Korean phrases by situation

How to use this section

There are 600 phrases Koreans really use, sorted into 12 everyday situations such as greetings, eating out, shopping, getting around and travel. Every phrase has romanization, meaning, a pronunciation breakdown, a note on politeness and a quick quiz.

Start with “Greetings & basics”, then pick the situation you will meet next. Open a phrase, press the speaker to hear it, read the speech-level note, then check yourself with the quiz.

Learn the polite -요 forms first; they are safe with almost everyone. Casual -아/어 forms are for close friends and younger people.