SEOUL TRIP APRIL 2018

1. 안녕하세요. ______ uhdi issuhyo?

Where is the _____?
Annyeonghaseyo.
Hello.
EXAMPLES:
화장실 어디있어요?
2. 저는 ______ 입니다.
Hwajangshil uhdi issuhyo?
Juhneun ______ ipnida.
Where is the restroom?
My name is ______.
Simply fill in the blank with your name.
버스 정류장 어디있어요?
3. 영어 하세요? Bbuhsseu jungyujang uhdi issuhyo?
Where is the bus station?
Yonguh haseyo?
Do you speak English?
병원 어디있어요?
4. 맛있어요! Byungwon uhdi issuhyo?
Where is the hospital?
Masshissuhyo!
It’s delicious!
7. 도와주세요.
5. 천천히 말씀해 주세요. Dowajuseyo.
Please help me.
Chunchunhee malsseumhae juseyo.
Please talk slower.
8. 경찰에 신고해 주세요.
6. 지하철역 어디있어요? Gyungchalae shingohae juseyo.
Please call the police.
Jihachulyuk uhdi issuhyo?
Where is the subway station?
9. 의사 필요해요.
Anytime you want to know where something is, fill Uisa pilyohaeyo.
in the blank with your desired noun: I need a doctor.
______ 어디있어요?
10. 여기 어디에요? 15. 계산해 주세요.
Yuhgi uhdiyaeyo? Gyesanhae juseyo.
Where am I? Check, please.
(For details on asking for and understanding
directions, check out Korean Phrases #16.) 16. 카드 받으세요?
Kadeu badeuseyo?
11. 지도 그려 주실 수 있어요? Do you accept credit cards?
Jido geuryuh jushil soo issuhyo?
Can you draw me a map? 17. 영수증 주세요.
Yongsujoong juseyo.
12. 택시 불러 주세요. Please give me a receipt.
Tekshi bulluh juseyo.
Please call a taxi for me. You can fill in the blank with other nouns:
______ 주세요.
13. 공항으로 가주세요. ______ juseyo.
Gonghangeuro gajuseyo. Please give me ______.
Please take me to the airport.
EXAMPLES:
But what if you want to go somewhere else? You 물 주세요.
can fill in the blank with other nouns:
Mool juseyo.
_______으로 가주세요. Please give me water.
_______euro gajuseyo.
Please take me to _______. 반찬 더 주세요.
Banchan duh juseyo.
14. 얼마에요? Please give me more side dishes.
Ulma aeyo?
How much is it? 소주 주세요.
(To learn how to count Korean money, watch
Banchan juseyo.
KWOW episode 78.)
Please give me soju.
 18. 네. 19. 아니요.
Ne. Aniyo.
Yes. No.
(“Ne” is the formal way of saying “yes.”)

Numbers

There are two sets of numbers in Korean: the native Korean system and the Sino-Korean system. The native numbers are
used for numbers of items (1-99) and age, while the Sino-Korean system is based on Chinese numbers and are used for
dates, money, addresses, phone numbers, and numbers above 100.

Hindu-Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, etc) are used for most situations, but the Hanja numerals are sometimes used for prices.
0 yeong 30 samsip
1 il/hana 40 sasip
2 i/dul 50 osip
3 sam/set 60 yuksip
4 sa/net 70 chilsip
5 o/daseot 80 palsip
6 yuk/yeoseot 90 gusip
7 chil/ilgop 100 baek
8 pal/yeodeol 200 ibaek
9 gu/ahop 567 obaek-yuksip-chil
10 sip/yeol 1,000 cheon
11 sibil 2,000 icheon
20 isip 4,075 sacheon-chilsip-o
10,000 man 100,000 simman
13,900 man-samcheon-gubaek

Basic Greetings

The bare fundamentals, a simple “Hello” or “Goodbye,” can be much appreciated by any native speaker.

안녕하세요 (ahn-nyung-ha-se-yo) — Hello

This can be said at any point in the day, and you can reply to this in exactly the same manner.

반갑습니다 (bahn-gap-seup-ni-da) — Nice to meet you

If you meet someone, especially someone of importance, you can illustrate your respect with this short phrase.

어떻게 지내세요? (uh-dduh-keh ji-neh-seh-yo?) — How are you?

Just a standard way to inquire about someone’s day. It can be used with those you’ve seen recently or those you haven’t
seen in a while.

잘 지내요 (jal-ji-neh-yo) — I am good

A positive response to the above question of “How are you?” and can simply mean that all’s well in your world.

제 이름은 _____ (jeh ee-reum-un _____) — My name is _____

A simple way to introduce yourself to anyone.

안녕 (ahn-nyung) / 안녕히 계세요 (ahn-nyung-hee geh-seh-yo) / 안녕히 가세요 (ahn-nyung-hee gah-seh-yo) — Goodbye
“Goodbye” comes in different flavors in Korean. 안녕 is informal and should be used for friends and closer
acquaintances. 안녕히 계세요 (lit. “Please stay well”) is specifically for when you are leaving the premises, but the other

person is staying. Conversely, 안녕히 가세요 (Please leave well) is when you are staying, but the other person is leaving.

Common Courtesy

South Korea holds courtesy in high regard, so you’ll definitely want to learn some ways to express gratitude and respect.
Doing so, especially when you’re a foreigner, will help you leave a good impression on those you interact with.

감사합니다 (gam-sa-ham-ni-da) — Thank you

This is a formal, all-around safe way to offer your gratitude. Alternatively, you may say 고맙습니다 (go-mahp-seup-ni-da).

천만에요 (chun-mahn-eh-yo) — You’re welcome (formal)

It’s not often that Koreans actually respond to a “Thank you” with a “You’re welcome,” but if you wish to be extra polite,
then you can throw in this phrase. Normally, you can respond to thanks with a simple, humble 아닙니다 (ah-nib-nee-da),
which means “It’s nothing.”

실례합니다 (shil-leh-hap-nee-da ; polite) / 잠시만요 (jam-shi-mahn-yo ; “wait a moment”) — Excuse me

실례합니다 is a very polite phrase used to get someone’s attention, such as for when you approach a stranger for
help. 잠시만요 more or less means “Wait a moment” but can be used for situations such as when you need to push
past or be a minor physical hindrance to people.
여기요 (yuh-gi-yo) — Over here

Use this phrase with a raised hand or some kind of physical gesture to get someone to come over to you. This can also
be used to flag down a waiter in a restaurant.

죄송합니다 (jweh-sung-hap-nee-da) / 미안합니다 (mi-ahn-hap-nee-da) — I’m sorry

Used for any situation where you need to excuse your behavior. Both ways of saying sorry are formal and have an almost
equal amount of weight (are interchangeable).

주세요 (ju-seh-yo) — Please give

Use this if you’re politely requesting an object from another person. This can be said alone, or follow after you specify
what you want. For example, “Jeans 주세요.”

Navigating Around and Finding Your Way

It’s inevitable when you’re traveling in any country that you’ll go off-track at some point or lose your way. Worry not, as
getting lost can make for a great adventure in your travels and be a perfect opportunity for you to practice your Korean as
you interact with locals.

왼쪽 (oen-jjok) / 오른쪽 (oh-reun-jjok) / 직진 (jik-jjin) — left / right / straight

These are self-explanatory, and if you’re asking for directions, you’ll most definitely be hearing these words. Make sure
you memorize them so you can at least pick up general directions.

길을 잃었어요 (gil-eul ilh-uht-suh-yo) — I’m lost

The phrase literally means “I lost my way” and will tell any native that you’ll need some navigation help. Follow up with
something that will indicate where you’d like to go.
_____ 어디인지 아세요? (_____ uh-di-eehn-ji ah-seh-yo?) — Do you know where _____ is?

This will be critical anytime you need to locate anything. This phrase isn’t travel-specific, and can be used for most
situations where you need to find a location (for example, you can use this phrase at a department store to find a specific
shop).

잘 모르겠네요 (jal mo-reu-geht-neh-yo) — I don’t understand

It’s highly likely that you won’t understand every word of Korean you hear, and it’s best to let whoever’s talking to you
know that! Many will be kind enough to try and simplify their message for your comprehension.

한국말 잘 못해요 (hahn-guhk-mal jal moht-heh-yo) — I don’t speak Korean well

A nice notification that will save you from being bombarded by Korean. Honesty is a good policy when it comes to using a
foreign language.

영어 할 수 있어요? (yung-uh hal su-eet-suh-yo?) — Do you speak English?

Most Korean natives know some English to be able to help you out in a tough spot, so don’t be afraid to ask!

천천히 말씀해 주세요 (chun-chun-hee mal-sseum-heh ju-seh-yo) — Please speak slowly

Korean is a rather quickly-spoken language, especially when the speaker is quite emotional (Korean dramas, anyone?).
Therefore, use this phrase to politely request a slow-down.

_____ (으)로 가주세요 (ih-roh gah-ju-seh-yo) — Please take me to _____

If you need a guiding hand, then this will be the phrase to use. You can quickly find people willing to direct you to where
you need to go. This phrase can also be used to inform a taxi driver of your destination. (When the place name ends with
a consonant, use “으로,” otherwise use “로.”)
화장실이 어디예요? (hwa-jang-shil-ee uh-di-eh-yo?) — Where is the bathroom?

Because in the world of travel, being able to find a bathroom is essential. Note that 어디예요, by itself, means “where is it.”

Dining

South Korea is a food-lover’s paradise. On every street, you’ll find indoor and outdoor food venues, selling everything
from traditional Korean meals to trendy snack foods. These phrases will help you when you’re up for some indulgent
dining.

_____ 주세요 (_____ ju-seh-yo) — Please give me _____

To order your meal, simply state it and tack on 주세요 afterwards. Short and simple!

메뉴 주세요 (meh-nyu ju-seh-yo) — Menu, please

More often than not, Korean restaurants won’t have the menu out on the tables. To get one, simply raise your hand and
state this phrase.

계산서 주세요 (keh-san-suh ju-seh-yo) — Bill, please

Waiters in Korean restaurants often will not personally ask if you’ve finished your meal, so once your stomach is satisfied
and you’re ready to head out, ask for the bill!

싸 주세요 (ssa ju-seh-yo) — Please wrap / It’s to-go

If you want wrapped leftovers, you definitely have to let your servers know as they probably will assume otherwise. Note
that you’ll likely only get your meal, not any side dishes, packed up.

저 알러지 있어요 (juh ahl-luh-ji eet-suh-yo) — I have an allergy

If you have an allergy, then you must say so. As delicious as Korean food is, the use of many ingredients in certain dishes
can up the chances of the presence of a potential allergen. Notify your server of what you’re allergic to, preferably in
Korean so that they know exactly what to exclude.

Shopping

With its plethora of food establishments, South Korea also has a huge variety of shopping outlets. You definitely won’t get
bored by what’s available for purchase, so you’ll want to know what exactly to say when something catches your eye and
makes you reach for your wallet.

_____ 있어요? (eess-uh-yo?) — Do you have _____?

Use this phrase on a store employee if there’s something specific on your mind.

얼마에요? (uhl-mah-eh-yo?) — How much is it?

It’s highly recommended to know how numbers work in Korean, as there are two distinct systems that are used in different
contexts. However, if you’re not overly familiar with them, it’s probable that the cashier will be able to tell you the price in
English.

카드 받으세요? (kah-deu bat-euh-seh-yo?) — Do you take credit cards?

South Korea has a high credit card usage rate, so you shouldn’t have a problem if you’re strapped for cash and only have
your card on hand.

환불해 주세요 (hwan-bul-heh ju-seh-yo) — Please give me a refund

Be prepared with a good reason for your request! Even if you’re a foreigner, you’ll still need to explain yourself (and
explain well!) to the store employee.

교환해 주세요 (gyo-hwan-heh ju-seh-yo) — Please give me an exchange

If your shopping purchase is damaged or needs to be switched to fit your needs, then use this phrase to notify the
employee. You shouldn’t have a hard time with this request, especially if you have a valid reason.

Emergency Situations

In the event that an urgent situation pops up and you’re in need of direct, quick help, you’ll need some quick phrases to
get proper attention.

도와주세요! (doh-oah-ju-seh-yo!) — Help!

A straightforward call for assistance. This literally means “Give me help,” to which a proper response might be
도와줄게요 (doh-oah-jeul-ke-yo), which means “I will give you help.”

긴급 상황이에요 (gin-geup-sahng-hwang-ee-eh-yo) — It’s an emergency

Whatever the nature of your problem, this phrase will get you rapid assistance. Consider who exactly you need to help
you, whether it’s the police or the paramedics, for example.

경찰 / 경찰을 부르세요 (kyung-chal / kyung-chal-eul bu-reu-seh-yo) — Police / Call the police

It’s helpful to know that in South Korea, the phone number to contact the police is 112. But in case you don’t have a
phone or are in quick need of legal service, saying the above phrase to a native will most likely get the help you need.

병원 (byung-uon) — Hospital

If you say this phrase alone to a native, that could be enough of an alert for them to aid you. If you need quick medical
attention and know you need care at a hospital, then use this phrase.

여기가 아파요 (yuh-gi-gah ah-pah-yo) — It hurts here

This is useful for any injury you receive that needs to be treated. Along with this phrase, point to where exactly you feel
pain.

의사가 필요해요 (uie-sah-gah pil-yo-he-yo) — I need a doctor

Along with the word for hospital, this is good to know if there’s ever a possibility that you need professional care. It’s
possible someone will call an ambulance for you, should the situation be dire, but you should also know that the Korean
phone number for the fire brigade and ambulance services is 119.

Miscellaneous

Here’s a couple of phrases you may hear anywhere, anytime, and aren’t necessarily attached to any one context.

화이팅! or 파이팅! (hwa-ee-ting! or pa-ee-ting!) — Fighting!

Slang used for encouragement, you can passionately exclaim this to boost one’s morale. It’s usually accompanied with a
firm shake of the fist.

괜찮아요 (gwaen-chanh-ah-yo) — It’s okay

The equivalent to the English “It’s fine.” You can say this in a multitude of situations, such as expressing the state of your
physical health or accepting a certain circumstance.

진짜요? (jin-jja-yo?) — Really?

Just in case you need some extra affirmation about something. This phrase is also commonly used as an exclamatory
statement.

안 돼요 (ahn-dwae-yo) — It doesn’t work/It cannot (be)/No way

This phrase differs slightly in meaning depending on the context. You can use it for a variety of situations, from talking
about a dysfunctional washing machine to adamantly denying a particular circumstance.

재미있어요 (jeh-mi-eess-uh-yo) — It’s fun

Of course, if you’re having fun and want to say so, then by all means you should! This phrase will be relevant quite
frequently while you’re out and about adventuring in Korea.
Korean Alphabet
자켓 있어요? What if you want to be more specific?
Maybe you want a black dress.
Jakit issuhyo?
Do you have jackets?
검은 치마 있어요?
You can replace "jakit/jacket" with another noun. Geomeun chima issuhyo?
Do you have black dresses?
향수 있어요?
Or maybe you want a thick coat.
Hyangsu issuhyo?
Do you have perfume?
두꺼운 외투 있어요?
팬티 있어요? Dogguhoon waeteu issuhyo?
Do you have thick coats?
Penti issuhyo?
Do you have panties?
Simply place a conjugated adjective in front of the noun. Then add
“issuhyo” after the noun.
양말 있어요?
Yangmal issuhyo? Make sure to lift up the “yo” to make it into a question. If the “yo” goes
Do you have socks? down, it becomes a statement. For example:

The worker will say yes or no. Question:

가벼운 가방 있어요?
있어요. Gabyeoun gabang issuhyo?
Issuhyo. Do you have lightweight backpacks?
We have them.
Statement:
없어요. 가벼운 가방 있어요.
Eobssuhyo. Gabyeoun gabang issuhyo.
We don’t have them. I have lightweight backpacks.

You can then ask: Question:

어디서 팔아요? 얇은 장갑 있어요?
Uhdiseo parayo? Yalbeun janggap issuhyo?
Where is it sold? Do you have thin gloves?
Statement: 현찰만 받아요.
얇은 장갑 있어요. Hyunchalman badayo.
Yalbeun janggap issuhyo. We only accept cash.
We have thin gloves.
In addition with some shops, you can get a discount with cash, however
Can’t find your size? Then ask: no discount with credit card. If you need cash, then ask:

더 큰 사이즈 있어요? 제일 가까운 ATM 어디 있어요?

Deo keun ssaejeu issuhyo? Jeil gaggaoon ATM eodiissuhyo?
Do you have a bigger size? Where’s the closest ATM?

Perhaps you need something smaller. Another way of saying this is:

더 작은 사이즈 있어요? 제일 가까운 현금 인출기 어디 있어요?

Deo jageun saejeu issuhyo? Jeil gaggaoon hyungeum inchulgi eodi issuhyo?
Do you have a smaller size? Where’s the nearest cash machine?

Or maybe the size is perfect, but you want a different color? After you pay for your items, you might want the receipt:

다른 색 있어요? 영수증 주세요.

Dareun sek issuhyo? Yeongsoojeung juseyo.
Do you have it in another color? Please give me the receipt.

Finally you everything you need. Time to hit the register. If you need to Perhaps you bought the item as a gift, but don’t have time to wrap it.
use the credit card, you can verify by asking: Then ask:

카드 받으세요? 포장해 주실 수 있어요?

Kadeu badeuseyo? Pojanghae jushil su issuhyo?
Do you accept credit cards? Could you gift wrap it please?

Always carry cash with you when shopping in Korea because some When you leave the shop, politely say:
shops accept cash only. The vendor may reply:
감사합니다. 안녕히 계세요. 저거 얼마예요?
Gamsahapnida. Annyeonghegeseyo. Juhguh ulmayeyo?
Thank you. Goodbye. How much is that?

Perhaps you want to go back for a refund. Shop stalls typically don’t let you try clothes on, especially when it
comes to pants and shirts. However it doesn’t hurt to ask. Jackets are
usually fine to try on.
환불해 주세요.
Hanboolhae juseyo.
Please give me a refund. 입어봐도 돼요?
Eebuhbwado dwaeyo?
It’s easier to get a refund at a commercial shop than a stall. Stalls Can I try it on?
typically don’t give out receipts.
If you want to try on shoes, then you’d say:

Billy Jin midnight shopping at Dongdaemun.

신어봐도 될까요?
Let’s say you’re at Dongdaemun. You step into a 9-story mall tower Shinuh bwado dwelggayo?
filled with wholesale shops where you can haggle prices. You find a Can I try these on?
promising stall. Perhaps a vendor has their attention on something else.
Ask for them by saying: You decide to buy the item and say:

저기요! 이거 주세요.
Jeogiyo! Eguh juseyo.
Excuse me! / Hey! Please give me this one.

You say “jeogiyo” to get someone’s attention. It’s typically used Or maybe you want to haggle. Then say:
towards vendors, waiters, waitresses and strangers. Never towards
family and friends. 좀 깎아 주세요.
Jom ggagga juseyo.
You find something you want. Ask for the price first before trying the Please give me a discount.
clothes on.
Say it with a smile, with slight aegyo or with serious tone. Find out what
이거 얼마예요? haggling style works best for you. The more fluent your Korean, the
Eguh ulmayeyo? higher chance of you succeeding your bargain.
How much is this?
Upon paying, you can say:

많이 파세요.
Manee paseyo.
Please sell a lot.

It’s a polite greeting to wish their business well.

You might’ve stayed at a shop or stall for awhile. Maybe you even tried
a couple clothes on. However you’re not interested in buying anything.
Or maybe you want to look at other shops before committing to your
purchase. You can tell the shop owner:

더 둘러보고 올게요.
Deo dolabogo olgaeyo.