한국어(Korean)

/heonbeop/

정부의 구조와 시민의 권리를 규정하는 최고법.

Constitution

/minjujuui/

시민이 선거를 통해 정치에 참여하는 제도.

Democracy

/jeongeui/

Fair and impartial administration of law.

/gukhoe/

South Korea's supreme legislative body.

/gibon-gwon/

Rights guaranteed to all citizens by the Constitution.

/daebeob-won/

Highest court in South Korea.

/gyeongje/

System of production and consumption.

/segeum/

Compulsory payment collected by government.

/inpeullieisyeon/

Sustained rise in general price levels.

/seon-geo/

Formal process of selecting representatives.

/bupae/

Abuse of power for personal gain.

/gyoyuk/

Process of acquiring knowledge and skills.

/geon-gang/

State of physical and mental well-being.

/nong-eob/

Practice of farming and cultivation.

/san-eob/

Economic activity involving manufacturing.

/jayu/

The power to act without restraint.

/pyeong-deung/

Equal rights and opportunities for all.

/hwangyeong/

The natural world.

/munhwa/

The customs and achievements of a people.

/eon-eo/

A system of communication.

/yeoksa/

The recorded past of human civilization.

/jeongchi/

Activities related to governance and power.

/yesan/

Annual financial plan of government.

/bin-gon/

Insufficient income to meet basic needs.

/in-gu/

Total number of people in a region.

/sahoe jeongeui/

Fair distribution of resources in society.

/siminggwon/

Legal membership of a state.

/baljeon/

Economic and social progress.

/jugwon/

Supreme authority of a state.

/oegyo/

Management of international relations.

/in-gwon/

Universal rights belonging to every person.

/jisok ganeunghan gaebal/

Development meeting present needs without compromising the future.

/segyehwa/

Integration of world economies and cultures.

/hyeogsin/

Introduction of new ideas and methods.

/gisul/

Application of scientific knowledge.

/gukje yeonhap/

International organisation promoting peace.

/gaehyeog/

Changes aimed at improving a system.

/pyeonghwa/

Freedom from conflict; harmony.

/dayangseong/

Variety of cultures, languages, and traditions.

/muyeog/

Buying and selling of goods between countries.

/tuja/

Allocation of resources to generate returns.

/sil-eob/

State of lacking paid work.

/jaejeong jeongchaeg/

Government policy on taxation and expenditure.

/tonghwa jeongchaeg/

Central bank policy on money supply.

/samgwon bunlib/

Division into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

/bogji gukga/

State protecting citizens' economic and social well-being.

/daetongnyeong/

Head of state; in South Korea the executive president holds significant power.

/gungmu chongni/

Head of government in parliamentary systems.

/gungmin tupyo/

Direct vote by citizens on a specific issue.

/eonlon jayu/

Right of media to report without government censorship.

/Annyeonghaseyo/

The standard polite Korean greeting, used at any time of day.

/Joeun achim/

A casual morning greeting, literally meaning good morning.

/Annyeonghi jumuseyo/

A polite way to wish someone a good night's sleep.

/Annyeonghi gaseyo/

Said to someone who is leaving, literally go in peace.

/Jal gayo/

A casual way to say goodbye to someone leaving.

/Gamsahamnida/

The standard polite expression of gratitude.

/Cheonmaneyo/

A polite reply to thank you.

/Juseyo/

Added after a noun to politely ask for something.

/Joesonghamnida/

A polite apology for a mistake or inconvenience.

/Gwaenchanayo/

Used to say something is fine or to reply to an apology.

/Ne/

A polite affirmative answer.

/Aniyo/

A polite negative answer.

/Eotteoke jinaeseyo/

A polite question asking how someone is doing.

/Je ireumeun/

Used to introduce yourself by name.

/Mannaseo bangapseumnida/

A polite phrase said when meeting someone for the first time.

/Hwanyeonghamnida/

Used to greet guests or new arrivals warmly.

/Hwaiting/

An encouragement to cheer someone on.

/Geonbae/

A toast before drinking.

/il/

The Sino-Korean number one.

/i/

The Sino-Korean number two.

/sam/

The Sino-Korean number three.

/sa/

The Sino-Korean number four.

/o/

The Sino-Korean number five.

/yuk/

The Sino-Korean number six.

/chil/

The Sino-Korean number seven.

/pal/

The Sino-Korean number eight.

/gu/

The Sino-Korean number nine.

/sip/

The Sino-Korean number ten.

/baek/

The Sino-Korean number one hundred.

/cheon/

The Sino-Korean number one thousand.

/oneul/

The present day.

/naeil/

The day after today.

/eoje/

The day before today.

/jigeum/

At the present moment.

/sigan/

Time in general, or an hour as a duration.

/bun/

A period of sixty seconds.

/iljuil/

A period of seven days.

/nyeon/

A period of twelve months.

/eomeoni/

A polite word for mother.

/abeoji/

A polite word for father.

/adeul/

A male child in relation to his parents.

/ttal/

A female child in relation to her parents.

/hyeong/

An older brother, used by male speakers.

/oppa/

An older brother, used by female speakers.

/nuna/

An older sister, used by male speakers.

/eonni/

An older sister, used by female speakers.

/dongsaeng/

A younger brother or sister.

/harabeoji/

The father of your parent.

/halmeoni/

The mother of your parent.

/gajok/

A group of people related by blood or marriage.

/chingu/

A person you know well and like.

/ai/

A young person.

/namja/

An adult male person.

/yeoja/

An adult female person.

/nampyeon/

The man a woman is married to.

/anae/

The woman a man is married to.

/mul/

The clear liquid essential for life.

/cha/

A hot drink made from tea leaves.

/keopi/

A hot drink made from roasted coffee beans, hugely popular in Korea.

/bap/

Cooked rice, also used to mean a meal in general.

/gimchi/

Spicy fermented cabbage, Korea's most famous side dish.

/ramyeon/

Spicy instant noodles, a beloved quick meal in Korea.

/ppang/

A baked food made from flour and water.

/gyeran/

An egg laid by a hen, a common breakfast food.

/gogi/

The flesh of animals eaten as food.

/bulgogi/

Marinated grilled beef, a classic Korean dish.

/saengseon/

Fish prepared as food.

/chaeso/

Plants grown for food.

/gwail/

Sweet plant foods such as apples and pears.

/sagwa/

A round fruit with red or green skin. Also means apology.

/uyu/

A white drink produced by cows.

/maekju/

An alcoholic drink made from malt and hops.

/guk/

A soup served with rice in a Korean meal.

/achim/

The morning, or the first meal of the day.

/jeomsim/

The meal eaten in the middle of the day.

/jeonyeok/

The evening, or the main evening meal.

/gonghang/

A place where airplanes take off and land.

/gichayeok/

A place where trains stop for passengers.

/hotel/

A place where travelers pay to stay overnight.

/sikdang/

A place where you pay to eat meals.

/gage/

A place where goods are sold.

/sijang/

A traditional marketplace where goods are bought and sold.

/eunhaeng/

A place where people keep and borrow money.

/dosi/

A large town where many people live and work.

/jido/

A drawing showing streets, cities, or countries.

/yeogwon/

An official document needed for traveling abroad.

/pyo/

A piece of paper that allows you to travel or enter a place.

/taeksi/

A car you pay to be driven somewhere in.

/beoseu/

A large road vehicle that carries many passengers.

/jihacheol/

An underground railway system in a city.

/gicha/

A connected line of carriages that runs on rails.

/bihaenggi/

A flying vehicle with wings and engines.

/gil/

A way for cars and people to travel between places.

/yeohaeng/

A journey to visit other places.

/hae/

The star that gives Earth light and warmth.

/dal/

The bright object seen in the sky at night.

/byeol/

A point of light visible in the night sky.

/haneul/

The space above the earth where clouds and stars appear.

/san/

A very high hill, popular for hiking in Korea.

/gang/

A large natural stream of water flowing to the sea.

/bada/

The large body of salt water that covers much of the earth.

/namu/

A tall plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves.

/kkot/

The colorful blossom of a plant.

/bi/

Water that falls from clouds in drops.

/nun/

Soft white frozen water that falls in winter.

/baram/

Moving air that you can feel.

/nalssi/

The condition of the air, such as sun, rain, or wind.

/dongmul/

A living creature such as a dog, bird, or fish.

/gae/

A common pet animal that barks.

/goyangi/

A small pet animal that meows.

/meori/

The top part of the body, also used for hair.

/nun/

The part of the body used for seeing.

/gwi/

The part of the body used for hearing.

/ko/

The part of the face used for smelling and breathing.

/ip/

The part of the face used for eating and speaking.

/son/

The part of the body at the end of the arm.

/bal/

The part of the body at the end of the leg.

/simjang/

The organ that pumps blood.

/meorikarak/

The hair that grows on a person's head.

/bae/

The belly. The same word also means pear and boat.

/apeuda/

Being ill or feeling pain.

/uisa/

A person trained to treat sick people.

/yak/

Something you take to treat an illness.

/gamgi/

A common illness with coughing and a blocked nose.

/pigonhada/

Needing rest after work or activity.

/il/

A job, or the activity of working. Same sound as the number one.

/hoesa/

A business organization that sells goods or services.

/samusil/

A room or building where people work at desks.

/sajang/

The head of a company.

/dongnyo/

A person you work with.

/hoeui/

A gathering of people to discuss work matters.

/don/

What you use to buy things.

/wolgeup/

The money you earn from your job each month.

/keompyuteo/

An electronic machine used for work and the internet.

/jeonhwa/

A device for talking to people far away, or a phone call.

/imeil/

A message sent electronically over the internet.

/saeop/

Commercial trade or a commercial enterprise.

/gogaek/

A person who buys goods or services.

/gyeyak/

A formal written agreement between parties.

/peurojekteu/

A planned piece of work with a specific goal.

/jikjang/

The place where you work.

/eumak/

Sounds arranged in a pleasing or expressive way.

/yesul/

Creative work such as painting, music, and sculpture.

/chaek/

Printed pages bound together for reading.

/yeonghwa/

A story shown in moving pictures.

/Seollal/

Korean New Year, one of the biggest Korean holidays.

/Chuseok/

Korean harvest festival, a major family holiday in autumn.

/hanbok/

Traditional Korean clothing worn on special occasions.

/jeontong/

A custom or belief passed down through generations.

/sahoe/

People living together as an organized community.

/nara/

A nation with its own government and territory.

/nyuseu/

Reports about recent events.

/ida/

The copula used to say that something is something.

/itda/

To exist or to possess something.

/gada/

To move from here to another place.

/oda/

To move toward the speaker or a place.

/meokda/

To put food in your mouth and swallow it.

/masida/

To take liquid into your mouth and swallow it.

/malhada/

To say words, to talk.

/boda/

To use your eyes to look at something.

/deutda/

To pay attention to sounds with your ears.

/hada/

To perform an action, the most common Korean verb.

/sada/

To get something by paying money.

/palda/

To give something in exchange for money.

/gongbuhada/

To learn knowledge or a skill.

/jada/

To rest with your eyes closed at night.

/geotda/

To move on foot.

/dallida/

To move quickly on foot.

/sseuda/

To write words, or to use something.

/ikda/

To look at words and understand them.

/saranghada/

To feel deep affection for someone or something.

/joahada/

To enjoy or find pleasant.

/saenggakhada/

To use your mind to consider something.

/alda/

To have information or be aware of something.

/juda/

To hand something to someone.

/dopda/

To do something that makes things easier for someone.

/sijakhada/

To start doing something.

/kkeunnada/

To finish or come to a close.

/chatda/

To try to find something or someone.

/gidarida/

To stay where you are until something happens.

/keuda/

Large in size or amount.

/jakda/

Little in size or amount.

/jota/

Of high quality or pleasant.

/nappeuda/

Not good, of poor quality.

/saeropda/

Recently made or experienced, not old.

/oraedoeda/

Existing for a long time, not new.

/tteugeopda/

Having a high temperature.

/chapda/

Having a low temperature.

/ppareuda/

Moving or happening quickly.

/neurida/

Moving or happening without speed.

/nopda/

At or having a great height.

/yeppeuda/

Pleasing to look at, beautiful.

/bissada/

Costing a lot of money.

/ssada/

Costing little money.

/swipda/

Not difficult to do or understand.

/eoryeopda/

Hard to do or understand.

/jungyohada/

Having great value or significance.

/bappeuda/

Having a lot to do.

/gopeuda/

Wanting or needing food, used as baega gopeuda.

/mokmareuda/

Wanting or needing to drink.

/kkaekkeuthada/

Free from dirt.

/jaemiitda/

Enjoyable or interesting.

/mwo/

Used to ask about a thing.

/nugu/

Used to ask about a person.

/eodi/

Used to ask about a place.

/eonje/

Used to ask about a time.

/wae/

Used to ask about a reason.

/eotteoke/

Used to ask about a way or method.

/eolma/

Used to ask about a price.

/myeot/

Used to ask about a number or amount.

/eoneu/

Used to ask about a choice between things.

/eotteon/

Used to ask about the type or quality of something.

/jip/

The place where you live.

/bang/

A part of a building with its own walls and door.

/chimdae/

The furniture you sleep on.

/chaeksang/

A table used for working or studying.

/uija/

Furniture for one person to sit on.

/mun/

The entrance to a room or building.

/changmun/

An opening in a wall with glass to let in light.

/yeolsoe/

A small metal object used to open locks.

/ot/

Things you wear, such as shirts and trousers.

/sinbal/

Coverings worn on the feet.

/hyudaepon/

A small phone you carry with you.

/jigap/

A small case for carrying money and cards.

/syawohada/

To wash your body.

/ireonada/

To get out of bed in the morning.

/yorihada/

To prepare food for a meal.

/cheongsohada/

To make a place tidy and free of dirt.

/jumal/

Saturday and Sunday, the days off work.

/saengil/

The anniversary of the day you were born.

/seonmul/

Something given to someone on a special occasion.

/geoul/

A glass surface that reflects images.

/haengbokhada/

Feeling pleased and content.

/gippeuda/

Feeling joy and pleasure.

/seulpeuda/

Feeling unhappy.

/hwanada/

To feel or show anger.

/museopda/

Causing fear, or feeling fear.

/geokjeonghada/

To feel anxious about something.

/sarang/

A deep feeling of affection.

/huimang/

The feeling of wanting something to happen.

/nollada/

To feel sudden wonder at something unexpected.

/simsimhada/

Feeling uninterested because nothing fun is happening.

/sinnada/

To feel very happy and full of energy.

/oeropda/

Feeling alone and without company.

/jarangseureopda/

Feeling pleased about an achievement.

/gamdonghada/

To feel strong emotion because of something kind or beautiful.