1. Pronunciation Basics
Korean uses Hangul, a uniquely systematic alphabet you can learn to read in 1-2 days. Use Google Translate's camera feature to instantly translate menus and signs.
2. Greetings and Basics
안녕하세요 (Annyeonghaseyo) - Hello / 감사합니다 (Gamsahamnida) - Thank you / 죄송합니다 (Joesonghamnida) - Sorry / 괜찮아요 (Gwaenchanayo) - It's okay / 네 (Ne) - Yes / 아니요 (Aniyo) - No
3. Restaurant Phrases
이거 주세요 (Igeo juseyo) - This one, please / 얼마예요? (Eolmayeyo?) - How much? / 메뉴판 주세요 - Menu, please / 맵지 않게 해주세요 - Not spicy, please / 물 주세요 - Water, please / 계산서 주세요 - Check, please
4. Shopping and Transport
얼마예요? - How much is this? / 할인 되나요? (Hallin dwenayo?) - Any discount? / 너무 비싸요 - Too expensive / 이 역이 어디예요? - Where is this station? / 화장실이 어디예요? - Where is the bathroom?
5. Emergency Phrases
도와주세요! (Dowajuseyo!) - Help! / 병원이 어디예요? - Where is the hospital? / 경찰을 불러주세요 - Please call the police / 구급차를 불러주세요 - Please call an ambulance / 영어 할 수 있는 사람 있나요? - Does anyone speak English?
6. Translation Apps
Papago is the best app for Korean translation. Download offline language packs in advance. Use camera translation for menus and signs in real time.
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