Expression
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더워요
It's hot
Describes hot weather or a hot feeling.
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Expression
A1
있어요
There is/I have
Used to indicate existence or possession of something.
Expression
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추워요
It's cold
Describes cold weather or a cold feeling.
Expression
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감사합니다
Thank you
A polite way to express gratitude to someone.
Expression
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들어가세요
Please come in
An invitation to enter a room or building.
Expression
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안녕하세요
Hello
A common greeting used in Korean.
Expression
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모르겠습니다.
I don't know.
Stating that one lacks knowledge or understanding.
Expression
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알겠습니다.
I understand.
A polite and formal way to say 'I understand'.
Expression
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학생이에요.
I am a student.
A statement identifying oneself as a student.
Collocation
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비행기를 타다
To take a plane
The natural combination of 'airplane' and 'to ride/take'.
Expression
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조심해서 가세요
Go carefully
A polite farewell, wishing someone a safe journey.
Expression
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한국말을 배우고 있습니다.
I am learning Korean.
Stating that one is currently studying the Korean language.
Proverb
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백지장도 맞들면 낫다.
Many hands make light work.
Even the easiest tasks become easier and more manageable when people work together.
Expression
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가까워요.
It's close.
A statement indicating that something is nearby.
Expression
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멋있어요.
It's cool / handsome.
A statement that something or someone is cool or stylish.
Expression
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아닙니다.
It is not.
A formal way to deny something.
Expression
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축하해요.
Congratulations.
Used to offer congratulations for an achievement or event.
Collocation
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가방을 메다
to carry a bag
To put a bag on one's shoulder or back.
Collocation
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기분이 좋다
to feel good
To experience a positive emotional state.
Collocation
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모자를 쓰다
to wear a hat
To put on or have a hat on one's head.
Collocation
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신발을 신다
to wear shoes
To put on or have shoes on one's feet.
Collocation
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안경을 쓰다
to wear glasses
To put on or have spectacles on one's face.
Collocation
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약속을 하다
to make an appointment
To arrange a meeting or agreement at a specific time.
Collocation
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요리를 하다
To cook
This phrase is the most common way to say you are preparing a meal or making food. It is like saying 'I am cooking' to a friend when they ask what you are doing in the kitchen.
Usage: This is a very safe and versatile phrase. The only thing to watch for is the ending—use `요리해` for friends and `요리해요` for everyone else.
Collocation
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일기를 쓰다
to write a diary
To write daily entries about one's experiences and thoughts.
Collocation
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점심을 먹다
to eat lunch
To consume the midday meal.
Collocation
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사진을 마시다
To 마시다 사진
This phrase is actually a common mistake or a 'trick' expression. It literally means 'to drink a photo,' which doesn't make sense because you 'take' photos, you don't drink them!
Usage: This is a 'broken' collocation used for humor. Always use the polite `찍어요` or formal `찍습니다` in real situations.
Collocation
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음식을 만들다
to make food
To prepare a meal or dish.
Expression
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천천히 하세요
Take your time
A polite suggestion for someone to do something slowly or without rushing.
Expression
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만나서 반갑습니다.
Nice to meet you.
A polite phrase used when meeting someone new.
