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🚫 Making Negative Sentences in Korean (Beginner Level)

Learning how to say “not” or “can’t” in Korean is easier than you think! In this post, you’ll learn how to use 안 and 못 correctly to make negat…

❓ Making Questions in Korean (Beginner Level)

Want to ask questions in Korean like a native? 🤔 Whether you're ordering food, asking for directions, or just being curious — knowing how to…

🫧 Sentence Softening in Korean Speech (Downtoning)

Ever heard someone say something in Korean that sounded incredibly polite, gentle, or vague? 🫣 That may be a form of sentence softening —a vit…

📘 Understanding ~더라 and ~던 in Korean

Have you ever been confused by the endings ~더라 and ~던 in Korean? They both refer to the past, but they’re used in very different ways. Let’s clea…

📘 Advanced Use of "때" vs "동안" vs "중" in Korean

Have you ever wondered why native Koreans say “학교에 갔을 때” instead of “학교에 간 동안” ? Or what exactly is the difference between “회의 중” and “회의하는 동안” ?…

🗣️ Sentence-final Endings in Korean: -지, -잖아, -거든

In Korean, sentence endings don’t just finish a sentence — they add emotion, context, and nuance. Today, we’ll explore three frequently used inform…

📄 Honorifics vs. Informal Speech in Korean: When to Use What

Korean isn’t just about learning vocabulary and grammar—it’s about learning how to talk to people based on age, status, and relationship. One of th…

🎯 Object Omission in Korean: How Native Speakers Do It Naturally

Have you ever noticed that Korean speakers often drop words from their sentences — especially the object? Don’t worry, they’re not being vague! Omi…

How to Say "I heard that..." in Korean: -다고 하다

Learning how to express reported speech in Korean is essential for sharing information you heard from someone else. In Korean, this is typically d…

⚖️ How to Say “Too Much” and “Not Enough” in Korean: 지나치다 vs 부족하다

When learning Korean, it's important to express both extremes—whether something is excessive or insufficient . Two key words you’ll often…

🔎 The Use of “밖에” to Express Only/Just in Korean

Have you ever heard someone say "하나밖에 없어요" in Korean and wondered what that means? The particle 밖에 is a powerful and useful tool fo…

🔍 Korean Descriptive Verb Practice: A/V-아/어 보이다

Have you ever wanted to describe how something looks, seems, or appears in Korean? Then the grammar pattern A/V-아/어 보이다 is perfect for you! …

😲 Expressing Surprise or Realization in Korean: -군요 / -네요

If you've ever wanted to sound more natural in Korean, learning how to express surprise or realization is key! Two commonly used ending…

💬 How to Make Suggestions in Korean: -는 게 어때요?

Want to say “How about trying this?” or “Why don’t you…?” in Korean? You’ll often hear native speakers using -는 게 어때요? to gently suggest an…

💪 Expressing Ability in Korean: -(으)ㄹ 수 있다 vs. 못하다

Learning how to say “I can” or “I can’t” is essential when speaking any language. In Korean, there are two common ways to express ability or ina…

🧠 Why Korean Is Easier (and Harder) Than You Think

Many learners are surprised when they start studying Korean. Some find it surprisingly logical and fun — others feel overwhelmed by sentence…

🕰️ Time Expressions in Korean: 부터 / 까지 / 동안

Learning how to say "from," "to," and "for" in Korean is essential for describing your schedule, travel plans, an…

🎬 Doing Two Things at Once? Learn -(으)면서 in Korean

Ever wanted to say “I listen to music while studying” in Korean? The key grammar structure you need is -(으)면서 , which means “while doing.” It …

🎯 Try It Out! Using -아/어 보다 in Korean

Want to say “try doing something” in Korean? The grammar pattern -아/어 보다 is your go-to phrase! It’s super useful when you're testing somethi…