Learn all about Korean grammar! Grammar is the basis or structure of any language and how you can take your conversations to the next level.
This is something I saw coming up in a few words, but unlike others I have covered, it isn’t based on Hanja or Sino-Korean!
All of these terms can be translated as worry in Korean, but their meanings have different nuances. When do you use which one? I’ll run through them quickly, so let’s get into it!
Today’s grammar lesson is a quick one. We’ll be getting into how to quote people, making sentences to use “they said” in Korean.
In Korean, sometimes yes means no? Korea has a little quirk different from English when it comes to answering questions. The basics of it is that in Korean you answer the statement and not the intention- I’ll break it down now!
This week, we are getting into some important Korean adverbs; time, frequency, and other related terms! These are words that tell you how often something is happening (weekly, monthly, daily, nightly) and help to describe when and where. From position, the location particle, order, and calendar days, to help you build out your vocabulary.
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!
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!
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.
You might have heard this grammar particle before if you’re a fan of Korean shows and dramas! There are a lot of “가지 마” (don’t go), “울지 마” (don’t cry), “하지 마” (don’t do it) in Korean shows said by actors, and many more similar phrases. Adding the ~지 마 at the end of a verb is a simple and straightforward way to say “don’t do something” and really convey that urgency or emotion.