Korean

Phrases of

Mystery

(They Aren't
What They Seem)

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 Korean Phrases of Mystery
From: Korean Phrases of Mystery (They Aren’t What They Seem)

Some Korean phrases are confusing because they have

cultural subtleties. Others, like proverbs, can have
deeper meanings. If you study Korean as a second
language, they can be hard to understand. In some
cases, they’re hard for even Koreans to explain!

Below are some common everyday Korean phrases that

you’ll hear on a regular basis. Below the phrase is the
literal translation, and the explanation of what it really
means. Uncover the mysteries of these expressions, and
feel confident using them yourself!

The expressions are written in Hangeul, the Korean

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1. 우리 나라 (oori nara)
Literal Translation: “Our country”
This Korean Phrase Really Means: “My country”, with the
“our” meaning “Korean people”
Explanation: If you study Korean history, you’ll find that
Koreans have a long past. They think of themselves as one
collective group of people. Therefore, instead of saying “my
country”, Koreans say “our country” to show they share this
with all Koreans.

2. 우리 집 (oori jip)
Literal Translation: “Our house”
This Korean Phrase Really Means: “My house”, with the “our”
meaning “my family”.
Explanation: Whoa, whoa! Slow down, it’s a little soon to be
talking about becoming roommates!
This is the same concept as with “우리 나라” above. Basically
it is the idea of the house belonging to a collective group
(family) instead of just one person.

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3. 잘 먹었습니다 (jal
meogeosseumnida)

Literal Translation: “I ate well”

This Korean Phrase Really Means: “The meal was good”
or “Thank You”
Explanation: It does mean, “I ate well”, but it also has
some different uses. For example, if someone treats you to
a meal, you would say this instead of “thank you”. Think of
it as an indirect thank you.

4. 잘 먹겠습니다 (jal
meokgesseumnida)

Literal Translation: “I will eat well”

This Korean Phrase Really Means: “I will eat well because
of your effort”
Explanation: Koreans say this before eating to show
appreciation to the person who prepared for the food. It’s
kind of like saying “thanks for preparing this, I’m going to
have a good meal because of you”.

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5. 많이 드세요 (maany deuseyo)
Literal Translation: “Eat a lot”
This Korean Phrase Really Means: “Have a great meal”
Explanation: This is similar to saying “Bon appetite” in
English. In the post-Korean war times, Koreans had food
shortages. Therefore, this was a polite thing to say to make
sure the people eating had enough to eat. It shows
consideration for the other people.

6. 맛있게 드세요 (masitge deuseyo)

Literal Translation: “Eat deliciously”
This Korean Phrase Really Means: “I hope the food is
delicious” or “Enjoy the food you’re about to eat”
Explanation: In English, it would sound funny to use
“delicious” to describe the way in which you’d eat food. In
Korean, it means to wish that the other person would have a
delicious meal.

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7. 밥 먹었어요? (bap meogeoseoyo?)
Literal Translation: “Did you eat?”
This Korean Phrase Really Means: “How are you?” or “Did
you eat?”
Explanation: As mentioned before, Korea was devastated
after the war, and food was harder to come by. Therefore, to
show your concern for someone’s well being, you’d ask if they
had eaten. While Korea has an abundance of food now, the
phrase has still carried on as a greeting to show concern for
other people you know. You can tell that food is really
important in Korea, so make sure you’ve mastered the basics
of table manners here.

8. 가세요 (gaseyo)
Literal Translation: “Please go”
This Korean Phrase Really Means: “Have a good day and
proceed safely”
Explanation: Wow!! If you want me to leave, you could be a
little less direct!
While this expression seems a little harsh when you translate
it directly, it’s actually quite polite. If you study Korean, you’ll
notice that this has a polite “세요” ending. This Korean phrase
means that you wish the other person a safe journey
wherever he or she is going to. You can use this regardless if
you know the other person’s destination or not.

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9. 들어가세요 (deuleo-gaseyo)
Literal Translation: “Please enter”
This Korean Phrase Really Means: “Have a good day and
arrive safely at your destination”
Explanation: This is similar to “가세요”, except it’s used more
often when you know the person’s destination. That way, you
can say that you wish they would enter it safely!

10. 화이팅 (hwaiting)

Literal Translation: “Fighting!”
This Korean Phrase Really Means: “Hurray!”, “Go team!” or
“You can do it!”
Explanation: A fight? Ok, you grab the video camera, and I’ll
take the tripod! Let’s go!
While the word sounds very close to “fighting” in English, it’s
more of a cheer that Koreans use to show encouragement
and enthusiasm for some kind of competition. It can be used
for a sports cheer, to encourage someone to pass a test, or to
wish them good luck on a blind date.

Now that you’ve got a few more phrases for your flash cards,
try using them the next time you’re out with your Korean
friends, classmates, or coworkers! Take them out for a meal
and impress them with all you know about Korean culture. ^^

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