Korean Terminology

Common Phrases

Thank You: Kahm Sa Hamnida Respect Elders, Love Juniors: Sang Kyeong Ha Ye How are you?: Ahnyong Hasimnika Nice to Meet You: Pangap Seumnida See You Later: Toh Poepkeseoyo Welcome: Eoseo Osayo I'm Sorry: Choesong Hamnida Excuse Me: Shillye Hamnida That's All Right: Kwaen Chanayo One Strike Must Kill!: Il Sok Pil Sai Faith in Certain Victory: Pilsung ye : yes (also "ne") anio : no kahm sa hamnida : thank you komap sumnida : less formal form of "thank you" cheon maeneyo : you're welcome (literally "Don't mention it!") cheuk ka hamnida : congratulations! ahnyong hasimnika : How are you? (literally "Are you well?" or "Are you at peace?") : less formal form of "How are you?" yoboseyo : hello (used on the phone or to get someone's attention; literally "Please look here!") ahnyonghee gasipsiyo : good-bye (to the person who is leaving); literally "Go in peace!" ahnyonghee gyesipsiyo : good-bye (to the person who is staying); literally "Stay in peace!" ahnyonghee gasayo : less formal form of "good-bye" (to the person who is leaving) ahnyonghee gyesayo : less formal form of "good-bye" (to the person who is staying) pangap seumnida : Pleased to meet you! toh poepkeseoyo : See you later! eoseo osayo : Welcome! choesong hamnida : I'm sorry mian hamnida : less formal form of "I'm sorry!" shillye hamnida : Excuse me! (asking forgiveness for an impolite act) kwaen chanayo : That's all right ahlge seoyo : I understand moreuge seoyo : I don't understand chaemi isseoyo : It is fun (or interesting)!

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 Days Korean Wulyoil Hwayoil Suyoil Mogyoil Kumyoil T'oyoil Ilyoil

English Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Months January February March April May June July August September October November December

Chungwul; Irwul Iwul Samwul Sawul Owul Yuwul Ch'ilwul P'alwul Kuwul Siwul Sibilwul Sibiwul

Time Korean Si Sigan

English Time (Korean Numbers) Hour (Korean Numbers)

Pun Ch'o Han-Sigan Sippun Eech'o Han-Si Han-Si Pan Han-Si Sip-O Pun Ojun Ahop-Si Pan

Minute (Sino-Korean Numbers) Second (Sino-Korean Numbers) One Hour Ten Minutes Two Seconds One O'clock Half past One Quarter past One 9.30 a.m

Salutations (2nd)
#18: Refers to the standby song that you always sing when in a norae-bang (singing room) Ajumma: () a married woman characterized by short permed hair and aggressive attitude Ajusshi: () generally a married or older man characterized by poor sense of fashion and a huge ego Apku: (short for Apkujong-dong): Hip and happening area on the south side of the Han River in Gangnam. This is where the best restaurants, bars and plastic surgeons are located. A hang-out for celebrities and the stylish. Adjoining neighborhoods are Cheongdam-dong, Samsung-dong and Shinsa-dong. Back: () strong and powerful social connections that can get you what you want (i.e. a job) Black Day: ( ) Exactly 1 month after White Day (March 14th), its the day where singles eat jja-jang-myun (Korean style black bean noodles) CC: acronym for campus couple or couples who meet and date during school (or sometimes work). A publicly announced school couple. CF: acronym for commercial film or better known as t.v. commercial Chaebol: () Large conglomerates that are run by families such as Samsung, LG/GS, Hyundai, Lotte etc. Dica: a Konglish term that is the shortened from digital camera Dongsaeng: () a younger sister/brother Gong-ju Byeong: () literally refers to princess sickness/disease; a female who thinks she is a princess and above everyone else; conceited and vain.

Hoobae: () a person who is younger than you at school or work Hyung: () Older brother or close older male (used by males only) Being hyung comes with responsibilities Kyopo () A person of Korean descent who has lived in the west Jjim-jil-bang (): Korean style sauna and public bath with services such as Korean style exfoliation, massages, and other body treatments. Good for families and friends to hang out, relax and enjoy the spa food. Maknae (): The youngest or baby in the family or group. Namchin: (/) short for namja chingu which means boyfriend NG: Not good A term used for outtakes when filming a movie or taping a television show Noraebang (): a singing room to practice your #18 (see above). Generally cheaper than Karaoke, which is considered to be more posh and upscale rooms with luxurious decor and usually delicious anjoo (side dishes with drinks). Moos: () our own term derived from moo-dari or thick or hefty calves in reference to the shape of moo or Korean turnip MV: music video Nae-soong: () inconsistency between a girls true personality (i.e. extroverted), and external (i.e. introverted, shy and innocent) personality. In other words, trying to hide your true intentions self by acting sweet and innocent. No chu nyu: () an old maid or spinster Nuna: () a term used by males to address older sisters or older women Mohm-sal: () a condition when your body is unable to function (i.e. get up) due to exhaustion or extreme fatigue- a uniquely Korean phenomenon. Many ajummas get this. However, mohm-sal affects all ages. MT: membership training is a casual term that refers to trips taken for the purpose of bringing the members of a group closer together. Generally involves overnight stays, recreational activity (hiking, skiing etc) and drinking. Netizen: a term for internet citizens or persons who are part of the internet community. Om-chin-ah: (): short for my mothers friends son. A mothers friend who brags about her sons accomplishments (generally work or school related) and the lowly son has to hear about it. Oppa: () older brother or close older male (used by females only). Being oppa comes with responsibilities

Oppa-dongsaeng -) used to describe a relationship between an older male and younger female. Also commonly used by celebrities to cover up their romantic relationship Baram-doong-i: () a playboy; someone who is smooth with the ladies Pama: () a perm Pi-bu-mi-in: () a woman who has beautiful skin Pepero Day: ( ) An informal holiday on November 11 (11.11) where peppero chocolate sticks are given out as presents s-line: refers to the shape of a womans body selca: (): term that refers to self-camera or taking pictures of yourself Sogaeting: () blind date Ssang-ul: () bare face or without make-up Ssulung: ()a term widely used to describe cheesy jokes (literal translation: its cold) Sunbae: () a word used to address people that are older than you, usually in more formal situations UCC: refers to User Created Content or short video clips Ul-jjang: () a term created by netizens to describe a person with the best face (ul-gul []: face and jjang []: best) Unni () or sister. The term is used for referring to your real older sister (by a girl) and to a close older female (by a female). Also see noona(only used by boys) v-line: refers to the ideal face shape in Korea- a v or oval. Yang-dari () : a two-timer; having 2 boyfriends/girlfriends at the same time Yeochin: (/) short for Yeoja Chingu which means girlfriend Wang ja: () 6 pack or washboard abs +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Numbers & Counting

1: Ha-na 2: Tul 3: Set 4 Net 5: Da-sot

6: Yo-sot 7: Il-gop 8: Yeo-dul 9: A-hop 10: Yeol 11: Yeol Hanna 12: Yeol Tul 13: Yeol Set 20: Su-mul 21: Su-mul hanna 22: Su-mul tul 30: So-run 31: So-run hanna 32: So-run tul 40: Ma-hun 41: Ma-hun hanna 42: Ma-hun tul 50: Schwin 51: Schwin hanna 52: Schwin tul 60: Yeh-sun 61: Yeh-sun hanna 62: Yeh-sun tul 70: Ihr-run 71: Ihr-run hanna 72: Ihr-run tul 80: Yowh-dun 81: Yowh-dun hanna 82: Yowh-dun tul 90: A-hun 91: A-hun hanna 92: A-hun tul 100: Paek 101: Paek hanna 102: Paek tul

Numbers & Counting(2nd)

1st: Il 2nd: Ee 3rd: Sum 4th: Sah 5th: Oh 6th: Yook 7th: Ch'ill 8th: P'al 9th: Ku 10th: Sip 11th: Sip Il 20th: Ee-sip 21st: Ee-sip il 30th: Sam-sip

31st: Sam-sip il 40th: Sah-sip 50th: Oh-sip 60th: Yook-sip 70th: Chil-sip 80th: Pal-sip 90th: Koo-sip 100th: Il-bak

Tenets

Courtesy: Ye- ui Integrity: Yom-chi Perseverance: In- nae Self-Control: Kuk Gi Indomitable Spirit: Baek-jool

Directions

Left: Wen Right: Oh-reun Front: Ahp Back: Dwi High: Napunde Low: Najunde Inner: An Outer: Bakat Inward: Anuro Outward: Bakuro High (head area): Sang Dan Middle (body area): Joong Dan Low (below belt): Ha Dan Middle: Kaunde Reverse: Bandae Obverse: Baro

Parts of the Body

Abdomen: Dan Jun Ankle: Baal Mahk Arm: Pahl Ball of Foot: Apchook Body: Mom Back Heel: Dwichook Wrist: Sonmok Body (upper): Eolgool Body (middle): Momtong Body (lower): Ahre Chin: Tuck Ear: Qui

Elbow: Pal Koup Eye: Noon Face: Olgul Finger: Sonkahrak Finger, Tip: Sonkut Finger, Tip Flat: Opun Sonkut Fist: Jumeok Foot: Baal Arch: Baal Bong Oh Ri Footsword: Baal Kal Instep: Baal Dung Outside Edge: Baal Naal Inside Edge: An Baal Naal Ball: Baal Badak Sole: Ahp Chook Heel: Dwi Koomchi Bottom of Heel: Dwi Chook Toes: Baal Kuet Forearm: Palmok Inner Side: Ahn Palmok Outer Side: Bahkat Palmok Palm Side: Meet Palmok Back Side: Wi Palmok Back: Deung Palmok Fore-Fist: Ap Joomuk Forehead: Ee Ma Groin: Nulro Hand: Son Outside Edge: ( knifehand): Son Nal Inside Edge: ( ridgehand): Son Kal Dueng Back: Son Dueng Head: Mo-li Hip: Joint: Kwanjeol Knee: Murupp Leg: Dari Mouth: Eep Neck: Mok Nose: Ko Palm: Batangson Philtrum: In Joong Shin: Ahp Jung Jang Yi Shoulder: Ouka Throat: Mokoomeong Waist: Hur Ri