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Order of Vowels and Consonants in Hangul syllables
I like to be able to write in Hangul, but there is no lesson that I'm aware of in Rocket Korean that discusses the order/placement in writing the consonants and vowel within the Hangul syllable. I saw a forum post 12 years ago with an outside link that d...
1 reply - Last post by Margaret-RocketLanguages - November 27, 2023
Thank you (kam sahm nida) dropped syllable?
Ok, I've heard at least 100 native Korean speakers say 감사합니다 (gamsahabnida) now and it seems to me everyone drops the third syllable hab in kam-sam-hab-nida. To my ear it sounds like two syllables with the “nida” (nee-dah) suffix or kam-sam-nida or, possi...
0 replies - Last post by KenA68 - July 20, 2023
Typing korean characters on mac 2 set korean keyboard
Hi, i was wondering how you type compound vowels like (wa, wae, oe, wo etc.) on the keyboard when there is no symbol on it? Any help would be appreciated!! Thanks
1 reply - Last post by sangmin-rocket-korean-tutor - June 25, 2018
Hi Rocket Team! Any chance of more bonus lessons for Korean or some games we could play to reinforce learning? I am looking forward to an option with a random quick quiz of content learned to date to make learning more accessible.
1 reply - Last post by sangmin-rocket-korean-tutor - June 25, 2018
hOw do I break down the vocabulary in the phrases and sentences , to find out the definition ? Which word means where, which one means how long ?? For the lack of vocabulary lists so far im not wanting to recommend this program
1 reply - Last post by Rocket-Languages - February 21, 2017
In the sentence 저는 한국 이화대에서 마케팅 디자인을 배웠습니다 (I studied Marketing Design at Ihwa University in Korea) what does 배웠습니다 mean? I find it helpful to know what each part of the sentence means so I can put it together. :)
2 replies - Last post by Chris-N9 - February 15, 2017
When I want the definition of a certain word I try to go to 'my vocab' under tools, but its only bringing up the 'saved vocabulary' how do I get it to show me the other vocabulary ?
1 reply - Last post by Rocket-Languages - November 25, 2016
Hello! What is the difference between '없서' and '없어'? I've noticed that in '1.4 Have you eaten? Part 2', '없서' is listed by itself but in sentences '없어' is used instead. This is something that I've really been wondering about, especially since '없서' is lot ...
3 replies - Last post by Rocket-Languages - August 24, 2016
is there a significant difference in usage between 그래요? and 그렇군요? or are they basically the same. Thanks :)
1 reply - Last post by SangHyuk-Rocket-Korean-Tutor - April 8, 2016
Korean Tutor: Clarification on Korean Pronunciation
Hi guys! I have answered few posts about Korean pronunciation. I have realized that I need to clarify something so I am putting a post about one exception to Korean pronunciation rule. I have mentioned that there is no exception when ...
0 replies - Last post by Kiyun-Rocket-Korean-Tutor - September 6, 2015
Can someone tell me how to say "I admire your faith." in Korean?
2 replies - Last post by Kiyun-Rocket-Korean-Tutor - August 21, 2015
how to pronounciate this vocab 태우씨, 안녕하세요
2 replies - Last post by Kiyun-Rocket-Korean-Tutor - August 21, 2015
Hi, I'm trying to figure out the difference between these three words: 차다, 차갑다, and 춥다. I know that 춥다 is used in reference to the weather, but in what circumstances are the other two terms used? Thank you!
2 replies - Last post by Kiyun-Rocket-Korean-Tutor - August 21, 2015
May I know how to say it in Korean for the following phrase? “Thank you all for your birthday wishes!”
5 replies - Last post by Kiyun-Rocket-Korean-Tutor - August 21, 2015
Hi! can any one break this down for me? '여행떠낼' .tried to find on google but only managed to find that 여행 means travel. wonder qhat that여행떠낼 means.. Thanks!
2 replies - Last post by Kiyun-Rocket-Korean-Tutor - August 18, 2015
Dear Sir/Madam Is there a way to slow down the video recording on the Extra Vocabulary Section as it is going to fast to catch and learn the words and sentences properly. Thank you Jasmin
2 replies - Last post by sujung-lee - January 31, 2014
Hangeul letters with alternate pronunciations?
I was reading the vocabulary in Hangeul and came across a few words that used letters for different sounds from what they usually are. Some words used "bieup" but it was pronounced as an "m" instead of a "b". (example: "bangapseumnida" in the third syll...
4 replies - Last post by sujung-lee - January 31, 2014
May I know how to say "Thank you all for your birthday greetings!" in Korean? Thank you in advance.
3 replies - Last post by wilson-k2 - December 30, 2013
I noticed some changes with my Korean language app. I cannot add words to my Vocab. Has it changed??
2 replies - Last post by sujung-lee - November 3, 2013
I just listened to the first lesson and I'm not quite sure if 반갑습니다 means "nice to meet you (for the first time)", or more like "nice to see you again". The conversation made it sound like the two people knew each other.
15 replies - Last post by sujung-lee - October 10, 2013
when we use more ..... and what is general Speech level Non-honorific Honorific 합쇼체 보십니다 hapsyoche boshimnida 해라체 본다 보신다 haerache bonda boshinda 해요체 봐요 보세요 haeyoche bwayo boseyo 해체 봐 보셔 haeche bwa boshuh
4 replies - Last post by sujung-lee - April 30, 2013
Encountered these on a lesson and I don't quite understand; what is the difference between the three? 여기서 Yeo gi suh 여기에 Yeo gi ae 여기를 Yeo gi reul
8 replies - Last post by Jeremy V - April 22, 2013
I'm finding a lot of variations on the romanization for certain vowels in the practice sections. For example, in lesson 1.1, the phrase: Jeon Chuum butteo mal mani an hayo. The first 4 vowels are inconsistent. The first vowel "eo" is meant to be "ㅓ" an...
2 replies - Last post by sujung-lee - February 19, 2013
How do I know when I have to use T and D (ㄷ) ?
2 replies - Last post by sujung-lee - January 23, 2013
Why does Sujung uses the word 당신 with some one she just met ? I thought that this word was only used between husband and wife (although I heard that sometimes koreans use it with foreigners to translate the grammatical person "you").
4 replies - Last post by sujung-lee - January 23, 2013
how would i now if ᄀ is used as k or g?
4 replies - Last post by Jeremy V - December 17, 2012
I'm confused. Is "anyoung hee gaseyo" for the one staying or leaving?
1 reply - Last post by Jeremy V - December 16, 2012
Would this be a correct conversation?
I made up my own basic introductory conversation and was wondering if it was correct. Here it is: Kim: Anyounghaseyo. Bangapseumnida. (Hello. It’s nice to see you.) Park: Anyounghaseyo. Orenmany-eyo. (Hello. It’s been a long time.) Kim: Ah ne. Jal jine s...
2 replies - Last post by Jeremy V - November 30, 2012
hi there, is ㅁ supposed to be pronounced as a "m" sound or "b" sound? e.g. when i hear Koreans say "what", it sounds like baw instead of maw. Thanks.
2 replies - Last post by Graham-A - June 26, 2012
Since there is no pronunciation thread I'll post here! 1st post intro: I'm Bryce, 20 yr college student from Indiana. I study Chinese in school, and met an amazing Korean girl girl in that class. Now, my focus is still Chinese but being around ...
5 replies - Last post by sujung-lee - May 31, 2011
I'm not sure quite how to go about pronouncing the consonant ㄹ. Are you supposed do some form of combination of the English "r" and "l", or do you use your throat or a trill? I haven't been able to make the consonant sound right so far (although I can't t...
1 reply - Last post by sujung-lee - May 6, 2011
From Lesson 1.1 제 이름은 태우입니다. 전 부산에 삽니다. 수정씨는요? What is the difference?
2 replies - Last post by sujung-lee - May 6, 2011