해 주시겠어요? is a courteous request to hear something again. Keep it available when a reply is too quick. 알겠어요 can acknowledge an explanation without necessarily expressing agreement. Checking that distinction is especially useful when the conversation moves from explaining a task to deciding whether you will do it.
| Korean | English | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 알겠어요.algesseoyo. | I understand. | 알겠어요 can acknowledge an explanation or instruction. It does not necessarily express agreement. |
| 이해가 안 돼요.ihaega an dwaeyo. | I don't understand. | |
| 다시 한번 말씀해 주시겠어요?dasi hanbeon malsseumhae jusigesseoyo? | Could you say that again? | 말씀 is respectful speech. 주시겠어요 makes this a courteous request rather than an order. |
| 조금 더 천천히 말씀해 주시겠어요?jogeum deo cheoncheonhi malsseumhae jusigesseoyo? | Could you speak more slowly? | |
| 적어 주시겠어요?jeogeo jusigesseoyo? | Could you write it down? | |
| 이게 무슨 뜻이에요?ige museun tteusieyo? | What does this mean? | |
| 이건 어떻게 발음해요?igeon eotteoke bareumhaeyo? | How do you pronounce this? | |
| 예를 하나 들어 주시겠어요?yereul hana deureo jusigesseoyo? | Could you give me an example? | |
| 좀 더 쉬운 말로 말씀해 주시겠어요?jom deo swiun mallo malsseumhae jusigesseoyo? | Could you use simpler words? | |
| 마지막 부분을 못 들었어요.majimak ppubuneul mot tteureosseoyo. | I didn't catch the last part. | |
| 조금 더 크게 말씀해 주시겠어요?jogeum deo keuge malsseumhae jusigesseoyo? | Could you speak a little louder? | |
| 이게 맞아요?ige majayo? | Is this correct? | |
| 영어 하세요?yeongeo haseyo? | Do you speak English? | 영어 하세요 is a natural short question about speaking English; it does not ask about nationality. |
| 제가 실수했어요.jega silsuhaesseoyo. | I made a mistake. | |
| 그런 뜻으로 말한 게 아니에요.geureon tteuseuro malhan ge anieyo. | That's not what I meant. | |
| 다시 해 볼게요.dasi hae bolgeyo. | Let me try again. | |
| 보여 주시겠어요?boyeo jusigesseoyo? | Could you show me? | |
| 어느 걸 말씀하시는 거예요?eoneu geol malsseumhasineun geoyeyo? | Which one do you mean? | |
| 이걸 말씀하시는 거예요?igeol malsseumhasineun geoyeyo? | Do you mean this one? | |
| 질문이 있어요.jilmuni isseoyo. | I have a question. | |
| 뭐 좀 여쭤봐도 될까요?mwo jom yeojjwobwado doelkkayo? | May I ask you something? | 여쭤보다 is a respectful way to ask someone a question. 좀 softens the request here. |
| 생각할 시간이 조금 필요해요.saenggakal ssigani jogeum piryohaeyo. | I need a little time to think. | |
| 잠시만 기다려 주세요.jamsiman gidaryeo juseyo. | Please wait a moment. | |
| 번역 앱을 사용할게요.beonyeok aebeul sayonghalgeyo. | I'll use a translation app. | 번역 means translation. A person interpreting spoken conversation is a 통역사. |
| 여기에 입력해 주시겠어요?yeogie imnyeokae jusigesseoyo? | Could you type it here? | |
| 손가락으로 가리켜 주세요.songarageuro garikyeo juseyo. | Please point to it. | |
| 이건 한국어로 뭐라고 해요?igeon hangugeoro mworago haeyo? | How do you say this in Korean? | |
| 한국어를 조금밖에 못해요.hangugeoreul jogeumbakke motaeyo. | I only speak a little Korean. | 조금밖에 못해요 means can only do a little. 밖에 is paired with the negative 못 here. |
| 그 단어는 몰라요.geu daneoneun mollayo. | I don't know that word. | |
| 이제 이해했어요.ije ihaehaesseoyo. | Now I understand. |
Shopping
이거 두 개 주시겠어요? asks for two items. The counter belongs with the number, so changing the quantity needs more care than swapping an English word. 입어 봐도 돼요? asks to try on clothes; the note gives the different verb used for shoes. Practise the request for the item you actually need.
| Korean | English | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 이거 얼마예요?igeo eolmayeyo? | How much is this? | |
| 더 저렴한 것도 있어요?deo jeoryeomhan geot-tto isseoyo? | Do you have anything cheaper? | |
| 그냥 구경하고 있어요. 감사합니다.geunyang gugyeonghago isseoyo. gamsahamnida. | I'm just looking, thank you. | |
| 이걸로 할게요.igeollo halgeyo. | I'll take this one. | |
| 이거 두 개 주시겠어요?igeo du gae jusigesseoyo? | Could I have two of these? | 두 개 means two items. Korean numbers change with the counter; 개 is a common general item counter. |
| 이거 다른 색도 있어요?igeo dareun saektto isseoyo? | Do you have this in another colour? | |
| 더 큰 사이즈 있어요?deo keun saijeu isseoyo? | Do you have a larger size? | |
| 더 작은 사이즈 있어요?deo jageun saijeu isseoyo? | Do you have a smaller size? | |
| 입어 봐도 돼요?ibeo bwado dwaeyo? | Can I try this on? | 입다 is used for clothes. For shoes, ask 신어 봐도 돼요? |
| 탈의실이 어디예요?taruisiri eodiyeyo? | Where is the fitting room? | 탈의실 is a changing room. In a clothes shop it means the room for trying on clothes. |
| 너무 꽉 껴요.neomu kkwak kkyeoyo. | It's too tight. | |
| 너무 헐렁해요.neomu heolleonghaeyo. | It's too loose. | |
| 잘 맞아요.jal majayo. | It fits well. | 맞아요 refers to the fit or size here. Saying something looks good on a person uses 잘 어울려요. |
| 카드로 결제할 수 있어요?kadeuro gyeoljehal ssu isseoyo? | Can I pay by card? | |
| 현금으로 낼게요.hyeongeumeuro naelgeyo. | I'll pay in cash. | |
| 이 결제 앱을 사용할 수 있어요?i gyeolje aebeul sayonghal ssu isseoyo? | Can I use this payment app? | Show the app or its name. This question does not assume a particular payment method is accepted. |
| 영수증 주시겠어요?yeongsujeung jusigesseoyo? | Could I have a receipt? | |
| 봉투는 필요 없어요.bongtuneun piryo eopsseoyo. | I don't need a bag. | 봉투 means the shop's bag here, not a handbag or suitcase. |
| 봉투 하나 주시겠어요?bongtu hana jusigesseoyo? | Could I have a bag? | |
| 세금이 포함된 가격이에요?segeumi pohamdoen gagyeogieyo? | Is tax included? | |
| 진열대에 적힌 가격이 달라요.jinyeoldaee jeokin gagyeogi dallayo. | The price on the shelf is different. | |
| 거스름돈이 잘못된 것 같아요.geoseureumdoni jalmot-ttoen geot kkatayo. | I think the change is wrong. | 거스름돈 is money returned after a payment. 것 같아요 makes the concern less blunt. |
| 이거 반품할 수 있어요?igeo banpumhal ssu isseoyo? | Can I return this? | 반품 means returning a purchase; 환불 means a refund. This asks about the shop's policy. |
| 이걸 교환하고 싶어요.igeol gyohwanhago sipeoyo. | I'd like to exchange this. | |
| 어제 샀어요.eoje sasseoyo. | I bought it yesterday. | |
| 고장 났어요.gojang nasseoyo. | It's broken. | 고장 났어요 describes something that has stopped working, such as an appliance. Broken glass is 깨졌어요. |
| 부품 하나가 빠져 있어요.bupum hanaga ppajeo isseoyo. | A part is missing. | |
| 이거 재고 있어요?igeo jaego isseoyo? | Do you have this in stock? | |
| 언제 다시 들어와요?eonje dasi deureowayo? | When will it be back in stock? | 다시 들어와요 means comes in again here: the shop receives more stock. |
| 선물 포장해 주시겠어요?seonmul pojanghae jusigesseoyo? | Could you wrap it as a gift? |
Phone and forms
배터리가 거의 다 됐어요 means your battery is nearly used up. 가장 가까운 콘센트가 어디예요? asks for the nearest power socket. Familiar-looking borrowed words can be misleading: 콘센트 has nothing to do with consent. Use the surrounding questions to distinguish a charging problem from reception, data or account access.
| Korean | English | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 와이파이 있어요?waipai isseoyo? | Do you have Wi-Fi? | |
| 와이파이 비밀번호가 뭐예요?waipai bimilbeonhoga mwoyeyo? | What is the Wi-Fi password? | |
| 인터넷에 연결이 안 돼요.inteonese yeongyeori an dwaeyo. | I can't connect to the internet. | |
| 휴대폰 신호가 안 잡혀요.hyudaepon sinhoga an japyeoyo. | My phone has no signal. | |
| 배터리가 거의 다 됐어요.baeteoriga geoui da dwaesseoyo. | My battery is almost dead. | 배터리가 거의 다 됐어요 means the battery is nearly used up, not fully charged. |
| 여기서 휴대폰을 충전해도 돼요?yeogiseo hyudaeponeul chungjeonhaedo dwaeyo? | Can I charge my phone here? | |
| 가장 가까운 콘센트가 어디예요?gajang gakkaun konsenteuga eodiyeyo? | Where is the nearest socket? | 콘센트 is a power socket or electrical outlet. It does not mean consent. |
| 충전 케이블 팔아요?chungjeon keibeul parayo? | Do you sell charging cables? | |
| 선불 유심을 사고 싶어요.seonbul yusimeul sago sipeoyo. | I'd like a prepaid SIM card. | 선불 means prepaid; 유심 is a SIM card. Availability and registration requirements are separate questions. |
| 이 요금제에 데이터가 포함돼 있어요?i yogeumjee deiteoga pohamdwae isseoyo? | Does this plan include mobile data? | |
| 메시지를 보내 주세요.mesijireul bonae juseyo. | Please send me a message. | |
| 다시 전화해 주시겠어요?dasi jeonhwahae jusigesseoyo? | Could you call me back? | |
| 전화를 못 받았어요.jeonhwareul mot ppadasseoyo. | I missed your call. | |
| 나중에 전화할게요.najunge jeonhwahalgeyo. | I'll call you later. | |
| 전화 잘못 거셨어요.jeonhwa jalmot kkeosyeosseoyo. | You have the wrong number. | Use this when someone has called you by mistake. 거셨어요 refers respectfully to making a call. |
| 전화 좀 빌려 써도 될까요?jeonhwa jom billyeo sseodo doelkkayo? | May I use your phone? | |
| 예약하고 싶어요.yeyakago sipeoyo. | I'd like to make an appointment. | 예약 covers appointments and reservations. State the service or time if it is not already clear. |
| 예약을 변경해야 해요.yeyageul byeongyeonghaeya haeyo. | I need to change my appointment. | |
| 예약을 취소하고 싶어요.yeyageul chwisohago sipeoyo. | I'd like to cancel my appointment. | |
| 이 양식은 어디서 작성하면 돼요?i yangsigeun eodiseo jaksseonghamyeon dwaeyo? | Where do I fill in this form? | |
| 어떤 항목을 꼭 작성해야 해요?eotteon hangmogeul kkok jjaksseonghaeya haeyo? | Which fields are required? | 항목 means entries on the form; 꼭 marks what you must complete. |
| 이거 작성하는 것 좀 도와주시겠어요?igeo jaksseonghaneun geot jjom dowajusigesseoyo? | Could you help me fill this in? | |
| 여기에 서명해야 해요?yeogie seomyeonghaeya haeyo? | Do I need to sign here? | |
| 어떤 서류가 필요해요?eotteon seoryuga piryohaeyo? | Which documents do I need? | |
| 사본도 괜찮아요?sabondo gwaenchanayo? | Is a copy enough? | |
| 여기 제 신분증이에요.yeogi je sinbunjeungieyo. | Here is my identification. | 신분증 is an identity document. This does not specify which document the organisation accepts. |
| 주소가 바뀌었어요.jusoga bakkwieosseoyo. | I've changed my address. | |
| 이메일로 확인을 받을 수 있을까요?imeillo hwagineul badeul ssu isseulkkayo? | Could I get confirmation by email? | |
| 택배를 찾으러 왔어요.taekppaereul chajeureo wasseoyo. | I'm here to collect a parcel. | 찾으러 왔어요 means you came to collect it here, rather than to search for a missing parcel. |
| 택배가 안 왔어요.taekppaega an wasseoyo. | The parcel hasn't arrived. |
Health
진료를 받아야 해요 asks to see a doctor, while 속이 메스꺼워요 describes nausea. Select the words that accurately describe your situation rather than combining symptoms from the list. These are communication examples, not medical instructions. If a reply concerns treatment you do not understand, ask the professional to clarify it.
| Korean | English | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 진료를 받아야 해요.jillyoreul badaya haeyo. | I need to see a doctor. | 진료를 받다 means to receive medical care or have a medical consultation. |
| 가장 가까운 약국이 어디예요?gajang gakkaun yak-kkugi eodiyeyo? | Where is the nearest pharmacy? | |
| 근처에 의원이 있어요?geuncheoe uiwoni isseoyo? | Is there a clinic nearby? | |
| 몸이 안 좋아요.momi an joayo. | I feel unwell. | |
| 열이 있어요.yeori isseoyo. | I have a fever. | |
| 머리가 아파요.meoriga apayo. | I have a headache. | |
| 배가 아파요.baega apayo. | My stomach hurts. | |
| 목이 아파요.mogi apayo. | My throat hurts. | |
| 어지러워요.eojireowoyo. | I feel dizzy. | |
| 속이 메스꺼워요.sogi meseukkeowoyo. | I feel nauseous. | 메스꺼워요 describes feeling sick to your stomach, as though you might vomit. |
| 기침이 나요.gichimi nayo. | I have a cough. | |
| 어제부터 그랬어요.eojebuteo geuraesseoyo. | It started yesterday. | Say this after explaining the symptom. 어제부터 means since yesterday. |
| 여기가 아파요.yeogiga apayo. | It hurts here. | |
| 통증이 점점 심해져요.tongjeungi jeomjeom simhaejeoyo. | The pain is getting worse. | |
| 발목을 다쳤어요.balmogeul dacheosseoyo. | I hurt my ankle. | |
| 손가락을 베었어요.songarageul beeosseoyo. | I cut my finger. | |
| 이 약에 알레르기가 있어요.i yage allereugiga isseoyo. | I'm allergic to this medicine. | Show or name the medicine. This states an allergy, not just any unwanted side effect. |
| 이 약을 먹고 있어요.i yageul meok-kko isseoyo. | I'm taking this medication. | Korean uses 약을 먹다 for taking oral medicine, literally eat medicine. |
| 천식이 있어요.cheonsigi isseoyo. | I have asthma. | |
| 임신 중이에요.imsin jungieyo. | I'm pregnant. | |
| 처방전이 필요해요?cheobangjeoni piryohaeyo? | Do I need a prescription? | |
| 이 약을 얼마나 자주 먹어야 해요?i yageul eolmana jaju meogeoya haeyo? | How often should I take this? | This asks about frequency. Confirm the amount per dose separately with the clinician or pharmacist. |
| 음식과 함께 먹어야 해요?eumsik-kkwa hamkke meogeoya haeyo? | Should I take it with food? | |
| 며칠 동안 먹어야 해요?myeochil dongan meogeoya haeyo? | How many days should I take it for? | |
| 사용 방법을 적어 주시겠어요?sayong bangbeobeul jeogeo jusigesseoyo? | Could you write down the instructions? | |
| 이 약을 먹으면 졸려요?i yageul meogeumyeon jollyeoyo? | Does it make you sleepy? | Ask this about the medicine being discussed. 졸려요 means sleepy or drowsy. |
| 이 약을 먹고 운전해도 돼요?i yageul meok-kko unjeonhaedo dwaeyo? | Can I drive after taking it? | |
| 여기 제 보험증이에요.yeogi je boheomjeungieyo. | Here is my insurance card. | Use while showing your insurance document. It does not establish that the clinic accepts it or covers the cost. |
| 통역이 필요해요.tongyeogi piryohaeyo. | I need an interpreter. | |
| 언제 다시 와야 해요?eonje dasi waya haeyo? | When should I come back? |
Safety and home
만지지 마세요 states a clear boundary. 아이가 없어졌어요 reports that your child cannot be found; adding the child's name can make the situation clearer. Keep the short expressions easy to find. The section supplies language for asking for help, not a replacement for local emergency assistance.
| Korean | English | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 구급차를 불러 주세요.gugeupchareul bulleo juseyo. | Please call an ambulance. | |
| 경찰에 신고해 주세요.gyeongchare singohae juseyo. | Please call the police. | |
| 숨을 제대로 못 쉬겠어요.sumeul jedaero mot sswigesseoyo. | I can't breathe properly. | |
| 가슴이 아파요.gaseumi apayo. | I have chest pain. | |
| 다친 사람이 있어요.dachin sarami isseoyo. | Someone is injured. | |
| 불이 났어요.buri nasseoyo. | There's a fire. | |
| 가스 냄새가 나요.gaseu naemsaega nayo. | I smell gas. | |
| 제 곁에 있어 주세요.je gyeote isseo juseyo. | Please stay with me. | |
| 만지지 마세요.manjiji maseyo. | Please don't touch me. | A clear personal boundary. The -지 마세요 ending asks someone not to do something. |
| 혼자 있게 해 주세요.honja itkke hae juseyo. | Leave me alone. | |
| 여기는 안전하지 않은 것 같아요.yeogineun anjeonhaji aneun geot kkatayo. | I don't feel safe here. | |
| 가방을 도둑맞았어요.gabangeul dodungmajasseoyo. | My bag was stolen. | |
| 여권을 잃어버렸어요.yeogwoneul ireobeoryeosseoyo. | I've lost my passport. | |
| 분실물 센터가 어디예요?bunsilmul senteoga eodiyeyo? | Where is the lost property office? | |
| 도난 신고를 하고 싶어요.donan singoreul hago sipeoyo. | I'd like to report a theft. | |
| 아이가 없어졌어요.aiga eopsseojeosseoyo. | My child is missing. | 아이가 없어졌어요 reports that the child cannot be found. Use the child's name if helpful. |
| 무슨 일이 있었는지 봤어요.museun iri isseonneunji bwasseoyo. | I saw what happened. | |
| 조심하세요.josimhaseyo. | Please be careful. | |
| 바닥이 미끄러워요.badagi mikkeureowoyo. | The floor is slippery. | |
| 문이 안 잠겨요.muni an jamgyeoyo. | The door won't lock. | |
| 열쇠를 안에 두고 나와서 못 들어가요.yeolsoereul ane dugo nawaseo mot tteureogayo. | I left my key inside and can't get in. | |
| 수도꼭지에서 물이 새요.sudokkokjjieseo muri saeyo. | The tap is leaking. | |
| 정전됐어요.jeongjeondwaesseoyo. | The power is out. | 정전 refers to a power outage, rather than a single device being switched off. |
| 난방이 안 돼요.nanbangi an dwaeyo. | The heating isn't working. | |
| 수리하러 와 주실 수 있어요?surihareo wa jusil ssu isseoyo? | Could someone come to repair it? | |
| 월세는 언제 내야 해요?wolseneun eonje naeya haeyo? | When is the rent due? | |
| 공과금이 월세에 포함돼 있어요?gonggwageumi wolsee pohamdwae isseoyo? | Are the bills included in the rent? | 공과금 refers to utility and related bills. Ask separately which particular charges are included. |
| 쓰레기는 어디에 버리면 돼요?sseuregineun eodie beorimyeon dwaeyo? | Where should I put the rubbish? | |
| 조금만 조용히 해 주시겠어요?jogeumman joyonghi hae jusigesseoyo? | Could you keep the noise down? | |
| 여분의 열쇠를 받을 수 있을까요?yeobunui yeolsoereul badeul ssu isseulkkayo? | May I have a spare key? |
Transport
성인 한 명이요 gives the number of adult passengers at a ticket counter. 왕복표 means a return ticket, while 편도표 is one way. Practise the route and passenger details alongside the request. A correct sentence about a ticket still needs the destination and journey you intend to make.
| Korean | English | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 기차역이 어디예요?gichayeogi eodiyeyo? | Where is the train station? | |
| 공항에 어떻게 가요?gonghange eotteoke gayo? | How do I get to the airport? | |
| 표는 어디서 살 수 있어요?pyoneun eodiseo sal ssu isseoyo? | Where can I buy a ticket? | |
| 성인 한 명이요.seongin han myeongiyo. | One adult ticket, please. | At a ticket counter, 성인 한 명이요 states one adult passenger. The ticket request is understood. |
| 왕복표로 주세요.wangbokpyoro juseyo. | I'd like a return ticket. | 왕복표 is a return or round-trip ticket. 편도표 is a one-way ticket. |
| 이 표는 오늘 쓸 수 있어요?i pyoneun oneul sseul ssu isseoyo? | Is this ticket valid today? | |
| 버스 안에서 표를 살 수 있어요?beoseu aneseo pyoreul sal ssu isseoyo? | Can I buy a ticket on the bus? | |
| 다음 기차는 몇 시에 있어요?daeum gichaneun myeot ssie isseoyo? | What time is the next train? | |
| 몇 번 승강장으로 가야 해요?myeot ppeon seunggangjangeuro gaya haeyo? | Which platform should I go to? | |
| 이 버스는 공항에 가요?i beoseuneun gonghange gayo? | Does this bus go to the airport? | |
| 갈아타야 해요?garataya haeyo? | Do I need to change trains? | 갈아타다 means to change vehicles. This can also be used for a bus or subway transfer. |
| 어디서 갈아타요?eodiseo garatayo? | Where do I change? | |
| 얼마나 걸려요?eolmana geollyeoyo? | How long does the journey take? | |
| 이 자리는 예약된 자리예요?i jarineun yeyakttoen jariyeyo? | Is this seat reserved? | |
| 여기 앉은 사람 있어요?yeogi anjeun saram isseoyo? | Is anyone sitting here? | |
| 기차를 놓쳤어요.gichareul locheosseoyo. | I missed my train. | |
| 표를 변경할 수 있어요?pyoreul byeongyeonghal ssu isseoyo? | Can I change my ticket? | |
| 기차 운행이 취소됐어요.gicha unhaengi chwisodwaesseoyo. | The train has been cancelled. | |
| 거기 가는 다른 방법이 있어요?geogi ganeun dareun bangbeobi isseoyo? | Is there another way to get there? | |
| 몇 정거장 남았어요?myeot jjeonggeojang namasseoyo? | How many stops are left? | |
| 도착하면 알려 주세요.dochakamyeon allyeo juseyo. | Please tell me when we get there. | |
| 여기서 내려야 해요.yeogiseo naeryeoya haeyo. | I need to get off here. | |
| 택시 타는 곳이 어디예요?taekssi taneun gosi eodiyeyo? | Where is the taxi rank? | |
| 이 주소로 가 주세요.i jusoro ga juseyo. | Could you take me to this address? | |
| 여기 세워 주세요.yeogi sewo juseyo. | Please stop here. | Say this to a driver when you want the vehicle to stop. 세우다 means to bring it to a stop here. |
| 택시비가 얼마나 나올까요?taekssibiga eolmana naolkkayo? | How much will the taxi ride cost? | |
| 여행 가방 옮기는 것 좀 도와주시겠어요?yeohaeng gabang omgineun geot jjom dowajusigesseoyo? | Could you help me with my suitcase? | |
| 버스 정류장이 어디예요?beoseu jeongnyujangi eodiyeyo? | Where is the bus stop? | |
| 이 교통카드를 쓸 수 있어요?i gyotongkadeureul sseul ssu isseoyo? | Can I use this travel card? | |
| 교통카드를 충전하고 싶어요.gyotongkadeureul chungjeonhago sipeoyo. | I'd like to top up my travel card. | 충전 means adding credit to a travel card here; the same word also means charging a battery. |
Places to stay
알렉스라는 이름으로 예약했어요 identifies the reservation by name. Use the name on the booking, even if another person made it. In 2박 묵고 싶어요, 2박 counts two nights. Check the dates as well as the number of nights when arranging accommodation.
| Korean | English | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 예약했어요.yeyakaesseoyo. | I have a reservation. | |
| 체크인하고 싶어요.chekeuinhago sipeoyo. | I'd like to check in. | |
| 알렉스라는 이름으로 예약했어요.alleksseuraneun ireumeuro yeyakaesseoyo. | The reservation is under Alex. | Replace 알렉스 with the name used for the booking, which may differ from your own. |
| 먼저 방을 볼 수 있을까요?meonjeo bangeul bol ssu isseulkkayo? | Could I see the room first? | |
| 2박 묵고 싶어요.ibang muk-kko sipeoyo. | I'd like to stay for two nights. | 이 박 means two nights, normally written 2박. Hotel stays use 박 with Sino-Korean numbers. |
| 오늘 밤에 빈방 있어요?oneul bame binbang isseoyo? | Do you have a room available tonight? | |
| 하룻밤에 얼마예요?harutppame eolmayeyo? | How much is it per night? | |
| 아침 식사가 포함돼 있어요?achim sikssaga pohamdwae isseoyo? | Is breakfast included? | |
| 아침 식사는 어디서 해요?achim sikssaneun eodiseo haeyo? | Where is breakfast served? | |
| 체크아웃은 몇 시예요?chekeuauseun myeot ssiyeyo? | What time is check-out? | |
| 제 방은 몇 층이에요?je bangeun myeot cheungieyo? | Which floor is my room on? | 층 is a building floor. Follow the building's displayed floor numbers rather than assuming English conventions. |
| 엘리베이터가 있어요?ellibeiteoga isseoyo? | Is there a lift? | |
| 카드 키가 안 돼요.kadeu kiga an dwaeyo. | The key card doesn't work. | |
| 뜨거운 물이 안 나와요.tteugeoun muri an nawayo. | There is no hot water. | |
| 방이 너무 시끄러워요.bangi neomu sikkeureowoyo. | The room is too noisy. | |
| 방을 바꿀 수 있을까요?bangeul bakkul ssu isseulkkayo? | Could I change rooms? | |
| 에어컨이 안 돼요.eeokeoni an dwaeyo. | The air conditioning isn't working. | |
| 담요 하나 더 주시겠어요?damnyo hana deo jusigesseoyo? | Could I have another blanket? | |
| 깨끗한 수건 좀 주시겠어요?kkaekkeutan sugeon jom jusigesseoyo? | Could I have a clean towel? | |
| 오늘은 방 청소하지 말아 주세요.oneureun bang cheongsohaji mara juseyo. | Please don't clean the room today. | |
| 여기에 짐을 맡겨도 될까요?yeogie jimeul matkkyeodo doelkkayo? | Can I leave my luggage here? | 맡기다 means leaving something in someone's care, not simply putting it down. |
| 체크아웃을 조금 늦게 해도 될까요?chekeuauseul jogeum neutkke haedo doelkkayo? | Can I check out a little later? | |
| 숙박을 연장하고 싶어요.sukppageul yeonjanghago sipeoyo. | I'd like to extend my stay. | |
| 사용할 수 있는 세탁기가 있어요?sayonghal ssu inneun setak-kkiga isseoyo? | Is there a washing machine I can use? | |
| 샤워기는 어떻게 써요?syawogineun eotteoke sseoyo? | How do I use the shower? | |
| 수돗물을 마셔도 돼요?sudonmureul masyeodo dwaeyo? | Can I drink the tap water? | |
| 내일 아침에 탈 택시를 예약해 주시겠어요?naeil achime tal taekssireul yeyakae jusigesseoyo? | Could you book a taxi for tomorrow morning? | |
| 지금 체크아웃하고 싶어요.jigeum chekeuautago sipeoyo. | I'd like to check out now. | |
| 숙박 요금 내역을 볼 수 있을까요?sukppak yogeum naeyeogeul bol ssu isseulkkayo? | Could I see the bill for my stay? | |
| 방에 뭘 두고 온 것 같아요.bange mwol dugo on geot kkatayo. | I think I left something in my room. |
Eating out
두 명이에요 gives your party size at a restaurant entrance. 고기를 안 먹어요 says you do not eat meat, but it does not list every ingredient you avoid. Read the more specific questions before ordering, especially if stock or seafood matters to you. The notes explain the limits of the short translations.
| Korean | English | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 두 명이에요.du myeongieyo. | A table for two, please. | 두 명이에요 literally states there are two people. At a restaurant entrance, it gives your party size. |
| 밖에 앉아도 될까요?bakke anjado doelkkayo? | Could we sit outside? | |
| 자리가 나려면 얼마나 기다려야 해요?jariga naryeomyeon eolmana gidaryeoya haeyo? | How long is the wait for a table? | |
| 메뉴판 좀 보여 주시겠어요?menyupan jom boyeo jusigesseoyo? | Could we see the menu? | |
| 뭘 추천하세요?mwol chucheonhaseyo? | What do you recommend? | |
| 이 음식에는 뭐가 들어가요?i eumsigeneun mwoga deureogayo? | What is in this dish? | |
| 고기를 안 먹어요.gogireul an meogeoyo. | I don't eat meat. | This states a dietary choice. Ask separately about stock, seafood or other ingredients you avoid. |
| 여기에 생선이 들어가요?yeogie saengseoni deureogayo? | Does this contain fish? | |
| 땅콩 알레르기가 있어요.ttangkong allereugiga isseoyo. | I'm allergic to peanuts. | 땅콩 means peanuts. Name your actual allergen; this phrase does not cover every kind of nut. |
| 소스에 우유가 들어가요?soseue uyuga deureogayo? | Does the sauce contain milk? | |
| 달걀을 빼고 만들어 주실 수 있어요?dalgyareul ppaego mandeureo jusil ssu isseoyo? | Could you make it without eggs? | |
| 이거 매워요?igeo maewoyo? | Is this spicy? | |
| 덜 맵게 해 주시겠어요?deol maepkke hae jusigesseoyo? | Could you make it less spicy? | 덜 means less. A dish may not be adjustable, so this is a request rather than an assumption. |
| 이 음식으로 주세요.i eumsigeuro juseyo. | I'd like this dish, please. | |
| 물 좀 주시겠어요?mul jom jusigesseoyo? | Could I have some water? | |
| 설탕 없이 커피 한 잔 주세요.seoltang eopssi keopi han jan juseyo. | A coffee without sugar, please. | 한 잔 counts one cup or glass. 없이 means without. |
| 디카페인 커피 있어요?dikapein keopi isseoyo? | Do you have decaffeinated coffee? | |
| 저도 같은 걸로 주세요.jeodo gateun geollo juseyo. | I'll have the same. | 저도 means me too. Use when the other person's order is already clear. |
| 아직 주문 안 했어요.ajik jjumun an haesseoyo. | We haven't ordered yet. | |
| 이건 제가 주문한 게 아니에요.igeon jega jumunhan ge anieyo. | This isn't what I ordered. | |
| 음식 하나가 아직 안 나왔어요.eumsi kanaga ajik an nawasseoyo. | We're still waiting for one dish. | |
| 접시 하나 더 주시겠어요?jeopssi hana deo jusigesseoyo? | Could we have another plate? | |
| 포크 좀 주시겠어요?pokeu jom jusigesseoyo? | Could I have a fork? | |
| 맛있어요.masisseoyo. | It's delicious. | |
| 배불러요.baebulleoyo. | I'm full. | |
| 계산서 좀 주시겠어요?gyesanseo jom jusigesseoyo? | Could I have the bill, please? | This asks for the bill. To say you would like to pay at the till, 계산할게요 is useful. |
| 따로 계산할 수 있어요?ttaro gyesanhal ssu isseoyo? | Can we pay separately? | |
| 봉사료가 있어요?bongsaryoga isseoyo? | Is there a service charge? | |
| 이거 포장해 주실 수 있어요?igeo pojanghae jusil ssu isseoyo? | Can I get this to take away? | 포장 means packing it to take away here. It can also describe wrapping an item in a shop. |
| 주문은 몇 시까지 받아요?jumuneun myeot ssikkaji badayo? | What time is the last order? |
Getting around
장애인 화장실 is a common label for an accessible toilet; ask separately about any particular features you need. 저희 사진 좀 찍어 주시겠어요? is a polite request for someone to photograph your group. Knowing what 저희 refers to helps you keep the request appropriate to the people with you.
| Korean | English | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 입구가 어디예요?ipkkuga eodiyeyo? | Where is the entrance? | |
| 출구가 어디예요?chulguga eodiyeyo? | Where is the exit? | |
| 화장실이 어디예요?hwajangsiri eodiyeyo? | Where is the toilet? | |
| 장애인 화장실이 있어요?jangaein hwajangsiri isseoyo? | Is there an accessible toilet? | 장애인 화장실 is a common label for an accessible toilet. Ask about particular access needs if necessary. |
| 계단 없이 갈 수 있는 길이 있어요?gyedan eopssi gal ssu inneun giri isseoyo? | Is there a route without stairs? | |
| 지도에서 알려 주시겠어요?jidoeseo allyeo jusigesseoyo? | Could you show me on the map? | |
| 거기까지 걸어갈 수 있어요?geogikkaji georeogal ssu isseoyo? | Can I walk there? | |
| 이쪽으로 가는 게 맞아요?ijjogeuro ganeun ge majayo? | Am I going the right way? | |
| 이 주소를 찾고 있어요.i jusoreul chatkko isseoyo. | I'm looking for this address. | |
| 길을 잃었어요.gireul ireosseoyo. | I'm lost. | |
| 다음 모퉁이에서 왼쪽으로 도세요.daeum motungieseo oenjjogeuro doseyo. | Turn left at the next corner. | |
| 쭉 가세요.jjuk kkaseyo. | Go straight on. | |
| 오른쪽에 있어요.oreunjjoge isseoyo. | It's on the right. | |
| 은행 맞은편에 있어요.eunhaeng majeunpyeone isseoyo. | It's opposite the bank. | |
| 미술관은 오늘 문을 열어요?misulgwaneun oneul muneul yeoreoyo? | Is the art museum open today? | |
| 몇 시에 문을 열어요?myeot ssie muneul yeoreoyo? | What time do you open? | |
| 몇 시에 문을 닫아요?myeot ssie muneul dadayo? | What time do you close? | |
| 입장료가 얼마예요?ipjjangnyoga eolmayeyo? | How much is admission? | |
| 미리 예약해야 해요?miri yeyakaeya haeyo? | Do I need to book in advance? | |
| 사진을 찍어도 돼요?sajineul jjigeodo dwaeyo? | May I take photographs? | |
| 저희 사진 좀 찍어 주시겠어요?jeohi sajin jom jjigeo jusigesseoyo? | Could you take a photo of us? | 저희 is a polite way to refer to us. 찍다 is the verb used for taking a photo. |
| 가이드 투어가 있어요?gaideu tueoga isseoyo? | Is there a guided tour? | |
| 투어는 어디서 시작해요?tueoneun eodiseo sijakaeyo? | Where does the tour start? | |
| 근처에 가 볼 만한 곳이 있어요?geuncheoe ga bol manhan gosi isseoyo? | What is worth seeing nearby? | |
| 근처에 공원이 있어요?geuncheoe gongwoni isseoyo? | Is there a park nearby? | |
| 여기서 자전거를 빌릴 수 있어요?yeogiseo jajeongeoreul billil ssu isseoyo? | Can I hire a bicycle here? | |
| 자전거는 어디에 반납해요?jajeongeoneun eodie bannapaeyo? | Where should I return the bicycle? | |
| 여기에 주차해도 돼요?yeogie juchahaedo dwaeyo? | Can I park here? | |
| 여기는 일반인도 들어갈 수 있어요?yeogineun ilbanindo deureogal ssu isseoyo? | Is this area open to the public? | |
| 들어가도 괜찮아요?deureogado gwaenchanayo? | Is it all right to go in? |
Meeting people
무슨 일을 하세요? asks about someone's occupation, rather than their activity at that instant. 함께해도 될까요? asks to join an activity or group. Let the answer guide your next question. You can use a few of these lines in a conversation without needing to cover every subject in the section.
| Korean | English | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 함께해도 될까요?hamkkehaedo doelkkayo? | May I join you? | Use when asking to join the other person's activity or group. 함께 means together. |
| 저희와 함께하실래요?jeohiwa hamkkehasillaeyo? | Would you like to join us? | |
| 여행 오셨어요?yeohaeng osyeosseoyo? | Are you here on a trip? | |
| 얼마나 계실 거예요?eolmana gyesil kkeoyeyo? | How long are you staying? | |
| 여기 와 보신 적 있어요?yeogi wa bosin jeok isseoyo? | Have you been here before? | |
| 무슨 일을 하세요?museun ireul haseyo? | What do you do for work? | 무슨 일을 하세요 asks about someone's occupation, not what they are doing at that exact moment. |
| 여가 시간에 뭘 하는 걸 좋아하세요?yeoga sigane mwol haneun geol joahaseyo? | What do you like to do in your free time? | |
| 요리하는 걸 좋아해요.yorihaneun geol joahaeyo. | I like cooking. | |
| 어떤 음악을 좋아하세요?eotteon eumageul joahaseyo? | What kind of music do you like? | |
| 산책하는 걸 좋아해요.sanchaekaneun geol joahaeyo. | I enjoy going for walks. | |
| 추천해 주실 만한 게 있어요?chucheonhae jusil manhan ge isseoyo? | Do you have any recommendations? | |
| 재미있겠네요.jaemiitkkenneyo. | That sounds interesting. | |
| 해 보고 싶어요.hae bogo sipeoyo. | I'd like to try that. | |
| 한 번도 해 본 적 없어요.han beondo hae bon jeok eopsseoyo. | I've never tried it. | |
| 뭐 좀 마실래요?mwo jom masillaeyo? | Would you like something to drink? | The -ㄹ래요 ending makes a friendly invitation. It is less formal than -시겠어요. |
| 술을 안 마셔요.sureul an masyeoyo. | I don't drink alcohol. | |
| 건배!geonbae! | Cheers! | 건배 is a toast before drinking. Unlike English cheers, it does not mean thanks or goodbye. |
| 친구를 데려와도 돼요?chingureul deryeowado dwaeyo? | Can I bring a friend? | |
| 신발을 벗어야 해요?sinbareul beoseoya haeyo? | Should I take my shoes off? | This asks what is appropriate in the place you are entering rather than assuming one rule everywhere. |
| 창문을 열어도 돼요?changmuneul yeoreodo dwaeyo? | May I open the window? | |
| 문 좀 닫아 주시겠어요?mun jom dada jusigesseoyo? | Would you mind closing the door? | |
| 바람 좀 쐬고 싶어요.baram jom ssoego sipeoyo. | I need some fresh air. | |
| 그 이야기는 안 하고 싶어요.geu iyagineun an hago sipeoyo. | I'd rather not talk about that. | |
| 그건 개인적인 일이에요.geugeon gaeinjeogin irieyo. | That's personal. | |
| 저는 생각이 달라요.jeoneun saenggagi dallayo. | I have a different opinion. | |
| 무슨 말씀인지 알겠어요.museun malsseuminji algesseoyo. | I see what you mean. | This acknowledges understanding the person's point. It need not mean you agree. |
| 이야기 나눠서 좋았어요.iyagi nanwoseo joasseoyo. | It was nice talking to you. | |
| 정말 즐거웠어요.jeongmal jeulgeowosseoyo. | I had a lovely time. | |
| 계속 연락해요.gyesok yeollakaeyo. | Let's keep in touch. | |
| 조심히 돌아가세요.josimhi doragaseyo. | Have a safe trip home. |
Making plans
내일 시간 있으세요? asks whether someone has time tomorrow. 일곱 시에 만나요 proposes meeting at seven. Korean uses different number systems for hours and minutes, so read the note before adapting the time. Then settle the location and any other detail that could leave the arrangement unclear.
| Korean | English | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 내일 시간 있으세요?naeil sigan isseuseyo? | Are you free tomorrow? | 시간 있으세요 literally asks whether the person has time. It is about availability, not price. |
| 같이 커피 마실래요?gachi keopi masillaeyo? | Would you like to have coffee? | |
| 정말 좋죠.jeongmal jochyo. | I'd love to. | |
| 오늘 저녁에는 바빠요.oneul jeonyeogeneun bappayo. | I'm busy this evening. | |
| 다음 기회에 할게요.daeum gihoee halgeyo. | Maybe another time. | |
| 몇 시가 편하세요?myeot ssiga pyeonhaseyo? | What time suits you? | |
| 토요일은 괜찮으세요?toyoireun gwaenchaneuseyo? | Does Saturday work for you? | |
| 일곱 시에 만나요.ilgop ssie mannayo. | Let's meet at seven. | 일곱 시 uses a native Korean number for the hour. Minutes use Sino-Korean numbers, as in 십 분. |
| 어디서 만날까요?eodiseo mannalkkayo? | Where shall we meet? | |
| 역 밖에서 만나요.yeok ppakkeseo mannayo. | Let's meet outside the station. | |
| 위치를 보내 드릴게요.wichireul bonae deurilgeyo. | I'll send you the location. | |
| 지금 가고 있어요.jigeum gago isseoyo. | I'm on my way. | |
| 십 분 후에 도착해요.sip ppun hue dochakaeyo. | I'll be there in ten minutes. | |
| 조금 늦을 것 같아요.jogeum neuseul kkeot kkatayo. | I'm going to be a little late. | |
| 입구 옆에서 기다리고 있어요.ipkku yeopeseo gidarigo isseoyo. | I'm waiting by the entrance. | |
| 어디 계신지 모르겠어요.eodi gyesinji moreugesseoyo. | I can't find you. | |
| 어떤 옷을 입고 계세요?eotteon oseul ipkko gyeseyo? | What are you wearing? | |
| 조금 더 늦게 만날 수 있을까요?jogeum deo neutkke mannal ssu isseulkkayo? | Could we meet a little later? | |
| 갑자기 일이 생겼어요.gapjjagi iri saenggyeosseoyo. | Something has come up. | 갑자기 일이 생겼어요 explains an unexpected matter that affects your plans; it need not be paid work. |
| 죄송하지만 못 갈 것 같아요.joesonghajiman mot kkal kkeot kkatayo. | I'm sorry, I can't make it. | 못 갈 것 같아요 politely says you do not think you can attend or go. It is not about making an object. |
| 다른 날로 바꿀 수 있을까요?dareun nallo bakkul ssu isseulkkayo? | Could we make it another day? | |
| 몇 시에 시작해요?myeot ssie sijakaeyo? | What time does it start? | |
| 몇 시에 끝나요?myeot ssie kkeunnayo? | What time does it finish? | |
| 시간이 얼마나 남았어요?sigani eolmana namasseoyo? | How much time do we have? | |
| 급할 건 없어요.geupal kkeon eopsseoyo. | There's no hurry. | |
| 곧 출발해야겠어요.got chulbalhaeyagesseoyo. | We should leave soon. | |
| 잠깐 쉬어요.jamkkan swieoyo. | Let's take a break. | |
| 조금 더 있고 싶어요.jogeum deo itkko sipeoyo. | I'd like to stay a little longer. | |
| 이제 가야 해요.ije gaya haeyo. | I need to leave now. | |
| 내일 알려 드릴게요.naeil allyeo deurilgeyo. | I'll let you know tomorrow. |
Starting work
오늘이 첫 출근이에요 refers specifically to your first day coming to work. 출근 기록은 어떻게 해요? asks how to record your arrival without assuming a particular clocking-in system. Use the first-day questions to learn the workplace's actual arrangements, rather than treating the examples as rules for every employer.
| Korean | English | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 오늘이 첫 출근이에요.oneuri cheot chulgeunieyo. | It's my first day. | 첫 출근 specifically means your first day coming to work, not your first day in any setting. |
| 새로 왔어요.saero wasseoyo. | I'm new here. | |
| 같이 일하게 됐어요.gachi ilhage dwaesseoyo. | I'll be working with you. | |
| 누구에게 보고하면 돼요?nuguege bogohamyeon dwaeyo? | Who should I report to? | |
| 팀원들을 소개해 주시겠어요?timwondeureul sogaehae jusigesseoyo? | Could you introduce me to the team? | |
| 여기서 어떤 일을 맡고 계세요?yeogiseo eotteon ireul matkko gyeseyo? | What is your role here? | |
| 배송을 담당하고 있어요.baesongeul damdanghago isseoyo. | I'm in charge of deliveries. | |
| 제 물건은 어디에 두면 돼요?je mulgeoneun eodie dumyeon dwaeyo? | Where should I put my things? | |
| 어느 책상을 써도 돼요?eoneu chaekssangeul sseodo dwaeyo? | Which desk can I use? | |
| 직원 휴게실이 어디예요?jigwon hyugesiri eodiyeyo? | Where is the staff room? | |
| 유니폼은 어디서 받아요?yunipomeun eodiseo badayo? | Where do I get my uniform? | |
| 안전화를 신어야 해요?anjeonhwareul sineoya haeyo? | Do I need to wear safety shoes? | |
| 제 근무는 몇 시에 시작해요?je geunmuneun myeot ssie sijakaeyo? | What time does my shift start? | |
| 제 쉬는 시간은 언제예요?je swineun siganeun eonjeyeyo? | When is my break? | |
| 근무표는 어디서 볼 수 있어요?geunmupyoneun eodiseo bol ssu isseoyo? | Where can I see the shift schedule? | |
| 출근 기록은 어떻게 해요?chulgeun girogeun eotteoke haeyo? | How do I clock in? | 출근 기록 is recording your arrival at work. The method depends on the workplace. |
| 어떻게 로그인해요?eotteoke rogeuinhaeyo? | How do I log in? | 로그인 refers to signing into a computer account, not registering your attendance at work. |
| 이 시스템을 쓸 수 있는 권한이 필요해요.i siseutemeul sseul ssu inneun gwonhani piryohaeyo. | I need access to this system. | |
| 계정 설정은 누구에게 도움을 받으면 될까요?gyejeong seoljeongeun nuguege doumeul badeumyeon doelkkayo? | Who can help me set up my account? | |
| 설명서는 어디에 있어요?seolmyeongseoneun eodie isseoyo? | Where can I find the instructions? | |
| 사용 방법을 알려 주시겠어요?sayong bangbeobeul allyeo jusigesseoyo? | Could you show me how this works? | |
| 이건 처음 써 봐요.igeon cheoeum sseo bwayo. | I haven't used this before. | |
| 시작하기 전에 교육을 받아요?sijakagi jeone gyoyugeul badayo? | Is there any training before I start? | |
| 제가 해 볼 테니 봐 주시겠어요?jega hae bol teni bwa jusigesseoyo? | Could you watch while I try? | 해 볼 테니 means you will try, giving the reason for asking the other person to watch. |
| 주의할 점이 있어요?juuihal jjeomi isseoyo? | Is there anything I should be careful about? | |
| 구급상자는 어디에 있어요?gugeupssangjaneun eodie isseoyo? | Where is the first-aid kit? | |
| 비상시에는 누구에게 연락해요?bisangsieneun nuguege yeollakaeyo? | Who do I call in an emergency? | |
| 메모해도 돼요?memohaedo dwaeyo? | May I take notes? | |
| 잘 부탁드립니다.jal butaktteurimnida. | I look forward to working with you. | 잘 부탁드립니다 is a conventional introduction asking for goodwill or support; this English gloss gives its function. |
| 안내해 주셔서 감사합니다.annaehae jusyeoseo gamsahamnida. | Thank you for showing me around. |
Meetings
마이크가 꺼져 있어요 tells someone their microphone is off. 제가 회의록을 쓸게요 offers to take the meeting record. In both cases, a short line can help the discussion continue. Keep the requests for clarification nearby for moments when you hear the words but need the point explained.
| Korean | English | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 시작해도 될까요?sijakaedo doelkkayo? | Are we ready to start? | |
| 제 목소리 다 들리세요?je mokssori da deulliseyo? | Can everyone hear me? | |
| 목소리가 안 들려요.mokssoriga an deullyeoyo. | I can't hear you. | |
| 마이크가 꺼져 있어요.maikeuga kkeojeo isseoyo. | Your microphone is muted. | 마이크가 꺼져 있어요 says the microphone is off; use during a call when the other person cannot be heard. |
| 연결이 불안정해요.yeongyeori buranjeonghaeyo. | The connection is unstable. | |
| 다시 접속할게요.dasi jeopssokalgeyo. | I'll reconnect. | |
| 화면을 공유할게요.hwamyeoneul gongyuhalgeyo. | I'll share my screen. | |
| 제 화면 보이세요?je hwamyeon boiseyo? | Can you see my screen? | |
| 글자를 키워 주시겠어요?geuljareul kiwo jusigesseoyo? | Could you make the text bigger? | |
| 이전 슬라이드로 돌아가 주시겠어요?ijeon seullaideuro doraga jusigesseoyo? | Could you go back to the previous slide? | |
| 오늘 안건이 뭐예요?oneul angeoni mwoyeyo? | What is on the agenda today? | |
| 제가 회의록을 쓸게요.jega hoeuirogeul sseulgeyo. | I'll take the minutes. | 회의록 is the written record of a meeting. It does not refer to units of time. |
| 덧붙이고 싶은 말이 있어요.deotppuchigo sipeun mari isseoyo. | I'd like to add something. | |
| 그 부분을 설명해 주시겠어요?geu bubuneul seolmyeonghae jusigesseoyo? | Could you explain that point? | |
| 어떻게 생각하세요?eotteoke saenggakaseyo? | What do you think? | |
| 그 제안에 찬성해요.geu jeane chanseonghaeyo. | I agree with that proposal. | |
| 걱정되는 점이 있어요.geokjjeongdoeneun jeomi isseoyo. | I have a concern. | |
| 다른 방법도 생각해 볼 수 있을까요?dareun bangbeoptto saenggakae bol ssu isseulkkayo? | Could we consider another option? | |
| 그 이야기는 나중에 다시 해도 될까요?geu iyagineun najunge dasi haedo doelkkayo? | Could we come back to that later? | |
| 오 분 남았어요.o bun namasseoyo. | We have five minutes left. | |
| 어떻게 하기로 했어요?eotteoke hagiro haesseoyo? | What have we decided? | |
| 이 일은 누가 맡아요?i ireun nuga matayo? | Who will take care of this? | |
| 다음 단계가 뭐예요?daeum dangyega mwoyeyo? | What is the next step? | |
| 회의 메모를 보내 주시겠어요?hoeui memoreul bonae jusigesseoyo? | Could you send me the meeting notes? | |
| 다음 회의 일정을 잡아요.daeum hoeui iljeongeul jabayo. | Let's arrange another meeting. | |
| 일정 초대를 보내 드릴게요.iljeong chodaereul bonae deurilgeyo. | I'll send a calendar invitation. | |
| 회의를 오후로 옮길 수 있을까요?hoeuireul ohuro omgil ssu isseulkkayo? | Could we move the meeting to the afternoon? | |
| 이제 통화에서 나가야 해요.ije tonghwaeseo nagaya haeyo. | I need to leave the call now. | |
| 제 말 좀 끝까지 들어 주세요.je mal jom kkeutkkaji deureo juseyo. | Please let me finish. | Use after an interruption: 끝까지 asks the listener to hear your words through to the end. |
| 시간 내 주셔서 감사합니다.sigan nae jusyeoseo gamsahamnida. | Thank you for your time. |
Tasks
제가 처리할게요 says you will handle the task or matter. 먼저 재야 해요 says something needs measuring first, with the object understood from the situation. Practise each sentence with a task you recognise. That makes it easier to notice when you still need to specify an object, person or deadline.
| Korean | English | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 먼저 뭘 하면 돼요?meonjeo mwol hamyeon dwaeyo? | What should I do first? | |
| 어떤 일이 우선이에요?eotteon iri useonieyo? | Which task is the priority? | |
| 마감일이 언제예요?magamiri eonjeyeyo? | When is the deadline? | |
| 몇 개 필요해요?myeot kkae piryohaeyo? | How many do we need? | |
| 이건 어디로 배달하면 돼요?igeon eodiro baedalhamyeon dwaeyo? | Where should I deliver these? | |
| 이걸 여기에 두면 돼요?igeol yeogie dumyeon dwaeyo? | Should I put this here? | |
| 제가 처리할게요.jega cheorihalgeyo. | I'll take care of it. | 처리할게요 means you will handle the task or matter, rather than care for a person. |
| 이 일은 끝냈어요.i ireun kkeunnaesseoyo. | I've finished this task. | |
| 다음에는 뭘 하면 돼요?daeumeneun mwol hamyeon dwaeyo? | What should I do next? | |
| 아직 작업 중이에요.ajik jjageop jjungieyo. | I'm still working on it. | |
| 정보가 더 필요해요.jeongboga deo piryohaeyo. | I need more information. | |
| 자세한 내용을 보내 주시겠어요?jasehan naeyongeul bonae jusigesseoyo? | Could you send me the details? | |
| 제가 한 일을 확인해 주시겠어요?jega han ireul hwaginhae jusigesseoyo? | Could you check my work? | |
| 수량을 확인해 주세요.suryangeul hwaginhae juseyo. | Please check the quantity. | |
| 먼저 재야 해요.meonjeo jaeya haeyo. | We need to measure it first. | 재다 means to measure. The object and type of measurement should be clear from the situation. |
| 크기는 어느 정도로 해야 해요?keugineun eoneu jeongdoro haeya haeyo? | What size should it be? | |
| 공구가 어디에 있어요?gongguga eodie isseoyo? | Where are the tools? | |
| 이것 좀 잠깐 들어 주시겠어요?igeot jjom jamkkan deureo jusigesseoyo? | Could you hold this for a moment? | |
| 혼자 들기에는 너무 무거워요.honja deulgieneun neomu mugeowoyo. | This is too heavy for me to lift alone. | |
| 같이 옮겨요.gachi omgyeoyo. | Let's carry it together. | |
| 사용하기 전에 깨끗이 해야 해요.sayonghagi jeone kkaekkeusi haeya haeyo. | We need to clean this before using it. | |
| 두 번 확인했어요.du beon hwaginhaesseoyo. | I've checked it twice. | |
| 최신 버전을 보내 주시겠어요?choesin beojeoneul bonae jusigesseoyo? | Could you send me the latest version? | |
| 어느 파일을 쓰면 돼요?eoneu paireul sseumyeon dwaeyo? | Which file should I use? | |
| 공유 폴더에 저장했어요.gongyu poldeoe jeojanghaesseoyo. | I've saved it in the shared folder. | |
| 이 버전을 사용해 주세요.i beojeoneul sayonghae juseyo. | Please use this version. | |
| 이건 이미 보냈어요?igeon imi bonaesseoyo? | Has this already been sent? | |
| 확인될 때까지 기다려 주세요.hwagindoel ttaekkaji gidaryeo juseyo. | Please wait for confirmation. | 확인될 때까지 means until it is confirmed. It does not name the person responsible for approval. |
| 오늘 오후에 진행 상황을 알려 드릴게요.oneul ohue jinhaeng sanghwangeul allyeo deurilgeyo. | I'll give you an update this afternoon. | |
| 나머지는 내일 해도 돼요.nameojineun naeil haedo dwaeyo. | We can do the rest tomorrow. |
Work problems
필요한 물품이 다 떨어졌어요 means the supplies have run out, not fallen down. 내일 오후까지 끝낼 수 있어요 gives tomorrow afternoon as a completion deadline. These distinctions matter when someone is waiting for an update. Choose wording that reflects what you can actually finish and when.
| Korean | English | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 문제가 있어요.munjega isseoyo. | There is a problem. | |
| 이 일에 도움이 필요해요.i ire doumi piryohaeyo. | I need your help with this. | |
| 비밀번호가 안 돼요.bimilbeonhoga an dwaeyo. | My password doesn't work. | |
| 이 파일이 안 열려요.i pairi an yeollyeoyo. | I can't open this file. | |
| 프린터가 안 돼요.peurinteoga an dwaeyo. | The printer isn't working. | |
| 기계가 멈췄어요.gigyega meomchwosseoyo. | The machine has stopped. | |
| 어디서 이상한 소리가 나요.eodiseo isanghan soriga nayo. | Something is making a strange noise. | |
| 전원을 꺼 주세요.jeonwoneul kkeo juseyo. | Please turn it off. | |
| 아직 켜지 마세요.ajik kyeoji maseyo. | Don't switch it on yet. | |
| 일단 작업을 멈춰야 해요.ildan jageobeul meomchwoya haeyo. | We need to stop work for now. | |
| 사용하기에 안전하지 않아요.sayonghagie anjeonhaji anayo. | It's not safe to use. | |
| 누가 이걸 고칠 수 있어요?nuga igeol gochil ssu isseoyo? | Who can repair this? | |
| 필요한 물품이 다 떨어졌어요.piryohan mulpumi da tteoreojeosseoyo. | We have run out of supplies. | 다 떨어졌어요 means the supplies are used up, not that they have fallen on the floor. |
| 배송이 아직 안 왔어요.baesongi ajik an wasseoyo. | The delivery hasn't arrived yet. | |
| 수량이 안 맞아요.suryangi an majayo. | The quantities don't match. | |
| 이 제품이 손상됐어요.i jepumi sonsangdwaesseoyo. | This item is damaged. | |
| 문서에서 오류를 찾았어요.munseoeseo oryureul chajasseoyo. | I found an error in the document. | |
| 잘못된 사람에게 보냈어요.jalmot-ttoen saramege bonaesseoyo. | I sent it to the wrong person. | |
| 지금 고칠게요.jigeum gochilgeyo. | I'll correct it now. | |
| 무슨 일이 있었는지 확인해 주시겠어요?museun iri isseonneunji hwaginhae jusigesseoyo? | Could you check what happened? | |
| 알아보고 알려 드릴게요.arabogo allyeo deurilgeyo. | I'll find out and let you know. | |
| 오늘 안에 못 끝내겠어요.oneul ane mot kkeunnaegesseoyo. | I won't finish it today. | |
| 마감일을 연장할 수 있을까요?magamireul yeonjanghal ssu isseulkkayo? | Could we extend the deadline? | |
| 내일 오후까지 끝낼 수 있어요.naeil ohukkaji kkeunnael ssu isseoyo. | I can finish it by tomorrow afternoon. | 내일 오후까지 gives a completion deadline. It does not mean work begins tomorrow afternoon. |
| 이건 급한 일이에요.igeon geupan irieyo. | This is urgent. | |
| 이건 내일까지 기다려도 돼요.igeon naeilkkaji gidaryeodo dwaeyo. | This can wait until tomorrow. | |
| 다른 방법으로 해 봐요.dareun bangbeobeuro hae bwayo. | Let's try a different method. | |
| 아직 답을 못 받았어요.ajik ttabeul mot ppadasseoyo. | I haven't received a reply yet. | |
| 이 일의 진행 상황을 다시 확인해 주시겠어요?i irui jinhaeng sanghwangeul dasi hwaginhae jusigesseoyo? | Could you follow up on this? | This asks someone to check the progress of the matter again. |
| 문제가 해결됐어요.munjega haegyeoldwaesseoyo. | The problem has been fixed. |
Work admin
이 공제 내역을 설명해 주시겠어요? requests an explanation of a pay deduction. 진단서가 필요해요? asks whether a medical certificate is needed. The phrases help you ask about a policy; they do not establish what that policy is. Use the answer from your workplace to determine the next step.
| Korean | English | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 계약서 사본을 받고 싶어요.gyeyaksseo saboneul batkko sipeoyo. | I'd like a copy of my contract. | |
| 계약서의 이 부분을 설명해 주시겠어요?gyeyaksseoui i bubuneul seolmyeonghae jusigesseoyo? | Could you explain this part of the contract? | |
| 급여는 언제 받아요?geubyeoneun eonje badayo? | When will I be paid? | |
| 급여가 아직 안 들어왔어요.geubyeoga ajik an deureowasseoyo. | My pay hasn't arrived. | |
| 이 공제 내역을 설명해 주시겠어요?i gongje naeyeogeul seolmyeonghae jusigesseoyo? | Could you explain this deduction? | 공제 is an amount deducted from pay here. The question does not assume that the deduction is incorrect. |
| 교통비는 어떻게 청구해요?gyotongbineun eotteoke cheongguhaeyo? | How do I claim my travel expenses? | |
| 영수증 원본이 필요해요?yeongsujeung wonboni piryohaeyo? | Do you need the original receipt? | |
| 휴가는 어떻게 신청해요?hyuganeun eotteoke sincheonghaeyo? | How do I request time off? | |
| 금요일에 쉬고 싶어요.geumyoire swigo sipeoyo. | I'd like to take Friday off. | |
| 몸이 안 좋아서 오늘 출근을 못 해요.momi an joaseo oneul chulgeuneul mo taeyo. | I'm unwell and can't come in today. | |
| 진단서가 필요해요?jindanseoga piryohaeyo? | Do I need a doctor's note? | 진단서 is a medical certificate. Which document is needed depends on the workplace and circumstances. |
| 제 근무 시간을 바꿀 수 있을까요?je geunmu siganeul bakkul ssu isseulkkayo? | Could I change my shift? | |
| 서로 근무 시간을 바꿀 수 있을까요?seoro geunmu siganeul bakkul ssu isseulkkayo? | Can we swap shifts? | Ask a colleague about exchanging assigned working times. Any required manager approval is separate. |
| 내일 재택근무해도 돼요?naeil jaetaek-kkeunmuhaedo dwaeyo? | Can I work from home tomorrow? | |
| 누구의 승인이 필요해요?nuguui seungini piryohaeyo? | Who needs to approve this? | |
| 신청서는 어디에 내요?sincheongseoneun eodie naeyo? | Where do I submit the form? | |
| 그 내용을 서면으로 주시겠어요?geu naeyongeul seomyeoneuro jusigesseoyo? | Could you put that in writing? | 서면 means in writing. Use when you need a written record rather than just a spoken explanation. |
| 이 일은 따로 말씀드리고 싶어요.i ireun ttaro malsseumdeurigo sipeoyo. | I would like to discuss this privately. | |
| 이 이야기는 비밀로 해 주세요.i iyagineun bimillo hae juseyo. | Please keep this confidential. | |
| 이 일은 누구에게 연락하면 돼요?i ireun nuguege yeollakamyeon dwaeyo? | Who should I contact about this? |
Practise a short exchange
Pick one question and think about the answer it might receive. Practise asking for repetition as well as asking the original question. Later, cover the Korean column and try to recall the expression from its English meaning. A phrase list can give you a useful beginning, but listening and real conversations are what let you respond when the other person says something unexpected.
Common questions
Do these Korean phrases use polite speech?
Many everyday requests use polite forms suitable for unfamiliar people. The notes explain relevant differences in wording and context. One phrase list cannot cover every relationship or level of formality.
Why are the phrases written in Hangul?
Hangul preserves the Korean spelling instead of approximating it with English letters. This page gives meanings and usage notes; learning the alphabet separately will make the tables easier to use.
Is English for Korean speakers the same list reversed?
No. That collection uses the shared English 500 phrase list with Korean translations and notes. The Korean-learning phrases on this page were selected for people learning Korean.
