Korean has also taken on a surprising number of words from the West which are called Oi-rae-eo, literally "words coming from abroad." As Korea adopted words from English, it changed the pronunciation only slightly to make the words easier to speak in Korean. The gradual process of modernization has resulted in a steady flow of Western words entering the Korean language. Although the majority of these "loan words" are technical or scientific, Western terms have been introduced into almost every aspect of Korean life. Some of the easily recognized adaptations are: kola (cola), kopi (coffee), plaet-fom (platform) cham-pu (shampoo), ais-krim (ice cream), taeksi (taxi), wiski (whiskey), nait-klop (nightclub), and koktel pati (cocktail party). 



Greetings 
Hi! = An-yong-ha-se-yo.
Good morning! = An-yong-hi ju-mu-sho-sso-yo? / An-nyong-ha-se-yo? (polite)
Good evening! = Shik-sa-ha-sho-sso-yo? / An-nyong-ha-sho-sso-yo? (polite)
Welcome! (to greet someone) = Hwan-yong-ham-ni-da. . 
How are you? = Chal ji-nae-sho-sso-yo? 
I'm fine, thanks! = Ne. Chal ji-nae-sso-yo.
And you? =U-nyo/nu-nyo? 
Good/ So-So. = Chal ji-nae-sso-yo. / Ku-jo ku-rae-yo.
Thank you (very much) = (No-mu) kam-sa-ham-ni-da! 
You're welcome! (for "thank you") = A-ni-e-yo. 
Hey! Friend! = Ya! Ch'in-gu! (informal) 
I missed you so much! = No-mu po-go shi-p'o-sso-yo.
What's new? = Pyol-li-ri op-ssu-sho-sso-yo? 
Nothing much = Ne. op-sso-sso-yo.
Good night! = An-yong-hi ju-mu-se-yo! ! 
See you later! = Na-jung-e bwae-yo! ! 
Good bye! = An-nyong-hi ga-se-yo! 
Asking for Help and Directions

I'm lost = Ki-rul i-ro-bo-ryo-sso-yo. 
Can I help you? = Mu-o-sul do-wa-du-ril-kka-yo? 
Can you help me? = Chom to-wa-ju-shil ssu i-ssu-shi-na-yo?
Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? = (Hwa-jang-shil/yak-kuk)-i o-di-ye-yo?
Go straight! then turn left/ right! = Tchuk ka-se-yo! Ku da-u-me woen/o-run tcho-gu-ro jom ga-se-yo.
I'm looking for John. = Cha-ni-ran sa-ra-mul ch'at-ko-i-ssum-ni-da.
One moment please! = Cham-kkan-ma-nyo! 
Hold on please! (phone) = Cham-shi-ma-nyo! 
How much is this? = I-ge ol-ma-ye-yo? 
Excuse me ...! = (to ask for something) Shil-le-ji-man. 
Excuse me! ( to pass by) = Shil-le-ha-ge-ssum-ni-da.
Come with me! = Tta-ra o-se-yo! 

How to Introduce Yourself 
Do you speak (English/ Korean)? = Yong-o/han-gu-go hal jul a-se-yo? 
Just a little. = Cho-gu-myo. 
What's your name? = I-ru-mi o-tto-k'e dwoe-se-yo? 
My name is = Cho-nun (your name) i-e-yo.
Mr.../ Mrs.?/ Miss = Son-saeng-nim/sa-mo-nim. 
Nice to meet you! = Man-na-so ban-gap-ssum-ni-da! 
You're very kind! = No-mu ch'in-jo-ra-shi-ne-yo! 
Where are you from? = O-di-so o-shio-sso-yo? 
I'm from (the U.S/ Korea) = Cho-nun (mi-guk/han-guk)-e-so wa-sso-yo.
I'm (American) = Cho-nun (mi-gu-gin)-i-e-yo. 
Where do you live? = O-di sa-se-yo? 
I live in (the U.S/ Korea) = Cho-nun (mi-guk/han-guk)-e-so sa-ra-yo.
Did you like it here? = Yo-gi-ga cho-u-se-yo? 
Korea is a wonderful country = Han-gu-gun dae-dan-han na-ra-im-ni-da.
What do you do for a living? = Chik-tchang-un o-tto-k'e dwoe-se-yo? 
I work as a (translator/ businessman) = Chik-tchang-un (po-nyok-tcha/sa-op-kka)-im-ni-da.
I like Korean = Cho-nun han-gu-go-ga cho-a-yo. 
I've been learning Korean for 1 month = Han-gu-go gong-bu shi-ja-k'an ji han da-ri dwoe-o-sso-yo.
Oh! That's good! = U-wa! Cho-u-ne-yo! 
How old are you? = Na-i-ga o-tto-k'e dwoe-se-yo? 
I'm (twenty, thirty...) years old. = Cho-nun (su-mu/so-run)-sa-ri-e-yo. 
I have to go = Ka-bwa-ya dwoe-yo. 
I will be right back! = Kum-bang ga-tta ol-kke-yo. 

Wish Someone Something 
Good luck! = Hang-u-nul bim-ni-da! 
Happy birthday! = Sang-il ch'u-k'a-ham-ni-da! ! 
Happy new year! = Sae-hae-bok ma-ni pa-du-se-yo! 
Merry Christmas! = Me-ri k'u-ri-su-ma-su! 
Congratulations! = Ch'u-k'a-du-rim-ni-da! 
Enjoy! (for meals...) = Ma-ni du-se-yo! 
I'd like to visit Korea one day = On-jen-ga-nun han-gu-ge ka-go shi-p'o-yo.
Say hi to John for me = Cha-nan-t'e an-bu-rul cho-nae-ju-se-yo.
Bless you (when sneezing) = (Do/say nothing. No reaction, as if nothing happened.) 
Good night and sweet dreams! = Dwae-ji-kkum kku-se-yo! 

Solving a Misunderstanding 
I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) = Mwo-ra-go-yo? 
Sorry (for a mistake) = Choe-song-ham-ni-da. 
No Problem! = A-ni-e-yo. 
Can You Say It Again? = Ta-shi han-bon mal-ssu-mae-ju-shi-ge-sso-yo?
Can You Speak Slowly? = Ch'on-ch'o-ni mal-ssu-mae ju-shi-ge-sso-yo?
Write It Down Please! = Cho-go ju-se-yo! 
I Don't Understand! = Mo-na-ra-dut-kke-sso-yo. 
I Don't Know! = Mo-ru-ge-sso-yo. 
I Have No Idea. = Cho-nyo mo-ru-ge-sso-yo. 
What's That Called In Korean? = Ku-got han-gung-mal-lo mwo-ra-go hae-yo?
What Does "gato" Mean In English? = Da-nun yong-o-ro mu-sun ttu-shi-e-yo?
How Do You Say "Please" In Korean? = "Please"rul han-gung-mal-lo o-tto-k'e ma-rae-yo?
What Is This? = I-ge mwo-ye-yo? 
My Korean is bad. = Cho-nun han-gung-mal chal-mo-t'ae-yo.
I need to practice my Korean = Han-gung-mal yon-su-p'ae-ya dwoe-yo. 
Don't worry! = Kok-tchong ma-se-yo! 

Korean Expressions and Words 
Good/ Bad/ So-So. = Cho-a-yo./An-jo-a-yo./Ku-jo ku-rae-yo.
Big/ Small = K'un/Cha-gun 
Today/ Now = O-nul/Chi-gum 
Tomorrow/ Yesterday =Nae-il/O-je 
Yes/ No Ne/ = A-ni-yo. 
Here you go! (when giving something) = Yo-gi-yo! 
Do you like it? = Kwaen-ch'a-na-yo? 
I really like it! = No-mu cho-a-yo! 
I'm hungry/ thirsty. = Pae-go-p'a-yo./Mong-mal-la-yo. 
In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. = A-ch'i-me/Cho-nyo-ge/Pa-me 
This/ That. Here/There = I-got/Ku-got. Yo-gi/Ko-gi. 
Me/ You. Him/ Her. = Cho/... Ku-bun/Ku-bun Really! = Chong-mal-lyo? 
Look! = Po-se-yo! 
Hurry up! = So-du-ru-se-yo! 
What? Where? = Mwo-yo? O-di-yo? 
What time is it? =Myo-sshi-ye-yo? 
It's 10 o'clock. 07:30pm. = Yol-sshi-ye-yo. Il-gop-sshi ba-ni-e-yo. 
Give me this! = I-got ju-se-yo! 
I love you! = Sa-rang-hae-yo! 
I feel sick. = A-p'a-yo. 
I need a doctor = Ui-sa-ga p'i-ryo-hae-yo. 
One, Two, Three = Il, i, sam / ha-na, tul 
Four, Five, Six = Sa, o, ryuk / net, ta-sot, yo-sot 
Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten = Ch'il, p'al, ku, ship / il-gop, yo-dol, a-hop, yol

 



(Here are some Korean words used in martial arts schools.) 

Command Terms 
Chul Sa = Line Up 
Cha Rutt = Attention 
Kyung Yet = Bow 
An Jo = Sit Down 
Mook Yum = Meditate 
E La Sutt = Stand Up 
Choon Bee = Ready Position 
Say Jak = Begin 
Par Row = Return to Ready Position 
Shee Yoe = Rest 
Go Mon = Stop 
Ee Dee Wha = Come Here 
Balee Balee = Hurry 
Ko Yo Han = Quiet 
Doe Rha = Turn 
Dee Row Doe Rha = Turn 180 Degrees Pon Tay = Reverse 

Salutations 
Nha = Yes 
Ahn Nee Yoe = No 
Con Sa Hom Nee Dha = Thank You For Teaching Us 
Mee On Hom Nee Dha = I am Sorry 
Co Mop Sim Nee Dha = Thank You 
Chun Mun A Yoe = You Are Welcome 
Ya Boe Say Yo = Hello 
" Ahn Young Ha Sim Nee Kah" or " Ahn Young Ha Say Yo" = Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, how are you? 
How do you do? (You may use these two salutations at anytime of the day or as a reply to the same greeting). 
Ahn Young Hee Kay Say Yo = Stay in peace 
Ahn Young Hee Kah Say Yo = Go in peace 

Names and Titles 
Dan = Degree (Black Belt) 
Yu Dan Cha = Holder Of Degree (Black Belt) Rank 
Gup = Grade (Rank Below Black Belt) 
Yu Gup Cha = Holder Of Gup Rank 
Jeja = Student 
Nim = Term of respect "honorable" 
Sa Bum Nim = Instructor 
Kwan Jung Nim = Director of a Martial Arts School, Style or Organization. 
Kuk Sa Nim = Grand Master (National Martial Arts Teacher) 

Schools and Styles
Dojang = School ("Training Hall", also "School where the Way is taught") 
Kwan = School (Gymnasium) 
Moo Do (also "Mu Do") = Martial Arts ("Way of the Martial Arts")
Moo Sul (also "Mu Sool") = Martial Technique 
Chang-Hun = Blue Cottage 
Tae Kwon Do = Foot, Fist, Way Of 
Tae Soo Do = Foot, Hand, Way Of 
Tang Soo Do = China, Hand, Way Of 
Hap Ki Do = Harmony, Inner Power, Way Of 
Kong Soo Do = Empty Hand, Way Of (Karate) 
Shim Soo Do = Mind, Hand, Way Of 
Koong Shi Do = Bow, Arrow, Way Of 
Ji Do Kwan = Wisdom, School of 
Koong Do = Archery (Bow, Way Of)
Koong Sul = Archery Techniques 
Sado Mu Do = Tribal (Village) Martial Arts 
Buldo Mu Do = Buddhist Martial Arts 
Koong Jong Mu Do = Royal Palace Martial Arts 
Kwon Bup = Fist Method 
Yu Sool = Throwing Techniques 
Soo Bak Gi = Hand Striking Techniques 
Soo Bak Do = Hand Striking, Way Of 
Oh Do Kwan = My Way, School Of 
Moo Duk Kwan = Martial Virtue, School Of 
Chung Do Kwan = Blue Wave, School Of 
Shim Duk Kwan = Virtuous Mind, School Of 

Hand Parts 
Son (also, "Soo") = Hand 
Son Kal = Knife Hand 
Son Kal Dung = Reverse Knife Hand 
Kwon = Fist (To Smash Or Destroy With Fist)
Ju Mok = Fist 
Ap Ju Mok = Forefist 
Dung Ju Mok = Back Fist 
Yup Ju Mok = Side Fist (Hammer Fist) 
Ter Ri Kee = Strike 
Chirigee = Punch 
Pon Tay Chirigee = Reverse Punch 
Makee = Block 
Pal Moke Makee = Outer Forearm Block 
An Pal Moke Makee = Inner Forearm Block 
Huke Yo Pal Moke Makee = Rising Outer Forearm Block 

Stances 
So Gee = Stance 
Moa So Gee = Close Stance 
Naranee So Gee = Parallel Stance 
Naranee Choon Bee So Gee = Parallel Ready Stance 
Gunnun So Gee = Walking Stance 
Ap So Gee = Front Stance 
Niunja So Gee = L-Stance 
Foo Gul So Gee = Back Stance 
Dwit Bal So Gee = Rear Foot Stance 
Kee Ma So Gee = Sitting Stance 
Sanun So Gee = Diagonal Stance 
Nachuo So Gee = Low Stance 
Kyocha So Gee = X-Stance 
Ko Chung So Gee = Fixed Stance 
Soo Jik So Gee = Vertical Stance 
Waebal So Gee = One-Leg Stance 
Guburyo So Gee = Bending Stance 

Kicking Techniques 
Cha Gee = Kick 
Ap Cha Gee = Front Kick 
Yup Cha Gee = Side Kick 
Tollyo Cha Gee = Turning Kick 
Pon Tay Tollyo Cha Gee = Reverse Turning Kick 
Bandal Cha Gee = Crescent Kick 
Dwee Cha Gee = Back Kick 
Naeryo Cha Gee = Downward Kick 
Golcho Cha Gee = Hooking Kick 
Bitro Cha Gee = Twisting Kick 

Types Of Techniques 
Sul (also "Sool") = Technique 
Kwan Jyel Sul = Joint Manipulation Technique 
Hyel Do Sul = Vital Point Techniques
Ki Bon Sul = Basic Techniques
Too Sul = Throwing Techniques
Nak Sul = Falling Techniques
Chil Sik Sul = Choking Techniques
Shim Gong Sul = Mind Training Techniques
Ho Shin Sul = Self-Defense Techniques
Sin-Chong (also "Sin-Ch'ong) = Application 
Sul Sin-Chong = Technique Application 
Dare Ee On = Sparring 
Ilbo Dare Ee On = One-Step Sparring 
Eebo Dare Ee On = Two-Step Sparring 
Sambo Dare Ee On = Three-Step Sparring 
Cha U Dare Ee On = Free Sparring 
Pang Wi (also Pang Wee) = Defense Against 
Tong Hyel = Pressure Point Which Induces Pain 
Ma Hyel = Pressure Point Which Induces Paralysis 
Sa Hyel = Lethal Pressure Points 

Basic Terms 
Doe Boke = Uniform 
Dhee = Belt 
Kuk Ki = National Flag 
Won Ki = Association Flag 
Ha Don = Low Section 
Choong Don = Middle Section 
Son Don = High Section 
Hyung = Pattern (Form) 
Poomse (also "Poom Say") = Pattern (Form) 
Tul = Pattern (Form) 
Sahn = Twin 
Hwa = Blossom; Flower 
Rang = Youth; Young Gentleman 
Yok Sa = History 
Young U = Korean Terminology 
Chul Hak = Philosophy 
Yu = Flowing Water (Theory) 
Won = Circle (Theory) 
Wha = Harmony, Togetherness (Theory) 

Weapons 
Mu Ki (also "Mu Kee") = Weapons 
Ji Pang E (also "Jee Pang E") = Cane 
Tahn Bong = Short Stick 
Jung Bong = Middle Staff 
Jang Bong = Long Staff 
Ka = Knife 
Tan Do = Dagger 
Gum (Kum) = Sword 
Ee Chul Bong = Two-Section Stick (Nunchaku) 
Tahn Do Li Ga = Short Flail (Nunchaku) 
Nat = Sickle 
Cha-Ru = Handle (Tonfa) 
Chang = Spear 
Boo Chai = Fan 
Pho Bak = Rope