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Essential Korean Vocabulary for Beginners
Leviathan Christus ๐
@leviathanchristus31
Essential Korean Vocabulary
Ever wondered how to say everyday items in Korean? Words like "์ปคํผ" (coffee) and "์์ด์คํฌ๋ฆผ" (ice cream) are Korean words you might already recognize! Korean vocabulary often includes many loanwords from English, making them easier to remember.
Daily life words are crucial for basic communication. Terms like "ํ๋ค" (to do) and "๋ฐ์๋ค" (to be busy) help you describe activities, while nouns like "ํ์" (student) and "์ ๋ฌธ" (newspaper) let you identify common objects and people. You'll find these words appearing frequently in conversations.
Food-related vocabulary is particularly useful when visiting Korea. Words like "๋ง" (flavor), "๋๋" (doughnut), and "์ฝ๋ผ" (cola) will help you navigate menus and express your preferences. Places and locations like "ํ๊ตญ" (Korea), "์ ๊ตฌ" (entrance), and "์ํํธ" (apartment) help you find your way around.
Quick Tip: Korean has many words borrowed from English that sound similar but use Korean pronunciation. Listen for these "Konglish" words like "์ปคํผ" (coffee) and "๋ด์ค" (news) to quickly expand your vocabulary!
Animals and nature terms such as "๊ฐ๋ฏธ" (ant), "๋ญ" (chicken), and "์ฌ์ฐ" (fox) round out your basic vocabulary. With these fundamental words, you'll be well on your way to building simple sentences in Korean.
More Korean Vocabulary & Useful Phrases
Colors and materials in Korean are surprisingly easy to remember! Words like "๊ณจ๋" (gold), "์ค๋ฒ" (silver), and "ํ์ดํธ" (white) sound similar to their English counterparts. These terms are helpful when shopping or describing objects you see.
Food remains an important vocabulary category in any language. Terms like "์ฐ์ " (milk), "์" (egg), and "๋๋ถ" (tofu) will come in handy at restaurants. Famous Korean dishes such as "๋ถ๊ณ ๊ธฐ" (bulgogi) and "๊ฐ๋น" (galbi) are worth knowing before trying Korean cuisine.
Basic grammar connectors help you form simple sentences. Words like "-ํ๊ณ " (and) and "๋๋" (or) allow you to link ideas together. Expressions like "์ถ๋ค" (to want) help you communicate your desires, while "์ง๊ฐ์ธ์" (goodbye) ensures you can end conversations politely.
Remember: Korean has many words that don't exist in English, especially food terms like "๋ญ๊ฐ๋น" (dakgalbi). Learning these cultural words gives you deeper insight into Korean culture!
Technology terms like "ํ ๋ ๋น์ " (television), "๋ผ๋์ค" (radio), and "๋ฉ์์ง" (message) are particularly useful in our digital age. Major Korean brands like "์ผ์ฑ" (Samsung) and "ํ๋" (Hyundai) are also important to recognize as they appear frequently in Korean contexts.
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help๐ค๐ค
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The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
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I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
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Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.๐๐ฉท๐
Marco B
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH ๐๐๐ฒ๐ค๐โจ๐๐ฎ
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This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as Iโve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think itโs very much worth it and youโll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still donโt get it!!! In the end I think itโs worth it ๐๐ โ ๏ธAlso DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DONโT HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLYโ๏ธโ๏ธโ ๏ธ
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app Iโve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help๐ค๐ค
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.๐๐ฉท๐
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH ๐๐๐ฒ๐ค๐โจ๐๐ฎ
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as Iโve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
Essential Korean Vocabulary for Beginners
Leviathan Christus ๐
@leviathanchristus31
Ready to boost your Korean vocabulary? Let's explore essential Korean words and their English translations that will help you build a strong foundation for basic conversations and reading comprehension.
Essential Korean Vocabulary
Ever wondered how to say everyday items in Korean? Words like "์ปคํผ" (coffee) and "์์ด์คํฌ๋ฆผ" (ice cream) are Korean words you might already recognize! Korean vocabulary often includes many loanwords from English, making them easier to remember.
Daily life words are crucial for basic communication. Terms like "ํ๋ค" (to do) and "๋ฐ์๋ค" (to be busy) help you describe activities, while nouns like "ํ์" (student) and "์ ๋ฌธ" (newspaper) let you identify common objects and people. You'll find these words appearing frequently in conversations.
Food-related vocabulary is particularly useful when visiting Korea. Words like "๋ง" (flavor), "๋๋" (doughnut), and "์ฝ๋ผ" (cola) will help you navigate menus and express your preferences. Places and locations like "ํ๊ตญ" (Korea), "์ ๊ตฌ" (entrance), and "์ํํธ" (apartment) help you find your way around.
Quick Tip: Korean has many words borrowed from English that sound similar but use Korean pronunciation. Listen for these "Konglish" words like "์ปคํผ" (coffee) and "๋ด์ค" (news) to quickly expand your vocabulary!
Animals and nature terms such as "๊ฐ๋ฏธ" (ant), "๋ญ" (chicken), and "์ฌ์ฐ" (fox) round out your basic vocabulary. With these fundamental words, you'll be well on your way to building simple sentences in Korean.
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More Korean Vocabulary & Useful Phrases
Colors and materials in Korean are surprisingly easy to remember! Words like "๊ณจ๋" (gold), "์ค๋ฒ" (silver), and "ํ์ดํธ" (white) sound similar to their English counterparts. These terms are helpful when shopping or describing objects you see.
Food remains an important vocabulary category in any language. Terms like "์ฐ์ " (milk), "์" (egg), and "๋๋ถ" (tofu) will come in handy at restaurants. Famous Korean dishes such as "๋ถ๊ณ ๊ธฐ" (bulgogi) and "๊ฐ๋น" (galbi) are worth knowing before trying Korean cuisine.
Basic grammar connectors help you form simple sentences. Words like "-ํ๊ณ " (and) and "๋๋" (or) allow you to link ideas together. Expressions like "์ถ๋ค" (to want) help you communicate your desires, while "์ง๊ฐ์ธ์" (goodbye) ensures you can end conversations politely.
Remember: Korean has many words that don't exist in English, especially food terms like "๋ญ๊ฐ๋น" (dakgalbi). Learning these cultural words gives you deeper insight into Korean culture!
Technology terms like "ํ ๋ ๋น์ " (television), "๋ผ๋์ค" (radio), and "๋ฉ์์ง" (message) are particularly useful in our digital age. Major Korean brands like "์ผ์ฑ" (Samsung) and "ํ๋" (Hyundai) are also important to recognize as they appear frequently in Korean contexts.
We thought youโd never ask...
What is the Knowunity AI companion?
Our AI companion is specifically built for the needs of students. Based on the millions of content pieces we have on the platform we can provide truly meaningful and relevant answers to students. But its not only about answers, the companion is even more about guiding students through their daily learning challenges, with personalised study plans, quizzes or content pieces in the chat and 100% personalisation based on the students skills and developments.
Where can I download the Knowunity app?
You can download the app in the Google Play Store and in the Apple App Store.
Is Knowunity really free of charge?
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think itโs very much worth it and youโll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still donโt get it!!! In the end I think itโs worth it ๐๐ โ ๏ธAlso DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DONโT HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLYโ๏ธโ๏ธโ ๏ธ
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app Iโve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help๐ค๐ค
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.๐๐ฉท๐
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH ๐๐๐ฒ๐ค๐โจ๐๐ฎ
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as Iโve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think itโs very much worth it and youโll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still donโt get it!!! In the end I think itโs worth it ๐๐ โ ๏ธAlso DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DONโT HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLYโ๏ธโ๏ธโ ๏ธ
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app Iโve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help๐ค๐ค
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.๐๐ฉท๐
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH ๐๐๐ฒ๐ค๐โจ๐๐ฎ
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as Iโve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user