1. Main Vocabulary Flashcards
Part 6 of the top 6000 words. https://www.topikguide.com/6000-most-common-korean-words-6/
Prize money
상금. 상 = Prize, award, reward. 금 = Money, gold, metal. Combined Meaning = 상 signifies a prize or award, and 금 signifies money or valuable metal. Thus, 상금 refers to the money awarded as a prize or reward. 그는 대회에서 1등을 해서 상금을 받았다. (He won first place in the competition and received prize money.)
Spoon and chopsticks
수저. 수 = Spoon. 저 = Chopsticks. Combined Meaning = 수저 refers to the combination of spoon and chopsticks used for eating. 그는 수저로 밥을 먹었다. (He ate rice with a spoon and chopsticks.)
Appetite
식욕. 식 = Food, meal. 욕 = Desire, craving. Combined Meaning = 식욕 refers to the desire or craving for food. 운동 후에 식욕이 증가했다. (His appetite increased after exercising.)
Coastal waters
앞바다. 앞 = Front. 바다 = Sea. Combined Meaning = 앞바다 refers to the coastal waters or the sea area near the shore. 우리는 앞바다에서 낚시를 했다. (We fished in the coastal waters.)
Annoying
얄밉다. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = To feel annoying or vexing. 그의 행동이 정말 얄밉다. (His behavior is really annoying.)
Lettuce
양상추. 양 = Western, foreign. 상추 = Lettuce. Combined Meaning = 양상추 refers to western-style lettuce. 샐러드에 양상추를 넣었다. (I put lettuce in the salad.)
Female college student
여대생. 여 = Female. 대 = Big, university. 생 = Student. Combined Meaning = 여대생 refers to a female college student. 그녀는 여대생이다. (She is a female college student.)
To postpone
연기하다. 연 = To extend. 기 = Period, time. Combined Meaning = 연기하다 refers to postponing or delaying an event. 회의를 연기했다. (The meeting was postponed.)
Online
온라인. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = Related to the internet or digital activities. 온라인으로 쇼핑을 했다. (I shopped online.)
Maternal grandparents’ house
외갓집. 외 = External, maternal. 갓집 = Grandparents’ house. Combined Meaning = 외갓집 refers to the house of one’s maternal grandparents. 방학 동안 외갓집에 갔다. (I went to my maternal grandparents’ house during the vacation.)
Maternal grandmother
외할머니. 외 = External, maternal. 할머니 = Grandmother. Combined Meaning = 외할머니 refers to one’s maternal grandmother. 외할머니께서 맛있는 음식을 해주셨다. (My maternal grandmother cooked delicious food.)
Competent
유능하다. 유 = To have. 능 = Ability. Combined Meaning = 유능하다 refers to being competent or capable. 그는 매우 유능한 직원이다. (He is a very competent employee.)
Historical site
유적지. 유 = Remain. 적 = Trace. 지 = Place. Combined Meaning = 유적지 refers to a place where historical remains are found. 경주에는 많은 유적지가 있다. (There are many historical sites in Gyeongju.)
Musician
음악가. 음 = Sound, music. 악 = Music. 가 = Person. Combined Meaning = 음악가 refers to a person who makes music, a musician. 그는 유명한 음악가이다. (He is a famous musician.)
To respond
응답하다. 응 = To answer. 답 = To respond. Combined Meaning = 응답하다 refers to giving a response or reply. 질문에 즉시 응답했다. (I responded to the question immediately.)
Beneficial
이롭다. 이 = Benefit. 롭다 = To be full of. Combined Meaning = 이롭다 refers to being beneficial or advantageous. 이 음식은 건강에 이롭다. (This food is beneficial for health.)
This person
이분. 이 = This. 분 = Person. Combined Meaning = 이분 refers to this person, used politely. 이분이 우리 선생님이십니다. (This is our teacher.)
Ginseng
인삼. 인 = Person. 삼 = Ginseng. Combined Meaning = 인삼 refers to the ginseng plant, often used for its medicinal properties. 인삼차를 마셨다. (I drank ginseng tea.)
Impression
인상. 인 = To print, mark. 상 = Image, impression. Combined Meaning = 인상 refers to the impression or image that is left. 첫 인상이 좋았다. (The first impression was good.)
Joining a company
입사. 입 = To enter. 사 = Company. Combined Meaning = 입사 refers to joining or entering a company. 그는 대기업에 입사했다. (He joined a large company.)
Self
자. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = Refers to oneself or the self. 자존심이 강하다. (He has a strong sense of self-esteem.)
Recycling
재활용. 재 = Again. 활용 = Use. Combined Meaning = 재활용 refers to the process of recycling or reusing materials. 재활용을 통해 환경을 보호합시다. (Let’s protect the environment through recycling.)
Store clerk
점원. 점 = Store. 원 = Member, staff. Combined Meaning = 점원 refers to a clerk or staff member in a store. 점원이 친절했다. (The store clerk was kind.)
Ancestral rites day
제삿날. 제사 = Ancestral rites. 날 = Day. Combined Meaning = 제삿날 refers to the day when ancestral rites are performed. 제삿날에 가족들이 모였다. (The family gathered on the day of ancestral rites.)
Wrinkles
주름살. 주름 = Wrinkle. 살 = Flesh. Combined Meaning = 주름살 refers to the wrinkles on the skin. 나이가 들면서 주름살이 생겼다. (Wrinkles formed as he got older.)
To refer to
참고하다. 참 = To refer. 고 = To look up. Combined Meaning = 참고하다 refers to looking up or referring to information. 자료를 참고해서 보고서를 작성했다. (I wrote the report by referring to the data.)
Teacup
찻잔. 차 = Tea. 잔 = Cup. Combined Meaning = 찻잔 refers to a cup used for drinking tea. 찻잔에 차를 따랐다. (I poured tea into the teacup.)
Philosophical
철학적. 철학 = Philosophy. 적 = Suffix meaning related to. Combined Meaning = 철학적 refers to something related to philosophy. 그의 생각은 매우 철학적이다. (His thoughts are very philosophical.)
Invitation
초대. 초 = To invite. 대 = To receive, treat. Combined Meaning = 초대 refers to an invitation. 친구를 파티에 초대했다. (I invited a friend to the party.)
To recommend
추천하다. 추 = To push forward. 천 = To recommend. Combined Meaning = 추천하다 refers to recommending something or someone. 좋은 책을 추천해 주세요. (Please recommend a good book.)
Toothbrush
칫솔. 칫 = Tooth. 솔 = Brush. Combined Meaning = 칫솔 refers to a toothbrush. 매일 아침 칫솔로 이를 닦는다. (I brush my teeth with a toothbrush every morning.)
Main road
큰길. 큰 = Big. 길 = Road. Combined Meaning = 큰길 refers to a main road or a big street. 큰길을 따라 쭉 가세요. (Go straight along the main road.)
To be sold
판매되다. 판 = To sell. 매 = To sell. 되다 = To become. Combined Meaning = 판매되다 refers to something being sold. 이 제품은 잘 판매되고 있다. (This product is selling well.)
Side
편. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = Refers to a side or direction. 내 편을 들어줬다. (He took my side.)
Cozy
포근하다. 포 = To wrap. 근 = Close, intimate. Combined Meaning = 포근하다 refers to something being cozy or warm. 이 이불은 정말 포근하다. (This blanket is really cozy.)
Grape
포도. 포 = Grape. 도 = Grape. Combined Meaning = 포도 refers to grapes. 포도가 맛있다. (The grapes are delicious.)
God
하나님. 하 = Big, great. 나님 = Refers to a deity or God. Combined Meaning = 하나님 refers to God in a Christian context. 하나님을 믿는다. (I believe in God.)
Academic background
학력. 학 = Learning, study. 력 = Strength, power. Combined Meaning = 학력 refers to one’s academic background or educational history. 그의 학력이 뛰어나다. (His academic background is outstanding.)
To limit
한정하다. 한 = Limit. 정 = To set. Combined Meaning = 한정하다 refers to setting a limit or restricting something. 이 제품은 한정 판매됩니다. (This product is sold in limited quantities.)
To improve
향상되다. 향 = To rise. 상 = To go up. 되다 = To become. Combined Meaning = 향상되다 refers to something being improved or enhanced. 기술이 많이 향상되었다. (Technology has greatly improved.)
Homepage
홈페이지. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = Refers to the main page of a website. 회사의 홈페이지를 방문했다. (I visited the company’s homepage.)
Pedestrian crossing
횡단보도. 횡 = Across. 단 = Stage, step. 보도 = Walkway, pavement. Combined Meaning = 횡단보도 refers to a pedestrian crossing. 횡단보도를 건너다. (Cross the pedestrian crossing.)
Catholic
가톨릭. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = Refers to the Roman Catholic Church or its members. 그녀는 가톨릭 신자다. (She is a Catholic.)
Auditorium
강당. 강 = Lecture. 당 = Hall. Combined Meaning = 강당 refers to an auditorium or a lecture hall. 강당에서 연설을 했다. (He gave a speech in the auditorium.)
To be dry
건조하다. 건 = Dry. 조 = To assist, help. Combined Meaning = 건조하다 refers to something being dry. 날씨가 건조하다. (The weather is dry.)
Walking
걷기. 걷다 = To walk. 기 = Noun-forming suffix. Combined Meaning = 걷기 refers to the act of walking. 매일 아침 걷기를 한다. (I walk every morning.)
Paternal aunt’s husband
고모부. 고모 = Paternal aunt. 부 = Husband. Combined Meaning = 고모부 refers to the husband of one’s paternal aunt. 고모부가 우리 집에 오셨다. (My paternal aunt’s husband came to our house.)
Public phone
공중전화. 공중 = Public. 전화 = Phone. Combined Meaning = 공중전화 refers to a public telephone. 공중전화로 전화를 걸었다. (I made a call from a public phone.)
Common
공통. 공 = Common. 통 = Together. Combined Meaning = 공통 refers to something common or shared. 공통의 관심사. (Common interests.)
The past
과거. 과 = Past. 거 = To go. Combined Meaning = 과거 refers to the past. 과거를 잊어라. (Forget the past.)
National
국가적. 국 = Country. 가 = House, family. 적 = Suffix meaning related to. Combined Meaning = 국가적 refers to something related to the nation. 국가적인 문제다. (It is a national issue.)
Inside the ear
귓속. 귀 = Ear. 속 = Inside. Combined Meaning = 귓속 refers to the inside of the ear. 귓속이 간지럽다. (The inside of my ear itches.)
Graphic
그래픽. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = Refers to visual elements or designs, often related to computers. 그래픽 디자인을 공부한다. (I study graphic design.)
Suburb
근교. 근 = Near. 교 = Outskirts. Combined Meaning = 근교 refers to the suburbs or the outskirts of a city. 서울 근교에 살고 있다. (I live in the suburbs of Seoul.)
Basic
기초적. 기 = Base. 초 = Beginning. 적 = Suffix meaning related to. Combined Meaning = 기초적 refers to something basic or fundamental. 기초적인 지식이 필요하다. (Basic knowledge is necessary.)
Recording
녹음. 녹 = Record. 음 = Sound. Combined Meaning = 녹음 refers to the act of recording sound. 노래를 녹음했다. (I recorded a song.)
Diversity
다양성. 다 = Many. 양 = Type. 성 = Nature, characteristic. Combined Meaning = 다양성 refers to diversity or variety. 문화의 다양성을 존중해야 한다. (We should respect cultural diversity.)
To leave
떠나오다. 떠나다 = To leave. 오다 = To come. Combined Meaning = 떠나오다 refers to leaving a place and coming back. 고향을 떠나왔다. (I left my hometown and came back.)
To greet
마중. 마 = To greet. 중 = To meet. Combined Meaning = 마중 refers to going out to meet someone. 역에서 마중 나갔다. (I went to the station to meet someone.)
Bright
밝다. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = To be bright in terms of light or disposition. 방이 밝다. (The room is bright.)
Midnight
밤중. 밤 = Night. 중 = Middle. Combined Meaning = 밤중 refers to the middle of the night. 그는 밤중에 깨어났다. (He woke up in the middle of the night.)
Badminton
배드민턴. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = A sport played with rackets and a shuttlecock. 우리는 공원에서 배드민턴을 쳤다. (We played badminton in the park.)
To be full
배부르다. 배 = Stomach. 부르다 = To be full. Combined Meaning = 배부르다 refers to feeling full after eating. 너무 많이 먹어서 배부르다. (I ate too much and feel full.)
Button
버튼. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = A small device used to operate or control a machine. 버튼을 눌러서 시작하세요. (Press the button to start.)
Conservative
보수적. 보 = To protect. 수 = To guard. 적 = Suffix meaning related to. Combined Meaning = 보수적 refers to being conservative or traditional. 그의 생각은 매우 보수적이다. (His thoughts are very conservative.)
Canada
캐나다. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = The country of Canada. 캐나다에서 유학 중이다. (I am studying abroad in Canada.)
Uncertain
불확실하다. 불 = Not. 확실 = Certain. 하다 = To be. Combined Meaning = 불확실하다 refers to something being uncertain or unsure. 미래가 불확실하다. (The future is uncertain.)
Obesity
비만. 비 = Fat. 만 = Full. Combined Meaning = 비만 refers to being overweight or obese. 비만은 건강에 해롭다. (Obesity is harmful to health.)
Raindrop
빗방울. 빗 = Rain. 방울 = Drop. Combined Meaning = 빗방울 refers to drops of rain. 빗방울이 떨어지기 시작했다. (Raindrops began to fall.)
Moderator
사회자. 사 = To gather. 회 = To meet. 자 = Person. Combined Meaning = 사회자 refers to a moderator or host of an event. 사회자가 발표자를 소개했다. (The moderator introduced the speaker.)
Shower
샤워. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = The act of washing oneself under a spray of water. 매일 아침 샤워를 한다. (I take a shower every morning.)
Clumsy
서투르다. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = To be clumsy or unskilled. 그는 요리에 서투르다. (He is clumsy at cooking.)
Washing machine
세탁기. 세 = To wash. 탁 = To rinse. 기 = Machine. Combined Meaning = 세탁기 refers to a washing machine. 세탁기로 빨래를 했다. (I did the laundry with the washing machine.)
Clap
손뼉. 손 = Hand. 뼉 = Clap. Combined Meaning = 손뼉 refers to clapping hands. 손뼉을 치며 환호했다. (He clapped his hands and cheered.)
By hand
손수. 손 = Hand. 수 = By. Combined Meaning = 손수 refers to doing something by hand. 그는 손수 음식을 만들었다. (He made the food by hand.)
Rice cake
송편. 송 = Pine. 편 = Cake. Combined Meaning = 송편 refers to a type of rice cake traditionally eaten during Korean holidays. 추석에 송편을 먹었다. (I ate rice cakes during Chuseok.)
To wilt
시들다. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = To wither or wilt, typically used for plants. 꽃이 시들었다. (The flower wilted.)
CD
시디. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = Compact Disc, used for storing data or music. 새로운 시디를 샀다. (I bought a new CD.)
Gentleman
신사. 신 = New. 사 = Gentleman. Combined Meaning = 신사 refers to a gentleman. 그는 신사답게 행동했다. (He acted like a gentleman.)
Newlywed couple
신혼부부. 신혼 = New marriage. 부부 = Couple. Combined Meaning = 신혼부부 refers to a newlywed couple. 신혼부부가 여행을 떠났다. (The newlywed couple went on a trip.)
Bland
싱겁다. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = To be bland or not salty enough. 음식이 너무 싱겁다. (The food is too bland.)
Needlessly
쓸데없이. 쓸데 = Use. 없이 = Without. Combined Meaning = 쓸데없이 refers to something being unnecessary or needless. 쓸데없이 시간을 낭비하지 마라. (Don’t waste time needlessly.)
Risqué
야하다. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = To be risqué or provocative. 그 옷은 너무 야하다. (That outfit is too risqué.)
By chance
어쩌다가. 어쩌다 = To happen. 가 = By. Combined Meaning = 어쩌다가 refers to something happening by chance or accidentally. 어쩌다가 만났다. (We met by chance.)
Old story
옛날이야기. 옛날 = Old times. 이야기 = Story. Combined Meaning = 옛날이야기 refers to an old story or tale. 할머니께서 옛날이야기를 해주셨다. (Grandmother told us an old story.)
Oven
오븐. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = A kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting. 오븐에 케이크를 구웠다. (I baked a cake in the oven.)
All day
온종일. 온 = All. 종일 = Day. Combined Meaning = 온종일 refers to the entire day. 온종일 집에 있었다. (I was at home all day.)
Wine
와인. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = An alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes. 저녁에 와인을 마셨다. (I drank wine in the evening.)
Queen
왕비. 왕 = King. 비 = Queen. Combined Meaning = 왕비 refers to a queen. 왕비가 왕궁에 도착했다. (The queen arrived at the palace.)
To win
우승하다. 우 = To excel. 승 = To win. 하다 = To do. Combined Meaning = 우승하다 refers to winning a championship or first place. 그는 대회에서 우승했다. (He won the competition.)
To transport
운반. 운 = To transport. 반 = To carry. Combined Meaning = 운반 refers to the act of transporting or carrying something. 물건을 운반했다. (I transported the goods.)
Elder
웃어른. 웃 = Above, superior. 어른 = Adult. Combined Meaning = 웃어른 refers to an elder or someone older and respected. 웃어른께 인사를 드렸다. (I greeted the elder.)
Greeting words
인사말. 인사 = Greeting. 말 = Words. Combined Meaning = 인사말 refers to greeting words or a salutation. 인사말을 건넸다. (He gave a greeting.)
Vending machine
자판기. 자 = Automatic. 판 = To sell. 기 = Machine. Combined Meaning = 자판기 refers to a vending machine. 자판기에서 음료수를 뽑았다. (I got a drink from the vending machine.)
Mother-in-law
장모님. 장 = Chief. 모 = Mother. 님 = Honorific. Combined Meaning = 장모님 refers to one’s mother-in-law (wife’s mother). 장모님이 우리 집에 오셨다. (My mother-in-law came to our house.)
Evening
저녁때. 저녁 = Evening. 때 = Time. Combined Meaning = 저녁때 refers to the time in the evening. 저녁때 산책을 했다. (I took a walk in the evening.)
Scale
저울. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = A device used for weighing. 저울에 무게를 쟀다. (I measured the weight on the scale.)
To decrease
적어지다. 적다 = Few. 지다 = To become. Combined Meaning = 적어지다 refers to something becoming less or decreasing. 돈이 점점 적어지고 있다. (The money is gradually decreasing.)
Paper money
지폐. 지 = Paper. 폐 = Currency. Combined Meaning = 지폐 refers to paper money or banknotes. 지폐로 계산했다. (I paid with paper money.)
Truly
진실로. 진실 = Truth. 로 = Truly. Combined Meaning = 진실로 refers to something being true or genuinely. 그는 진실로 나를 사랑했다. (He truly loved me.)
Candlelight
촛불. 촛 = Candle. 불 = Light. Combined Meaning = 촛불 refers to the light of a candle. 촛불을 켰다. (I lit the candle.)
Commuting
출퇴근. 출 = To go out. 퇴근 = To return from work. Combined Meaning = 출퇴근 refers to the act of commuting to and from work. 출퇴근 시간이 길다. (The commute is long.)
Dentist
치과. 치 = Tooth. 과 = Department. Combined Meaning = 치과 refers to a dental clinic or dentist. 치과에 갔다. (I went to the dentist.)
Test
테스트. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = An examination or trial. 영어 테스트를 봤다. (I took an English test.)
Interpretation
통역. 통 = To pass through. 역 = To interpret. Combined Meaning = 통역 refers to the act of interpreting or translating spoken language. 회의에서 통역을 했다. (I interpreted at the meeting.)
To leave work
퇴근하다. 퇴근 = To leave work. 하다 = To do. Combined Meaning = 퇴근하다 refers to leaving work or finishing the workday. 퇴근 후에 친구를 만났다. (I met a friend after work.)
To mark
표시하다. 표 = To express. 시 = To show. 하다 = To do. Combined Meaning = 표시하다 refers to marking or indicating something. 중요한 부분을 표시했다. (I marked the important part.)
To be tired
피로하다. 피 = Fatigue. 로 = Tired. 하다 = To be. Combined Meaning = 피로하다 refers to feeling tired or fatigued. 일을 많이 해서 피로하다. (I am tired from working a lot.)
Summer school
하. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = Summer school refers to educational courses taken during the summer vacation. 그는 여름방학 동안 하에 다녔다. (He attended summer school during the summer vacation.)
Together
한데. 한 = One. 데 = Place. Combined Meaning = 한데 refers to being together in one place. 우리는 한데 모였다. (We gathered together in one place.)
Talking to oneself
혼잣말. 혼자 = Alone. 말 = Words. Combined Meaning = 혼잣말 refers to talking to oneself. 그는 혼잣말을 중얼거렸다. (He mumbled to himself.)
To get angry
화나다. 화 = Anger. 나다 = To arise. Combined Meaning = 화나다 refers to getting angry or mad. 그는 쉽게 화를 낸다. (He gets angry easily.)
To be filial
효도하다. 효 = Filial piety. 도 = To practice. 하다 = To do. Combined Meaning = 효도하다 refers to showing filial piety or respect to one’s parents. 그는 부모님께 효도했다. (He showed filial piety to his parents.)
Helplessly
힘없이. 힘 = Strength. 없이 = Without. Combined Meaning = 힘없이 refers to being without strength or helpless. 그는 힘없이 쓰러졌다. (He collapsed helplessly.)
Horizontally
가로. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = Refers to something being horizontal or width-wise. 가로로 길게 쓰세요. (Write it horizontally.)
To transfer
갈아타다. 갈아 = To change. 타다 = To ride. Combined Meaning = 갈아타다 refers to changing or transferring to another vehicle. 버스를 갈아탔다. (I transferred to another bus.)
Opposite room
건넌방. 건넌 = Across. 방 = Room. Combined Meaning = 건넌방 refers to the room across from another. 그는 건넌방에 산다. (He lives in the room across the hall.)
Shortly after
곧이어. 곧 = Soon. 이어 = Following. Combined Meaning = 곧이어 refers to something happening shortly after another event. 곧이어 비가 내렸다. (It started raining shortly after.)
Air
공기. 공 = Empty. 기 = Air. Combined Meaning = 공기 refers to the air or atmosphere. 공기가 맑다. (The air is clear.)
To be great
굉장하다. 굉 = Magnificent. 장 = Great. 하다 = To do. Combined Meaning = 굉장하다 refers to something being great or magnificent. 그 공연은 굉장했다. (The performance was great.)
Therefore
그래서. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = Refers to something happening as a result. 그래서 그가 떠났다. (That’s why he left.)
Businessman
기업인. 기 = Business. 업 = Industry. 인 = Person. Combined Meaning = 기업인 refers to a businessman or entrepreneur. 그는 성공한 기업인이다. (He is a successful businessman.)
To be nervous
긴장되다. 긴장 = Tension. 되다 = To become. Combined Meaning = 긴장되다 refers to feeling nervous or tense. 발표 전에 긴장되었다. (I felt nervous before the presentation.)
To become clean
깨끗해지다. 깨끗 = Clean. 해지다 = To become. Combined Meaning = 깨끗해지다 refers to something becoming clean. 집이 깨끗해졌다. (The house became clean.)
Fishing rod
낚싯대. 낚시 = Fishing. 대 = Rod. Combined Meaning = 낚싯대 refers to a fishing rod. 새 낚싯대를 샀다. (I bought a new fishing rod.)
Younger brother
남동생. 남 = Male. 동생 = Younger sibling. Combined Meaning = 남동생 refers to a younger brother. 내 남동생은 열 살이다. (My younger brother is ten years old.)
Stream
냇물. 냇 = Stream. 물 = Water. Combined Meaning = 냇물 refers to water in a stream. 냇물이 맑다. (The stream water is clear.)
Regular customer
단골. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = A frequent or regular customer. 그 가게의 단골이다. (I am a regular customer at that store.)
Sweet taste
단맛. 단 = Sweet. 맛 = Taste. Combined Meaning = 단맛 refers to a sweet taste. 이 과일은 단맛이 난다. (This fruit has a sweet taste.)
Blanket
담요. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = A blanket or a throw. 담요를 덮었다. (I covered myself with a blanket.)
Generation
대. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = A period of time representing a group of people born and living around the same time. 그들은 같은 대에 태어났다. (They were born in the same generation.)
To become dirty
더러워지다. 더럽다 = Dirty. 지다 = To become. Combined Meaning = 더러워지다 refers to something becoming dirty. 옷이 더러워졌다. (The clothes became dirty.)
To heat
데우다. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = To make something warm or hot. 음식을 데웠다. (I heated the food.)
Arrival
도착. 도 = Arrive. 착 = Reach. Combined Meaning = 도착 refers to arriving at a destination. 목적지에 도착했다. (I arrived at the destination.)
To be round
동그랗다. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = To be round in shape. 동그란 모양이다. (It is round in shape.)
Andong
안동. 安 (안) = Peace. 東 (동) = East. Combined Meaning = 안동 is a city in South Korea known for its cultural heritage. 안동은 한국의 전통을 잘 보존하고 있다. (Andong preserves Korea’s tradition well.)
To be hot and humid
무덥다. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = To be hot and humid, typically referring to weather. 오늘 날씨가 무덥다. (The weather is hot and humid today.)
What
뭘. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = A colloquial term for “what.” 뭘 먹을래? (What do you want to eat?)
Opposite side
반대편. 반대 = Opposite. 편 = Side. Combined Meaning = 반대편 refers to the opposite side. 길 반대편에 있다. (It is on the opposite side of the street.)
Sole of the foot
발바닥. 발 = Foot. 바닥 = Bottom. Combined Meaning = 발바닥 refers to the bottom or sole of the foot. 발바닥이 아프다. (The sole of my foot hurts.)
Toenail
발톱. 발 = Foot. 톱 = Nail. Combined Meaning = 발톱 refers to a toenail. 발톱을 깎았다. (I cut my toenails.)
To become brighter
밝아지다. 밝다 = Bright. 지다 = To become. Combined Meaning = 밝아지다 refers to something becoming brighter. 하늘이 밝아졌다. (The sky has become brighter.)
To stay up all night
밤새다. 밤 = Night. 새다 = To stay up. Combined Meaning = 밤새다 refers to staying up all night. 그는 시험 공부하느라 밤샜다. (He stayed up all night studying for the exam.)
Wealthy family
부잣집. 부자 = Rich person. 집 = House. Combined Meaning = 부잣집 refers to a wealthy family or household. 그는 부잣집 아들이다. (He is the son of a wealthy family.)
To become clear
분명해지다. 분명 = Clear. 해지다 = To become. Combined Meaning = 분명해지다 refers to something becoming clear or obvious. 그의 의도가 분명해졌다. (His intention has become clear.)
Camera
사진기. 사 = To take a picture. 진 = Picture. 기 = Machine. Combined Meaning = 사진기 refers to a camera. 새 사진기를 샀다. (I bought a new camera.)
Mountain path
산길. 산 = Mountain. 길 = Path. Combined Meaning = 산길 refers to a path or trail in the mountains. 산길을 걸었다. (I walked along the mountain path.)
Lettuce
상추. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = A leafy green vegetable often used in salads. 샐러드에 상추를 넣었다. (I added lettuce to the salad.)
Celsius
섭씨. 섭 = To take in. 씨 = Degree. Combined Meaning = 섭씨 refers to the Celsius temperature scale. 오늘 기온은 섭씨 25도이다. (Today’s temperature is 25 degrees Celsius.)
Sausage
소시지. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = A cylindrical meat product. 아침으로 소시지를 먹었다. (I ate sausage for breakfast.)
Shopping
쇼핑. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = The activity of purchasing goods. 주말에 쇼핑을 갔다. (I went shopping on the weekend.)
Class
수업. 수 = To give. 업 = Class, business. Combined Meaning = 수업 refers to a class or lesson. 수업이 끝났다. (The class is over.)
Schedule
스케줄. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = A plan of activities or events. 내일 스케줄이 꽉 찼다. (My schedule is full tomorrow.)
Ski
스키. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = A sport or activity involving sliding down snow-covered hills on skis. 겨울에 스키를 타러 갔다. (I went skiing in the winter.)
Suburban area
시외. 시 = City. 외 = Outside. Combined Meaning = 시외 refers to the suburban or outskirts area outside the city. 시외로 나갔다. (I went to the suburbs.)
To become serious
심각해지다. 심각 = Serious. 해지다 = To become. Combined Meaning = 심각해지다 refers to something becoming serious or severe. 상황이 심각해졌다. (The situation became serious.)
Bud
싹. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = A young shoot or bud of a plant. 나무에 새싹이 돋았다. (New buds have sprouted on the tree.)
To be washed
씻기다. 씻다 = To wash. 기다 = To be. Combined Meaning = 씻기다 refers to something being washed. 손이 씻겨졌다. (My hands were washed.)
To be relieved
안심하다. 안 = Peace. 심 = Mind. 하다 = To do. Combined Meaning = 안심하다 refers to feeling relieved or at ease. 그 소식을 듣고 안심했다. (I felt relieved after hearing the news.)
Medicine
약. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = Substances used for treating illness or injury. 약을 먹었다. (I took medicine.)
Mineral spring
약수. 약 = Medicine. 수 = Water. Combined Meaning = 약수 refers to water from a mineral spring believed to have medicinal properties. 약수를 마셨다. (I drank the mineral spring water.)
Medicine
약품. 약 = Medicine. 품 = Item. Combined Meaning = 약품 refers to medicinal products or drugs. 약품을 구입했다. (I bought medicinal products.)
Cabbage
양배추. 양 = Western. 배추 = Cabbage. Combined Meaning = 양배추 refers to Western-style cabbage. 샐러드에 양배추를 넣었다. (I added cabbage to the salad.)
To yield
양보. 양 = Yield. 보 = Give. Combined Meaning = 양보 refers to the act of yielding or giving way to others. 노인에게 자리를 양보했다. (I gave my seat to the elderly person.)
Both sides
양옆. 양 = Both. 옆 = Side. Combined Meaning = 양옆 refers to both sides of something. 길 양옆에 나무가 있다. (There are trees on both sides of the street.)
Shallow
얕다. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = To be shallow or not deep. 이 강은 얕다. (This river is shallow.)
To become dark
어두워지다. 어둡다 = Dark. 지다 = To become. Combined Meaning = 어두워지다 refers to something becoming dark. 하늘이 어두워졌다. (The sky became dark.)
Perhaps
어쩜. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = Indicates uncertainty or possibility. 어쩜 그는 올지도 몰라. (Perhaps he might come.)
The other day
엊그제. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = Refers to a few days ago. 엊그제 만났는데 또 만났다. (I met him the other day and again today.)
Female high school student
여고생. 여 = Female. 고 = High. 생 = Student. Combined Meaning = 여고생 refers to a female high school student. 그녀는 여고생이다. (She is a female high school student.)
Queen
여왕. 여 = Female. 왕 = King. Combined Meaning = 여왕 refers to a queen. 여왕은 성에서 살았다. (The queen lived in the castle.)
To be postponed
연기되다. 연 = To extend. 기 = Period, time. 되다 = To become. Combined Meaning = 연기되다 refers to something being postponed or delayed. 회의가 연기되었다. (The meeting was postponed.)
Heat
열. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = The condition of being hot; temperature. 열이 높다. (The heat is high.)
Reservation
예약. 예 = Beforehand. 약 = Promise. Combined Meaning = 예약 refers to making a reservation or booking. 호텔을 예약했다. (I made a reservation at the hotel.)
To get on
올라타다. 올 = To rise. 라타 = To get on. Combined Meaning = 올라타다 refers to getting on or boarding a vehicle. 버스에 올라탔다. (I got on the bus.)
Sneakers
운동화. 운동 = Exercise. 화 = Shoes. Combined Meaning = 운동화 refers to sneakers or athletic shoes. 운동화를 신었다. (I wore sneakers.)
Here and there
이곳저곳. 이 = This. 곳 = Place. 저 = That. 곳 = Place. Combined Meaning = 이곳저곳 refers to various places or here and there. 이곳저곳 여행을 다녔다. (I traveled here and there.)
Next time
이다음. 이 = This. 다음 = Next. Combined Meaning = 이다음 refers to the next time or later. 이다음에 다시 만나자. (Let’s meet again next time.)
Disposable items
일회용품. 일 = One. 회 = Time. 용품 = Items. Combined Meaning = 일회용품 refers to disposable items used once. 일회용품 사용을 줄이자. (Let’s reduce the use of disposable items.)
To be read
읽히다. 읽다 = To read. 히다 = To be. Combined Meaning = 읽히다 refers to something being read. 책이 많이 읽히고 있다. (The book is being read a lot.)
To eat
잡수다. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = A polite form of “to eat.” 맛있게 잡수세요. (Please eat well.)
Merchant
장사꾼. 장사 = Business. 꾼 = Person. Combined Meaning = 장사꾼 refers to a merchant or trader. 장사꾼이 물건을 팔고 있다. (The merchant is selling goods.)
Lunchtime
점심때. 점심 = Lunch. 때 = Time. Combined Meaning = 점심때 refers to the time during lunch. 점심때 같이 먹자. (Let’s eat together at lunchtime.)
Sunday
주일. 주 = Week. 일 = Day. Combined Meaning = 주일 refers to Sunday. 주일 예배에 참석했다. (I attended Sunday worship.)
To be delighted
즐거워하다. 즐거워 = To be delighted. 하다 = To do. Combined Meaning = 즐거워하다 refers to being delighted or pleased. 친구들과 즐거워했다. (He was delighted with his friends.)
To concentrate
집중하다. 집 = To gather. 중 = Center. 하다 = To do. Combined Meaning = 집중하다 refers to concentrating or focusing. 공부에 집중했다. (I concentrated on my studies.)
To be salty
짜다. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = To have a salty taste. 이 음식은 너무 짜다. (This food is too salty.)
To be annoying
짜증스럽다. 짜증 = Annoyance. 스럽다 = To be like. Combined Meaning = 짜증스럽다 refers to being annoying or irritating. 그의 말투가 짜증스럽다. (His tone is annoying.)
Genius
천재. 천 = Heaven. 재 = Talent. Combined Meaning = 천재 refers to a genius or someone with exceptional talent. 그는 수학 천재다. (He is a math genius.)
Elementary school
초등학교. 초 = Beginning. 등 = Grade. 학교 = School. Combined Meaning = 초등학교 refers to an elementary school. 나는 초등학교에 다닌다. (I attend elementary school.)
Beginner
초보. 초 = Beginning. 보 = Steps. Combined Meaning = 초보 refers to a beginner or novice. 운전 초보다. (I am a beginner at driving.)
Early summer
초여름. 초 = Beginning. 여름 = Summer. Combined Meaning = 초여름 refers to early summer. 초여름 날씨가 좋다. (The early summer weather is nice.)
Early evening
초저녁. 초 = Beginning. 저녁 = Evening. Combined Meaning = 초저녁 refers to early evening. 초저녁에 산책을 했다. (I took a walk in the early evening.)
To collide
충돌하다. 충 = To collide. 돌 = To hit. 하다 = To do. Combined Meaning = 충돌하다 refers to colliding or crashing into something. 차가 충돌했다. (The car collided.)
Coat
코트. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = An outer garment worn for warmth or style. 겨울에 코트를 입는다. (I wear a coat in the winter.)
Fatigue
피곤. 피 = Fatigue. 곤 = Exhaustion. Combined Meaning = 피곤 refers to feeling tired or fatigued. 일하느라 피곤하다. (I am tired from working.)
Tuition
학비. 학 = Study. 비 = Cost. Combined Meaning = 학비 refers to the cost of tuition or education. 대학 학비가 비싸다. (College tuition is expensive.)
Year
해. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = A period of twelve months. 해가 바뀌었다. (The year has changed.)
Overseas travel
해외여행. 해 = Overseas. 외 = Outside. 여행 = Travel. Combined Meaning = 해외여행 refers to traveling abroad. 해외여행을 계획하고 있다. (I am planning an overseas trip.)
Dutiful son
효자. 효 = Filial piety. 자 = Son. Combined Meaning = 효자 refers to a dutiful or filial son. 그는 효자다. (He is a dutiful son.)
To decrease
감소되다. 감 = To reduce. 소 = To diminish. 되다 = To become. Combined Meaning = 감소되다 refers to something being decreased or reduced. 인구가 감소되고 있다. (The population is decreasing.)
Riverside
강변. 강 = River. 변 = Side. Combined Meaning = 강변 refers to the side of a river or riverside. 강변에서 산책했다. (I took a walk by the riverside.)
To be performed
공연되다. 공 = Public. 연 = To perform. 되다 = To become. Combined Meaning = 공연되다 refers to a performance being held. 연극이 공연되었다. (The play was performed.)
Public holiday
공휴일. 공 = Public. 휴일 = Holiday. Combined Meaning = 공휴일 refers to a public holiday. 공휴일에 쉬었다. (I rested on the public holiday.)
To be distressed
괴로워하다. 괴롭다 = To be distressed. 하다 = To do. Combined Meaning = 괴로워하다 refers to feeling distressed or troubled. 그는 괴로워하고 있다. (He is feeling distressed.)
Class period
교시. 교 = Teaching. 시 = Time. Combined Meaning = 교시 refers to a class period or session. 첫 교시는 영어 수업이다. (The first period is English class.)
To that place
그리로. 그리 = There. 로 = To. Combined Meaning = 그리로 refers to going to that place. 그리로 가자. (Let’s go there.)
To forget
까먹다. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = A colloquial term for forgetting. 약속을 까먹었다. (I forgot the appointment.)
To blink
깜빡. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = A quick closing and opening of the eyes. 그는 깜빡하고 지나갔다. (He blinked and passed by.)
Gangster
깡패. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = A member of a gang or a gangster. 그는 깡패가 되었다. (He became a gangster.)
To dream
꾸다. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = To see visions or imagine while sleeping. 나는 꿈을 꾸었다. (I had a dream.)
Fisherman
낚시꾼. 낚시 = Fishing. 꾼 = Person. Combined Meaning = 낚시꾼 refers to a fisherman. 낚시꾼들이 많이 모였다. (Many fishermen gathered.)
To become diverse
다양해지다. 다양 = Diverse. 해지다 = To become. Combined Meaning = 다양해지다 refers to something becoming diverse. 음식의 종류가 다양해졌다. (The variety of food has increased.)
Public transportation
대중교통. 대중 = Public. 교통 = Transportation. Combined Meaning = 대중교통 refers to public transportation. 대중교통을 이용했다. (I used public transportation.)
To bring someone
데려오다. 데리다 = To bring. 오다 = To come. Combined Meaning = 데려오다 refers to bringing someone along. 친구를 집에 데려왔다. (I brought my friend home.)
Mayonnaise
마요네즈. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = A creamy condiment made from oil, egg yolks, and vinegar or lemon juice. 샐러드에 마요네즈를 넣었다. (I added mayonnaise to the salad.)
Forty
마흔. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = The number 40. 그는 마흔 살이다. (He is forty years old.)
Hurray
만세. 만 = Ten thousand. 세 = Age, years. Combined Meaning = 만세 is a cheer or shout of celebration, meaning “Hurray!” 그들은 만세를 외쳤다. (They shouted hurray.)
Cartoonist
만화가. 만화 = Cartoon. 가 = Artist. Combined Meaning = 만화가 refers to a cartoonist or comic artist. 그는 유명한 만화가이다. (He is a famous cartoonist.)
As you please
맘대로. 맘 = Mind, heart. 대로 = As. Combined Meaning = 맘대로 refers to doing something as one pleases. 네 맘대로 해. (Do as you please.)
Preface
머리말. 머리 = Head. 말 = Words. Combined Meaning = 머리말 refers to the preface or introduction of a book. 책의 머리말을 읽었다. (I read the preface of the book.)
Interview
면접. 면 = Face. 접 = Contact. Combined Meaning = 면접 refers to an interview. 그는 면접을 보러 갔다. (He went for an interview.)
Business card
명함. 명 = Name. 함 = Card. Combined Meaning = 명함 refers to a business card. 명함을 건넸다. (I handed over my business card.)
Inside the body
몸속. 몸 = Body. 속 = Inside. Combined Meaning = 몸속 refers to the inside of the body. 약이 몸속에 퍼졌다. (The medicine spread inside the body.)
Irresponsible
무책임하다. 무 = Not. 책임 = Responsibility. 하다 = To be. Combined Meaning = 무책임하다 refers to being irresponsible. 그의 행동은 무책임하다. (His behavior is irresponsible.)
To glitter
반짝거리다. 반짝 = To sparkle. 거리다 = To keep doing. Combined Meaning = 반짝거리다 refers to something glittering or sparkling. 별이 반짝거렸다. (The stars glittered.)
To stay up all night
밤새우다. 밤 = Night. 새우다 = To stay up. Combined Meaning = 밤새우다 refers to staying up all night. 그는 일을 하느라 밤새웠다. (He stayed up all night working.)
Address
번지. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = A specific location or address. 집 주소는 번지 123번지이다. (The house address is 123 Beonji.)
Ballpoint pen
볼펜. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = A pen with a tiny ball as its writing point. 볼펜으로 글씨를 썼다. (I wrote with a ballpoint pen.)
Red color
빨간색. 빨강 = Red. 색 = Color. Combined Meaning = 빨간색 refers to the color red. 그녀는 빨간색 옷을 입었다. (She wore a red dress.)
Private
사립. 사 = Private. 립 = Establishment. Combined Meaning = 사립 refers to something being private or privately established. 그는 사립 학교에 다닌다. (He attends a private school.)
Private life
사생활. 사 = Private. 생활 = Life. Combined Meaning = 사생활 refers to one’s private life. 그의 사생활을 존중해라. (Respect his private life.)
In between
사이사이. 사이 = Between. Combined Meaning = 사이사이 refers to the spaces in between. 책 사이사이에 메모를 끼워넣었다. (I put notes between the books.)
Lion
사자. 사 = Lion. 자 = Son. Combined Meaning = 사자 refers to a lion. 사자가 포효했다. (The lion roared.)
Birdsong
새소리. 새 = Bird. 소리 = Sound. Combined Meaning = 새소리 refers to the sound of birds singing. 아침에 새소리가 들렸다. (I heard birdsong in the morning.)
Standard of living
생활수준. 생활 = Life. 수준 = Level. Combined Meaning = 생활수준 refers to the standard of living. 이 지역의 생활수준이 높다. (The standard of living in this area is high.)
Clumsy
서툴다. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = To be clumsy or unskilled. 그는 요리에 서툴다. (He is clumsy at cooking.)
Master’s degree
석사. 석 = Stone, which represents the foundation. 사 = Master. Combined Meaning = 석사 refers to a master’s degree. 그는 석사 학위를 받았다. (He received a master’s degree.)
Cathedral
성당. 성 = Holy. 당 = Hall. Combined Meaning = 성당 refers to a cathedral. 성당에서 기도했다. (I prayed at the cathedral.)
Inner thoughts
속마음. 속 = Inside. 마음 = Heart, mind. Combined Meaning = 속마음 refers to one’s inner thoughts or feelings. 그의 속마음을 알 수 없다. (I can’t know his inner thoughts.)
To hold hands
손잡다. 손 = Hand. 잡다 = To hold. Combined Meaning = 손잡다 refers to holding hands. 우리는 손을 잡고 걸었다. (We walked holding hands.)
Lady
숙녀. 숙 = Pure. 녀 = Woman. Combined Meaning = 숙녀 refers to a lady or gentlewoman. 그녀는 정말 숙녀 같다. (She is like a true lady.)
Gentle
순하다. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = To be gentle or mild. 그 강아지는 성격이 순하다. (The puppy has a gentle personality.)
In-laws’ house
시댁. 시 = Husband’s side. 댁 = House. Combined Meaning = 시댁 refers to the in-laws’ house (husband’s family). 시댁에 갔다. (I went to my in-laws’ house.)
Parents-in-law
시부모. 시 = Husband’s side. 부모 = Parents. Combined Meaning = 시부모 refers to the parents-in-law (husband’s parents). 시부모님과 함께 살고 있다. (I live with my parents-in-law.)
Physical
신체적. 신체 = Body. 적 = Related to. Combined Meaning = 신체적 refers to something physical or related to the body. 신체적 운동이 필요하다. (Physical exercise is necessary.)
To make a mistake
실수하다. 실수 = Mistake. 하다 = To do. Combined Meaning = 실수하다 refers to making a mistake. 그는 실수로 커피를 쏟았다. (He spilled coffee by mistake.)
Bitter taste
쓴맛. 쓴 = Bitter. 맛 = Taste. Combined Meaning = 쓴맛 refers to a bitter taste. 이 약은 쓴맛이 난다. (This medicine has a bitter taste.)
Meow
야옹. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = The sound a cat makes. 고양이가 야옹 하고 울었다. (The cat meowed.)
For a while
얼마간. 얼마 = Some. 간 = Interval. Combined Meaning = 얼마간 refers to a short period of time. 얼마간 기다렸다. (I waited for a while.)
This summer
올여름. 올 = This. 여름 = Summer. Combined Meaning = 올여름 refers to this summer. 올여름은 덥다. (This summer is hot.)
Foreign-made
외제. 외 = Foreign. 제 = Made. Combined Meaning = 외제 refers to something foreign-made. 그는 외제 차를 탄다. (He drives a foreign-made car.)
To go out
외출하다. 외출 = Outing. 하다 = To do. Combined Meaning = 외출하다 refers to going out. 외출 준비를 했다. (I got ready to go out.)
To swear
욕하다. 욕 = To swear. 하다 = To do. Combined Meaning = 욕하다 refers to swearing or cursing. 그는 화가 나서 욕했다. (He swore out of anger.)
Up and down
위아래. 위 = Up. 아래 = Down. Combined Meaning = 위아래 refers to the vertical direction or relationship. 위아래로 움직였다. (It moved up and down.)
Record album
음반. 음 = Sound. 반 = Record. Combined Meaning = 음반 refers to a record album. 새 음반이 나왔다. (A new record album was released.)
Discussion
의논. 의 = Thought. 논 = Discussion. Combined Meaning = 의논 refers to a discussion or debate. 중요한 문제를 의논했다. (We discussed an important issue.)
This
이. No Hanja for this word. Meaning = Refers to something close to the speaker. 이 책을 읽었다. (I read this book.)
Because of this
이래서. 이 = This. 래서 = Because of. Combined Meaning = 이래서 refers to something happening because of this. 이래서 늦었다. (I was late because of this.)
Barber shop
이발소. 이발 = Haircut. 소 = Place. Combined Meaning = 이발소 refers to a barber shop. 이발소에서 머리를 잘랐다. (I got a haircut at the barber shop.)
To commit suicide
자살하다. 자 = Self. 살 = To kill. 하다 = To do. Combined Meaning = 자살하다 refers to committing suicide. 그는 자살을 시도했다. (He attempted suicide.)
Natural
자연적. 자연 = Nature. 적 = Related to. Combined Meaning = 자연적 refers to something being natural. 자연적 현상이다. (It is a natural phenomenon.)
Funeral
장례식. 장례 = Funeral. 식 = Ceremony. Combined Meaning = 장례식 refers to a funeral ceremony. 장례식에 참석했다. (I attended the funeral.)
To have bad luck
재수. 재 = Wealth, luck. 수 = Receive. Combined Meaning = 재수 refers to having bad luck. 오늘 재수가 없다. (I have bad luck today.)
Year before last
재작년. 재 = Again. 작 = Last. 년 = Year. Combined Meaning = 재작년 refers to the year before last. 재작년에 여행을 갔다. (I traveled the year before last.)
Sneeze
재채기. 재 = To scatter. 채기 = To sneeze. Combined Meaning = 재채기 refers to sneezing. 그는 재채기를 했다. (He sneezed.)