Korean Expressions

This lesson is full of useful Korean expressions that will help you blend in with the locals! After this lesson you'll have a range of common phrases to use when socializing with Korean people.

Whether you want to wish someone well or apologize for standing on their toes, this Korean language lesson is the one for you! Listen carefully to the pronunciation and practice speaking aloud until you feel confident.

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Common Korean Expressions

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행운을 담아!
Haenguneul dama!
All the best!
행운을 빌어요!
Haenguneul bireoyo!
Good luck!
재미있게 보내요!
Jaemi-itge bonaeyo!
Have fun!
사랑해요!
Saranghaeyo!
Lots of love!
즐거운 여행 되세요!
Jeulgeo-un yeohaeng doeseyo!
Have a good trip!
맛있게 드세요!
Masitge deuseyo!
Enjoy (your) meal!
건배!
Geonbae!
Cheers!
건강하세요!
Geon-ganghaseyo!
Good health!
잘되길 바래요!
Jaldoegil baraeyo!
(I) hope it goes well!
잘했어요!
Jalhaesseoyo!
Well done!
몸 건강해!
Mom geon-ganghae!
Take care!
건강하십시오!
Geon-ganghasipsio!
Take care!
… 로부터
… robuteo
Best wishes from …
… 에게
… ege
Best wishes to…
축하해요!
Chukahaeyo!
Congratulations!
환영해요!
Hwanyeonghaeyo!
Welcome!
생일 축하해요!
Saengil chukahaeyo!
Happy birthday!
즐거운 방학 되세요!
Jeulgeo-un banghak doeseyo!
Have a nice vacation!
행복한 부활절!
Haebokhan buhwaljeol!
Happy Easter!
메리 크리스마스!
Meri Keuriseumaseu!
Merry Christmas!
새해 복 많이 받으세요!
Saehae bok mani badeuseyo!
Happy New Year!
죄송해요!
Jwoesonghaeyo!
Excuse me!
유감입니다.
Yugamimnida.
(I) am sorry to hear that.
용서하세요!
Yongseohaseyo!
Please forgive (me)!
걱정말아요!
Geokjeongmarayo!
No worries!

That's it for today's lesson.

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