Learning Korean with me

Take your Korean to the next level by learning advanced idiomatic expressions and traditional proverbs. Great for TOPIK 5–6 learners! 🟢 Introduction 📝 Must-Know Idioms 📚 Classic Korean Proverbs 💬 Practice Sentences 🧠 Did You Know? 💡 Final Thoughts 🟢 Introduction To fully understand Korean media, literature, or professional conversation, it's essential to learn idiomatic expressions and traditional proverbs (속담). These linguistic tools reveal cultural nuance and help express complex ideas efficiently. 📝 Must-Know Idioms (관용어) 귀가 얇다 (Gwiga yalbda) – “To have thin ears” → Easily influenced by others 예: 그는 귀가 얇아서 누구 말이든 다 믿어요. He’s easily swayed and believes whatever people say. 입에 침이 마르다 (Ibe chimi mareuda) – “Saliva dries from the mouth” → To compliment someone excessively 예: 그는 새 상사를 입에 침이 마르도록 칭찬했다. He kept praising the new boss endlessly. 발등에 불이 떨어지다 (Baldeunge buri tteoreojida) – “Fire falls on one’s ...

Proverbs are short, wise sayings that carry deep meanings, and Korean is full of them! Learning these expressions helps you understand Korean culture, values, and how people think. Plus, they make your speech sound more natural and thoughtful. 📘 Table of Contents 1. Why Learn Korean Proverbs? 2. 10 Useful Korean Proverbs 3. Did You Know? 4. Related Posts 🔍 1. Why Learn Korean Proverbs? Proverbs reflect Korean traditions, Confucian values, and the importance of relationships. They are commonly used in conversations, dramas, and even business settings. Understanding them gives you an edge when navigating Korean communication styles. 💬 2. 10 Useful Korean Proverbs 티끌 모아 태산 (tikkeul moa taesan) – "Dust gathered becomes a mountain." 🔸 Even small efforts add up over time. 가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다 (ganeun mari gowaya oneun mari gopda) – "If the outgoing words are kind, the incoming words will be kind too." 🔸 Speak nicely if you want ot...