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Essential Korean Phrases: Saying “I’m Sorry” and “Thank You” | Beginner Korean (TOPIK 1–2) Do you know the two most important phrases every Korean learner must master? Whether you are traveling in Korea or just starting your Korean studies, learning how to say “I’m sorry” and “Thank you” is essential for everyday interactions and showing respect. 📚 Table of Contents Why These Phrases Matter How to Say “Thank You” How to Say “I’m Sorry” Example Sentences Practice Dialogue Did You Know? Final Thoughts 💡 Why These Phrases Matter “Thank you” and “I’m sorry” are universal phrases of kindness. In Korea, using the right level of politeness is very important. Mastering these simple words helps you build good first impressions and navigate daily life more smoothly. 🙇 How to Say “Thank You” 감사합니다 (gam-sa-ham-ni-da) – Polite/formal “Thank you” (used in stores, restaurants, public settings) 고마워요 (go-ma-wo-yo) – Polite but slightly les...

  Speak Confidently About Your Home in Korean 🛋️🪑🪞 Whether you're living in Korea or just learning the language, knowing how to describe your home and its furniture is incredibly useful. From chatting with roommates to buying items online or giving directions — these expressions will help you sound more natural in everyday Korean! 🏡 🏡 1. Common Rooms in a House Korean Pronunciation English 방 bang room 거실 geo-shil living room 주방 / 부엌 ju-bang / bu-eok kitchen 욕실 yok-shil bathroom 침실 chim-shil bedroom 화장실 hwa-jang-shil restroom 베란다 be-ran-da veranda / balcony ✅ Example Sentence 거실에서 TV를 봐요. Geo-shil-e-seo tee-bee-reul bwa-yo. I watch TV in the living room. 🪑 2. Essential Furniture Vocabulary Korean Pronunciation English 침대 chim-dae bed 책상 chaek-sang desk 의자 ui-ja chair 소파 so-pa sofa 식탁 shik-tak dining table 옷장 ot-jang closet 서랍장 seo-rap-jang dresser 거울 geo-ul mirror ✅ Example Sentence 책상 위에 노트북이 있어요. Chaek-sang wi-e no-teu-buk-i i-sseo-yo. There is a laptop on the...

Want to speak Korean more naturally? Then you need to ask questions! Asking “what,” “where,” and “how” in Korean helps you connect, clarify, and keep conversations going. 💬 In this guide, we’ll go over the top 6 Korean question words , sentence patterns, and real-life examples so you can start speaking right away. 🎯🇰🇷 🧠 Korean Question Word List Korean Romanization English Meaning 뭐 mwo What 어디 eodi Where 언제 eonje When 왜 wae Why 어떻게 eotteoke How 누구 nugu Who These are called 의문사 (question words) and they usually appear at the beginning of the sentence — but remember, the verb still comes last ! 🧩 Basic Question Structure [Question Word] + [Object/Subject] + [Verb]? Example: 뭐 + 먹어요? → 뭐 먹어요? → What are you eating? Add politeness markers like 요 or use full sentences for more formal questions. 💬 6 Common Question Patterns + Examples 1️⃣ 뭐 (What) 뭐예요? → What is it? 이게 뭐예요? → What is this? 뭐 좋아해요? → What do you like? 2️⃣ 어디 (Where) 어디예요? → Where ...