3.4.2 Common Phrases and Sentences
Everyday Expressions
Learning common phrases and sentences is essential for everyday communication in Korean. These expressions will help you navigate daily interactions more comfortably. Here are some basic phrases to get you started:
1. **Greetings**
– **안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo)**: Hello
– **안녕히 가세요 (annyeonghi gaseyo)**: Goodbye (to someone leaving)
– **안녕히 계세요 (annyeonghi gyeseyo)**: Goodbye (to someone staying)
2. **Polite Expressions**
– **감사합니다 (gamsahamnida)**: Thank you
– **죄송합니다 (joesonghamnida)**: I’m sorry
– **제발 (jebal)**: Please
3. **Daily Questions**
– **어떻게 지내세요? (eotteoke jinaeseyo?)**: How are you?
– **이것은 무엇입니까? (igeoseun mueosimnikka?)**: What is this?
– **화장실 어디에 있습니까? (hwajangsil eodie itseumnikka?)**: Where is the bathroom?
4. **Basic Conversation**
– **네 (ne)**: Yes
– **아니요 (aniyo)**: No
– **알겠습니다 (algesseumnida)**: I understand
– **모르겠습니다 (moreugesseumnida)**: I don’t understand
Practice with Contextual Sentences
To further enhance your Korean language skills, practice using these phrases in full sentences and contextual conversations. Here are some examples:
1. **Introducing Yourself**
– **제 이름은 [이름]입니다 (je ireumeun [ireum]imnida)**: My name is [name].
– **저는 학생입니다 (jeoneun haksaengimnida)**: I am a student.
– **저는 미국에서 왔습니다 (jeoneun migugeseo watseumnida)**: I am from the United States.
2. **Asking for Directions**
– **여기에서 저기까지 어떻게 갑니까? (yeogieseo jeogikkaji eotteoke gamnikka?)**: How do I get from here to there?
– **지하철역이 어디에 있습니까? (jihacheollyeogi eodie itseumnikka?)**: Where is the subway station?
3. **Dining Out**
– **메뉴 좀 주세요 (menyu jom juseyo)**: Please give me the menu.
– **이것을 주문하고 싶습니다 (igeoseul jumunhago sipseumnida)**: I would like to order this.
– **계산서 좀 주세요 (gyesanseo jom juseyo)**: Please give me the bill.
4. **Shopping**
– **이것은 얼마입니까? (igeoseun eolmaimnikka?)**: How much is this?
– **싸게 해 주세요 (ssage hae juseyo)**: Please give me a discount.
– **카드로 계산할 수 있습니까? (kadeuro gyesanhal su itseumnikka?)**: Can I pay by card?
Tips for Practice
1. **Role-Playing**: Practice these sentences with a partner or in front of a mirror. Role-playing common scenarios can help reinforce your memory and boost confidence.
2. **Writing Practice**: Write down these sentences multiple times. This helps in memorizing the structure and getting familiar with writing Hangul.
3. **Listening and Repeating**: Listen to native speakers using these phrases and repeat after them. This can improve your pronunciation and listening skills.
4. **Use in Daily Life**: Try to use these phrases in your daily interactions, even if it’s just in your thoughts. The more you practice, the more natural it will become.
