KOREAN LEVEL UP › Korean vocabulary
Korean vocabulary list by topic
1,875 Korean words in 15 topics, from food and cafés to the subway and K-pop, with romanization and meanings. Practice typing them in the game.
How to use this section
Words are grouped into 15 themes such as food, travel, work and feelings, 1875 words in total, each level from beginner to advanced with romanization and meaning. Learn the vocabulary of one topic at a time.
Study tip: pick one theme, learn just 10 words, then use them in a sentence from the Phrases section. Words from the same theme stick better when you learn them together.
You can also practise the words in the game: use the button at the bottom of the page to listen, type and take quizzes.
👋 Greetings and daily life
Greetings and phrases you use every day. Your first step to chatting with people in Korea.
🍜 Korean food
Dish names exactly as they appear on menus. You’ll be able to order at a restaurant.
☕ Café and ordering
Drinks, menu items, and handy phrases for ordering and chatting. Order your favorite drink in Korean.
🛒 Shopping and convenience stores
Common shopping words and handy phrases for the store. Learn to ask the price and pay at the register.
🏥 Hospital and pharmacy
Body parts, symptoms, and phrases for clinics and pharmacies. Be ready to explain what’s wrong when it matters.
🗺️ Travel spots in Korea
Popular cities and sights you’ll see on maps and signs.
🚇 Seoul subway stations
Station names you’ll actually use when traveling. You’ll be able to read the Hangul on signs and type the names.
🔥 Trending words and slang
Words you’ll see all over social media and hear among friends. They’re casual, so avoid them with elders or in formal settings.
🎤 K-pop idols and artists
Group and artist names every fan knows. Learn to read the Hangul on their logos.
🎬 K-dramas and films
Hangul titles of works that got the world talking.
🏢 Korean brands & companies
Familiar brand names you’ll see on street signs and in apps.
🎓 Korean universities
University names you are sure to see when studying abroad or preparing for entrance exams. Practice with the short names people use in everyday speech.
👑 Korean history: kings and famous figures
Names of rulers, famous figures, eras, and heritage sites from the Three Kingdoms to Joseon, as found in history textbooks.
👦 Boys’ names
Common Korean boys’ names. Also good for practicing typing your own name in Hangul.
👧 Girls’ names
Common Korean girls’ names. Also good for typing your own name in Hangul.
Learn this phrase by playing: typing drills and quizzes help it stick.
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