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01 PLACES to EAT in KOREA Easy to Learn Korean Language Restaurant aqAee resitorang Serves foreign foods; normally Priced higher than Korean cuisine due to the non-local Restaurant HAg punshikehip Serves small meals and snacks on the cheap,such as a spicy rice cake(ddagpoggi), tempura, and ‘Chad Mayor, Moonjung Kim ase haup, ba Serves a variety of drinks including Korean beer and soju, Normally at least one small dish ingredients used ramen. af food (anju) should be ordered. Restaurant Korean Restaurant BOR aaa Fol pojangmacha hanshikehip khaphe Outdoors: Offers quick cheap All varieties of traditional Offers various coffees, teas, meals. Standing room only: Korean food. and desserts. Floor table Korean Barbecue a ape) FE sang ba bi qyu A fevorite of foreigners. Those places serve pork or beet,“ 2 and sometimes both. Can be Table marinated or plain. A:charcoal ASL, sll grill BBQ is preferred over a shiktak, teibl ‘988 grill BBQ, but costs more. Q2 ORDERING FOOD in KOREA Easy to Learn Korean Language (Chad Meyer, Moanjung Kim I would like to order this. dz Sal2. igeola juseyo. Do you accept credit cards? SaSlats wore? kuredit cardeu badayo? Water, please. S 8 sug. & BO} ws MHL? Do you have an English menu? mul jom juseyo, yeongeo menyu itseayo? en oom 4. Do you offer take out? eeu Ls SHB ADs ULB? . - 1 umsikul kajigogalsu itnayo? Napkin ‘82! naepkin @ Receipt SPB yongsujong » BH Ghopsticks 21718 chotgarak 1 i > a ee Where is the restroom? 8 Fork cares : SPEHO! OIC] OD? © spoon 27121 suigarok hwajangsiti adi itseoyo? 7 Knife s kal 2 tee eee eee eee LA @ Dishes are often shared among Korean colleagues and frends. Allow your senior members to serve themselves and begin to eat first. @ Don't feel ignored! Koreans prefer to enjoy their meals at their own pace and without interruption from the restaurant staff. When you need service, raise your veice and call out for assistance. @ Lock around! Many restaurants also have buzzers to contact servers. © Major credit cards, including American Express, are accepted everywhere, 03 POPULAR KOREAN DISHES - SOUPS Easy to Lear Korean Language Chad Meyer, Mooniung Kim Kimchi stew Beef soup Pot luck stew ZI MAH aug CARH Kime jigae soaleong tang budae jjigae sh Korean stew that uses. ‘Yt Soybean Paste Stew aan ; hobak S18p 7H Chili pepper — geos, beans and Onion aks sn a a yangpa Soybean paste Meat a | enone gogt Ooenjang Jjigae is the Korean “equivalent af Japanese miso. soup, Both are made using fermanted soy bean paste, Coanjang Jjigae has green ‘onions in.a vegetable or beet broth as opposed to misa's fishy based broth. It is an excelent source of protein. . @ Hot soups.are popular meals = 9 @ Mead all year long, not just during i . the cold months. Bl Kimehi wal kimohi . © Garlic OFS mane @ Inthe humid summer months, 8 park 4X3] dwaejigogi the combination of the spicy 3 Ce pelea bier eo aa s red r paste and the hot i ; ore SE Eas agents Pile 271 dakgogi for the body by causing sweat. Mushroom = Hi 2 beoseot Green onion mf} pa ) co om aaa 04 Greetings Easy to Learn Korean Language Chad Meyer, Mocnjung Kim Nice to meet you. e SHLEA Bite. se mannaseo pangapsumnids. Nice to meet you, too. AS BL} BASU ch. chodo mannaseo pangapsumnida. Hello, You are welcome. Good bye. ettstl2. Hptole. ehea| Jule ennyeonghaseyo. cheonmaneyo. annyeongh gaseyo, Thank you. See you tomorrow. Teeuct. uigd she. gomapsumnida. neeil bwayo. How are you? Long time no see. B ARQ? gazeero|aia. Jal jinaessoyo? oraeganmaniayo. @ Saying goodbye in Korean requires knowing who is staying and who will be leaving. Goodbye is ‘have a good stay’ or ‘go in peace’. @ Ifthe speaker is leaving and other people stay, the speaker says ‘annyeanghi gyeseyo". © If the speaker stays and others leave, the Good bye. speaker can say ‘annyeonghi gasayo’. If all parties are leaving, everyone can say eHes] AMS ‘annyeonghi gaseyo". annyeonghi gyeseyo. 05 NUMBERS! Easy to Leam Korean Language Skills Chad Meyer, MMoonjung Kim ‘The Korean language uses two sets of numbers. Anything that can be counted will require use of only one of these sets. Sino-Korean numbers, in yellow below, are derived from Chinese Pure Korean numbers, shown in the two rightmost columns below, are of Korean origin, One Two One Two aiLt [J s & wu a] hana du! a i Three For aL SUED Two People -- = Aber du saram 06 NUMBERS II Easy to Lear Korean Language Skills Chad Meyer, Moanjung Kim Pure Korean numbers are only commonly used to represent 1 to 99. Ordered numbers, or ordinals, are a version of this. The yellow boxes are ordinals of Pure Korean numbers showing ranking. The left column is a set of Sino-Korean numbers which are used for Korean money. Zero 3.2 yeong, gong G a back Hundred thousand de sipman Million wor baekman First Second aie at Sein = cheotbeonjae dubsonjae Third Fourth Fifth Ai 21 eae Chad ee sebsonjjae nebeonijae daseotbeonjae Sixth Seventh — Eighth OFAN Oy weg Og ea yeoseotbeanjae —_iigopbeonjjae | yeodeolbeanjjae Nineth Tenth Eleventh Ons Hat seg Beteiay ahopbeonjjae yeolbeonjae yeolhanbeanjjae’ My phone number is 010-123-4567. HW BSHSE SUS Wole H2Sa ect je jeonhwa-beonhoneun gongilisam sa-oyukchil ipnida. My address is dong 5 -77. A SAE __S & Chl ew SLC. Je jusoneun dong 0 dasi sipil ipnida. 07 TRANSPORTATION - BUS & TAXI Easy to Learn Korean Language Skills Blue Bus Green Bus Zeb A alae {Al ganseon-boosou jiseon-beoseu taoksi Rapid inter-regional wavel slong main bus eutes. 900 Wan for frst 410km with T-card er 1000 ¥en, Linking main routes. with subway lines within region. Regular taxi, Starting fare: is 1900 Won for the first 2km, 20% extra charge after midnight. MLO 40 oO Red Bus Yellow Bus Black Inxury Taxi BaHA eats BSA gwangyeok beoseu sunhwan beoseu mobeom taeksi Rapid transportation between metropolitan aceas, ike Seoul, and cities in Gyeongai Province, Does this bus go to ? oO] HA ___o] BLIa ibeosu___¢ gapnikka? How many stops from here? O71 H APFrO|L} 7}oF StL? yeogiseo myeat jeanggeojangina gaya ‘hanayo? ‘Circular lina transportation, inside urban centers and mmatropolitan subcenters, “Deluxe Tax! that's comfortable and more friendly. AS with regular taxis, Saping is not ‘expected. 4500 Wan for first kr Please tell me when we arrive. SAA BHM, dochakhamysan al-tyegjuseya. Would you take me to ? TER] FER ALOR? _kkaji gajusigesseoyo? 08 TRANSPORTATION Easy to Learn Korean Language Skills home safely. Please add 10,000 Won to my card. FESO] PHS BORA R. cy ee Lae English subway map, please. [ Bo] As MS S Fale. yeenged jitachea! noseonde jom juseya. Subway \/ a13Hal jihachea! The Seoul subway system is an easy-to-use, low ‘cast lransporation system. Many signs and subway stop are written in English, The subway and buses do not run all night 30.0 tend will be necessary for lata night haurs, English subway maps are free and available upon request at major subway Becket counters, Chod Meyer, Moonjung Kim Proxy Driver | hese daed unjeon money, ‘Aa call service for when you've driven your ear and realize that you have had too much to drink, This isa ‘cost effective way of getting both you and your car T-Money Card E] OL) ti meont ‘An electronic rechargeable transportation card. It can be used: on alll public transportation: tani, buses, subways, and even many parking garages. AT-Money Gard is required in order to get a free transfer between buses and/or the subway. Seoul gyeo-tong credit card Many peope have a Korean credit card with the T-money function bute. This is convenient since it roquires no balance ta be kept on the carck and offers direct baling. Ticket Counter of maepyoso Ticket z By Subway pyo me) Station Toe asa pare BURN inachsciveck 09 TRANSPORTATION II Easy to Lear Korean Language Skills => Fe KIX High speed trains KTX, #10] E] AA ke tlegseu The Korean Train Express costs more than a regular train, but offers a fast and comfortabie way to travel Korea You can travel fram Seoul to Busan in undar 3 hours as epposed to 4 hours on the regular KORAIL train, Hall of the ‘oats face backwards, s0 avoid those if KORAIL Train | gicha Korea Railioad standard trains are & low cost means of traveling between cities. takes 4 hours fo travel from ‘Seoul to the southernmost ‘city of Busan, Standing seats are also available, hod Meyer, Mocnjemg Kir Licitt AVIS Car rental west rentevka Be sure to bring an Intomatienal Driver's License as they are required in South Korea, These are ‘only avaitable in your home ‘country far Hicanset drivers. you are easily prong to mabon sickness. ‘Ticket pre-sales are announced and occur before holidays, selling out before tha date of departure. Standing seats Sorry, the train is sold out. are also available, a AJSBUCH 7IALET} OWZISINMSLICH, Joesonghapnids, gichepyoga maejindoe-eosseumnida Reservation Oj] oF yeomae a Airport Limousine Bus Express Sew Bus Terminals = gonghangbeoseu Dew eo Mh @ The Airport Limousine Bus service is a simple and economical way to gosokbeoseu teominat Round Oneway travel from the airport to your i 7 destination. No reservation is rae mae required, If you need taxi 7 io service after the bus, be warned that Sao ats trunk space is very limited. This is — — because the trunk holds a tank of — pore ia liquid petroleum gas (LPG) for fuel. 10 ASKING DIRECTIONS! Easy to Leam Korean Language Skills Chad Mayer, Idoonjung Kim Other side of the street Intersection wae 2 AA gil geonneopyear sageori Traffic light ~~ eS sinhodeung: Bus stop gaa jeongryujang Where am I? Z Map ™ oi7[7} ofc17197 © Crosswalk = oie yeogiga oedingayo? goes Ws hoengdanbodo Goleft JIL Goright. IL Goback. 1 L sale sie. S| eaiet aie. qT | iso sie. af jwahogjeon haseyo uhosjeon haseyo doedora gaseyo Go straight. 9) Can you write it down for me? Sule Jae, O17 [Oo] W Aaa? ttokbaro gaseyo TE yeogie sseo jusilraeyo? Mh (TIP) @ When asking for directions, be prepared for detailed insructions. It's best to verify afterwards. WORD BANK @ Cary pen and paper and ask them to draw a simple map based on the steps that they provided. =e 11 ASKING DIRECTIONS Il Easy to Learn Korean Language Skills Chad Meyer, Moanjung Kin Where is ? Do you speak English? OL] IL A? Hol St & Oa? abe ae yeongeo hal jul asayo? => What exit number should | use? OL STB Lyte Bua? FFT TS) eoneu chulgure negaye hapnikka? ch ? ee What floor is located on? —_5l B Sol UU2? U How long does it take to walk there from here? Over OFM APIA! Bote! Sort WALA? there yeogiseo geogikkaj georeoganeunde eolmana geollipnikka? ASG Jeajok-2 What subway train do | take to get to ? ay —— HEM OL FlstS Ebop BLA? __. ganeunde eoneu jihacheoreu! taya hapnikka? Me © Most directions do not have street names unless Here they are major roads. However, major road signs have cial both Korean and English. ‘@ North, south, east, and west are not used to provide directions as they are in Western countries. ®@ Directions are Instead based on nearby buildings, landmarks, subway stations, and major intersections. Always bring the phone number of your destination in case you get lost. 42 SHOPPING | Easy to Lear Korean Language Skills Chad Meyer, Moonjung Kim I'm looking for : No thanks. Welcome! # Heda. Mowe. OMS HIE, ___ reul chatneundeyo gwaenchanhayo easeo-aseyo How can I help you? Shs SSSema? mueosol dowadeuril-kkayo? How much is this? ol Bopolae? igeo ealmaayo? | will take it. May | use your calculator? |==aa od= stale, A BB + BQ? igoollo satkkayo gyesangi jom sseulsu isseutkkayo? Please give me a discount Do you carry i & Horse, __ UR? Jom kkagajuseyo. ___ itmayo? keeps a calculator handy for such situations, Ask to berrow it, then type in the amount you would like to pay. Show it to them This may go back and forth several times. Shopping mails, chain stores, and department stores normally do not allow haggling. Korean department stores feature shops representing local and international brands. Each of these shops may have sale events. Look for sale signs, as these items are typically found in a single rack. L409 ‘@ Expect to negotiate prices with shop stall owners. Each shopkeeper 43 SHOPPING II Easy to Learn Korean Language Skills Chad Meyer, Mocnjung Kim | like it. Do you have more in stock? O17] Bol Boe, BO] 4 WHS? igeo mam-e deureayo. muigeoni dea itnaya? Are there any sales? ___ se-ireul hanayo? ela | am just browsing. Ag Fase Solole. geunyang gugyeonghaneun jungiayo. Do you have this in bigger/smaller size? Discount BY S/s2 ANZ UUYS7 wel jom deo keunjageun saijeu itnayo? alin Can I try this on? I will think about it. ole + YUL? a2] & ae, ibeobol su itnayo? saenggak jom haabolkkeyo. dareun mu-nui Different color ce 42 daraun sack-kkal 44 CLOTHES Easy to Learn Korean Language Skills Shirt Jacket ae RHA, Bot nambang jaket, jamba Coat Suit a5 ae kotew feongjang Dress Skirt j ROA Flot wonpiseu chima Jeans Pants Shorts Aups| BEX] rep] cheang-baji bay banbaji , y @ Many Korean words for clothing Sweatsuit items are a transliteration of aly their English counterpart. The chyurining Korean word for dress comes from the word ‘onepiece’. The Korean word for sweatsuit ‘comes from the English word, ‘taining’, as in training suit. Dress shirt When shopping for clothes, take: Sho) note that sizes and cuts are very waishyeo-cheu different than in Western countries. 15 OFFICE SENIORITY Easy to Learn Korean Language Skills cHey daeri 11.General staff ALA sawon Chad Mayer, Moonjung Kim -- 1.Chairaman ae hoejang 2.President 8.Manager me gwajang 1 Melton LU lg t AS office = AKRA)—samusit B meeting 2121 hoe-ui 1 © desk chaeksang chair ujja ' g Dreaktime swi-neunsigan © ce seeeee 46 FAMILY Easy to Leam Korean Language Skills Grandmother Grandfather Grandfather Grandmother 2] BLO fe x] 2] 80} L] BBO} HH | Bao oe-harabeojt ce-halmeoni chin-harabeoj) chin-halmeont Mother Father Ooi], Boy OF XI, Ofte eomeoni, comma abeoil, appa op es) et ed) = i ee se ws Me Older Older A, UF Younger Younger Sister Brother,’ joo, na Sister Brother Flhecsees g * asa as una hysang yeo-dongsaeng nam-dongsaeng PIL] eseee Sif cece eOn- o-ppa @ The proper use of ‘older brother’ and ‘older sister’ will depend on the gender of the younger sibling. If the younger sibling is a woman, she will call her older sister, ‘eon-ni. If the younger sibling is a man, he will call his older sister ‘nuna’. ® Younger family members must address older family members respectfully by using their title, as listed in the diagram above. © Older family members can address younger family members simply by adding the letter ‘a’ to their name. So Moon-jung becomes Moon-jung-a to her parents, older brothers, and older sisters. 47 ACCESSORIES Easy to Learn Korean Language Skills Chad Mayer, Moonjung Kim Hat Bag Belt Ext 7h Wwe Gor moja gabang belteu Tie Scarf Silk Scarf HEO] eel a7} nekta-i meopeulleo seukapeu Glasses Socks Watch oe ae All angyeong yangmal sigye Earrings Ring Necklace HHO] wil SHol gwigeoi Dany mokgeol! MA (@ ‘Sigye' can be used to describe any device that tells the time. This includes a wall clock, an alarm clock, or even the time display on an electrical appliance. Sunglasses MeepA seongeul-laseu @ The English language requires baa) an ‘s' to be appended to the end Pantyhose 6 of a noun to pluralize more than ae Uf ernst Roan sve ot one form, the singular form, to souta-king r describe one or more objects. 18 KOREAN NOODLES Easy to Learn Korean Language Spinach Mushroom Carrot algal wat ge sigeumchi beoseot danggeun Onion Bat yangpa : Beef - AD7| sogog! Knife cut Noodles Cold Noodle Soup gt aaa kalguksu mulnaengmyeon Traditionally, mese knife. cut wheat | | Summertime buckwheat noodles readies are miced wilh variety of served in iea eale soup with eg, ingrodionts. and served as a soup. mustard and vinegae, 4 Cold Noodles Soy milk Noodles = 5° Siete aa4 aay krong-guksu Jaengban-guksu Ataditional Korean soup Buckwheat noodles in hot pepper cansisting of cold soy milk, paste and ried with many sesame sends, differant vegetables and moats, Chad Meyer, Moonjung Kim Japchae wat Jjapehae ‘Callophane noodies, or dangmyeon as they are known ln Korea, are made from sweet Polalo starch. The noodles are pan fried in a Korean sauce ‘consisting of sey sauce, sugar, ‘sesame oll, and finely cut ‘vegetables, Spicy Noodles ue bibimguiksu ‘Cold somyeon noodles served ‘on a dish with hot pepper paste, minced garlic, sugar and vinegar ' ux AS rA Black Soybean Noodles mae diajangmyeon “This Korean-style Chinese dish ig made using wheat noodles in ‘a black bean sauce. 49 RELATIVES Easy to Learn Korean Language Skills Father-in-law AL OPEH X| wel siabegi Mother-in-law Mother-in-law jangin ALO} OYLY sieomeont ‘aac Score: / B uncle (husband of mother's sister) | 2 © Unmarried younger ene areal uncles from the Bes one seed) I ae father's family are 8 uncle (husband of father’s sister) aes gomobu known @s samehon. aunt (father's sister) z gomo t : } aa @ In the mother's family, samehon is used for an older or younger uncle, § aunt (wife of hikers 's younger brother) Sanit Jakgeuneomeoni * =e =aa8 J ==e8 = 20 TVSETUP Easy to Leam Korean Language Remote Control 2|S5 / rimoteu Power . Jeonwon TV Input ..- cebu-imnyeck |... Favorite Channel seonhochaenea! Previous... ean Volume ... eumryeng Exit /ESC Jongryo chaeneo! Closed “Caption jamakbangsong Screen “size Awamyeankeugi , Sereen Mode Please turn up/down the volume. 2218 20 / 2A BAR, sorireul nopyeo / najchwo juseyo. Please turn on channel 11. Ne We Bsa, Sip -beon chaeneolio teures juseyo. Power cable aaas jeonwon-kodeu User manual ASHSM yeongsengmodeu | Sa¥ang-seolmysangsso Resolution shat haesangdo Language setup awe eoneo-sealjeong 24 KOREANTEA Easy to Leam Korean Language Ginseng Tea elatat insamcha Normally purchased in Porter form from supermarkets and department stores. Ginseng contains adaptogens which can manage stress, fatigue and amiaty. Barley Tea sa] boricha Commenly served 8 a complementary tea in Korean restayrants, Naturally catfeing= free and good for stomach aches. The Korean name for green tea Iiterally translates to "green teat. Full of antioxidants that help minimize the effects of aging Ginger Tea wear saenggangcha Recommanitad for cold prevention, heatiaches, motion sickness, diarmea and maintaining a healthy physique. Herb Tea SHR ssanghwacha Anhealtn 18a made from various Kareaa Rebs. His useful in fighting colds and exhaustion Chaat Meyer, Moonjung Kin Plum Tea oH alt maositeha This sweet drink is commonty sorvedas a dessert after Iarge maals, Citron Tea Hata yujache Mado from an East Asian citrus fruit called *yuja” that looks li a rapetuit. Mis siiced and mixed with homey before preserving. Corn Tea Sarr oksusucha Kernels af com are roasted and then boiled bo make this dink. It has a naturally sweet taste and is often combined with barley tea. 22 EXPRESS FEELINGS Easy to Learn Korean Language (Chad Meyer, Moanjung Kirt e ° “os ° % lam happy. lam angry. 1am hungry. (LHe) Sei. (LHe) StL, by?} Tope (naneun) haengbokhaeyo. (naneun) hwanays. beega ponayo. lam sick. lam sad. lam thirsty. (LEE) OHITR. (Le) a2, So] wee. {naneun) apayo. {naneun) seulpeayo. mogi mallayo. @ The personal pronoun “I”, “naneun’, is not required in Korean as it is in English. C However, if you want to emphasize yourself, you can preface the conjugated verb with the polite form of “I”, “naneun". This is noted on by the optional use of “naneun” in i} oS ‘m parentheses in the pictures above. py @ Koreans use a single verb representing “to be sick” and “to be hurt”. These do lam tired. not translate exactly into English ae Therefore the expression, “I am sick,” (LHS) Zsa. literally translates to “| have pain’ {naneun) pigonhaeyo. 23 GROCERY SHOPPING - VEGETABLES Easy to Learn Korean Language (Chad Meyor, Moanjung Kin Carrot Cucumber Potato Radish Lettuce Onion Squash 32 20 at we ut sy of gamja mu sangenu yangpa hobak Vegetable Red Pepper Bell Pepper OH, HHA ae a2, Ope ap yachae, chaeso gocku pimang, papeurica Napa Cabbage Garlic 4 “Paprika” is the Korean He OHS fs word for bell pepper. Bell baechy maneut peppers are also called paprika in Japan and Germany. © This differs from several Westem countries, Broccoli Eggplant including the U.S, where Segal 7EAl paprika is simply the beurokoli gail spice made from dried bell peppers. 24 GROCERY SHOPPING - FRUITS Easy to Learn Korean Language I'd like 2 kilograms of strawberries, @7| 2kgtt Sala. ttalgi 2kg man juseyo. Can you weigh these apples? AS} Pal B POEABWOS? sagwa muge jom dalaju-sigesseoyo? Hallabong Alhybrid Init grown on Korea's Jeju Island. it isnamed afer Jeju’s Halla Mountain, as the the top of this citrss fruit resembles tha inactive volcano, Simiar in size to an orange, this fruit is a deticacy in Korea Persimmon a gam ‘There are several types of persimmons in Kerea. They are sweet in taste and simi to an Lnsipe tomate in appoarance, Persimmons are good sources of vitamins 62, 89, and ‘tain C. They are often used as a remedy fee hangovers. ‘Chad Moyer, Moonjung Kim Korean Melon #2) cham-oe Strawberry B7l ttaigh Watermelon subak Banana BELEL SA banana 25 GROCERY SHOPPING - Easy to Learn Korean Words and Phrases. op7te! magarin ve AL chijew When is it going to expire? FBISO| MATAR? yutanggihani eonjakkaji-jyo? Do you have fat-free milk? Pxlet SR WLR? mujibang uyu ittnayo? @ Dairy products were not traditionally used in Korea and so most of their names are adapted from English words, Today, many Koreans enjoy dairy products such as cereal with milk, cheese pizza and yogurt. With the exception of large Supermarkets, it is difficult to find fat- free milk, half gallons of ice cream, and gallon size milk. DAIRY ‘Chad Meyer, Moonjung Kim Butter HE beateo Low Fat ARI jegiibang Yogurt S7EE yogureuteu Whipped Cream 438, #848 saengkeurim, ‘fwipingkourim Sour Cream At 2a sawo keurim 26 CASH REGISTER CHECKOUT Easy to Learn Korean Words and Phrases Chad Meyer Mooniung Kar Would you like to earn points or receive a discount? Ae HSe7AL OU Hele aowL? Jeokrib haedeuril-kkayo animyeon halineul haedeuritkkayo? Cash Register mete Plasti gye-sandae Basket a aera binil-bongji, bongty According to the OECD, Koreans recycia nearly 75% of their total waste, Tediscaurage the use of plastic bags, supermarkets and other stores offen ‘charge 50-100 won per bag, Gring your own reusabla bags to save money and help the errviroament syoping-cateu I need to sign up for a point card. Point card RUSCH eT HER. BSc pointeu-cadeureu! mandeuigo sipeundeyo. pointeu cadeu Korea's competitive food industry has spurred the widespread use of point cards, By redeeming eamed points Do you need a plastic bag? you can: receive siore gift certificates, ltt BSH? patna ba oraghport binilsbaeg pilyohaseyo? redemption, or racaive numerous. swaards for your stare layatty Coffee shops, restaurants, bakeries, and ica cream shops also accept point cards. Asign near the register usually Would you sign here, please? posts the cards accepted and the = Siscounts given. Credit cards often 71 MSS HeMS. provide rewards as well, Visit thelr yeogi-e seomyeong jam hagjuseyo. ‘Web sites for mare information. 27 STREETFOOD! Easy to Learn Korean Words and Phrases Chad Meyer, Moanjung Kin Older Woman Older Man OO} ce OFA ajumma ajeossi Fish Cake Skewers 12, 24 eomuk, odeng Korean Korean Sausage Rice Cake pees CH aol Py sin tteokbokki sooo) Hatter-Dipped Food Gimbap = Gimmali Korean Pancake ae ad | HH twiginn gimbap gimmalt buchimgae Excuse me How much is one serving of tteokbokki? 77/2. qo] 12leo] Bota? jeogiyo Meokbokki iinbun-e eolma-ayo? Located near streat intersections and nightite areas, these food cams and stalls coffer quick inexpensive food year-round. There are both daytime and nighttime Street Vendor types and hours will vary by location and owner. Some of the evening atobst .polsngamacha even serve alcohol such as solu. The food can vary but many, 5 dishes are deep kried. pojangmacha In the fall and winter time, these carts are enclosed and offer a warm retreal from the cold. Warm or cold weather aside, Koreans love this comfort food. 28 STREETFOODII Easy to Learn Korean Words and Phrases Chad Meyer, Meonjung Kim Korean RiceCake Fish Cake Skewer: Korean Sausage Sol qs, 24 eq Heokbokki eomuk, odeng sundae Arguably the most popular ‘Skewered fish cake pieces boiled AKorgan pork sausage. Similar Korean street food. Large ina broth. The fish cave ts to European sausage, it is made chewy rectangular-shaped rice formed by mixing flour and ground from pig intestines. These are cake mixed in a hot pepper fish, Fish cake is also used in ‘stuffed with cellophane noodles, ‘sauce with scailions. dishes such as tipokbokki_ congealed pork bland and spices. ' —— i Seaweed Rolls Battered Rolls AY ue deo] (Deep fried vegetables and Rolled seaweed stuffed with: Battarad and deep ined ‘Seafood covered in a thick boiled white tice and various other seaweed rolls stuffed with and hearty batter. Squid, sweet ingredients. These aften include: seasoned celophane noodies. It potatoes, chili peppers and imitation crab meat, cucumbers, isa type of twig. You can ask dumplings are the most common Pickled radésh and carrots. street venders to mix the types served. gimmali in tteokbokki sauce for tres. Enjoyed as a snack. appetizer Korean Pancake ‘orside dist, Korean a pancakes ara mare from a et ‘variety af ingredients buchimgae including: kimehi, green ‘anions. seafood and meat, 29 STREET FOOD III Easy to Learn Korean Words and Phrases. Skewered Chicken Baa hotteok dak-kkochi Flour pancakes filed with Large pieces of seasoned . cinnamon, honwy, crushed chicken on kebab sticks, Fish-shaped Waffle peanuts, and brown sugar. This Stafions are somatimes 018 wintertime favorita has recently placed between the chicken become popular year-round. piaees. bungeqppang Fish-shaped wates made from poured batter and stuffed with sweet red bean paste. Similar in tasta to a European wate. They do nat contain any fish products. Roasted Sweet Potato Hot Dog Stick zajof Hen gungoguma hatdeger ‘Sweeter, mare yellow, and Adaep-tried breaded hat dag Roasted Chestnuts dryer than U.S, sweet potatoes, onastick. Similar to an aur These are roasted during tho ‘American Com Dog, eee winter attracting customers with a thair delicious small Peel the chestnut reves! me golden brown nut inside Seasoned Roasted silkworm pupae, Pupae are insects Silkworm Pupae aged between larva and adult stages, Chrysalis bs nother nama for this staga in the Insacts growth, ez! ‘They are steamed oF boiled and than seasoned se Can alge be purchased in a ean for the cae supermarket, 30 BASEBALL | Easy to Leam Korean Words and Phrases Chad Moyer, Moonjung Kin Left Fielder Center Fielder Right Fielder Hos Mle Role jwaiksu sented uiksu Outfield Shortstop 210F 94s oeya LE Second Base es h Z ' a Infield LHOF naeya fs ‘@ The KBO, or Korean Baseball Organization, follows the same rules as. the MLB in the West. The experience of watching the game, however, is different. Korean baseball demands the full attention of the audience. Thunder Sticks are banged together while the band plays, cheerleaders dance and the fans sing continuously for the length of the game. It is an experience like no other sport ‘The overall price of the tickets, food, merchandise, and parking is very reasonable as compared to the more expensive MLB games in the U.S. For those in Seoul, Jamsil Stadium is a fantastic place ta watch either the Doosan Bears or the LG Twins. With over 30,000 seats, there is plenty of room to catch a game during the regular season. Attendance is up 30% this year, so arrive early to get the best seats. 31 BASEBALL Il Easy to Learn Korean Words and Phrases Chad Meyer, Moanjung Kim Cheerleader Professional Baseball sommes K]OLZ]C zz0-h chieotideo peuro-yagu Cheersticks The Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) DEY om ‘was founded in 1982, Ithas eight teams, each "with 2 corporate sponsor and stadium makdaepungsean Who is your favorite Korean Baseball team? OL OFFS Sosa? eoneu yagu-timeul jows-haseyo? LG Twins Doosan Bears wa] Sas PAE OLA efi teuwinseu dusan be-eoseu Jarrell Stadium, Seoul Jamsil Stadium, Seoul Seoul Heroes SK Wyverns MZ slRA OA AO] Stole A seou! hieoraseu eseukai waibeonseu Mokdong Stadium, Seoul Munhak Stadium, Incheon Hanwha Eagles Kia Tigers ets} oles lOF EFOTAA hanhwa igeulseu gia taigeoseu Daejeon Stadium, Daejeon Mudeung Stadium, Gwangiu Samsung Lions Lotte Giants aa zol24 EG] zpO/a= samseong laionseu Jotte jaleoncheu Baogu Stadiun, Daegu ‘Sajk Stadium, Busan 32 BASEBALL Ill Can | have two seats in the cheering section? Sace2 BSA SAlHo2? eungwonseakeuro pyo dujang jusigesseayo? Easy to Leam Korean Words and Phrases Chad Meyer, Mooniung Kim Can | have two seats for the reserved section? FASE BSA RAlWole? Jjeongseokeuro pyo dujang jusigesseoyo? Home Team Away Team Cheering Section Seat 2a wag #a4 homtim wonjeongtim eungwonseok Reserved Section seat # (>) worp BANK xlaA4 ffeongseok Baseball Hat OFS xt 6 yagumnoje Baseball Glove 0}7@=2! yagu-geullobeu Dugout One deogaut soos Peabeeeceeccnestestcnesaseestes cen General eabioloeesn Seat a team Manager 2 gamdtok eee TH ease Coach 2 Kochi % Baseball stadium O72 yagujang oo soos <2 @ Like Wester baseball, reserved seating behind home plate and along the first baseline are the most expensive seats. @ The upper stadium seats as well as those in the outfield are general ba,8) admission. These are the lowest priced tickets available. ‘@ The cheering section is the loudest, most interesting place to be during the game. These normally sellout to the dichard fans. Arrive early to get a good seat, [rrr | need to do laundry this weekend. EO! Bel sHOPS|2. jumale ppallae haeyadwoayo. My washing machine is not working. AMJEL7I7} HSH CHAD. setakgiga jakdongeul anaeyo. Water Temperature B25 mulonda ul Comforter Oe ibul Light Load ABEMIEL soryangsetak 34 FABRICS & CLOTHING CARE Easy to Learn Korean Words and Phrases (Chad Meyer, Moanjung Kim Wool Polyester gua Linen Cashmere of FHALO| Of ma cassimioa Leather Faux Leather Satin 7S 22 IEE HEL, Bee gajuk injo gajuk SP saetin, gondan These pants need to be dry cleaned. Detergent Of HEX] Eeyo|aeal sy sHorsla. AUR i baji dewlaikeulining haeyadoeyo. soje @ Most Korean apartments have enclosed indoor balconies and this space is often used to air dry laundry. Not only is this good for Cold water rinse only. 4 SES MS slg. ee ae the environment, but it also minimizes the damage done to clothing during washing and drying. Bleach > © The price of professional washing EMH A) and pressing is very reasonable in pyobaekie pas Korea. These items are usually ae) ready for pickup in 2-3 days. 35 COLORS Easy to Leam Korean Words and Phrases Chad Meyer, Mocnjung Kim Color Do you have this in red? I like that color. a Ol7] BASS W427 a 4e oso] BHR, saek igeo ppalgangsaek-eoro itinayo? geu seek-kkal meeume deulecyo. SEaE we) a) SD as) mC) Ppalgang Juhwang norang Gharok hareut parang FA } aay) a’) aa) BBC) HAN) wes) heen hoe geomjeong bunhong bora gel Different Color Same Color ce Ay we 4 daleun sack gateun saek Traditional Korean. BrighterColor § DarkerColor | wi ticolored Garment ywe 4 aqose 4 4S xzel deo balkeun seek deo sodu-un saek saakdong jeagori 36 SHOES Easy to Learn Korean Words and Phrases Chad Meyer, Moanjung Kim High heels Sandals Shoes sola ag ae haihit sandal sinbal Sneakers Flip Flops Boots Bsa Freel, Rel a undonghwa galaksin, jjort ete Formal Slippers = aay gudu seuilipeo Flats danhwa Shoe Insert ah what sinbal kkalchang Hiking Boots silat deungsanhwa Can | special order these shoes? O| FE SO Hes Q? i gudu majchumi ganeunghangayo? 4 @ Ifyou have Westem size feet you may have difficulty in finding your size. Try foreigner-friendly neighborhoods such as Itaewon instead, Some stores may be able to order your size, too. @ Korea has its own shoe sizes which are measured in millimeters (mm). Look for conversion charts to find your U.S. or U.K, size, 37 KOREAN BARBECUE Easy to Learn Korean Words and Phrases (Chad Meyer, Moonjung Kim BBQ ribs for two people, please. ae] 2elseh Bae. galbi j-inbunman juseyo. Spicy Wrap Sauce we ssemjang Choose pork or beef ta be cocked on 985 oF charoaal table grils, Marinaded and nor-marinaded meats are available. The marinades are slightly ‘sweet and often consist of onions, garis, water, sugar, and soy sayco, Soy Dipping Sauce Fruit, such as minced Asian pear, may wg AA be used In the marinade a8 well ganjang-soseu Next, put the grillad meat into a soy dipping sauce or 3 simple mixture of salt and pepper. Lasily, place the dipped meat a red leaf of sesame leaf, Pickled onions, spicy \wrap sauce, and other ingredients can be placed on top, Fold the lettuce wrap with your fingers and anjay. Red Leaf ae sangohu 38 KOREAN HOLIDAYS Easy to Leam Korean Words and Phrases Buddha’ s Birthday BA's Sie, M7Hetlel bucheonim osin-nal, seakgatan-sinil 4 national holiday in South Korea, The date correlates to the first full moon day of he Lunar calendar which usually ‘occurs in May. Its comemamorated with a week-hong lotus lantern festival Buddha was born over 2,509 years. ago. CS Teacher’s Day 462 seuseung-ui-nal A non-official holiday celebrated on May 15th, Teachers are well-respected in Koro and this holiday is an ‘appreciation of their elforts and hard work. Small gifts such 85 roses oF camatons are considered soceptable presents. Chaat Meyer, Mooniung Kim Children’s Day ojzloly eorini-nal Children’s Day is 2 national holiday celebrated on the Sih of May, Korea has a patriarchal society, 30 this day is meant for fathers and mothers to spend time with thelr Kids. Every May 8, Parent's Day is celebrated as a non-official holiday. Although parents may go to work. kids will give red carnations, homemade cards ar small gits to honor theit mother and father, There’s.an official Parent's Day song that children can sing as woll, Restaurants are normally busy a3 older sons and daughters take their parents out ta calebrate. May is known as fornly month in Korea, @ Public transporiation, shopping malls, mavie thastors, and other types of businassas are busy. Qn Children's Day, for example, amusement parks such as Lotta ‘World and Eventand bacame wary crowded, @ If these holidays fall on a Friday or Monday, creating a Jong holiday weekend, expect subsequent traffic jams. 39 SHOE MENDING Easy to Learn Korean Words and Phrases (Chad Meyer, Moanjung Kin Shoe Mending 3E Su gudu suseon Coloring Heel B4 a yeom-saek gup Can you polish my shoes? We buy your gift certificates. FE B HORNA? ABH one gudu jom dakkaju-sige-sseayo? sangpum-gwon maeip Can you fix this broken heel? How long will it take? oa S Le > Ute? Sort Bela? i gup jom gala-jut su itinayo? eolmana geolljyo? y @ =Shoe mending, or shoe repair, is a very inexpensive business that foreigners can utilize in Korea. These small crate-shaped shops are located along busy streets and intersections. You have the option to drop off your shoes or wait. Services include: shoe polishing, heel replacement, resoling, shoe stretching and comfort fitting, waterproo!- ing, leather conditioning, and shoe hardware replacement. Cash only. Gift certificates are commonly distributed to workers during the numerous holidays of the year such as New Year's Day or Korean Thanksgiving Day, As a side business, some of these shoe mending shops will exchange store gift certificates for cash. If you have received a gift certificate but would like to have cash instead, you can exchange it here for a slightly reduced amount. 40 ORDERING MEAT Easy to Learn Korean Words and Phrases Chad Meyer, Moonjurg Kim Loin RibEye Sirloin Bottom Sirloin Beef £ea mee , ot Saat Au| ggotdeungsim chaeggeut-sal “are deung-simsal sogogl = “Tenderloin ie Pork ansien sHxLa171 Round doaeii-gogi Brisket ~~~. ~OEa =e Qaida] udunsal yangjimecr! Ri ™ Shank Chicken Bol Ha galbi yangji dak-gagi Shoulder Loin Rib Tenderloin Breast Wing 30,880 Sa Bel ete Thee moksim, ™. ageungsin — galbi J ansim gaseumsal ingjeong: t Z ae Ma, Ham ;" Sicha] duitdert ’ Skirtmeat beer ae . er wee zat ansim = Ch EH sam gyeopeal ipeirieot et den, bukchae Is this meat tender? Boneless Chicken o| 23] Aste? eet x12 i gogi yeonhan-gayo? sunsal chiki One more order of pork belly, please. Seasoned Chicken Ste 12leot | Fug. Bt alz! samgyeop-sal il-inbuoman dea juseyo. yangayeom chikin 41 ORDERING FOOD ON THE PHONE Easy to Leam Korean Words and Phrases (Ghed Moyer, Moonjung Kim Hello? Is this Pizza Place? ALL? DX} OLE? yeobo-seyo? pijasib-jyo? Can | pay with a credit card? Coupon ABIS ABO] AS Bta? az sinyong-cadeu sayong-i ganeung hangayo? kupon | would like to have one large combination pizza delivered. Ayo! OX} SAS Spot wists BAL, keombine-isyeon pija keun-georo hana-man baedal-hae juseyo. What is your address? Can | have a bottle of cola too? OCI ALE? BAS SLE ACHEABWALT eadisijyo? kollado hana-man gatda-jusigess-eoyo? What's the total? Can you please speak more slowly? Baia Bole? B UMS 71s} SAWOUL? haphae-seo ealmajyo? jom cheon-cheonhi yae-gihae jusi-gesseayo? @ Ifyou plan to pay with a credit card, first make sura the restaurant accepts them. This will tell them to bring a card reader on the delivery, No tipping required. Not all restaurants accept credit cards. 42 DESCRIBING YOURSELF Easy to Learn Korean Words and Phrases Chad Mayer, Moanjiung Hin What is your name ? My name is , Yes o|80] Wag? AL OBS SL. ul ireumi mwo-yeyo? Je freumeun imnida. ne Where are you from? lam from D No OE BOR? od BO. o1ue eodiseo wasseoyo? e580 wasseoy0. aniyo How long have you been in Korea? Stsol AAA] GOL Sloe? hangu-ge gyesin-jt colmana deo-syeoss-coyo? I have been in Korea for 2 years. #30] 2x] 24 Healich. hangu-ge onji inyeon dosess-seupnida. Is this your first time in Korea? How old are you? Hol olvol HSoMIQ? LOT} OLB SLM? hangu-ge ibeoni cheo-oum-iseyo? naiga eoddeoh-ge doeseyo? This is my second time here. Pm 25 years old. Oleo] SE eimfeseicr, AS ABchtat edict. ibeoni dubeon-jae-ipnida, jeoneun seumutl-daseassal ipnida. What brought you here? I'm on vacation, FeUz 7] S412? Rte Bsuct. museur-itlo yeogi osyeoss-oyo? hyugaro wass-seupnida. 43 OCCUPATIONS! Easy to Leam Korean Words and Phrases What do you do for a living ? BMS sls? eoddeon-ireu! haseyo? 1am an English teacher. So aaa Suct. yeongeo seon-saengnim ipnida. What company are you working for? OL SIAFOHAL GSE? eoneu hoesa-eseo il-haseyo? lam working for company. AME ___S/ArAL Etch. jeoneun ___ hoesa-eseo il-hapnida. Where is your office located? AHPRO| Of CMI? samu-sin eodiseyo? My office is located in ' A ASHE O] MBLC. je semu-sireun -@ iss-seupnida, Are you satisfied with your job? Bao] eo] essa? dangsi-nul jigeop-oe manjok-haseyo? Chad Mayor, Moonjung Kim English Teacher So sae yeongeo sean-saengnim Businessman Arab / gaat se-oopga / sil-sopga Semiconductor Engineer WEE i OUXILIOL / 7] aX} bandoche enji-nieo / gisulja 44 OCCUPATIONS Il Easy to Learn Korean Words and Phrases BEAL Ee7g -.. Policeman Nurse aw 2H AP gyeang-chal ganhosa Institute Instructor Artist SH Ab Ola} hagwon gangsa yo-suiga + S : 7 accountant BAAR hoegyesa . architect at geon-chukka = : AA De A Jeangbo-gwanrya Bf pharmacist bat yaksa %, Seeeeee dudge Computer Programer peuro-gourae-meo (Chad Meyer, Moonjung Kim Professor a= gyosu Student aa haksaeng @ Many students enroll in after-school and weekend Private institutes to improve their scores. Math and English are ‘among the most popular subjects enrolled in. @ There isa lotof pressure on children to score well contests. Otherwise, they will not be competitive ‘enough to find a job. 45 RECYCLING Easy to Learn Korean Words and Phrases Chad Meyer, IMoonjung Kim Glass Cans/Metal ae aa byeong-ryu kan-ryu Plastic Trash ap B* “Beled7| poulte-seutix iiban-sseureg! Where are the recycling bins? Can this be recycled? MBSSO! OC] UL? O17 HBS SUB? Jachwal-yong-tong! eadi innayo? igeo jaahwai-yong doenayo? Paper Batteries Trash Bags S0R ete] MaF71SAL tok fongi-ryu bat-deri sseuregi bongii ae Styrofoam Box Food Waste AL2e aah BAlmail7| seuti-ropom sangja eumsik-sseuregi @ Korea uses the pay per use model for non-recyclable trash. Recyclables are free, but everything else needs to be placed in purchased trash bags. This differs from some countries where you pay a flat monthly fea regardless of the amount of trash. Each neighborhood is responsible for selling their own trash bags. Local conveniance stores carry 5 to 50 liter bags. ® Food waste is organic material that can be reused as animal feed and |s safe for the environment. Hard shell nuts, pits of fruit, bones, and shellfish are generally not considered food waste. Dispose of these with regular waste in the purchased trash bags. 46 POPULAR KOREAN RICE DISHES Easy to Learn Korean Words and Phrases Soybean Sprouts aus. Chili Pepper Paste Dae gochu.jang Bellflower i beaseot Root Bracken Fern Stems Lettuce aah malal ae dorail gosari sangehu Chad Meyer, Moonjung Kim Rice with Mixed Vegetables ea yw dolsot bibimbap Bibimbap can be described as a bowl af rice mined with various wegotables oc meats, Chili papper paste and an egg aro: signature items that are mixed! in. Bibimbap can be served in a Plastic of metal bow, The slightly more expensive dolsot bibimbap is pictured here. It uses a hot stone bow! that gives the rice a crispy texture as it Sizzles against the heated stane, Kimchi Fried Rice aAl SSS Kimchi bokkeum-bap ‘Various meat and chopped Kimchi are pan tad together ‘with foe, Other ingredients include: green enions, ‘garlic, onions, and sesame oil A fried egg sunnyside up is placed on top of the dish before eating, Raw Beef with Mixed Vegetables over Rice 88] oe yukhoe bibimbap Finely chopped seasoned beat mixed with fica and various vegetables. The beef must be vary fosh since itis served ram Spicy Squid with Rice 230 SH ojingeo deopbap (Calamari (equid) is served in a eo ee eee eel and ather vegetables. It is topped with sesame seeds and served with rice. It is often mized together when eating 47 WEATHER Easy to Learn Korean Words and Phrases (Chad Meyer, Mocnjung Kin The weather is great today. Weather 2s gat Fule. ‘a oneul naissiga jor-neyo. nalssi What's the temperature today? Itis 30°C. 2B 7/20] Bop supa? 20Ro/2. oneut gion! eolmana doenayo? sam-sip do yeyo. 2s b7} SUR? OW2, Qe Balt Hoe, oneut biga onayo? aniyo, oneul nalssiga malkayo. Is it going to rain today? : No, itis sunny today. It is raining. It is cloudy. B]7} SUR. guy} SaR. biga oneyo. naissiga heu-ryeoyo, It is windy. It is snowing. BHEO] ula, ew eo] Sua, barami bunayo. nuni oneyo. oun aaa © Korea has four distinct (ens ‘seasons with spring and fall being the most warm (weather) 0}5¢¢t ftatteut-han comfortable. cold (weather) 22 chu-uwy The rainy season extends hot (weather) 42 deo-un from June through July. eh ut Expect 80-90% humidity OW eee cese te case cers ‘towards the end of this storm as pokpung pariod. Bi lightning 204 beongae Seneeeoe oo 48 ATMMACHINE | Easy to Learn Korean Words and Phrases (Chad Mayer, Mooryung Kin | want to withdraw money. Ee tp yoda. / HSS desta Wedia. doneul chat-go sipeundeyo. / hyeon-geumeu! inchul-haga sipeundeyo. AIM Machine Account Cash HE hs all ALEt a2 hyeongeum jedong jigeupgi gye-fwe Ayungeum Savings Account Checking Account M& ole 72 Sat WS AB Jeochuk yegeum gyejwa dangiwa yegeum gye/wa (Fa). Cancel chuiso Bank Check [] +H b supyo Passbook/Bankbook Lo sa tongjang therefore transactions are based on multiples of this amount. Some ATMs will ask you how many 10,000 won bills you want to withdraw. This can be confusing as Western ATMs only ask the amount to. withdrawal, not the number of bills to dispense. @ Money can be withdrawn in the form of cash or bank checks. Bank checks are printed in multiples of 100,000 won. These are accepted by most businesses, To use them, endorse the back of the check and show your ID to the clerk at checkout. “@ @ The largest bill currently dispensed from an ATM is 10,000 won,

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