Archive for the 'Learning Korean' Category
May 10, 2020
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
April 27, 2020
어린이날: Celebrating Children’s Day in South Korea
On Children’s Day, South Korea is alight with fun activities, lots of foot traffic, and smiling children. In this article, you’ll learn all about this festive Korean holiday and pick up some new vocabulary along the way.
Let’s get started.
1. What is Children’s Day in Korea?
Let’s begin with a little bit of Children’s Day history.
In the past, people had little concern over children’s rights or their place in society, which led to many Koreans foregoing a happy childhood. The novelist Bang Jeong-hwan saw this, and sought to create positive change in children’s lives. Thus, he worked to put together several organizations to help improve children’s lives and promote their rights. These organizations include The Rainbow... Show more
April 24, 2020
Bucheonim oshin nal: The Buddha’s Birthday in Korea
In South Korea, Buddha’s Birthday is a major celebration dedicated to honoring the birth of Buddha, clearing one’s mind, and performing good deeds. In this article, you’ll learn all about Buddha’s Birthday celebration in South Korea, a little bit of the country’s religious background, and pick up some useful vocabulary.
Let’s get started.
1. What is the Buddha’s Birthday?
South Korea doesn’t have a national religion. South Korea contains a mix of different religions, including Buddhism, Christianity, and Catholicism. Buddhism does remain a very common religion here, and the Buddha’s Birthday is the most important Buddhist holiday.
The Korean Buddha’s Birthday holiday is celebrated in honor of the day when Sakyamuni, or... Show more
April 10, 2020
“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
March 30, 2020
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