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🙏 Say It Politely! Must-Know Korean Expressions for Beginners – Beginner Level (TOPIK 1–2)

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Want to sound kind and respectful when speaking Korean? Learn these polite expressions to make a great impression and build real connections in Korea! 🌏


  • 🤝 Why Politeness Matters in Korean
  • 💬 Essential Polite Expressions
  • 🙇 Honorific Basics for Beginners
  • 📚 Example Sentences
  • 🎭 Practice Dialogue
  • 💡 Did You Know?
  • 💬 Final Thoughts
  • 🔗 Related Posts


🤝 Why Politeness Matters in Korean

Korean is a language deeply rooted in respect and social hierarchy. Using polite expressions isn’t just good manners—it’s a basic part of communication. Even beginners are expected to speak politely with strangers, teachers, and elders.



💬 Essential Polite Expressions

  • 안녕하세요 – annyeonghaseyo – Hello
  • 감사합니다 – gamsahamnida – Thank you
  • 죄송합니다 – joesonghamnida – I’m sorry
  • 괜찮아요 – gwaenchana-yo – It’s okay / I’m fine
  • 실례합니다 – sillyehamnida – Excuse me
  • 잠시만요 – jamsimanyo – Just a moment


🙇 Honorific Basics for Beginners

Here are common honorific markers you’ll see in polite Korean:

  • -요: Makes a sentence polite
    가요 (gayo) – I go / He goes (polite)

  • -ㅂ니다 / -습니다: More formal than -요
    갑니다 (gamnida) – I go (very formal)

💡 Use -요 form in everyday polite conversation. Use -ㅂ니다 form in announcements, business settings, or when speaking on TV/radio.



📚 Example Sentences

  • 안녕하세요!
    annyeonghaseyo!
    Hello!

  • 감사합니다.
    gamsahamnida
    Thank you.

  • 죄송합니다.
    joesonghamnida
    I’m sorry.

  • 잠시만요.
    jamsimanyo
    Just a moment.


🎭 Practice Dialogue

A: 안녕하세요!
annyeonghaseyo!
Hello!

B: 안녕하세요. 무엇을 도와드릴까요?
annyeonghaseyo. mueoseul dowadeurilkkayo?
Hello. How can I help you?

A: 이거 얼마예요?
igeo eolmayeyo?
How much is this?

B: 15,000원이에요.
man ocheon won-ieyo
It’s 15,000 won.

A: 감사합니다!
gamsahamnida!
Thank you!



💡 Did You Know?

In Korean culture, even small things like **nodding with “안녕하세요”** or **receiving items with both hands** are signs of politeness. Also, “감사합니다” and “고맙습니다” both mean “thank you,” but the former is slightly more formal. 😊



💬 Final Thoughts

Polite expressions are your key to respectful and successful communication in Korea. Use them daily, and people will instantly appreciate your effort to speak Korean sincerely.

I hope that while reading various posts on my blog, you’ll learn Korean and grow to love Korea. As a Korean, I sincerely wish for that. Please come back anytime to discover new expressions and cultural insights!


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