Day 1: Basic Greetings and Essentials

Try Reading These 5 Words.

Korean	Romanization	Translation
안녕하세요	Annyeonghaseyo	Hello
감사합니다	Gamsahamnida	Thank you
네	Ne	Yes
아니요	Aniyo	No
미안합니다	Mianhamnida	I’m sorry

Listen to The Audio and Try to Pronounce These 5 Words.

Korean	Audio
안녕하세요
감사합니다
네
아니요
미안합니다

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Read the English Translation

Tom, who came to Korea for the first time, was very nervous.

As soon as he got off the plane, he greeted people by saying “Annyeonghaseyo”.

When he made a mistake and bumped into someone, he said “Mianhamnida”.

He thanked the airport staff by saying “Gamsahamnida”.

When he was asked a question, he answered with “Ne” or “Aniyo”.

Example Sentences

처음 만난 사람에게 “안녕하세요”라고 인사하세요.	(Greet a person you meet for the first time by saying “Annyeonghaseyo”.)
도움을 받으면 “감사합니다”라고 말하세요.	(Say “Gamsahamnida” when you receive help.)
동의할 때는 “네”라고 대답하세요.	(Answer “Ne” when you agree.)
동의하지 않을 때는 “아니요”라고 대답하세요.	(Answer “Aniyo” when you disagree.)
실수를 했을 때는 “미안합니다”라고 말하세요.	(Say “Mianhamnida” when you make a mistake.)

Summary

Today, you’ve learned five essential Korean phrases: 

• “Annyeonghaseyo” (Hello)
•  “Gamsahamnida” (Thank you)
•  “Ne” (Yes)
• “Aniyo” (No)
• “Mianhamnida” (I’m sorry)

Quiz: Match the Words and Phrases

Resources

Congratulations! You’ve finished Day 1!