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Words and concepts from every lesson, any time.

First Korean Conversation

한국어 경어 레벨hangukeo gyeongeo rebel

Three Korean speech levels and when to use them

Formal speech is used with elders, in first meetings, and in formal settings.

감사합니다gamsahapnida

Thank you — formal

처음 뵙겠습니다cheoeum boepgetseupnida

Nice to meet you — formal

Polite daily speech works in most everyday situations.

감사해요gamsahaeyo

Thank you — polite daily

맛있어요matiteoyo

It is delicious — polite daily

Casual speech is for close friends. Beginners should use polite forms first.

고마워gomawo

Thanks — casual

Turn the dictionary form into useful polite speech

맛있다 is the dictionary form. In everyday polite conversation, say 맛있어요.

맛있다matitda

to be delicious — dictionary form

맛있어요!matiteoyo!

It is delicious! — polite daily

맛있습니다matitseupnida

It is delicious — very formal

A polite sequence for meeting someone

Start with hello, then say it is nice to meet the person.

안녕하세요!annyeonghaseyo!

Hello!

처음 뵙겠습니다.cheoeum boepgetseupnida.

Nice to meet you.

잘 부탁드립니다 is a warm, respectful phrase used after introducing yourself.

잘 부탁드립니다.jal butakdeuripnida.

Please take care of me.

감사합니다.gamsahapnida.

Thank you.