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Compliments in Korean for You to Master

https://youtu.be/0DzjscsIto8?si=RORR_jALHGyQ1rJi Compliments make people feel important and good about themselves. It's an indispensable part of conversation, too. In this article, you’ll learn various phrases you can use to praise someone for their looks, skills, and work. In addition, we’ll teach you what’s culturally acceptable when someone compliments you in Korea. Table of Contents Compliments on Someone's Look Compliments on Someone's Work Compliments on Someone's Skills What to Expect After Giving Compliments How KoreanClass101 Can Help You with Your Korean Skills 1. Compliments on Someone's Look "You have a beautiful smile!" 1. "Your smile is beautiful." Formal웃는 얼굴이 아름다워요.Unneun eolguri areumdawoyo.   Informal웃는 얼굴이... Show more

KoreanClass101: The Top 20 Angry Korean Phrases

"Anger" is 화 (hwa) in Korean and originates from the Chinese character for "fire," which is 火. So when someone says 나 너무 화가나! (Na neomu hwagana!), can you imagine how angry that person may be? In this article, we’ll introduce you to the top 20 Korean angry phrases to help you express yourself in Korean. You get angry. Everyone gets angry. People want to express themselves. Let's learn some angry Korean phrases! Table of Contents Angry Korean Imperatives Korean Angry Warnings Korean Angry Blames Describing How You Feel in Korean Bonus: How to Calm Yourself Down When You're Angry How KoreanClass101 Can Help You with Korean 1. Angry Korean Imperatives We’ll start with angry Korean phrases that are perfect for telling... Show more

“Happy Birthday” in Korean & More Korean Life Event Messages

How do you wish someone well in Korean? What can you say to express congratulations or condolences in Korean? Today we’re going to introduce many different ways to send best wishes to someone you care about in Korean. This includes some of the most important events in Korea, such as weddings, graduations, university admissions, and so on. If you master these messages, you’ll be able to be part of—and enjoy—important life events with the locals. It’s also a great chance for you to practice the language! Table of Contents How to Say "Happy Birthday" in Korean Various Messages about Pregnancy and Birth Congratulations in Korean: Graduations Various Messages for University Admissions Various Messages for New Jobs and Promotions... Show more

Talk About the Weather in Korean Like a Native

Did you know that every minute of the day, one billion tons of rain falls on the earth? Hard to believe, considering the climate crisis! Of course, all that rain is not equally shared across the planet. So, would you mention this fascinating fact to your new acquaintance? Well, small talk about local weather is actually a great conversation-starter. Everyone cares about the weather and you’re sure to hear a few interesting opinions! Seasons can be quite unpredictable these days and nobody knows the peculiarities of a region better than the locals. KoreanClass101 will equip you with all the weather vocabulary you need to plan your next adventure. The weather can even be an important discussion that influences your adventure plans.... Show more

The Top 100 Korean Adjectives You Must Know

Today we’re going to look learn Korean adjectives. There are a number of important rules that we’re going to go over, and afterwards we’ll introduce 100 Korean adjectives with more than 200 examples so that by the end of this article, you’ll be able to: Understand Korean adjective words in dictionary form and adjective form Change the dictionary form of an adjective into the adjective form Know how to use these forms correctly Memorize 100 adjectives in Korean that are commonly used by native speakers Table of Contents How to Use Korean Adjectives Korean Adjectives to Describe Dimensions, Sizes, Distances, etc. Korean Adjectives to Describe Values Korean Adjectives to Describe Feeling & Sense Korean Adjectives to... Show more