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Building a strong vocabulary is the cornerstone of mastering any language, and our Korean Vocabulary Section is designed to help you express yourself on a variety of topics. There’s no point in memorizing grammar if you don’t know what things are called, so we recommend that you begin your Korean language journey right here. You can also explore specific Korean words and expressions in our Culture section.
On this page, you’ll find the essential vocabulary to get started. Our vocabulary lists are carefully curated to cover a wide range of themes. Learning the most common 2000 words will allow you to understand about 80–90% of everyday spoken or written material, assuming you already have a basic understanding of grammar. Languages follow the so-called "Pareto Principle" (80/20 rule), where a small portion of vocabulary covers the majority of real-life communication.
Begin with Useful Expressions, mastering key Verbs, Adverbs, and Adjectives that form the foundation of daily conversation. Move on to practical categories like Numbers and telling the Time, which are vital for scheduling and understanding context. Talking about your Family, describing Colors, Shapes, and Sizes, or ordering Food and Drinks helps you interact naturally. Topics like Clothing, Weather, and Travel bring vocabulary into real-world experiences, while Law, Jobs, Shopping, and Health reflect daily needs. To go further, explore interests through Hobbies, Education, and Nature, or navigate modern life with terms related to Home, Technology and Feelings. For more specialized or advanced vocabulary, delve into Sports, Animals, War, and Politics—and understand even the informal side of the language with a dose of Swearing.
For now, we suggest you read the words several times a day so that you can recognize them when you come across them in a conversation or a text. Learning Korean vocabulary will be easier if you already know Chinese or Japanese. Be sure to check out the Loanwords at the end if you want to speed up the memorisation process even further. After this, you can move on to the Grammar section, where you’ll see these words in action.
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안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo) hello
안녕 (annyeong) hi
안녕히 가세요 (annyeonghi gaseyo) goodbye to someone leaving
안녕히 계세요 (annyeonghi gyeseyo) goodbye to someone staying
처음 뵙겠습니다 (cheoeum boepgetseumnida) nice to meet you
오랜만이에요 (oraenman-ieyo) long time no see
잘 지내세요 (jal jinaeseyo) how are you
감사합니다 (gamsahamnida) thank you
고맙습니다 (gomapseumnida) thank you
고마워요 (gomawoyo) thanks
천만에요 (cheonmaneyo) you’re welcome
별말씀을요 (byeolmalsseumeul-yo) don’t mention it
죄송합니다 (joesonghamnida) I am sorry
미안합니다 (mianhamnida) sorry
실례합니다 (sillyehamnida) excuse me
양해 부탁드립니다 (yanghae butakdeurimnida) please understand
부탁합니다 (butakhamnida) please
제발 (jebal) please earnestly
괜찮아요 (gwaenchanayo) it’s okay
문제없어요 (munje-eopseoyo) no problem
네 (ne) yes
예 (ye) yes formal
아니요 (aniyo) no
아닙니다 (anipnida) no formal
맞아요 (majayo) that’s right
틀려요 (teullyeoyo) that’s wrong
알겠습니다 (algetseumnida) I understand
모르겠습니다 (moreugetseumnida) I don’t know
이해했어요 (ihaehaesseoyo) I understood
다시 말해 주세요 (dasi malhae-juseyo) please say it again
천천히 말해 주세요 (cheoncheonhi malhae-juseyo) please speak slowly
무슨 뜻이에요 (museun tteus-ieyo) what does it mean
한국어를 조금 해요 (hangugeoreul jogeum haeyo) I speak a little Korean
영어 할 수 있어요 (yeongeo hal su isseoyo) can you speak English
이해가 돼요 (ihaega dwaeyo) it makes sense
이해가 안 돼요 (ihaega an dwaeyo) I don’t understand
그렇군요 (geureotgunyo) I see
정말요 (jeongmallyo) really
잠깐만요 (jamkkanmanyo) just a moment
지금 (jigeum) now
나중에 (najunge) later
곧 (got) soon
도와주세요 (dowajuseyo) please help me
필요해요 (piryohaeyo) I need it
원해요 (wonhaeyo) I want it
괜찮으세요 (gwaenchanhseyo) are you okay
Useful Korean Expressions
하다 (hada) to do
되다 (doeda) to become
있다 (itda) to exist to have
없다 (eopda) to not exist to not have
가다 (gada) to go
오다 (oda) to come
보다 (boda) to see
보다 (boda) to watch
먹다 (meokda) to eat
마시다 (masida) to drink
말하다 (malhada) to speak
듣다 (deutda) to listen
읽다 (ikda) to read
쓰다 (sseuda) to write
공부하다 (gongbuhada) to study
배우다 (baeuda) to learn
가르치다 (gareuchida) to teach
묻다 (mutda) to ask
대답하다 (daedaphada) to answer
이해하다 (ihaehada) to understand
알다 (alda) to know
모르다 (moreuda) to not know
기억하다 (gieokhada) to remember
잊다 (itda) to forget
생각하다 (saenggakhada) to think
믿다 (mitda) to believe
느끼다 (neukkida) to feel
원하다 (wonhada) to want
필요하다 (piryohada) to need
바라다 (barada) to hope
좋아하다 (joahada) to like
싫어하다 (sileo-hada) to dislike
사랑하다 (saranghada) to love
미워하다 (miwohada) to hate
웃다 (utda) to laugh
울다 (ulda) to cry
놀다 (nolda) to play
쉬다 (swida) to rest
일하다 (ilhada) to work
자다 (jada) to sleep
일어나다 (ireonada) to get up
앉다 (antda) to sit
서다 (seoda) to stand
걷다 (geotda) to walk
뛰다 (ttwida) to run
타다 (tada) to ride
내리다 (naerida) to get off
들어가다 (deureogada) to enter
나오다 (naoda) to come out
돌아가다 (doragada) to return
사다 (sada) to buy
팔다 (palda) to sell
주다 (juda) to give
받다 (batda) to receive
열다 (yeolda) to open
닫다 (datda) to close
만들다 (mandeulda) to make
사용하다 (sayonghada) to use
고치다 (gochida) to fix
깨지다 (kkaejida) to break
Essential Korean Verbs
아주 (aju) very
매우 (maeu) extremely
너무 (neomu) too very
정말 (jeongmal) really
진짜 (jinjja) truly
조금 (jogeum) a little
약간 (yakkan) slightly
많이 (mani) a lot
적게 (jeokge) a little amount
전혀 (jeonhyeo) not at all
항상 (hangsang) always
자주 (jaju) often
가끔 (gakkeum) sometimes
때때로 (ttaettaero) from time to time
드물게 (deumulge) rarely
거의 (geoui) almost
벌써 (beolsseo) already
아직 (ajik) still yet
곧 (got) soon
방금 (banggeum) just now
지금 (jigeum) now
지금까지 (jigeumkkaji) until now
이제 (ije) now from now on
곧바로 (gotbaro) immediately
즉시 (jeuksi) at once
천천히 (cheoncheonhi) slowly
빨리 (ppalli) quickly
서둘러 (seodulleo) hurriedly
갑자기 (gapjagi) suddenly
우연히 (uyeonhi) by chance
미리 (miri) in advance
나중에 (najunge) later
먼저 (meonjeo) first
마침내 (machimnae) finally
드디어 (deudieo) at last
계속 (gyesok) continuously
계속해서 (gyesokhaeseo) continuously
다시 (dasi) again
또 (tto) again also
곧잘 (gotjal) often easily
잘 (jal) well
못 (mot) cannot badly
겨우 (gyeou) barely
간신히 (gansinhi) with difficulty
쉽게 (swipge) easily
어렵게 (eoryeopge) with difficulty
똑바로 (ttokbaro) straight correctly
제대로 (jedaero) properly
대충 (daechung) roughly
아무렇게나 (amureokeona) carelessly
함께 (hamkke) together
혼자 (honja) alone
서로 (seoro) each other
각자 (gakja) individually
같이 (gachi) together
따로 (ttaro) separately
특히 (teukhi) especially
주로 (juro) mainly
대개 (daegae) generally
보통 (botong) usually
아마 (ama) probably
혹시 (hoksi) perhaps just in case
분명히 (bunmyeonghi) clearly
확실히 (hwaksilhi) certainly
절대 (jeoldae) never absolutely
결코 (gyeolko) never
틀림없이 (teullimeopsi) without fail
확연히 (hwakyeonhi) distinctly
의외로 (uiero) unexpectedly
다행히 (dahaenghi) fortunately
불행히도 (bulhaenghido) unfortunately
솔직히 (soljikhi) honestly
정직하게 (jeongjikage) honestly
비교적 (bigyojeok) relatively
상당히 (sangdanghi) quite considerably
몹시 (mopsi) very extremely
유난히 (yunanhi) exceptionally
괜히 (gwaenhi) for no reason
괜히라도 (gwaenhirado) just in case without reason
함부로 (hamburo) recklessly
아무리 (amuri) no matter how
도저히 (dojeohi) absolutely cannot
차라리 (charari) rather
차분히 (chabunhi) calmly
침착하게 (chimchakhage) calmly
조용히 (joyonghi) quietly
몰래 (mollae) secretly
살짝 (saljjak) slightly secretly
확 (hwak) suddenly strongly
훨씬 (hwalssin) much far more
Korean Adverbs
좋다 (jota) good
나쁘다 (nappeuda) bad
크다 (keuda) big
작다 (jakda) small
많다 (manta) many much
적다 (jeokda) few little
새롭다 (saeropda) new
오래되다 (oraedoeda) old aged
젊다 (jeolmda) young
늙다 (neukda) old aged person
빠르다 (ppareuda) fast
느리다 (neurida) slow
쉽다 (swipda) easy
어렵다 (eoryeopda) difficult
가깝다 (gakkapda) near
멀다 (meolda) far
높다 (nopda) high
낮다 (natda) low
길다 (gilda) long
짧다 (jjalbda) short
무겁다 (mugeopda) heavy
가볍다 (gabyeopda) light
강하다 (ganghada) strong
약하다 (yakada) weak
넓다 (neolda) wide
좁다 (jopda) narrow
깊다 (gipda) deep
얕다 (yatda) shallow
두껍다 (dukkeopda) thick
얇다 (yalbda) thin
비싸다 (bissada) expensive
싸다 (ssada) cheap
부유하다 (buyuhada) wealthy
가난하다 (gananhada) poor
바쁘다 (bappeuda) busy
한가하다 (hangahada) free not busy
편하다 (pyeonhada) comfortable
불편하다 (bulpyeonhada) uncomfortable
복잡하다 (bokjaphada) complicated
단순하다 (dansunhada) simple
깨끗하다 (kkaekkeuthada) clean
더럽다 (deoreopda) dirty
조용하다 (joyonghada) quiet
시끄럽다 (sikkeureopda) noisy
밝다 (bakda) bright
어둡다 (eodupda) dark
따뜻하다 (ttatteuthada) warm
차갑다 (chagapda) cold to touch
덥다 (deopda) hot weather
춥다 (chupda) cold weather
맛있다 (masitda) delicious
맛없다 (mas-eopda) tasteless
달다 (dalda) sweet
쓰다 (sseuda) bitter
짜다 (jjada) salty
시다 (sida) sour
맵다 (maepda) spicy
싱겁다 (singgeopda) bland
고소하다 (gosohada) nutty savory
부드럽다 (budeureopda) soft
딱딱하다 (ttakttakhada) hard
말랑하다 (mallanghada) soft elastic
건조하다 (geonjohada) dry
촉촉하다 (chokchokhada) moist
젖다 (jeotda) wet
미끄럽다 (mikkeunreopda) slippery
거칠다 (geochilda) rough
매끄럽다 (maekkeureopda) smooth
반짝이다 (banjjakida) shiny
칙칙하다 (chikchikhada) dull
예쁘다 (yeppeuda) pretty
아름답다 (areumdapda) beautiful
못생기다 (motsaenggida) ugly
잘생기다 (jalsaenggida) handsome
귀엽다 (gwiyeopda) cute
멋있다 (meositda) cool stylish
촌스럽다 (chonseureopda) tacky
세련되다 (seryeondoeda) sophisticated
깔끔하다 (kkalkkeumhada) neat
지저분하다 (jijeobunhada) messy
친절하다 (chinjeolhada) kind
불친절하다 (bulchinjeolhada) unkind
정중하다 (jeongjunghada) polite
무례하다 (muryehada) rude
솔직하다 (soljikhada) honest
거짓되다 (geojitdoeda) false
똑똑하다 (ttokttokhada) smart
어리석다 (eoriseokda) foolish
현명하다 (hyeonmyeonghada) wise
순진하다 (sunjinhada) naive
용감하다 (yonggamhada) brave
겁나다 (geomnada) scared
침착하다 (chimchakhada) calm
긴장하다 (ginjanghada) nervous
행복하다 (haengbokhada) happy
슬프다 (seulpeuda) sad
기쁘다 (gippeuda) glad
외롭다 (oeropda) lonely
만족하다 (manjokhada) satisfied
불만스럽다 (bulmanseureopda) dissatisfied
Korean Adjectives
영 (yeong) zero
공 (gong) zero
일 (il) one
이 (i) two
삼 (sam) three
사 (sa) four
오 (o) five
육 (yuk) six
칠 (chil) seven
팔 (pal) eight
구 (gu) nine
십 (sip) ten
십일 (sibil) eleven
십이 (sibi) twelve
십삼 (sipsam) thirteen
십사 (sipsa) fourteen
십오 (sipo) fifteen
십육 (simnyuk) sixteen
십칠 (sipchil) seventeen
십팔 (sippal) eighteen
십구 (sipgu) nineteen
이십 (isip) twenty
이십일 (isibil) twenty one
이십이 (isibi) twenty two
이십삼 (isipsam) twenty three
이십사 (isipsa) twenty four
이십오 (isipo) twenty five
삼십 (samsip) thirty
사십 (sasip) forty
오십 (osip) fifty
육십 (yuksip) sixty
칠십 (chilsip) seventy
팔십 (palsip) eighty
구십 (gusip) ninety
백 (baek) hundred
이백 (ibaek) two hundred
삼백 (sambaek) three hundred
사백 (sabaek) four hundred
오백 (obaek) five hundred
육백 (yukbaek) six hundred
칠백 (chilbaek) seven hundred
팔백 (palbaek) eight hundred
구백 (gubaek) nine hundred
천 (cheon) thousand
이천 (icheon) two thousand
삼천 (samcheon) three thousand
사천 (sacheon) four thousand
오천 (ocheon) five thousand
만 (man) ten thousand
이만 (iman) twenty thousand
십만 (simman) hundred thousand
백만 (baengman) million
천만 (cheonman) ten million
억 (eok) hundred million
첫째 (cheotjjae) first
둘째 (duljjae) second
셋째 (setjjae) third
넷째 (netjjae) fourth
다섯째 (daseotjjae) fifth
여섯째 (yeoseotjjae) sixth
일곱째 (ilgopjjae) seventh
여덟째 (yeodeolpjjae) eighth
아홉째 (ahopjjae) ninth
열째 (yeoljjae) tenth
하나 (hana) one native
둘 (dul) two native
셋 (set) three native
넷 (net) four native
다섯 (daseot) five native
여섯 (yeoseot) six native
일곱 (ilgop) seven native
여덟 (yeodeol) eight native
아홉 (ahop) nine native
열 (yeol) ten native
스물 (seumul) twenty native
서른 (seoreun) thirty native
마흔 (maheun) forty native
쉰 (swin) fifty native
예순 (yesun) sixty native
일흔 (ilheun) seventy native
여든 (yeodeun) eighty native
아흔 (aheun) ninety native
개 (gae) counter for items
명 (myeong) counter for people
사람 (saram) person counter
마리 (mari) counter for animals
대 (dae) counter for machines
권 (gwon) counter for books
잔 (jan) counter for cups
병 (byeong) counter for bottles
번 (beon) time occurrence counter
층 (cheung) floor counter
전체 (jeonche) total
합계 (hapgye) sum
평균 (pyeonggyun) average
반 (ban) half
배 (bae) multiple times
배수 (baesu) multiple
분수 (bunsu) fraction
소수 (sosu) decimal
비율 (biyul) ratio
순서 (sunseo) order
Korean Numbers
계절 (gyejeol) season
봄 (bom) spring
여름 (yeoreum) summer
가을 (gaeul) autumn
겨울 (gyeoul) winter
초봄 (chobom) early spring
한여름 (hanyeoreum) midsummer
늦가을 (neutgaeul) late autumn
한겨울 (hangyeoul) midwinter
장마철 (jangmacheol) rainy season
달 (dal) month
월 (wol) month sino korean
일월 (irwol) January
이월 (iwol) February
삼월 (samwol) March
사월 (sawol) April
오월 (owol) May
유월 (yuwol) June
칠월 (chilwol) July
팔월 (parwol) August
구월 (guwol) September
시월 (siwol) October
십일월 (sibirwol) November
십이월 (sibiwol) December
초순 (chosun) beginning of the month
중순 (jungsun) middle of the month
하순 (hasun) end of the month
말 (mal) end of a period
월초 (wolcho) beginning of the month
월말 (wolmal) end of the month
요일 (yoil) day of the week
월요일 (woryoil) Monday
화요일 (hwayoil) Tuesday
수요일 (suyoil) Wednesday
목요일 (mogyoil) Thursday
금요일 (geumyoil) Friday
토요일 (toyoil) Saturday
일요일 (iryoil) Sunday
주중 (jujung) weekday period
주말 (jumal) weekend
주 (ju) week
이번 주 (ibeon ju) this week
다음 주 (daeum ju) next week
지난주 (jinanju) last week
주초 (jucho) beginning of the week
주말 (jumal) end of the week
시간 (sigan) time hour
시 (si) hour
분 (bun) minute
초 (cho) second
정각 (jeonggak) exact hour
반 (ban) half past
몇 시 (myeot si) what time
한 시 (han si) one o’clock
두 시 (du si) two o’clock
세 시 (se si) three o’clock
네 시 (ne si) four o’clock
다섯 시 (daseot si) five o’clock
여섯 시 (yeoseot si) six o’clock
일곱 시 (ilgop si) seven o’clock
여덟 시 (yeodeol si) eight o’clock
아홉 시 (ahop si) nine o’clock
열 시 (yeol si) ten o’clock
오전 (ojeon) a.m.
오후 (ohu) p.m.
정오 (jeongo) noon
자정 (jajeong) midnight
새벽 (saebyeok) dawn
아침 (achim) morning
낮 (nat) daytime
저녁 (jeonyeok) evening
밤 (bam) night
순간 (sungan) moment
찰나 (challana) instant
잠깐 (jamkkan) for a short time
오래 (orae) for a long time
곧 (got) soon
곧바로 (gotbaro) immediately
이미 (imi) already
아직 (ajik) still
곧바로 (gotbaro) right away
계속 (gyesok) continuously
기간 (gigan) period
일정 (iljeong) schedule
마감 (magam) deadline
기한 (gihan) time limit
연초 (yeoncho) beginning of the year
연말 (yeonmal) end of the year
연중 (yeonjung) throughout the year
연간 (yeongan) annual
Telling Time in Korean
Legal Vocabulary in Korean
권리 (gwolli) right
의무 (uimu) duty
자유 (jayu) freedom
평등 (pyeongdeung) equality
인권 (ingwon) human rights
시민권 (simingwon) civil rights
기본권 (gibongwon) fundamental rights
표현의 자유 (pyohyeon-ui jayu) freedom of expression
종교의 자유 (jonggyo-ui jayu) freedom of religion
집회의 자유 (jiphoe-ui jayu) freedom of assembly
재산권 (jaesangwon) property rights
노동권 (nodonggwon) labor rights
참정권 (chamjeonggwon) political rights
선거권 (seongeogwon) right to vote
피선거권 (piseongeogwon) right to be elected
청원권 (cheongwongwon) right to petition
알 권리 (al gwolli) right to know
사생활 (sasaenghwal) private life
사생활 보호 (sasaenghwal boho) privacy protection
개인정보 (gaeinjeongbo) personal data
차별 (chabyeol) discrimination
차별금지 (chabyeolgeumji) anti discrimination
평등권 (pyeongdeunggwon) right to equality
구제 (guje) relief remedy
보상 (bosang) compensation
배상 (baesang) damages
손해배상 (sonhaebaesang) compensation for damages
책임 (chaegim) liability
법적 책임 (beopjeok chaegim) legal responsibility
의무위반 (uimuwiban) breach of duty
법 (beop) law
법률 (beomnyul) statute
헌법 (heonbeop) constitution
민법 (minbeop) civil law
형법 (hyeongbeop) criminal law
상법 (sangbeop) commercial law
행정법 (haengjeongbeop) administrative law
국제법 (gukjebeop) international law
판례 (panrye) precedent
조항 (johang) article clause
법원 (beopwon) court
재판 (jaepan) trial
소송 (sosong) lawsuit
민사소송 (minsasosong) civil lawsuit
형사소송 (hyeongsasosong) criminal lawsuit
행정소송 (haengjeongsosong) administrative lawsuit
헌법재판 (heonbeopjaepan) constitutional trial
상고 (sanggo) appeal to supreme court
항소 (hangso) appeal
재심 (jaesim) retrial
판결 (pangyeol) verdict
결정 (gyeoljeong) decision
선고 (seongo) pronouncement
확정 (hwakjeong) finalization
집행 (jiphaeng) enforcement
강제집행 (gangjejiphaeng) compulsory execution
가처분 (gacheobun) injunction
가압류 (gaamnyu) provisional seizure
증거 (jeunggeo) evidence
증언 (jeungeon) testimony
피고 (pigo) defendant
원고 (wongo) plaintiff
피의자 (piuija) suspect
피고인 (pigo-in) accused
피해자 (pihaeja) victim
증인 (jeungin) witness
변호사 (byeonhosa) lawyer
검사 (geomsa) prosecutor
판사 (pansa) judge
법조인 (beopjoin) legal professional
변론 (byeollon) pleading
공판 (gongpan) public trial
심문 (simmun) interrogation
조사 (josa) investigation
기소 (giso) indictment
불기소 (bulgiso) non indictment
구속 (gusok) detention
보석 (boseok) bail
체포 (chepo) arrest
구금 (gugum) custody
무죄 (mujoe) not guilty
유죄 (yujoe) guilty
혐의 (hyeomui) suspicion charge
처벌 (cheobeol) punishment
형벌 (hyeongbeol) penalty
징역 (jingyeok) imprisonment
벌금 (beolgeum) fine
집행유예 (jiphaengyuye) suspended sentence
사면 (samyeon) pardon
감형 (gamhyeong) reduced sentence
권한 (gwonhan) authority
관할 (gwanhal) jurisdiction
위법 (wibeop) illegal
합법 (hapbeop) legal
적법 (jeokbeop) lawful
위헌 (wiheon) unconstitutional
합헌 (hapheon) constitutional
법치주의 (beopchijuui) rule of law
공정 (gongjeong) fairness
정의 (jeongui) justice
가족 (gajok) family
친척 (chincheok) relative
혈연 (hyeoryeon) blood relation
관계 (gwangye) relationship
유대 (yudae) bond
가문 (gamun) family lineage
집안 (jiban) household family
대가족 (daegajok) extended family
핵가족 (haekgajok) nuclear family
친가 (chinga) paternal family
외가 (oega) maternal family
부모 (bumo) parents
아버지 (abeoji) father
어머니 (eomeoni) mother
부친 (buchin) father formal
모친 (mochin) mother formal
아빠 (appa) dad
엄마 (eomma) mom
양부모 (yangbumo) adoptive parents
의부모 (uibumo) foster parents
자녀 (janyeo) children
아들 (adeul) son
딸 (ttal) daughter
장남 (jangnam) eldest son
장녀 (jangnyeo) eldest daughter
막내 (maknae) youngest child
외동 (oedong) only child
형제 (hyeongje) siblings
남매 (nammae) brother and sister
형 (hyeong) older brother male speaker
오빠 (oppa) older brother female speaker
누나 (nuna) older sister male speaker
언니 (eonni) older sister female speaker
동생 (dongsaeng) younger sibling
형제자매 (hyeongjemajae) brothers and sisters
사촌 (sachon) cousin
조카 (joka) nephew niece
조카딸 (jokattal) niece
조카아들 (jokaadeul) nephew
조부모 (jobumo) grandparents
할아버지 (harabeoji) grandfather
할머니 (halmeoni) grandmother
외할아버지 (oeharabeoji) maternal grandfather
외할머니 (oehalmeoni) maternal grandmother
손자 (sonja) grandson
손녀 (sonnyeo) granddaughter
증조부 (jeungjobu) great grandfather
증조모 (jeungjomo) great grandmother
배우자 (bae-uja) spouse
남편 (nampyeon) husband
아내 (anae) wife
부부 (bubu) married couple
신랑 (sillang) groom
신부 (sinbu) bride
약혼자 (yakhonja) fiancé
약혼녀 (yakhonnyeo) fiancée
동거인 (donggeo-in) partner living together
시가 (siga) husband’s family
처가 (cheoga) wife’s family
시아버지 (siabeoji) father in law husband side
시어머니 (sieomeoni) mother in law husband side
장인 (jangin) father in law wife side
장모 (jangmo) mother in law wife side
며느리 (myeoneuri) daughter in law
사위 (sawi) son in law
결혼 (gyeolhon) marriage
혼인 (honin) legal marriage
이혼 (ihon) divorce
재혼 (jaehon) remarriage
독신 (doksin) single
미혼 (mihon) unmarried
기혼 (gihon) married
가정 (gajeong) family household
가사 (gasa) housework
양육 (yangyuk) child rearing
육아 (yuga) childcare
보호자 (bohoja) guardian
후견인 (hugyeonin) legal guardian
입양 (ibyang) adoption
위탁가정 (witakgajeong) foster family
친부모 (chinbumo) biological parents
계부 (gyebu) stepfather
계모 (gyemo) stepmother
의붓아들 (uibutadeul) stepson
의붓딸 (uibutttal) stepdaughter
가족애 (gajokae) family affection
부모애 (bumoae) parental love
형제애 (hyeongjeae) sibling affection
신뢰 (sinroe) trust
존중 (jonjung) respect
돌봄 (dolbom) care
의지 (uiji) reliance
책임 (chaegim) responsibility
Family Vocabulary in Korean
색 (saek) color
색깔 (saekkkal) color shade
무색 (musaek) colorless
유색 (yusaek) colored
흰색 (huinsaek) white
검은색 (geomeunsaek) black
회색 (hoesaek) gray
빨간색 (ppalgansaek) red
붉은색 (bulgeunsaek) crimson
분홍색 (bunhongsaek) pink
주황색 (juhwangsaek) orange
노란색 (noransaek) yellow
연두색 (yeondusaek) light green
초록색 (choroksaek) green
파란색 (paransaek) blue
하늘색 (haneulsaek) sky blue
남색 (namsaek) navy
보라색 (borasaek) purple
자주색 (jajusaek) burgundy
갈색 (galsaek) brown
베이지색 (beijisaek) beige
금색 (geumsaek) gold
은색 (eunsaek) silver
청록색 (cheongnoksaek) teal
연한색 (yeonhansaek) light color
진한색 (jinhansaek) dark color
밝은색 (balgeunsaek) bright color
어두운색 (eoduun saek) dark color
선명하다 (seonmyeonghada) vivid
흐리다 (heurida) faded
모양 (moyang) shape
형태 (hyeongtae) form
도형 (dohyeong) geometric shape
원 (won) circle
동그라미 (donggeurami) round shape
타원 (tawon) oval
삼각형 (samgakhyeong) triangle
정삼각형 (jeongsamgakhyeong) equilateral triangle
사각형 (sagakhyeong) quadrilateral
정사각형 (jeongsagakhyeong) square
직사각형 (jiksagakhyeong) rectangle
마름모 (mareummo) rhombus
오각형 (ogakhyeong) pentagon
육각형 (yukgakhyeong) hexagon
팔각형 (palgakhyeong) octagon
별모양 (byeolmoyang) star shape
하트모양 (hateumoyang) heart shape
곡선 (gokseon) curve
직선 (jikseon) straight line
각 (gak) angle
모서리 (moseori) edge corner
둥글다 (dunggeulda) round
뾰족하다 (ppyokojada) pointed
납작하다 (napjakada) flat
울퉁불퉁하다 (ultungbultunghada) bumpy
대칭 (daeching) symmetry
비대칭 (bidaeching) asymmetry
크기 (keugi) size
치수 (chisu) dimensions
길이 (giri) length
너비 (neobi) width
높이 (nop-i) height
두께 (dukke) thickness
깊이 (gipi) depth
부피 (bupi) volume
면적 (myeonjeok) area
무게 (muge) weight
크다 (keuda) big
작다 (jakda) small
거대하다 (geodaehada) huge
미세하다 (miseda) tiny
넓다 (neolda) wide
좁다 (jopda) narrow
길다 (gilda) long
짧다 (jjalbda) short
높다 (nopda) high
낮다 (natda) low
두껍다 (dukkeopda) thick
얇다 (yalbda) thin
무겁다 (mugeopda) heavy
가볍다 (gabyeopda) light
대형 (daehyeong) large size
중형 (junghyeong) medium size
소형 (sohyeong) small size
초대형 (chodaehyeong) extra large
소형화 (sohyeonghwa) miniaturization
확대 (hwakdae) enlargement
축소 (chukso) reduction
비율 (biyul) ratio
균형 (gyunhyeong) balance
불균형 (bulgyunhyeong) imbalance
Colors, Shapes and Sizes in Korean
음식 (eumsik) food
요리 (yori) dish cooking
식사 (siksa) meal
끼니 (kkini) meal occasion
아침 (achim) breakfast
점심 (jeomsim) lunch
저녁 (jeonyeok) dinner
간식 (gansik) snack
야식 (yasik) late night food
후식 (husik) dessert
밥 (bap) cooked rice meal
쌀 (ssal) rice grain
현미 (hyeonmi) brown rice
보리 (bori) barley
국 (guk) soup
찌개 (jjigae) stew
탕 (tang) boiled soup
죽 (juk) porridge
면 (myeon) noodles
국수 (guksu) noodle dish
김치 (gimchi) kimchi
깍두기 (kkakdugi) radish kimchi
불고기 (bulgogi) marinated beef
비빔밥 (bibimbap) mixed rice
잡채 (japchae) glass noodles dish
갈비 (galbi) ribs
삼겹살 (samgyeopsal) pork belly
불닭 (buldak) spicy chicken
전 (jeon) Korean pancake
부침개 (buchimgae) pan fried pancake
고기 (gogi) meat
소고기 (sogogi) beef
돼지고기 (dwaejigogi) pork
닭고기 (dalgogi) chicken
양고기 (yanggogi) lamb
생선 (saengseon) fish
해산물 (haesanmul) seafood
오징어 (ojingeo) squid
새우 (saeu) shrimp
조개 (jogae) clam
채소 (chaeso) vegetables
야채 (yachae) vegetables
배추 (baechu) napa cabbage
무 (mu) radish
오이 (oi) cucumber
상추 (sangchu) lettuce
시금치 (sigeumchi) spinach
당근 (danggeun) carrot
감자 (gamja) potato
고구마 (goguma) sweet potato
과일 (gwail) fruit
사과 (sagwa) apple
배 (bae) pear
바나나 (banana) banana
딸기 (ttalgi) strawberry
포도 (podo) grapes
귤 (gyul) tangerine
복숭아 (boksunga) peach
수박 (subak) watermelon
레몬 (lemon) lemon
빵 (ppang) bread
케이크 (keikeu) cake
과자 (gwaja) snack cookie
쿠키 (kuki) cookie
초콜릿 (chokollit) chocolate
아이스크림 (aiseukeurim) ice cream
사탕 (satang) candy
잼 (jaem) jam
꿀 (kkul) honey
설탕 (seoltang) sugar
음료 (eumryo) drink beverage
물 (mul) water
탄산수 (tansansu) sparkling water
차 (cha) tea
녹차 (nokcha) green tea
홍차 (hongcha) black tea
커피 (keopi) coffee
우유 (uyu) milk
주스 (juseu) juice
스무디 (seumudi) smoothie
술 (sul) alcohol
맥주 (maekju) beer
소주 (soju) soju
막걸리 (makgeolli) rice wine
와인 (wain) wine
위스키 (wiseuki) whisky
칵테일 (kakteil) cocktail
건배 (geonbae) cheers
안주 (anju) food with alcohol
취하다 (chwihada) to get drunk
맛 (mat) taste
단맛 (danmat) sweet taste
짠맛 (jjanmat) salty taste
신맛 (sinmat) sour taste
쓴맛 (sseunmat) bitter taste
매운맛 (maeunmat) spicy taste
고소한맛 (gosohanmat) nutty flavor
담백하다 (dambaekh ada) light mild flavor
기름지다 (gireumjida) greasy
신선하다 (sinseonhada) fresh
Food and Drinks in Korean
옷 (ot) clothes
의류 (uiryu) clothing apparel
복장 (bokjang) outfit attire
차림 (charim) appearance clothing
패션 (paesyeon) fashion
스타일 (seutail) style
상의 (sangui) upper garment
하의 (haui) lower garment
겉옷 (geodeot) outerwear
속옷 (sogeot) underwear
내의 (naeui) underclothes
잠옷 (jameot) pajamas
운동복 (undongbok) sportswear
정장 (jeongjang) formal suit
캐주얼복 (kaejueolbok) casual wear
교복 (gyobok) school uniform
셔츠 (syeocheu) shirt
티셔츠 (tisyeocheu) t shirt
블라우스 (beullauseu) blouse
니트 (niteu) knitwear
스웨터 (seuweteo) sweater
후드티 (hudeuti) hoodie
맨투맨 (maentumaen) sweatshirt
조끼 (jokki) vest
재킷 (jaekit) jacket
코트 (koteu) coat
바지 (baji) pants
청바지 (cheongbaji) jeans
슬랙스 (seullaekseu) slacks
반바지 (banbaji) shorts
치마 (chima) skirt
미니스커트 (miniseukeoteu) mini skirt
롱스커트 (rongseukeoteu) long skirt
레깅스 (regingseu) leggings
원피스 (wonpiseu) dress
드레스 (deureseu) formal dress
아우터 (auteo) outerwear
점퍼 (jeompeo) jumper
패딩 (paeding) padded jacket
파카 (paka) parka
트렌치코트 (teurenchikoteu) trench coat
가죽자켓 (gajukjakaet) leather jacket
데님자켓 (denimjakaet) denim jacket
바람막이 (barammagi) windbreaker
우비 (ubi) raincoat
케이프 (keipeu) cape
속바지 (sokbaji) under shorts
브래지어 (beuraejieo) bra
팬티 (paenti) underwear briefs
속치마 (sokchima) petticoat
내복 (naebok) thermal underwear
신발 (sinbal) shoes
구두 (gudu) dress shoes
운동화 (undonghwa) sneakers
샌들 (saendeul) sandals
슬리퍼 (seullipeo) slippers
부츠 (buteu) boots
워커 (wokeo) combat boots
로퍼 (ropeo) loafers
힐 (hil) heels
플랫슈즈 (peullaetsyujeu) flat shoes
양말 (yangmal) socks
스타킹 (seutaking) stockings
타이츠 (taicheu) tights
발목양말 (balmokyangmal) ankle socks
무릎양말 (mureupyangmal) knee socks
가방 (gabang) bag
핸드백 (haendeubaek) handbag
백팩 (baekpaek) backpack
숄더백 (syoldeobaek) shoulder bag
크로스백 (keuroseubaek) crossbody bag
서류가방 (seoryugabang) briefcase
지갑 (jigap) wallet
동전지갑 (dongjeonjigap) coin purse
모자 (moja) hat
캡 (kaep) cap
비니 (bini) beanie
베레모 (beremo) beret
썬캡 (sseonkaep) sun visor
액세서리 (aekseseori) accessories
목걸이 (mokgeori) necklace
귀걸이 (gwigeori) earrings
반지 (banji) ring
팔찌 (paljji) bracelet
시계 (sigye) watch
벨트 (belteu) belt
넥타이 (nekta i) necktie
스카프 (seukapeu) scarf
머플러 (meopeulleo) muffler
장갑 (janggap) gloves
선글라스 (seongeullaseu) sunglasses
안경 (angyeong) glasses
헤어밴드 (heeobandeu) hairband
핀 (pin) hair pin
입다 (ipda) to wear clothes
신다 (sinda) to wear shoes
쓰다 (sseuda) to wear on head
걸치다 (geolchida) to put on lightly
벗다 (beotda) to take off
맞다 (matda) to fit
크다 (keuda) too big
작다 (jakda) too small
헐렁하다 (heolleonghada) loose
딱 맞다 (ttak matda) perfect fit
유행 (yuhaeng) trend
신상 (sinsang) new arrival
한정판 (hanjeongpan) limited edition
계절옷 (gyejeolot) seasonal clothes
코디 (kodi) outfit coordination
Clothing in Korean


날씨 (nalssi) weather
기후 (gihu) climate
기온 (gion) air temperature
온도 (ondo) temperature
체감온도 (chegamondo) feels like temperature
습도 (seupdo) humidity
건조 (geonjo) dryness
습기 (seupgi) moisture
맑다 (makda) clear weather
흐리다 (heurida) cloudy
구름 (gureum) cloud
구름 많음 (gureum maneum) mostly cloudy
안개 (angae) fog
박무 (bangmu) mist
연무 (yeonmu) haze
스모그 (seumogeu) smog
비 (bi) rain
이슬비 (iseulbi) drizzle
소나기 (sonagi) shower
폭우 (pogu) heavy rain
장대비 (jangdaebi) downpour
가랑비 (garangbi) light rain
비바람 (bibaram) rain and wind
호우 (hou) torrential rain
강수 (gangsu) precipitation
눈 (nun) snow
함박눈 (hambangnun) big snowflakes
눈보라 (nunbora) snowstorm
폭설 (pokseol) heavy snow
진눈깨비 (jinnunkkaebi) sleet
서리 (seori) frost
결빙 (gyeolbing) freezing
빙판 (bingpan) icy surface
바람 (baram) wind
미풍 (mipung) breeze
산들바람 (sandeulbaram) gentle breeze
강풍 (gangpung) strong wind
돌풍 (dorpung) gust
폭풍 (pokpung) storm
태풍 (taepung) typhoon
회오리바람 (hoeoribaram) whirlwind
천둥 (cheondung) thunder
번개 (beongae) lightning
뇌우 (noeu) thunderstorm
천둥번개 (cheondungbeongae) thunder and lightning
해 (hae) sun
햇빛 (haetbit) sunlight
햇살 (haetsal) sun rays
일조량 (iljoryang) sunshine duration
자외선 (jaoeseon) ultraviolet rays
자외선지수 (jaoeseonjisu) UV index
더위 (deowi) heat
폭염 (poryeom) heat wave
무더위 (mudeowi) sweltering heat
열대야 (yeoldae-ya) tropical night
후덥지근하다 (hudeopjigeunhada) hot and humid
추위 (chuwi) cold
한파 (hanpa) cold wave
혹한 (hokhan) severe cold
냉기 (naenggi) chill
쌀쌀하다 (ssalssalhada) chilly
기상 (gisang) weather conditions
기상청 (gisangcheong) meteorological agency
일기예보 (ilgiyebo) weather forecast
예보 (yebo) forecast
주의보 (juuibo) weather advisory
경보 (gyeongbo) weather warning
기압 (giap) air pressure
저기압 (jeogiap) low pressure
고기압 (gogiap) high pressure
기류 (giryu) air current
전선 (jeonseon) weather front
계절풍 (gyejeolpung) monsoon
장마 (jangma) rainy season
장마철 (jangmacheol) monsoon season
우기 (ugi) rainy period
건기 (geongi) dry season
이상기후 (isangihu) abnormal climate
기후변화 (gihubyeonhwa) climate change
지구온난화 (jiguonnanhwa) global warming
온난화 (onnanhwa) warming
맑음 (malgeum) clear weather noun
흐림 (heurim) cloudiness
강설 (gangseol) snowfall
강풍주의 (gangpungjuui) strong wind alert
우산 (usan) umbrella
우비 (ubi) raincoat
방한복 (banghanbok) cold weather clothing
방풍 (bangpung) wind protection
Weather in Korean
여행 (yeohaeng) travel
관광 (gwangwang) tourism
출장 (chuljang) business trip
휴가 (hyuga) vacation
여정 (yeojeong) journey
일정 (iljeong) itinerary
계획 (gyehoek) plan
예약 (yeyak) reservation
취소 (chwiso) cancellation
변경 (byeongyeong) change
출발 (chulbal) departure
도착 (dochak) arrival
경유 (gyeongyu) stopover
환승 (hwansung) transfer
직항 (jikhang) direct flight
왕복 (wangbok) round trip
편도 (pyeondo) one way
이동 (idong) movement
이정표 (ijeongpyo) signpost
길찾기 (gilchatgi) finding directions
여권 (yeogwon) passport
비자 (bija) visa
출입국 (chulipguk) immigration
세관 (segwan) customs
입국 (ipguk) entry into a country
출국 (chulguk) exit from a country
검사 (geomsa) inspection
신분증 (sinbunjeung) identification
탑승권 (tapseunggwon) boarding pass
수하물 (suhamul) luggage
짐 (jim) baggage
가방 (gabang) bag
캐리어 (kaerieo) suitcase
배낭 (baenang) backpack
짐칸 (jimkan) luggage compartment
보관함 (bogwanham) locker
분실물 (bunsilmul) lost items
분실 (bunsil) loss
도난 (donan) theft
보험 (boheom) insurance
공항 (gonghang) airport
터미널 (teomineol) terminal
출발장 (chulbaljang) departure hall
도착장 (dochakjang) arrival hall
게이트 (geiteu) gate
탑승 (tapseung) boarding
비행기 (bihaenggi) airplane
항공편 (hanggongpyeon) flight
기내 (ginae) inside the aircraft
좌석 (jwaseok) seat
승무원 (seungmuwon) crew
기장 (gijang) captain pilot
착륙 (chakryuk) landing
이륙 (iryuk) takeoff
지연 (jiyeon) delay
결항 (gyeolhang) cancellation of flight
교통 (gyotong) transportation
교통수단 (gyotongsudan) means of transport
대중교통 (daejunggyotong) public transport
버스 (beoseu) bus
시내버스 (sinaebeoseu) city bus
고속버스 (gosokbeoseu) express bus
좌석버스 (jwaseokbeoseu) seated bus
정류장 (jeongnyujang) bus stop
노선 (noseon) route
요금 (yogeum) fare
지하철 (jihacheol) subway
전철 (jeoncheol) train subway
역 (yeok) station
승강장 (seunggangjang) platform
개찰구 (gaechalgu) ticket gate
환승역 (hwansungyeok) transfer station
막차 (makcha) last train
첫차 (cheotcha) first train
기차 (gicha) train
열차 (yeolcha) train
고속열차 (gosongyeolcha) high speed train
KTX (keiteueks) Korean high speed train
표 (pyo) ticket
승차권 (seungchagwon) boarding ticket
예매 (yemae) advance booking
택시 (taeksi) taxi
택시기사 (taeksigisa) taxi driver
요금계 (yogeumgye) taximeter
합승 (hapsung) shared ride
콜택시 (koltaeksi) call taxi
자동차 (jadongcha) car
승용차 (seungyongcha) passenger car
렌터카 (renteoka) rental car
운전 (unjeon) driving
면허증 (myeonheojeung) driver’s license
주차 (jucha) parking
주차장 (juchajang) parking lot
도로 (doro) road
고속도로 (gosokdoro) highway
교차로 (gyochalo) intersection
신호등 (sinhodeung) traffic light
횡단보도 (hoengdanbodo) crosswalk
보행자 (bohaengja) pedestrian
자전거 (jajeongeo) bicycle
오토바이 (otobai) motorcycle
선박 (seonbak) ship
배 (bae) boat
여객선 (yeogaekseon) passenger ferry
항구 (hanggu) harbor
부두 (budu) pier
Travel Vocabulary in Korean
House Vocabulary in Korean
집 (jip) house home
주택 (jutaek) residential house
아파트 (apateu) apartment
빌라 (billa) villa low rise apartment
연립주택 (yeonlipjutaek) multi family house
단독주택 (dandokjutaek) detached house
기숙사 (gisuksa) dormitory
오피스텔 (opiseutel) studio apartment
원룸 (wonrum) one room apartment
투룸 (turum) two room apartment
건물 (geonmul) building
층 (cheung) floor level
지하 (jiha) basement
지상 (jisang) above ground
옥상 (oksang) rooftop
계단 (gyedan) stairs
엘리베이터 (ellibeiteo) elevator
복도 (bokdo) hallway
현관 (hyeongwan) entrance
문 (mun) door
현관문 (hyeongwanmun) front door
방 (bang) room
거실 (geosil) living room
침실 (chimsil) bedroom
안방 (anbang) master bedroom
작은방 (jageunbang) small room
서재 (seojae) study room
아이방 (aibang) children’s room
다용도실 (dayongdosil) utility room
주방 (jubang) kitchen
부엌 (bueok) kitchen traditional
식당 (sikdang) dining room
식탁 (siktak) dining table
싱크대 (singkeudae) sink counter
가스레인지 (gaseureinji) gas stove
인덕션 (indeoksyeon) induction stove
오븐 (obeun) oven
전자레인지 (jeonjareinji) microwave
욕실 (yoksil) bathroom
화장실 (hwajangsil) toilet
세면대 (semyeondae) washbasin
변기 (byeongi) toilet bowl
샤워기 (syawogi) shower
욕조 (yokjo) bathtub
수건 (sugeon) towel
거울 (geoul) mirror
발코니 (balkoni) balcony
베란다 (beranda) veranda
창문 (changmun) window
창틀 (changteul) window frame
커튼 (keoteun) curtain
블라인드 (beullaindeu) blinds
방충망 (bangchungmang) mosquito net
창문턱 (changmunteok) windowsill
바닥 (badak) floor
마루 (maru) wooden floor
타일 (tail) tile
카펫 (kapet) carpet
벽 (byeok) wall
천장 (cheonjang) ceiling
도배 (doba e) wallpapering
페인트 (peinteu) paint
가구 (gagu) furniture
소파 (sopa) sofa
의자 (uija) chair
책상 (chaeksang) desk
침대 (chimdae) bed
옷장 (otjang) wardrobe
서랍 (seorap) drawer
선반 (seonban) shelf
책장 (chaekjang) bookcase
조명 (jomyeong) lighting
전등 (jeondeung) light
스탠드 (seutaendeu) lamp
전구 (jeongu) light bulb
콘센트 (konsenteu) power outlet
스위치 (seuwichi) switch
가전 (gajeon) home appliances
냉장고 (naengjanggo) refrigerator
세탁기 (setakgi) washing machine
건조기 (geonjogi) dryer
에어컨 (eeokeon) air conditioner
난방기 (nanbanggi) heater
보일러 (boilleo) boiler
청소기 (cheongsogi) vacuum cleaner
공기청정기 (gonggicheongjeonggi) air purifier
수도 (sudo) water supply
수도관 (sudogwan) water pipe
전기 (jeongi) electricity
가스 (gaseu) gas
배수구 (baesugu) drain
환기 (hwangi) ventilation
환풍기 (hwanpunggi) vent fan
임대 (imdae) lease
임차인 (imchain) tenant
임대인 (imdaein) landlord
월세 (wolse) monthly rent
전세 (jeonse) lump sum lease
보증금 (bojeunggeum) deposit
계약 (gyeyak) contract
관리비 (gwanlibi) maintenance fee
이사 (isa) moving house
입주 (ipju) move in
퇴거 (toegeo) move out
청소 (cheongso) cleaning
수리 (suri) repair
보수 (bosu) maintenance
인테리어 (inteorieo) interior design
리모델링 (rimodelling) remodeling
직업 (jigeop) job occupation
일 (il) work
근무 (geunmu) duty work
고용 (goyong) employment
취업 (chwieop) getting a job
실업 (sireop) unemployment
구직 (gujik) job search
구인 (guin) recruitment
채용 (chaeyong) hiring
면접 (myeonjeop) interview
이력서 (iryeokseo) resume
자기소개서 (jagisogaeseo) cover letter
경력 (gyeongnyeok) career experience
신입 (sinip) entry level
경력직 (gyeongnyeokjik) experienced worker
정규직 (jeonggyujik) full time employee
비정규직 (bijeonggyujik) temporary worker
계약직 (gyeyakjik) contract worker
프리랜서 (peuriraenseo) freelancer
아르바이트 (areubaiteu) part time job
회사 (hoesa) company
기업 (gieop) enterprise
대기업 (daegieop) large corporation
중소기업 (jung sogieop) small and medium enterprise
스타트업 (seutateueop) startup
공공기관 (gonggonggigwan) public institution
관공서 (gwangongseo) government office
사무실 (samusil) office
본사 (bonsa) headquarters
지사 (jisa) branch office
직장 (jikjang) workplace
부서 (buseo) department
팀 (tim) team
팀장 (timjang) team leader
상사 (sangsa) superior
부하 (buha) subordinate
동료 (dongnyo) coworker
선배 (seonbae) senior colleague
후배 (hubae) junior colleague
사원 (sawon) employee
직원 (jigwon) staff
대리 (daeri) assistant manager
과장 (gwajang) section chief
차장 (chajang) deputy general manager
부장 (bujang) department head
이사 (isa) director
전무 (jeonmu) executive director
사장 (sajang) company president
대표 (daepyo) CEO
근로자 (geulloja) worker
노동자 (nodongja) laborer
고용주 (goyongju) employer
사용자 (sayongja) employer user
노사 (nosa) labor and management
노조 (nojo) labor union
파업 (paup) strike
교섭 (gyoseop) collective bargaining
근무시간 (geunmusigan) working hours
야근 (yageun) overtime
초과근무 (chogwageunmu) overtime work
교대근무 (gyodaegeunmu) shift work
재택근무 (jaetaekgeunmu) remote work
출근 (chulgeun) go to work
퇴근 (toegeun) leave work
지각 (jigak) being late
결근 (gyeolgeun) absence
급여 (geupyeo) salary
월급 (wolgeup) monthly pay
연봉 (yeonbong) annual salary
상여금 (sangyeogeum) bonus
성과급 (seonggwageup) performance pay
수당 (sudang) allowance
임금 (imgeum) wage
최저임금 (choejeo-imgeum) minimum wage
복지 (bokji) welfare benefits
복지혜택 (bokjihyetaek) benefits
연차 (yeoncha) paid leave days
휴가 (hyuga) vacation
병가 (byeongga) sick leave
육아휴직 (yugahyujik) parental leave
평가 (pyeongga) evaluation
성과 (seonggwa) performance
승진 (seungjin) promotion
강등 (gangdeung) demotion
전보 (jeonbo) transfer
배치 (baechi) assignment
보직 (bojik) post position
해고 (haego) dismissal
권고사직 (gwongosajik) recommended resignation
퇴사 (toesa) quitting a job
사직서 (sajikseo) resignation letter
정년퇴직 (jeongnyeontoesik) retirement
전문직 (jeonmunjik) professional occupation
기술직 (gisuljik) technical job
사무직 (samujik) office job
현장직 (hyeonjangjik) field job
관리직 (gwanrijik) management position
연구직 (yeongujik) research job
교육직 (gyoyukjik) education profession
의료직 (uiryojik) medical profession
서비스직 (seobiseujik) service industry job
Jobs in Korean
쇼핑 (syoping) shopping
구매 (gumae) purchase
판매 (panmae) sale
거래 (georae) transaction
소비 (sobi) consumption
지출 (jichul) expenditure
지불 (jibul) payment
결제 (gyeolje) payment settlement
환불 (hwanbul) refund
교환 (gyohwan) exchange
상점 (sangjeom) shop
가게 (gage) store
매장 (maejang) retail store
백화점 (baekhwa jeom) department store
마트 (mateu) mart
슈퍼마켓 (syupeomaket) supermarket
편의점 (pyeonuijeom) convenience store
시장 (sijang) market
전통시장 (jeontongsijang) traditional market
온라인몰 (onlainmol) online mall
가격 (gagyeok) price
요금 (yogeum) fee
금액 (geumaek) amount of money
총액 (chongaek) total amount
단가 (danga) unit price
정가 (jeongga) regular price
할인 (halin) discount
세일 (seil) sale promotion
특가 (teukga) special price
쿠폰 (kupon) coupon
현금 (hyeongeum) cash
동전 (dongjeon) coin
지폐 (jipye) banknote
잔돈 (jandon) small change
거스름돈 (geoseureumdon) change money
카드 (kadeu) card
신용카드 (sinyongkadeu) credit card
체크카드 (chekeukadeu) debit card
결제수단 (gyeoljesudan) payment method
무현금 (muhyeongeum) cashless
계좌 (gyejwa) bank account
통장 (tongjang) bankbook
은행 (eunhaeng) bank
입금 (ipgeum) deposit
출금 (chulgeum) withdrawal
송금 (songgeum) remittance
이체 (iche) transfer
잔액 (janaek) balance
수수료 (susuryo) fee commission
이자 (ija) interest
대출 (daechul) loan
상환 (sanghwan) repayment
원금 (wongeum) principal
연체 (yeonche) overdue payment
연체료 (yeoncheryo) late fee
담보 (dambo) collateral
보증 (bojeung) guarantee
신용 (sinyong) credit
신용도 (sinyongdo) credit rating
한도 (hando) limit
예산 (yesan) budget
가계부 (gagyebu) household ledger
수입 (suip) income
지출내역 (jichulnaeyeok) expense record
저축 (jeochuk) saving
적금 (jeokgeum) installment savings
예금 (yegum) deposit
비상금 (bisanggeum) emergency fund
자금 (jageum) funds
재정 (jaejeong) finance
투자 (tuja) investment
주식 (jusik) stock
채권 (chaegwon) bond
펀드 (peondeu) fund
수익 (suik) profit
손실 (sonsil) loss
배당 (baedang) dividend
시세 (sise) market price
변동 (byeondong) fluctuation
리스크 (riseukeu) risk
영수증 (yeongsujeung) receipt
계산대 (gyesandae) checkout counter
계산서 (gyesanseo) invoice
세금 (segeum) tax
부가가치세 (bugagachise) value added tax
관세 (gwanse) customs duty
면세 (myeonse) tax free
면세점 (myeonsejeom) duty free shop
정품 (jeongpum) genuine product
가품 (gapum) fake product
중고 (junggo) second hand
리뷰 (ribyu) review
평점 (pyeongjeom) rating
후기 (hugi) customer feedback
배송 (baesong) delivery
무료배송 (muryobaesong) free shipping
반품 (banpum) return
Shopping in Korean
건강 (geongang) health
신체 (sinche) body
몸 (mom) body informal
체력 (cheryeok) physical strength
면역력 (myeonyeongnyeok) immunity
위생 (wiseong) hygiene
청결 (cheonggyeol) cleanliness
건강관리 (geongang gwalli) health management
생활습관 (saenghwal seupgwan) lifestyle habits
운동 (undong) exercise
질병 (jilbyeong) disease
병 (byeong) illness
증상 (jeungsang) symptom
통증 (tongjeung) pain
염증 (yeomjeung) inflammation
감염 (gamyeom) infection
발열 (baryeol) fever
기침 (gichim) cough
콧물 (konmul) runny nose
두통 (dutong) headache
어지럼증 (eojireomjeung) dizziness
메스꺼움 (meseukkeoum) nausea
구토 (guto) vomiting
설사 (seolsa) diarrhea
변비 (byeonbi) constipation
피로 (piro) fatigue
만성피로 (manseongpiro) chronic fatigue
불면증 (bulmyeonjeung) insomnia
알레르기 (alleoreugi) allergy
천식 (cheonsik) asthma
의사 (uisa) doctor
간호사 (ganhosa) nurse
환자 (hwanja) patient
진료 (jinryo) medical consultation
검진 (geomjin) medical checkup
진단 (jindan) diagnosis
처방 (cheobang) prescription
치료 (chiryo) treatment
수술 (susul) surgery
입원 (ibwon) hospitalization
퇴원 (toewon) discharge from hospital
응급실 (eunggeupsil) emergency room
병원 (byeongwon) hospital
의원 (uiwon) clinic
약국 (yakguk) pharmacy
약사 (yagsa) pharmacist
약 (yak) medicine
복용 (bogyong) taking medicine
부작용 (bujakyong) side effect
예방 (yebang) prevention
백신 (baeksin) vaccine
접종 (jeopjong) vaccination
재활 (jaehwal) rehabilitation
물리치료 (mullichiryo) physical therapy
정신건강 (jeongsingeongang) mental health
스트레스 (seuteureseu) stress
우울증 (uuljeung) depression
불안 (buran) anxiety
상담 (sangdam) counseling
치유 (chiyu) healing
머리 (meori) head
얼굴 (eolgul) face
이마 (ima) forehead
눈 (nun) eye
귀 (gwi) ear
코 (ko) nose
입 (ip) mouth
치아 (chia) teeth
혀 (hyeo) tongue
목 (mok) neck
어깨 (eokkae) shoulder
팔 (pal) arm
팔꿈치 (palkkumchi) elbow
손 (son) hand
손목 (sonmok) wrist
손가락 (songarak) finger
가슴 (gaseum) chest
심장 (simjang) heart
폐 (pye) lungs
위 (wi) stomach
간 (gan) liver
신장 (sinjang) kidney
장 (jang) intestines
복부 (bokbu) abdomen
등 (deung) back
허리 (heori) lower back waist
엉덩이 (eongdeongi) hips
다리 (dari) leg
무릎 (mureup) knee
발 (bal) foot
발목 (balmok) ankle
발가락 (balgarak) toe
뼈 (ppyeo) bone
근육 (geunyuk) muscle
관절 (gwanjeol) joint
피부 (pibu) skin
혈액 (hyeoraek) blood
맥박 (maekbak) pulse
혈압 (hyeorap) blood pressure
호흡 (hoheup) breathing
심호흡 (simhoheup) deep breathing
체온 (cheonon) body temperature
키 (ki) height
몸무게 (mommuge) body weight
비만 (biman) obesity
저체중 (jeochejung) underweight
영양 (yeongyang) nutrition
영양소 (yeongyangso) nutrient
식단 (sikdan) diet
수분 (subun) hydration
Health in Korean
취미 (chwimi) hobby
여가 (yeoga) leisure
여가활동 (yeogahwaldong) leisure activity
취미생활 (chwimisaenghwal) hobby life
관심사 (gwansimsa) interest
즐길거리 (jeulgilgeori) something to enjoy
독서 (dokseo) reading
책읽기 (chaekilg i) reading books
소설읽기 (soseolilg i) reading novels
만화보기 (manhwabogi) reading comics
글쓰기 (geulsseugi) writing
일기쓰기 (ilgis sseugi) writing a diary
시쓰기 (sisseugi) writing poetry
블로그 (beullogeu) blogging
저널링 (jeoneolling) journaling
그림그리기 (geurimgeurigi) drawing
스케치 (seukechi) sketching
회화 (hoehwa) painting
유화 (yuhwa) oil painting
수채화 (suchaehwa) watercolor painting
캘리그래피 (kaelligeurapi) calligraphy
디자인 (dijain) design
일러스트 (illeoseuteu) illustration
사진 (sajin) photography
사진촬영 (sajinchwalyeong) photo shooting
풍경사진 (punggyeongsajin) landscape photography
인물사진 (inmulsajin) portrait photography
필름사진 (pilleumsajin) film photography
사진편집 (sajin pyeonjip) photo editing
음악 (eumak) music
음악감상 (eumakgamsang) listening to music
노래 (norae) song
노래부르기 (noraebureugi) singing
노래방 (noraebang) karaoke
작곡 (jakgok) composing
연주 (yeonju) playing music
기타연주 (gita yeonju) playing guitar
피아노치기 (pianochigi) playing piano
바이올린 (baiollin) violin
드럼 (deureom) drums
영화 (yeonghwa) movie
영화감상 (yeonghwagamsang) watching movies
영화관람 (yeonghwagwanram) going to the cinema
드라마 (deurama) tv drama
드라마보기 (deurama bogi) watching dramas
다큐멘터리 (dakyumenteo ri) documentary
애니메이션 (aenimeisyeon) animation
게임 (geim) game
비디오게임 (bidio geim) video games
보드게임 (bodeu geim) board games
카드게임 (kadeu geim) card games
퍼즐 (peojeul) puzzle
체스 (cheseu) chess
바둑 (baduk) go game
장기 (janggi) Korean chess
운동 (undong) exercise
조깅 (joging) jogging
러닝 (reoning) running
걷기 (geotgi) walking
등산 (deungsan) hiking
캠핑 (kaemping) camping
낚시 (naksi) fishing
자전거타기 (jajeongeotagi) cycling
수영 (suyeong) swimming
요가 (yoga) yoga
필라테스 (pillateseu) pilates
요리 (yori) cooking
베이킹 (beiking) baking
제과 (jega) pastry making
제빵 (jepang) bread making
커피내리기 (keopi naerigi) brewing coffee
차마시기 (chamasigi) drinking tea
원예 (wonye) gardening
정원가꾸기 (jeongwon gakkugi) gardening
식물키우기 (singmul kiugi) growing plants
분재 (bunjae) bonsai
꽃꽂이 (kkotkkoc i) flower arranging
여행 (yeohaeng) travel
배낭여행 (baenangyeohaeng) backpacking
국내여행 (gungnae yeohaeng) domestic travel
해외여행 (haeoeyeohaeng) overseas travel
로드트립 (rodeuteurip) road trip
수집 (sujip) collecting
우표수집 (upyo sujip) stamp collecting
동전수집 (dongjeon sujip) coin collecting
피규어 (pigyueo) figure collecting
레코드 (rekodeu) records
빈티지수집 (bintiji sujip) vintage collecting
공예 (gongye) craft
뜨개질 (tteugaejil) knitting
자수 (jasu) embroidery
목공 (mokgong) woodworking
도예 (doye) ceramics
가죽공예 (gajuk gongye) leather crafting
명상 (myeongsang) meditation
요가명상 (yoga myeongsang) yoga meditation
호흡수련 (hoheup suryeon) breathing practice
봉사활동 (bongsahwaldong) volunteering
동호회 (donghoe) club group
모임 (moim) gathering
스터디 (seuteodi) study group
Hobbies in Korean
교육 (gyoyuk) education
학습 (hakseup) learning
공부 (gongbu) study
수업 (eop) class lesson
강의 (gangui) lecture
강좌 (gangjwa) course
교육과정 (gyoyukgwajeong) curriculum
교과과정 (gyogwagwajeong) school curriculum
학문 (hangmun) academic discipline
전공 (jeongong) major
부전공 (bujeongong) minor subject
복수전공 (boksujeongong) double major
전문분야 (jeonmunbunya) specialized field
기초과목 (gichogwamok) basic subject
심화과정 (simhwagwajeong) advanced course
이론 (iron) theory
실습 (silsseup) practical training
연습 (yeonseup) practice
과제 (gwaje) assignment
숙제 (sukje) homework
시험 (siheom) exam
평가 (pyeongga) evaluation
성적 (seongjeok) grade
점수 (jeomsu) score
평점 (pyeongjeom) grade point
학점 (hakjeom) credit
출석 (chulseok) attendance
결석 (gyeolseok) absence
지각 (jigak) tardiness
조퇴 (jotoe) leaving early
입학 (iphak) admission
입학시험 (iphaksiheom) entrance exam
합격 (hapgyeok) passing acceptance
불합격 (bulhapgyeok) failure
등록 (deungnok) enrollment
등록금 (deungnokgeum) tuition
장학금 (janghakgeum) scholarship
학비 (hakbi) school fees
학자금 (hakjageum) education funds
대출 (daechul) loan
유치원 (yuchiwon) kindergarten
초등학교 (chodeunghakgyo) elementary school
중학교 (junghakgyo) middle school
고등학교 (godeunghakgyo) high school
대학교 (daehakgyo) university
전문대학 (jeonmundaehak) junior college
대학원 (daehagwon) graduate school
연구소 (yeonguso) research institute
학원 (hagwon) private academy
야간학교 (yaganhakgyo) night school
학생 (haksaeng) student
유학생 (yuhaksaeng) international student
재학생 (jaehaksaeng) enrolled student
졸업생 (joreopsaeng) graduate
신입생 (sinipsaeng) freshman
재수생 (jaesusaeng) exam repeater
휴학생 (hyuhaksaeng) student on leave
복학생 (bokhaksaeng) returning student
동급생 (donggeupsaeng) classmate
선배 (seonbae) senior student
교사 (gyosa) teacher
선생님 (seonsaengnim) teacher honorific
교수 (gyosu) professor
강사 (gangsa) lecturer
담임교사 (damin gyosa) homeroom teacher
지도교수 (jidogyosu) academic advisor
조교 (jogyo) teaching assistant
교직원 (gyojigwon) school staff
교장 (gyojang) principal
교감 (gyogam) vice principal
교실 (gyosil) classroom
강의실 (ganguisil) lecture hall
실험실 (silheomsil) laboratory
도서관 (doseogwan) library
열람실 (yeollamsil) reading room
자습실 (jaseupsil) self study room
기숙사 (gisuksa) dormitory
캠퍼스 (kaempeoseu) campus
운동장 (undongjang) playground
강당 (gangdang) auditorium
교재 (gyojae) textbook
교과서 (gyogwaseo) school textbook
참고서 (chamgoseo) reference book
문제집 (munjejip) workbook
노트 (noteu) notebook
필기 (pilgi) note taking
필기구 (pilgigu) writing tools
연필 (yeonpil) pencil
볼펜 (bolpen) ballpoint pen
지우개 (jiugae) eraser
시간표 (siganpyo) timetable
학기 (hakgi) semester
방학 (banghak) school break
개학 (gaehak) school opening
종강 (jonggang) end of term
수강신청 (sugangsincheong) course registration
출제 (chulje) question setting
채점 (chaejeom) grading
재시험 (jaesiheom) retake exam
보충수업 (bochung sueop) extra class
Education in Korean
자연 (jayeon) nature
풍경 (punggyeong) scenery
경관 (gyeonggwan) landscape
자연환경 (jayeonhwangyeong) natural environment
생태계 (saengtaegye) ecosystem
야생 (yasaeng) wild
자연보호 (jayeonboho) nature conservation
보전 (bojeon) preservation
자연미 (jayeonmi) natural beauty
대자연 (daejayeon) great nature
산 (san) mountain
산맥 (sanmaek) mountain range
봉우리 (bonguri) peak
정상 (jeongsang) summit
고원 (gowon) plateau
언덕 (eondeok) hill
골짜기 (goljjakki) valley
계곡 (gyegok) mountain stream valley
비탈 (bital) slope
절벽 (jeolbyeok) cliff
숲 (sup) forest
삼림 (samnim) woodland
밀림 (millim) jungle
수풀 (supul) bushes
나무 (namu) tree
고목 (gomok) old tree
숲길 (supgil) forest path
자작나무 (jajaknamu) birch tree
소나무 (sonamu) pine tree
참나무 (chamnamu) oak tree
풀 (pul) grass
초원 (chowon) meadow
들판 (deulpan) field
평야 (pyeongya) plain
논 (non) rice field
밭 (bat) farm field
농지 (nongji) farmland
경작지 (gyeongjakji) cultivated land
꽃 (kkot) flower
야생화 (yasaenghwa) wildflower
꽃밭 (kkotbat) flower garden
꽃향기 (kkothyangi) flower scent
개화 (gaehwa) blooming
만개 (mangae) full bloom
낙화 (nakhwa) falling flowers
강 (gang) river
하천 (hacheon) stream
개울 (gaeul) brook
물줄기 (muljulgi) water flow
강변 (gangbyeon) riverside
강물 (gangmul) river water
하류 (haryu) downstream
상류 (sangnyu) upstream
호수 (hosu) lake
연못 (yeonmot) pond
습지 (seupji) wetland
늪 (neup) swamp
저수지 (jeosuji) reservoir
수면 (sumyeon) water surface
바다 (bada) sea
해양 (haeyang) ocean
해안 (haean) coast
해변 (haebyeon) beach
모래사장 (moraesajang) sandy beach
갯벌 (gaetbeol) tidal flat
파도 (pado) wave
물결 (mulgyeol) ripple
수평선 (supyeongseon) horizon
섬 (seom) island
군도 (gundo) archipelago
무인도 (muindo) uninhabited island
반도 (bando) peninsula
하늘 (haneul) sky
구름 (gureum) cloud
푸른 하늘 (pureun haneul) blue sky
노을 (noeul) sunset glow
일출 (ilchul) sunrise
일몰 (ilmol) sunset
햇살 (haetsal) sun rays
별 (byeol) star
별빛 (byeolbit) starlight
은하수 (eunhasu) milky way
땅 (ttang) land soil
토양 (toyang) soil
흙 (heuk) earth
암석 (amseok) rock
바위 (bawi) stone
자갈 (jagal) gravel
모래 (morae) sand
동굴 (donggul) cave
화산 (hwasan) volcano
분화구 (bunhwagu) crater
용암 (yongam) lava
온천 (oncheon) hot spring
지열 (jiyeol) geothermal heat
자연현상 (jayeonhyeonsang) natural phenomenon
조수 (josu) tide
만조 (manjo) high tide
간조 (ganjo) low tide
침식 (chimsik) erosion
풍화 (punghwa) weathering
퇴적 (toejok) sedimentation
경치 (gyeongchi) view
전망 (jeonmang) outlook
전망대 (jeonmangdae) observation deck
비경 (bigyeong) hidden scenery
절경 (jeolgyeong) spectacular scenery
명소 (myeongso) scenic spot
Nature in Korean
기술 (gisul) technology
과학기술 (gwahakgisul) science and technology
첨단기술 (cheomdangisul) advanced technology
혁신 (hyeoksin) innovation
발명 (balmyeong) invention
연구개발 (yeongugaebal) research and development
디지털 (dijiteol) digital
아날로그 (anallogeu) analog
자동화 (jadonghwa) automation
로봇화 (robot-hwa) robotization
컴퓨터 (keompyuteo) computer
노트북 (noteubuk) laptop
데스크톱 (deskeuteop) desktop computer
태블릿 (taebeullit) tablet
스마트폰 (seumateupon) smartphone
웨어러블 (weoreoreobeul) wearable device
하드웨어 (hadeuweeo) hardware
소프트웨어 (sopeuteuweeo) software
운영체제 (unyeongcheje) operating system
인터페이스 (inteopeiseu) interface
프로그램 (peurogeuraem) program
애플리케이션 (aeppeullikeisyeon) application app
앱 (aep) app
설치 (seolchi) installation
업데이트 (eopdeiteu) update
버전 (beojeon) version
설정 (seoljeong) settings
환경설정 (hwangyeongseoljeong) configuration
호환성 (howanseong) compatibility
최적화 (choejeokhwa) optimization
네트워크 (neteuwokeu) network
인터넷 (inteonet) internet
와이파이 (waipai) wifi
데이터 (deiteo) data
데이터베이스 (deiteobeiseu) database
서버 (seobeo) server
클라우드 (keullaudeu) cloud
클라우드컴퓨팅 (keullaudeukeompyuting) cloud computing
백업 (baegeop) backup
복구 (bokgu) recovery
보안 (boan) security
사이버보안 (saibeoboan) cybersecurity
암호화 (amhwa-hwa) encryption
인증 (injeung) authentication
비밀번호 (bimilbeonho) password
방화벽 (banghwabyeok) firewall
해킹 (haeking) hacking
악성코드 (akseongkodeu) malware
바이러스 (baireoseu) virus
피싱 (pising) phishing
프로그래밍 (peurogeuraeming) programming
코딩 (koding) coding
알고리즘 (algorijeum) algorithm
소스코드 (soseukodeu) source code
컴파일 (keompail) compile
디버깅 (dibeoging) debugging
개발자 (gaebalja) developer
엔지니어 (enjini-eo) engineer
프레임워크 (peureimwokeu) framework
라이브러리 (raibeureori) library
인공지능 (ingongjineung) artificial intelligence
머신러닝 (meosinreoning) machine learning
딥러닝 (dipreoning) deep learning
자연어처리 (jayeoneocheori) natural language processing
컴퓨터비전 (keompyuteobijeon) computer vision
자동번역 (jadongbeonyeok) automatic translation
음성인식 (eumseonginsik) speech recognition
챗봇 (chaetbot) chatbot
추천시스템 (chucheonsiseutem) recommendation system
데이터분석 (deiteobunseok) data analysis
사물인터넷 (samulinteonet) internet of things
스마트홈 (seumateuhom) smart home
스마트시티 (seumateusiti) smart city
센서 (senseo) sensor
위치정보 (wichijeongbo) location data
GPS (jipieseu) GPS
드론 (deuron) drone
자율주행 (jayuljuhaeng) autonomous driving
전기차 (jeongicha) electric vehicle
배터리 (baeteori) battery
가상현실 (gasanghyeonsil) virtual reality
증강현실 (jeungganghyeonsil) augmented reality
혼합현실 (honhaphyeonsil) mixed reality
메타버스 (metabeoseu) metaverse
3D프린터 (samdi peurinteo) 3D printer
모델링 (modelring) modeling
시뮬레이션 (simyulleisyeon) simulation
전자기기 (jeonjagigi) electronic device
반도체 (bandoche) semiconductor
칩 (chip) chip
회로 (hoero) circuit
회로기판 (hoerogipan) circuit board
디스플레이 (diseupeullei) display
화면 (hwamyeon) screen
해상도 (haesangdo) resolution
터치스크린 (teochiseukeurin) touchscreen
통신 (tongsin) telecommunications
모바일통신 (mobailtongsin) mobile communication
5세대통신 (ose dae tongsin) 5G
위성통신 (wiseongtongsin) satellite communication
신호 (sinho) signal
대역폭 (daeyeokpok) bandwidth
지연시간 (jiyeonsigan) latency
전자상거래 (jeonjasanggeorae) e commerce
온라인플랫폼 (onlainpeullaetpeom) online platform
핀테크 (pintekeu) fintech
블록체인 (beullokchein) blockchain
암호화폐 (amhwahwapye) cryptocurrency
디지털지갑 (dijiteoljigap) digital wallet
유지보수 (yujibosu) maintenance
오류 (oryu) error
버그 (beogeu) bug
충돌 (chungdol) crash
재부팅 (jaebuting) reboot
성능 (seongneung) performance
확장성 (hwakjangseong) scalability
안정성 (anjeongseong) stability
Technology in Korean
감정 (gamjeong) emotion
느낌 (neukkim) feeling sensation
기분 (gibun) mood
정서 (jeongseo) emotional state
마음 (maeum) heart mind
심리 (simni) psychology
행복 (haengbok) happiness
기쁨 (gippeum) joy
즐거움 (jeulgeoum) pleasure
만족 (manjok) satisfaction
뿌듯함 (ppudeutham) pride fulfillment
설렘 (seolleom) flutter excitement
희열 (huiyeol) exhilaration
감격 (gamgyeok) deep emotion
환희 (hwanhui) delight ecstasy
사랑 (sarang) love
애정 (aejeong) affection
연정 (yeonjeong) romantic love
호감 (hogam) liking
애착 (aechak) attachment
그리움 (geurium) longing
연민 (yeonmin) compassion
동정 (dongjeong) sympathy
친밀감 (chinmilgam) intimacy
슬픔 (seulpeum) sadness
우울 (uul) depression gloom
비애 (biae) sorrow
비통 (bitong) deep grief
허탈감 (heotalgam) emptiness
상실감 (sangsilgam) sense of loss
외로움 (oeroum) loneliness
쓸쓸함 (sseulsseolham) desolation
공허함 (gongheoham) emptiness
분노 (bunno) anger
화 (hwa) anger rage
격분 (gyeokbun) fury
분개 (bunga e) indignation
적개심 (jeokgaesim) hostility
원망 (wonmang) resentment
증오 (jeung o) hatred
혐오 (hyeomo) disgust hatred
짜증 (jjajeung) irritation
불안 (buran) anxiety
초조 (chojo) impatience anxiety
긴장 (ginjang) tension
공포 (gongpo) fear
두려움 (duryeoum) fear
겁 (geop) fear fright
놀람 (nollam) surprise
경악 (gyeongak) shock
당황 (danghwang) embarrassment
부끄러움 (bukkeureoum) shame
수치 (suchi) humiliation
창피 (changpi) embarrassment
죄책감 (joechaekgam) guilt
후회 (huhoe) regret
자책 (jachaek) self blame
자괴감 (jagoegam) self disgust
평온 (pyeongon) calmness
안정 (anjeong) stability
차분함 (chabunham) composure
평정심 (pyeongjeongsim) equanimity
여유 (yeoyu) leisure calmness
편안함 (pyeonanham) comfort
안도감 (andogam) relief
희망 (huimang) hope
기대 (gidae) expectation
낙관 (nakkwan) optimism
자신감 (jasin gam) confidence
용기 (yonggi) courage
의욕 (uiyok) motivation
열정 (yeoljeong) passion
의지 (uiji) willpower
실망 (silmang) disappointment
좌절 (jwajeol) frustration
절망 (jeolmang) despair
체념 (chemyeom) resignation
무기력 (mugiryeok) lethargy
피로감 (piro gam) fatigue feeling
권태 (gwontae) boredom
질투 (jiltu) jealousy
시기 (sigi) envy
부러움 (bureoum) envy admiration
열등감 (yeoldeunggam) inferiority complex
우월감 (uwolgeum) superiority feeling
감동 (gamdong) being moved
흥분 (heungbun) excitement
몰입 (morip) immersion
집중 (jipjung) concentration
무감각 (mugamgak) numbness
혼란 (honran) confusion
망설임 (mangseorim) hesitation
갈등 (galdeung) inner conflict
의심 (uisim) doubt
확신 (hwaksin) certainty
존중 (jonjung) respect
신뢰 (sinroe) trust
감사 (gamsa) gratitude
고마움 (gomau m) thankfulness
미안함 (mianham) apology feeling
연대감 (yeondaegam) solidarity
Feelings in Korean
스포츠 (seupocheu) sports
운동 (undong) physical exercise
경기 (gyeonggi) match game
시합 (sihap) competition
대회 (daehoe) tournament
리그 (rigeu) league
시즌 (sijeun) season
결승 (gyeolseung) final
준결승 (junggyeolseung) semifinal
예선 (yeseon) preliminary round
선수 (seonsu) athlete player
팀 (tim) team
감독 (gamdok) coach manager
코치 (kochi) coach
주장 (jujang) team captain
주전 (jujeon) starting player
후보 (hubo) substitute
교체선수 (gyocheseonsu) substitute player
심판 (simpan) referee
관중 (gwanjung) spectators
훈련 (hunryeon) training
연습 (yeonseup) practice
체력훈련 (cheryeokhunryeon) fitness training
전술 (jeonsul) tactics
전략 (jeonnyak) strategy
작전 (jakjeon) game plan
포지션 (pojiseon) position
라인업 (rain-eop) lineup
출전 (chuljeon) participation
결장 (gyeoljang) absence from game
득점 (deukjeom) score goal
실점 (siljeom) conceded goal
승리 (seungni) victory
패배 (paebae) defeat
무승부 (museungbu) draw
연장전 (yeonjangjeon) overtime
승부차기 (seungbuchagi) penalty shootout
기록 (girok) record
신기록 (singirok) new record
랭킹 (raengking) ranking
축구 (chukgu) football soccer
풋볼 (putbol) football
골 (gol) goal
슛 (syut) shot
패스 (paeseu) pass
드리블 (deuribeul) dribble
태클 (taekeul) tackle
오프사이드 (opeusaideu) offside
프리킥 (peurikik) free kick
코너킥 (koneokik) corner kick
농구 (nonggu) basketball
바스켓볼 (baseukesbol) basketball
슛팅 (syuting) shooting
리바운드 (ribaundeu) rebound
드리블링 (deuribeulling) dribbling
패스트브레이크 (paeseuteu beureikeu) fast break
자유투 (jayutu) free throw
덩크슛 (deongkeusyut) dunk
어시스트 (eosisuteu) assist
야구 (yagu) baseball
타자 (taja) batter
투수 (tusu) pitcher
포수 (posu) catcher
내야수 (naeyasu) infielder
외야수 (oeyasu) outfielder
홈런 (homreon) home run
안타 (anta) hit
삼진 (samjin) strikeout
볼넷 (bolnet) walk
테니스 (teniseu) tennis
서브 (seobeu) serve
리턴 (riteon) return
랠리 (raelli) rally
포핸드 (pohandeu) forehand
백핸드 (baekhandeu) backhand
매치포인트 (maechipointeu) match point
배구 (baegu) volleyball
서브권 (seobeugwon) serve right
스파이크 (seupaikeu) spike
블로킹 (beulloking) blocking
세트 (sete) set
탁구 (takgu) table tennis
배드민턴 (baedeuminteon) badminton
셔틀콕 (syeoteulkok) shuttlecock
라켓 (raket) racket
수영 (suyeong) swimming
자유형 (jayuhyeong) freestyle
평영 (pyeongyeong) breaststroke
배영 (baeyeong) backstroke
접영 (jeobyeong) butterfly
육상 (yuksang) track and field
단거리 (dangori) sprint
장거리 (janggeori) long distance
마라톤 (maraton) marathon
허들 (heodeul) hurdles
높이뛰기 (nopittwigi) high jump
멀리뛰기 (meollittwigi) long jump
체조 (chejo) gymnastics
역도 (yeokdo) weightlifting
유도 (yudo) judo
태권도 (taegwondo) taekwondo
가라테 (garate) karate
복싱 (boksing) boxing
레슬링 (reseulling) wrestling
펜싱 (pensing) fencing
골프 (golpeu) golf
드라이버 (deuraibeo) driver
아이언 (aieon) iron
퍼터 (peoteo) putter
홀인원 (horinwon) hole in one
파 (pa) par
사이클링 (saikeulling) cycling
자전거경기 (jajeongeogyeonggi) cycling race
등산 (deungsan) mountain climbing
암벽등반 (ambyeokdeungban) rock climbing
스키 (seuki) skiing
스노보드 (seunobodeu) snowboarding
빙상 (bingsang) ice sports
피겨스케이팅 (pigeoseukeiting) figure skating
쇼트트랙 (syoteuteuraek) short track speed skating
올림픽 (ollimpik) olympics
아시안게임 (asian geim) asian games
세계선수권 (segye seonsugwon) world championship
국가대표 (gukgadaepyo) national team
메달 (medal) medal
금메달 (geummedal) gold medal
은메달 (eunmedal) silver medal
동메달 (dongmedal) bronze medal
Sports in Korean
동물 (dongmul) animal
야생동물 (yasaengdongmul) wild animal
가축 (gachuk) livestock
반려동물 (bannyeodongmul) pet
애완동물 (aewandongmul) pet
동물원 (dongmulwon) zoo
사파리 (sapari) safari
서식지 (seosikji) habitat
생태 (saengtae) ecology
종 (jong) species
포유류 (poyuryu) mammal
조류 (joryu) bird
파충류 (pachungnyu) reptile
양서류 (yangseoryu) amphibian
어류 (eoryu) fish
곤충 (gonchung) insect
무척추동물 (mucheokchudongmul) invertebrate
척추동물 (cheokchudongmul) vertebrate
개 (gae) dog
강아지 (gangaji) puppy
고양이 (goyangi) cat
새끼고양이 (saekkigoyangi) kitten
토끼 (tokki) rabbit
햄스터 (haemseuteo) hamster
기니피그 (ginipigeu) guinea pig
고슴도치 (goseumdochi) hedgehog
페럿 (pereot) ferret
앵무새 (aengmusae) parrot
말 (mal) horse
소 (so) cow
송아지 (songaji) calf
돼지 (dwaeji) pig
양 (yang) sheep
염소 (yeomso) goat
닭 (dak) chicken
병아리 (byeongari) chick
오리 (ori) duck
거위 (geowi) goose
사자 (saja) lion
호랑이 (horangi) tiger
표범 (pyobeom) leopard
치타 (chita) cheetah
곰 (gom) bear
늑대 (neukdae) wolf
여우 (yeou) fox
하이에나 (hai ena) hyena
코끼리 (kokkiri) elephant
기린 (girin) giraffe
얼룩말 (eollungmal) zebra
코뿔소 (koppeulso) rhinoceros
하마 (hama) hippopotamus
캥거루 (kaenggeoru) kangaroo
코알라 (koalla) koala
판다 (panda) panda
침팬지 (chimpaenji) chimpanzee
고릴라 (gorilla) gorilla
원숭이 (wonsungi) monkey
사슴 (saseum) deer
노루 (noru) roe deer
멧돼지 (metdwaeji) wild boar
다람쥐 (daramjwi) squirrel
너구리 (neoguri) raccoon dog
수달 (sudal) otter
비버 (bibeo) beaver
새 (sae) bird
참새 (chamsae) sparrow
비둘기 (bidulgi) pigeon
까치 (kkachi) magpie
독수리 (doksuri) eagle
매 (mae) hawk
올빼미 (olppaemi) owl
부엉이 (bueongi) eagle owl
펭귄 (penggwin) penguin
타조 (tajo) ostrich
백조 (baekjo) swan
공작 (gongjak) peacock
플라밍고 (peullaminggo) flamingo
갈매기 (galmaegi) seagull
뱀 (baem) snake
도마뱀 (domabaem) lizard
거북이 (geobugi) turtle
악어 (ageo) crocodile
카멜레온 (kamelleon) chameleon
개구리 (gaeguri) frog
두꺼비 (dukkeobi) toad
도롱뇽 (dorongnyong) salamander
물고기 (mulgogi) fish
상어 (sangeo) shark
고래 (gorae) whale
돌고래 (dolgorae) dolphin
문어 (muneo) octopus
오징어 (ojingeo) squid
해파리 (haepari) jellyfish
가오리 (gaori) ray
연어 (yeoneo) salmon
참치 (chamchi) tuna
곤충 (gonchung) insect
나비 (nabi) butterfly
벌 (beol) bee
개미 (gaemi) ant
파리 (pari) fly
모기 (mogi) mosquito
잠자리 (jamjari) dragonfly
사마귀 (samagwi) mantis
메뚜기 (mettu gi) grasshopper
풍뎅이 (pungdeongi) beetle
거미 (geomi) spider
지네 (jine) centipede
전갈 (jeongal) scorpion
울음소리 (ureumsori) animal sound
발자국 (baljaguk) footprint
털 (teol) fur
깃털 (gitteol) feather
이빨 (ippal) teeth
발톱 (baltop) claw
뿔 (ppul) horn
꼬리 (kkori) tail
번식 (beonsik) reproduction
임신 (imsin) pregnancy
출산 (chulsan) birth
포획 (pohwek) capture
보호종 (bohojong) protected species
멸종위기 (myeoljongwigi) endangered
멸종 (myeoljong) extinction
Animals in Korean
전쟁 (jeonjaeng) war
분쟁 (bunjaeng) conflict dispute
갈등 (galdeung) conflict tension
충돌 (chungdol) clash
전투 (jeontu) battle
전선 (jeonseon) front line
전장 (jeonjang) battlefield
전역 (jeonyeok) theater of war
무력충돌 (muryeokchungdol) armed conflict
내전 (naejeon) civil war
침공 (chim gong) invasion
공격 (gonggyeok) attack
방어 (bangeo) defense
공세 (gongse) offensive
수세 (suse) defensive position
폭격 (pokgyeok) bombing
공습 (gongsup) air raid
포격 (pogyeok) artillery attack
기습 (giseup) surprise attack
저항 (jeohang) resistance
점령 (jeomnyeong) occupation
탈환 (talhwan) recapture
후퇴 (hutoe) retreat
진격 (jingyeok) advance
봉쇄 (bongsoe) blockade
포위 (powi) encirclement
정찰 (jeongchal) reconnaissance
매복 (maebok) ambush
교전 (gyojeon) engagement
휴전 (hyujeon) ceasefire
정전 (jeongjeon) armistice
종전 (jongjeon) end of war
평화 (pyeonghwa) peace
평화협정 (pyeonghwahyeopjeong) peace agreement
강화 (ganghwa) peace treaty
중재 (jungjae) mediation
중재자 (jungjaeja) mediator
협상 (hyeopsang) negotiation
군대 (gundae) army military
군 (gun) military
육군 (yukgun) army
해군 (haegun) navy
공군 (gonggun) air force
특수부대 (teuksubudae) special forces
예비군 (yebigun) reserve forces
용병 (yongbyeong) mercenary
민병대 (minbyeongdae) militia
병사 (byeongsa) soldier
장교 (janggyo) officer
사령관 (saryeonggwan) commander
지휘관 (jihwigwan) commanding officer
참모 (chammo) staff officer
전우 (jeonu) comrade in arms
전사 (jeonsa) fallen soldier
포로 (poro) prisoner of war
무기 (mugi) weapon
병기 (byeonggi) arms weaponry
화기 (hwagi) firearms
총기 (chonggi) guns
소총 (sochong) rifle
기관총 (gigwanchong) machine gun
대포 (daepo) cannon
미사일 (misail) missile
로켓 (roket) rocket
폭탄 (poktan) bomb
지뢰 (jirae) landmine
수류탄 (suryutan) grenade
핵무기 (haengmugi) nuclear weapon
화학무기 (hwahakmugi) chemical weapon
생물무기 (saengmulmugi) biological weapon
재래식무기 (jaeraesingmugi) conventional weapons
군사작전 (gunsajagjeon) military operation
작전 (jakjeon) operation
전술 (jeonsul) tactics
전략 (jeonnyak) strategy
보급 (bogeup) supply
병참 (byeongcham) logistics
후방 (hubang) rear area
전방 (jeonbang) frontline
징집 (jingjip) conscription
징병제 (jingbyeongje) conscription system
자원입대 (jawonipdae) voluntary enlistment
복무 (bokmu) military service
군복 (gunbok) military uniform
계급 (gyegeup) military rank
사상자 (sasangja) casualties
전사자 (jeonsaja) killed in action
부상자 (busangja) wounded
민간인 (minganin) civilian
피난민 (pinanmin) refugee
난민 (nanmin) refugee
강제이주 (gangjeiju) forced displacement
전쟁범죄 (jeonjaengbeomjoe) war crime
학살 (haksal) massacre
집단학살 (jipdanhaksal) genocide
인도적위기 (indojok wigi) humanitarian crisis
국제인도법 (gukjeindobeop) international humanitarian law
제재 (jerae) sanctions
봉쇄조치 (bongsoejochi) blockade measures
보복 (bobok) retaliation
보복공격 (bobokgonggyeok) retaliatory strike
억지력 (eokjiryeok) deterrence
군비경쟁 (gunbigyeongjaeng) arms race
군축 (gunchuk) disarmament
비무장 (bimujang) demilitarization
비무장지대 (bimujangjidae) demilitarized zone
종군기자 (jonggungija) war correspondent
선전 (seonjeon) propaganda
심리전 (simnijeon) psychological warfare
정보전 (jeongbojeon) information warfare
사이버전 (saibeojeon) cyber warfare
War in Korean
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방문 (bangmun) official visit
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브리핑 (beuriping) briefing
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난민 (nanmin) refugee
인권 (ingwon) human rights
국제법 (gukjebeop) international law
Politics in Korean
Korean swearing is often less explicit sexually than other languages and more focused on insults, status degradation, intelligence, behavior, and social worth. Direct profanity exists, but its impact depends heavily on who says it to whom. Age, rank, and familiarity are crucial. Many expressions sound mild literally but are extremely insulting pragmatically.
씨발 (ssibal) fuck
The most common Korean swear word. Used for anger, frustration, or shock. Extremely offensive in formal contexts but common among close friends.
시발 (sibal) fuck
Softer or slurred pronunciation of 씨발. Often used unconsciously as an expletive.
씨발놈 (ssibal-nom) fucker bastard
Stronger insult targeting a person. Very aggressive.
개새끼 (gaesaekki) son of a bitch
One of the strongest and most universal insults in Korean. Extremely offensive.
새끼 (saekki) bastard
Literally offspring, but used as a harsh insult. Often combined with other words.
병신 (byeongsin) cripple idiot
Very offensive insult implying stupidity or uselessness. Socially sensitive but still common.
미친 (michin) crazy fucking insane
Extremely common. Can be negative or positive depending on context.
미친놈 (michin-nom) crazy bastard
Stronger personal insult.
돌았냐 (doratnya) are you insane
Aggressive rhetorical insult.
좆 (jot) fuck vulgar prefix
Extremely vulgar slang used as an intensifier.
좆같다 (jotgatda) fucking awful
Very vulgar expression meaning something is terrible.
좆나 (jotna) fucking extremely
Slang intensifier. Extremely rude outside peer groups.
개 (gae) shit dog prefix
Used as a vulgar intensifier.
개같다 (gaegatda) shitty awful
Strong insult or complaint.
개빡치다 (gaebakchida) to be pissed off
Very common slang for extreme anger.
존나 (jonna) fucking very
Extremely common intensifier among young people.
썅 (ssyang) damn fuck
Expletive expressing anger.
엿먹어 (yeotmeogeo) fuck you
Strong dismissal.
꺼져 (kkeojyeo) fuck off
Direct command. Extremely disrespectful.
닥쳐 (dakchyeo) shut the fuck up
Harsh command. Highly offensive.
죽을래 (jukeullae) do you want to die
Threatening rhetorical insult.
뒤질래 (dwijillae) do you want to die vulgar
More vulgar variant of 죽을래.
존댓말 쓰세요 (jondaetmal sseuseyo) use honorifics
Not a swear word, but a devastating social rebuke.
반말하지 마 (banmalhaji ma) don’t speak casually
Strong social boundary enforcement.
싸가지 없다 (ssagaji eopda) no manners
Very strong insult implying bad upbringing.
예의 없다 (yeui eopda) rude
Less vulgar but socially damaging.
무례하다 (muryehada) disrespectful
Formal but serious condemnation.
개념 없다 (gaenyeom eopda) clueless socially stupid
Very common insult.
멍청이 (meongcheongi) idiot
Common insult, less vulgar.
바보 (babo) fool
Mild insult, sometimes playful.
또라이 (ttorai) psycho
Slang insult implying instability.
쓰레기 (sseuregi) trash
Severe insult meaning morally worthless.
인간 쓰레기 (ingan sseuregi) human garbage
Extremely offensive moral condemnation.
변태 (byeontae) pervert
Used literally or as an insult.
찌질이 (jjijiri) loser
Colloquial insult implying weakness.
찐따 (jjintta) social outcast
Strong insult targeting social status.
꼴통 (kkoltong) dumbass narrow minded
Insult implying stupidity and rigidity.
한심하다 (hansimhada) pathetic
Expresses contempt rather than anger.
역겹다 (yeokgyeopda) disgusting
Strong expression of repulsion.
토 나오다 (to naoda) makes me want to puke
Very harsh emotional reaction.
열받다 (yeolbatda) pissed off
Common slang for anger.
짜증나다 (jjajeungnada) annoyed
Mild but frequent.
빡치다 (bbakchida) pissed off strongly
Stronger slang variant.
빡돌다 (bbakdolda) lose one’s shit
Used for explosive anger.
개판 (gaepan) shitshow mess
Describes chaos or disorder.
지랄하다 (jiralhada) act like an asshole
Very vulgar, implies uncontrollable behavior.
헛소리 (heotsori) bullshit
Dismissive insult.
개소리 (gaesori) fucking bullshit
Stronger vulgar variant.
말도 안 돼 (maldo an dwae) bullshit impossible
Less vulgar, socially acceptable.
X같다 (eks-gatda) shitlike censored
Often censored but universally understood.
개망했다 (gaemanghaetda) totally fucked
Slang for failure.
망할 (manghal) damn cursed
Used as an intensifier.
망했다 (manghaetda) fucked up failed
Common slang for failure.
엿됐다 (yeotdwaetda) screwed
Colloquial expression of a bad situation.
개같은 인생 (gaegateun insaeng) shitty life
Strong expression of despair.
열등감 덩어리 (yeoldeunggam deongeori) walking inferiority complex
Psychological insult.
재수 없어 (jaesu eopseo) bad luck fuck off
Dismissive and insulting depending on tone.
꺼림칙하다 (kkeorimchikhada) creepy uncomfortable
Subtle but powerful social judgment.
기분 더럽다 (gibun deoreopda) my mood is fucked
Expression of offense.
존나 빡친다 (jonna bbakchinda) I’m fucking pissed
Very vulgar but common among peers.
씨발 인생 (ssibal insaeng) fuck this life
Expression of despair or rage.
Korean Swear Words
커피 (keopi) coffee (English: coffee)
초콜릿 (chokollit) chocolate (English: chocolate)
케이크 (keikeu) cake (English: cake)
쿠키 (kuki) cookie (English: cookie)
아이스크림 (aiseukeurim) ice cream (English: ice cream)
버터 (beoteo) butter (English: butter)
치즈 (chijeu) cheese (English: cheese)
햄버거 (haembeogeo) hamburger (English: hamburger)
샌드위치 (saendeuwichi) sandwich (English: sandwich)
피자 (pija) pizza (Italian: pizza)
파스타 (paseuta) pasta (Italian: pasta)
스테이크 (seuteikeu) steak (English: steak)
와인 (wain) wine (English: wine)
맥주 (maekju) beer (German: bier)
샐러드 (saelleodeu) salad (French: salade)
컴퓨터 (keompyuteo) computer (English: computer)
노트북 (noteubuk) laptop (English: notebook)
마우스 (mauseu) mouse (English: mouse)
키보드 (kibodeu) keyboard (English: keyboard)
모니터 (moniteo) monitor (English: monitor)
프린터 (peurinteo) printer (English: printer)
인터넷 (inteonet) internet (English: internet)
와이파이 (waipai) wifi (English: wifi)
데이터 (deiteo) data (Latin: datum)
파일 (pail) file (English: file)
앱 (aep) app (English: app)
서버 (seobeo) server (English: server)
클라우드 (keullaudeu) cloud (English: cloud)
백업 (baegeop) backup (English: backup)
다운로드 (daunrodeu) download (English: download)
버스 (beoseu) bus (English: bus)
택시 (taeksi) taxi (English: taxi)
지하철 (jihacheol) subway (English: subway)
트램 (teuraem) tram (English: tram)
렌터카 (renteoka) rental car (English: rental)
호텔 (hotel) hotel (French: hôtel)
모텔 (motel) motel (English: motel)
리조트 (rijoteu) resort (English: resort)
티켓 (tiket) ticket (English: ticket)
플랫폼 (peullaetpeom) platform (English: platform)
셔츠 (syeocheu) shirt (English: shirt)
티셔츠 (tisyeocheu) t-shirt (English: t-shirt)
재킷 (jaekit) jacket (English: jacket)
코트 (koteu) coat (English: coat)
스커트 (seukeoteu) skirt (English: skirt)
팬츠 (paencheu) pants (English: pants)
청바지 (cheongbaji) jeans (English: jeans)
운동화 (undonghwa) sneakers (English: sneaker)
샌들 (saendeul) sandal (Greek: sandalon)
부츠 (buteu) boots (English: boot)
영화 (yeonghwa) movie (English: movie)
드라마 (deurama) drama (Greek: drama)
뮤직 (myujik) music (English: music)
콘서트 (konseoteu) concert (Italian: concerto)
페스티벌 (peseutibeol) festival (French: festival)
댄스 (daenseu) dance (French: danse)
발레 (ballet) ballet (French: ballet)
오페라 (opera) opera (Italian: opera)
재즈 (jaejeu) jazz (English: jazz)
팝 (pap) pop music (English: pop)
축구 (chukgu) football (English: football)
농구 (nonggu) basketball (English: basketball)
야구 (yagu) baseball (English: baseball)
테니스 (teniseu) tennis (English: tennis)
골프 (golpeu) golf (English: golf)
헬스 (helseu) fitness (English: health)
요가 (yoga) yoga (Sanskrit: yoga)
필라테스 (pillateseu) pilates (German: pilates)
마라톤 (maraton) marathon (Greek: marathon)
스키 (seuki) ski (Norwegian: ski)
비즈니스 (bijeuniseu) business (English: business)
마케팅 (maketing) marketing (English: marketing)
프로젝트 (peurojekteu) project (English: project)
미팅 (miting) meeting (English: meeting)
프레젠테이션 (peurejenteisyeon) presentation (English: presentation)
매니저 (maenijeo) manager (English: manager)
리더 (rideo) leader (English: leader)
팀 (tim) team (English: team)
오피스 (opiseu) office (English: office)
커리어 (keorieo) career (French: carrière)
의사 (uisa) doctor (Latin: doctor)
병원 (byeongwon) hospital (French: hôpital)
클리닉 (keullinik) clinic (Greek: klinikē)
백신 (baeksin) vaccine (Latin: vaccina)
비타민 (bitamin) vitamin (Latin: vita)
에너지 (eneoji) energy (Greek: energeia)
스트레스 (seuteureseu) stress (English: stress)
테라피 (terapi) therapy (Greek: therapeia)
피트니스 (piteuniseu) fitness (English: fitness)
요법 (yobeop) therapy method (Greek: therapeia)
카페 (kape) cafe (French: café)
레스토랑 (reseutorang) restaurant (French: restaurant)
바 (ba) bar (English: bar)
메뉴 (menyu) menu (French: menu)
서비스 (seobiseu) service (French: service)
카운터 (kaunteo) counter (English: counter)
셀프 (selpeu) self service (English: self)
포장 (pojang) takeout (English: package)
배달 (baedal) delivery (English: delivery)
오더 (odeo) order (English: order)
Loanwords in Korean
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