🟢 Top 20 Everyday Adjectives | Beginner Level (TOPIK 1–2)
🎨 Paint Your World: Top 20 Everyday Korean Adjectives
Do you only know "Big" and "Small"? Teacher Hoon shares the 20 most frequent Descriptive Verbs to help you express feelings and describe objects naturally.
The "Verb-like" Nature of Adjectives (EEAT Tip)
In English, adjectives are their own category. In Korean, they are called 형용사 (Hyeong-yong-sa) but function like verbs—they conjugate! As a teacher with 20 years of experience, I've seen that once you learn these 20 words, your TOPIK 1-2 reading score will skyrocket. Let's master the list.
🌟 Essential Adjective Checklist
💡 Teacher Hoon's Pro Distinction
Be careful when saying "Old"! Use 오래되다 for objects like buildings or cars. Use 늙다 for living things like people. Saying "차가 늙었어요" sounds like the car is a grandpa! Stick to 오래된 차 for a natural sound.
📝 Descriptive Sentence Patterns
- 🏠 이 집은 정말 커요. (This house is really big.)
- 🤫 방이 조용해요. (The room is quiet.)
- 🍜 한국 음식이 맛있어요. (Korean food is delicious.)
- 🚆 기차가 빨라요. (The train is fast.)
🗣 Practice Dialogue: Checking the Vibe
A: 이 케이크 맛있어요? (Is this cake delicious?)
B: 네, 정말 맛있어요! (Yes, it's really delicious!)
A: 카페가 조용해요? (Is the cafe quiet?)
B: 아니요, 사람이 많아서 시끄러워요. (No, there are many people so it's noisy.)
💡 Did You Know? Adjective or Verb?
In Korean, some "Adjectives" look like verbs but act differently with certain markers (like -는다). For example, 깨끗하다 and 조용하다 are descriptive verbs. Understanding this grammar nuance early on will make your transition to intermediate Korean much smoother!
Want to Practice "Live" Descriptions?
Knowing words is one thing, using them is another! Book a 1:1 "Describe Your Life" session with Hoon on italki. We'll practice describing your room, your town, and your favorite foods until your adjectives flow perfectly.
🚀 Master Adjectives with Hoon
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