Archive for 'Vocabulary'
Location Nouns and Markers in Korean #2: -에 and -에서 Posted by Kyung-Hwa on May 30, 2018
This is the series of Location Nouns and Markers in Korean. The last post was about a list of vocabulary words regarding places in Korean, and this post will introduce the use of these location/direction markers, “–에” and “–에서” in sentences. Before we talk about these two markers, “[e] –에 ” and” [e-seo] –에서 ”, I hope…
Location Nouns and Markers in Korean #1 Posted by Kyung-Hwa on May 23, 2018
Recently, several of my friends addressed their confusion with Korean markers, “–에” and “–에서.” They wanted to know how to use them after location nouns in Korean. While English uses prepositions such as, “at, in, from, and to,” associating with a location, the Korean language uses “-에” or “–에서,” to mark location/direction in a sentence…
Flower Names in Korean Posted by Kyung-Hwa on May 16, 2018
How has your week been? Have you been sitting at a stoplight because of your hectic schedule lately? If you can find a moment to turn to nature, you will notice colorful flowers that are responding to the transition of the seasons, from spring to summer. Although there are no more cherry blossoms to enjoy…
“Happy Birthday!” in Korean Posted by Kyung-Hwa on May 2, 2018
It is hard to believe that we have already entered the month of May, 2018. Where did the time go? In May, there are several birthdays to celebrate, including mine; so this month often gives me a reason to pause from my busy life and also offers me a reminder of how grateful I am…
Telephone Vocabulary and Phrases in Korean #1 Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Apr 25, 2018
Our phone is becoming an essential part of our lives. Can you count how many times that you used your phone today? Talking on the phone in a foreign language might be a challenging task to many people. However, learning to speak on the phone can be a great way to improve your listening and…
How to Say Pretty and Beautiful, in Korean Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Apr 18, 2018
What are your most frequently used words lately? Mine are ‘pretty’ and ‘beautiful’ because I have been enjoying pretty spring weather outside, warm sunshine on my face, and most of all, beautiful spring blossoms here and there. This post is about how to say ‘pretty’ and ‘beautiful in Korean. You will often hear these two…
“What is your job?”, in Korean Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Apr 11, 2018
Do you know how to answer when someone asks you “What is your job?” in Korean? If you are trying to describe your job or simply understand the job titles in Korean dramas, this post will provide you a useful list of job titles in Korean. These are questions either you can ask someone or…