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Everyday Korean Expressions
How to Say “I’ll Take This” in Korean: 이거 주세요 (igeo juseyo)
“Igeo juseyo” means “I’ll take this” / “give me this, please” — point at what you want and you can order almost anything.
Jun 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Everyday Korean Expressions
How to Say “How Much Is It?” in Korean: 얼마예요 (eolmayeyo)
“Eolmayeyo?” means “how much is it?” — the single most useful phrase for shopping and markets in Korea.
Jun 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Everyday Korean Expressions
How to Say “Well Done” in Korean: 잘했어 (jalhaesseo)
“Jalhaesseo” means “well done” / “good job” — praise for something someone did well.
Jun 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Everyday Korean Expressions
How to Say “Wait A Moment” in Korean: 잠깐만 (jamkkanman)
“Jamkkanman” means “just a moment” / “hold on” — what you say to pause someone or buy yourself a second.
Jun 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Everyday Korean Expressions
How to Say “Quickly” in Korean: 빨리 (ppalli)
“Ppalli” means “quickly” or “hurry up” — a word so central to Korean life that “ppalli-ppalli culture” describes the country’s fast pace.
Jun 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Everyday Korean Expressions
How to Say “Excuse Me” in Korean: 저기요 (jeogiyo)
“Jeogiyo” is how you get a stranger’s attention — “excuse me” to ask a question, call a waiter, or stop someone politely.
Jun 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Everyday Korean Expressions
How to Say “Welcome” in Korean: 어서 오세요 (eoseo oseyo)
“Eoseo oseyo” means “welcome” or “come on in” — the greeting you’ll hear the moment you step into any Korean shop or restaurant.
Jun 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Everyday Korean Expressions
How to Say “Thanks For The Food” in Korean: 잘 먹겠습니다 (jal meokgesseumnida)
“Jal meokgesseumnida” is what you say before a meal — roughly “I’ll eat well,” a thank-you to whoever provided the food.
Jun 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Everyday Korean Expressions
How to Say “How About It?” in Korean: 어때 (eottae)
“Eottae” asks “How is it?” or “What do you think?” — a quick way to get someone’s opinion or check how something’s going.
Jun 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Everyday Korean Expressions
How to Say “Awesome” in Korean: 대박 (daebak)
“Daebak” is an all-purpose “Awesome!” or “No way!” — originally meaning “jackpot,” now a reaction to anything amazing (or shockingly bad).
Jun 8, 2026 · 3 min read
Everyday Korean Expressions
How to Say “Hi” in Korean: 안녕 (annyeong)
“Annyeong” is a casual “hi” and “bye” in one — the friendly greeting you use with people your own age or younger.
Jun 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Everyday Korean Expressions
How to Say “Thanks” in Korean: 고마워 (gomawo)
“Gomawo” is a warm, casual “thanks” for friends and people close to you.
Jun 6, 2026 · 3 min read