Today, we will get into some more grammar and both the plain and honorific ways to say giving in Korean! 주다 is a pretty versatile verb, allowing you to attach it to other verbs to create the meaning of ‘doing something for someone’. So, let’s get into it!
하다 Verbs are some of the most common verbs you’ll see when beginning your Korean learning journey. So let’s get into how they are structured, a comprehensive list including the common and not-so-common, conjugation, and more!
Games are always a favourite of mine to post about and share with everyone, and I have found another that I really like! Noun Town is a game that focuses on teaching many different aspects of language through gaming. In a 3D isometric world, you get to explore and literally add color back into the town by learning new things. The game is available for a lot of languages: Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, and of course Korean!
Whether you’re worried you will offend or want to impress people, learning Korean etiquette and the dos and don’ts is important! Because of Korea’s unique culture, they have its own etiquette rules and guidelines. Though typically, if they can tell you are a foreigner, Koreans will go easier on you and not expect you to know everything while visiting, so don’t worry about remembering all of these right away!
Tea is a classic drink with a long history, and Korea is no exception. Today I’ll dive a bit into the drink with vocab for the different kinds of tea in Korean, Korea’s culture and history with tea, some Sino-Korean, and more.
The 만 grammar particle is a great piece to add to your vocabulary! Emphasize and clarify by adding ‘just’ or ‘only’ to your sentences with this simple particle. I’ll go through some quick examples as well!
Jeju’s Haenyeo (해녀; lit. sea women (海女)) are specialized female divers who earn their livelihood by diving without breathing equipment for abalone, conch, oysters, sea urchins, and more. And have been mastering the practice for multiple generations!
Pluralizing a word/item isn’t as tricky as you might expect! Using 들 Korean plural particle can help you express multiples and emphasize the amount as much as you want.
It’s time for another focused vocab list. This time focusing on animals. From pets to farms, zoos, forests, and skies I have got you covered for animals in Korean! So let’s get into it~
I’m back with more Sino-Korean! The 의 in 의미 meaning comes from the Hanja 意 which means thought/idea/opinion. You’ll see 의 in words related to meaning, intention, willingness, and even carelessness.