Practical Korean - Intermediate Conversation Skills

186 flashcards · Intermediate · Language Learning

Build practical Korean conversation skills for short-term visitors. Learn market negotiations, daily interactions, and cultural phrases beyond tourist basics.

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i-beo bwa-do doel-kka-yo?

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Master essential daily Korean phrases.
Negotiate prices confidently in markets.
Understand Korean cultural nuances.
Handle common travel situations smoothly.

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Shopping/Markets · 31

입어 봐도 될까요?/ i-beo bwa-do doel-kka-yo? /: May I try it on?
봉투 하나 주세요./ bong-tu ha-na ju-se-yo. /: Please give me one bag.
영수증 필요하세요?/ yeong-su-jeung pi-ryo-ha-se-yo? /: Do you need a receipt?
교환/환불 되나요?/ gyo-hwan/hwan-bul doe-na-yo? /: Can I exchange/get a refund?
더 작은 사이즈 있어요?/ deo jak-eun sa-i-jeu i-sseo-yo? /: Do you have a smaller size?
이걸로 주세요./ i-geol-lo ju-se-yo. /: Please give me this one.
비슷한 거 있어요?/ bi-seut-han geo i-sseo-yo? /: Do you have anything similar?
할인 행사 중이에요?/ hal-in haeng-sa jung-i-e-yo? /: Is it on sale?
현금으로 할게요./ hyeon-geum-eu-ro hal-ge-yo. /: I'll pay with cash.
멤버십 카드 있으세요?/ mem-beo-sip ka-deu i-sseu-se-yo? /: Do you have a membership card?
포인트 적립해 주세요./ po-in-teu jeok-nim-hae ju-se-yo. /: Please accumulate points.
영수증은 버려 주세요./ yeong-su-jeung-eun beo-ryeo ju-se-yo. /: Please throw away the receipt.
신용카드 되나요?/ sin-yong-ka-deu doe-na-yo? /: Can I use a credit card?
현금으로 계산할게요./ hyeon-geum-eu-ro gye-san-hal-ge-yo. /: I'll pay with cash.
이거 얼마에 파세요?/ i-geo eol-ma-e pa-se-yo? /: How much are you selling this for?
이거 교환하고 싶어요./ i-geo gyo-hwan-ha-go si-peo-yo. /: I want to exchange this.
다른 디자인 있어요?/ da-reun di-ja-in i-sseo-yo? /: Do you have other designs?
현금 영수증 필요하세요?/ hyeon-geum yeong-su-jeung pi-ryo-ha-se-yo? /: Do you need a cash receipt?
이거 너무 비싸요./ i-geo neo-mu bi-ssa-yo. /: This is too expensive.
좀 더 생각해 볼게요./ jom deo saeng-gak-hae bol-ge-yo. /: I'll think about it a bit more.
현금만 받아요?/ hyeon-geum-man bat-a-yo? /: Do you only accept cash?
다른 건 없나요?/ da-reun geon eop-na-yo? /: Don't you have anything else?
이거 얼마까지 돼요?/ i-geo eol-ma-kka-ji doe-yo? /: How much can this go down to?
다른 사이즈 없어요?/ da-reun sa-i-jeu eop-seo-yo? /: Don't you have other sizes?
좀 깎아 주세요./ jom kkak-ka ju-se-yo. /: Please give me a discount.
이거 제일 잘 나가요?/ i-geo je-il jal na-ga-yo? /: Is this your best-selling item?
더 싼 거 없어요?/ deo ssan geo eop-seo-yo? /: Don't you have anything cheaper?
이거 얼마에 구매했어요?/ i-geo eol-ma-e gu-mae-haet-eo-yo? /: How much did you buy this for?
다른 색깔 있어요?/ da-reun saek-kkal i-sseo-yo? /: Do you have other colors?
다른 것으로 보여 주세요./ da-reun geot-eu-ro bo-yeo ju-se-yo. /: Please show me something else.
이거 유통기한 언제까지예요?/ i-geo yu-tong-gi-han eon-je-kka-ji-ye-yo? /: What's the expiration date for this?

Restaurants/Food · 29

덜 맵게 해 주세요./ deol maep-ge hae ju-se-yo. /: Please make it less spicy.
포장해 주세요./ po-jang-hae ju-se-yo. /: Please pack it to go.
여기서 먹고 갈게요./ yeo-gi-seo meok-go gal-ge-yo. /: I'll eat here.
물 좀 더 주세요./ mul jom deo ju-se-yo. /: Please give me more water.
반찬 리필 되나요?/ ban-chan ri-pil doe-na-yo? /: Can I get a refill on side dishes?
계산서 주세요./ gye-san-seo ju-se-yo. /: Please give me the bill.
카드 돼요?/ ka-deu doe-yo? /: Can I pay by card?
잘 먹었습니다./ jal meok-eot-seup-ni-da. /: I ate well.
채식주의자 메뉴 있어요?/ chae-sik-ju-ui-ja me-nyu i-sseo-yo? /: Do you have vegetarian options?
알레르기 있어요./ al-le-reu-gi i-sseo-yo. /: I have an allergy.
냅킨 좀 더 주세요./ naep-kin jom deo ju-se-yo. /: Please give me more napkins.
여기서 먹고 갈게요./ yeo-gi-seo meok-go gal-ge-yo. /: I'll eat here.
물 좀 더 주세요./ mul jom deo ju-se-yo. /: Please give me more water.
이거 매워요?/ i-geo mae-wo-yo? /: Is this spicy?
음식 나왔습니다./ eum-sik na-wat-seup-ni-da. /: Your food is here.
이거 맛 어때요?/ i-geo mat eo-ttae-yo? /: How does this taste?
음료수 뭐 있어요?/ eum-nyo-su mwo i-sseo-yo? /: What drinks do you have?
따뜻한 물 주세요./ tta-tteut-han mul ju-se-yo. /: Please give me warm water.
메뉴판 다시 보여 주세요./ me-nyu-pan da-si bo-yeo ju-se-yo. /: Please show me the menu again.
맛있게 잘 먹었습니다./ ma-sit-ge jal meok-eot-seup-ni-da. /: I enjoyed the meal very much.
다른 건 없어요?/ da-reun geon eop-seo-yo? /: Don't you have anything else?
음식에 뭐가 들어있어요?/ eum-sik-e mwo-ga deul-eo-i-sseo-yo? /: What's in the food?
맛있게 드셨어요?/ ma-sit-ge deu-syeot-eo-yo? /: Did you enjoy your meal?
음식 더 시킬까요?/ eum-sik deo si-kil-kka-yo? /: Shall we order more food?
이거 주문할게요./ i-geo ju-mun-hal-ge-yo. /: I'll order this.
젓가락 더 주세요./ jeot-ga-rak deo ju-se-yo. /: Please give me more chopsticks.
이 근처 맛집 추천해 주세요./ i geun-cheo mat-jip chu-cheon-hae ju-se-yo. /: Please recommend a good restaurant nearby.
이거 서비스예요?/ i-geo seo-bi-seu-ye-yo? /: Is this a service (complimentary)?
추천 메뉴는 뭐예요?/ chu-cheon me-nyu-neun mwo-ye-yo? /: What's the recommended menu?

Transportation · 24

이 버스 종점까지 가요?/ i beo-seu jong-jeom-kka-ji ga-yo? /: Does this bus go to the last stop?
다음 정거장은 어디예요?/ da-eum jeong-geo-jang-eun eo-di-ye-yo? /: What's the next stop?
택시 불러 주세요./ taek-si bul-leo ju-se-yo. /: Please call a taxi for me.
짐이 많아요./ jim-i man-a-yo. /: I have a lot of luggage.
몇 번 버스 타야 해요?/ myeot beon beo-seu ta-ya hae-yo? /: Which bus number should I take?
환승 되나요?/ hwan-seung doe-na-yo? /: Is a transfer possible?
어디까지 가세요?/ eo-di-kka-ji ga-se-yo? /: Where are you going to?
여기서 내려 주세요./ yeo-gi-seo nae-ryeo ju-se-yo. /: Please drop me off here.
짐칸에 넣어 주세요./ jim-kan-e neoh-eo ju-se-yo. /: Please put it in the luggage compartment.
이거 어디로 가요?/ i-geo eo-di-ro ga-yo? /: Where does this go?
택시 승강장 어디예요?/ taek-si seung-gang-jang eo-di-ye-yo? /: Where is the taxi stand?
어디까지 가실 거예요?/ eo-di-kka-ji ga-sil geo-ye-yo? /: Where will you go up to?
여기서 내려야 해요./ yeo-gi-seo nae-ryeo-ya hae-yo. /: I need to get off here.
표 어디서 사요?/ pyo eo-di-seo sa-yo? /: Where do I buy a ticket?
버스 몇 번 타야 해요?/ beo-seu myeot beon ta-ya hae-yo? /: Which bus number should I take?
어디서 내리면 돼요?/ eo-di-seo nae-ri-myeon doe-yo? /: Where should I get off?
이 버스 어디까지 가요?/ i beo-seu eo-di-kka-ji ga-yo? /: How far does this bus go?
택시비 얼마나 나와요?/ taek-si-bi eol-ma-na na-wa-yo? /: How much is the taxi fare?
여기에 세워 주세요./ yeo-gi-e se-wo ju-se-yo. /: Please stop here.
버스 요금 얼마예요?/ beo-seu yo-geum eol-ma-ye-yo? /: How much is the bus fare?
환승해야 하나요?/ hwan-seung-hae-ya ha-na-yo? /: Do I need to transfer?
짐을 어디에 둬야 해요?/ jim-eul eo-di-e dwo-ya hae-yo? /: Where should I put my luggage?
몇 시에 도착해요?/ myeot si-e do-chak-hae-yo? /: What time does it arrive?
어디서 갈아타야 해요?/ eo-di-seo ga-ra-ta-ya hae-yo? /: Where do I need to transfer?

Daily Life/Services · 23

예약하고 싶어요./ ye-yak-ha-go si-peo-yo. /: I'd like to make a reservation.
현금 인출기 어디 있어요?/ hyeon-geum in-chul-gi eo-di i-sseo-yo? /: Where is the ATM?
와이파이 비밀번호 뭐예요?/ wa-i-pa-i bi-mil-beon-ho mwo-ye-yo? /: What's the Wi-Fi password?
이 근처에 약국 있어요?/ i geun-cheo-e yak-guk i-sseo-yo? /: Is there a pharmacy nearby?
근처에 주차장 있어요?/ geun-cheo-e ju-cha-jang i-sseo-yo? /: Is there a parking lot nearby?
몇 시에 문 닫아요?/ myeot si-e mun dat-a-yo? /: What time do you close?
열려 있어요?/ yeol-lyeo i-sseo-yo? /: Are you open?
예약했는데요./ ye-yak-haet-neun-de-yo. /: I have a reservation.
짐 좀 맡아 주시겠어요?/ jim jom mat-a ju-si-get-eo-yo? /: Could you hold my luggage?
콘센트 어디 있어요?/ kon-sen-teu eo-di i-sseo-yo? /: Where is the power outlet?
우체국 어디 있어요?/ u-che-guk eo-di i-sseo-yo? /: Where is the post office?
은행 업무는 몇 시까지예요?/ eun-haeng eom-mu-neun myeot si-kka-ji-ye-yo? /: Until what time are banking services available?
여권 보여 주세요./ yeo-gwon bo-yeo ju-se-yo. /: Please show me your passport.
잠시만 기다려 주세요./ jam-si-man gi-da-ryeo ju-se-yo. /: Please wait a moment.
이거 어떻게 사용해요?/ i-geo eo-tteo-ke sa-yong-hae-yo? /: How do I use this?
화장실이 급해요./ hwa-jang-sil-i geu-pae-yo. /: I urgently need to use the restroom.
환전 어디서 해요?/ hwan-jeon eo-di-seo hae-yo? /: Where can I exchange money?
이 근처에 은행 있어요?/ i geun-cheo-e eun-haeng i-sseo-yo? /: Is there a bank nearby?
여기에 주차해도 돼요?/ yeo-gi-e ju-cha-hae-do doe-yo? /: Can I park here?
예약 변경할 수 있어요?/ ye-yak byeon-gyeong-hal su i-sseo-yo? /: Can I change my reservation?
화장실 어디예요?/ hwa-jang-sil eo-di-ye-yo? /: Where is the restroom?
이 근처에 편의점 있어요?/ i geun-cheo-e pyeon-ui-jeom i-sseo-yo? /: Is there a convenience store nearby?
미리 예약해야 하나요?/ mi-ri ye-yak-hae-ya ha-na-yo? /: Do I need to make a reservation in advance?

Social Interactions · 39

한국말 잘하시네요./ han-gung-mal jal-ha-si-ne-yo. /: You speak Korean well.
괜찮으세요?/ gwaen-chan-eu-se-yo? /: Are you okay?
사진 찍어 주시겠어요?/ sa-jin jjik-eo ju-si-get-eo-yo? /: Would you take a picture for me?
다시 말해 주시겠어요?/ da-si mal-hae ju-si-get-eo-yo? /: Could you say that again?
재밌게 보내세요./ jae-mit-ge bo-nae-se-yo. /: Have a good time.
다음에 또 봐요./ da-eum-e tto bwa-yo. /: See you next time.
한국말 배우고 있어요./ han-gung-mal bae-u-go i-sseo-yo. /: I'm learning Korean.
즐거운 여행 되세요./ jeul-geo-un yeo-haeng doe-se-yo. /: Have a pleasant trip.
잘 지내셨어요?/ jal ji-nae-syeot-eo-yo? /: Have you been well?
오늘 날씨 어때요?/ o-neul nal-ssi eo-ttae-yo? /: How's the weather today?
덕분이에요./ deok-bun-i-e-yo. /: It's thanks to you.
시간 좀 내 주실 수 있어요?/ si-gan jom nae ju-sil su i-sseo-yo? /: Can you spare some time?
잘 부탁드립니다./ jal bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da. /: Please take good care of me. / I look forward to your kind cooperation.
수고하세요./ su-go-ha-se-yo. /: Keep up the good work. / You're doing well.
조심해서 가세요./ jo-sim-hae-seo ga-se-yo. /: Please go carefully.
어디서 오셨어요?/ eo-di-seo o-syeot-eo-yo? /: Where are you from?
한국에 얼마나 계셨어요?/ han-guk-e eol-ma-na gye-syeot-eo-yo? /: How long have you been in Korea?
다음에 또 오세요./ da-eum-e tto o-se-yo. /: Please come again next time.
한국말 잘 못해요./ han-gung-mal jal mot-hae-yo. /: I'm not good at Korean.
도와주셔서 감사합니다./ do-wa-ju-syeo-seo gam-sa-ham-ni-da. /: Thank you for your help.
한국 음식 좋아하세요?/ han-guk eum-sik jo-a-ha-se-yo? /: Do you like Korean food?
이거 어떻게 읽어요?/ i-geo eo-tteo-ke il-geo-yo? /: How do you read this?
괜찮으시다면.../ gwaen-chan-eu-si-da-myeon... /: If it's okay with you...
한국에 오신 지 얼마나 되셨어요?/ han-guk-e o-sin ji eol-ma-na doe-syeot-eo-yo? /: How long has it been since you came to Korea?
어디 가시는 길이에요?/ eo-di ga-si-neun gil-i-e-yo? /: Where are you headed?
다음에 뵙겠습니다./ da-eum-e boep-get-seup-ni-da. /: See you next time (formal).
이거 제가 살게요./ i-geo je-ga sal-ge-yo. /: I'll buy this.
다음에 또 만나요./ da-eum-e tto man-na-yo. /: Let's meet again next time.
도와드릴까요?/ do-wa-deu-ril-kka-yo? /: May I help you?
이해했어요./ i-hae-haet-eo-yo. /: I understood.
다음에 또 올게요./ da-eum-e tto ol-ge-yo. /: I'll come again next time.
한국 여행은 어떠세요?/ han-guk yeo-haeng-eun eo-tteo-se-yo? /: How is your trip to Korea?
다음에 꼭 만나요./ da-eum-e kkok man-na-yo. /: Let's definitely meet again next time.
저는 괜찮아요./ jeo-neun gwaen-chan-a-yo. /: I'm fine.
천천히 말해 주세요./ cheon-cheon-hi mal-hae ju-se-yo. /: Please speak slowly.
한국 생활은 어떠세요?/ han-guk saeng-hwal-eun eo-tteo-se-yo? /: How is life in Korea?
맛있게 드세요./ ma-sit-ge deu-se-yo. /: Enjoy your meal.
괜찮아요. 신경 쓰지 마세요./ gwaen-chan-a-yo. sin-gyeong sseu-ji ma-se-yo. /: It's okay. Don't worry about it.
사진 찍어도 돼요?/ sa-jin jjik-eo-do doe-yo? /: Can I take a picture?

Problem Solving/Needs · 23

길을 잃었어요./ gil-eul il-eot-eo-yo. /: I am lost.
머리가 아파요./ meo-ri-ga a-pa-yo. /: I have a headache.
이해가 안 돼요./ i-hae-ga an doe-yo. /: I don't understand.
좀 도와주세요./ jom do-wa-ju-se-yo. /: Please help me a little.
배가 아파요./ bae-ga a-pa-yo. /: My stomach hurts.
열이 나요./ yeol-i na-yo. /: I have a fever.
짐이 분실됐어요./ jim-i bun-sil-dwaet-eo-yo. /: My luggage is lost.
통역 좀 부탁드려요./ tong-yeok jom bu-tak-deu-ryeo-yo. /: Please help me with interpretation.
도움이 필요하세요?/ do-um-i pi-ryo-ha-se-yo? /: Do you need help?
와이파이 잘 안 돼요./ wa-i-pa-i jal an doe-yo. /: The Wi-Fi isn't working well.
불편한 점 없으세요?/ bul-pyeon-han jeom eop-seu-se-yo? /: Are there any inconveniences?
짐이 너무 많아요./ jim-i neo-mu man-a-yo. /: I have too much luggage.
길을 잃어버렸어요./ gil-eul il-eo-beo-ryeot-eo-yo. /: I've lost my way.
가장 가까운 병원 어디예요?/ ga-jang ga-kka-un byeong-won eo-di-ye-yo? /: Where is the nearest hospital?
열쇠를 잃어버렸어요./ yeol-soe-reul il-eo-beo-ryeot-eo-yo. /: I lost my key.
여기가 맞아요?/ yeo-gi-ga mat-a-yo? /: Is this the right place?
잘 모르겠어요./ jal mo-reu-get-eo-yo. /: I don't know well.
여기가 어디예요?/ yeo-gi-ga eo-di-ye-yo? /: Where is this place?
죄송하지만, 다시 한번 말씀해 주세요./ joe-song-ha-ji-man, da-si han-beon mal-sseum-hae ju-se-yo. /: Excuse me, but please say it again.
죄송하지만, 다시 한번 말씀해 주시겠어요?/ joe-song-ha-ji-man, da-si han-beon mal-sseum-hae ju-si-get-eo-yo? /: Excuse me, but could you please say it again?
몸이 안 좋아요./ mom-i an jo-a-yo. /: I don't feel well.
이거 고장 났어요./ i-geo go-jang nat-eo-yo. /: This is broken.
짐 좀 들어 주시겠어요?/ jim jom deul-eo ju-si-get-eo-yo? /: Could you help me with my luggage?

Preferences/Opinions · 6

제 취향이에요./ je chwi-hyang-i-e-yo. /: It's my style/preference.
제 스타일 아니에요./ je seu-ta-il a-ni-e-yo. /: It's not my style.
매운 거 잘 못 먹어요./ mae-un geo jal mot meok-eo-yo. /: I can't eat spicy food well.
어떤 종류 좋아하세요?/ eo-tteon jong-ryu jo-a-ha-se-yo? /: What kind do you like?
더운 거 싫어요./ deo-un geo sil-eo-yo. /: I don't like hot things.
마음에 들어요./ ma-eum-e deul-eo-yo. /: I like it. / It's to my liking.

Time/Scheduling · 5

언제 시간 괜찮으세요?/ eon-je si-gan gwaen-chan-eu-se-yo? /: When are you free? / When is a good time for you?
언제쯤 가능할까요?/ eon-je-jjeum ga-neung-hal-kka-yo? /: When would it be possible?
몇 시에 만날까요?/ myeot si-e man-nal-kka-yo? /: What time shall we meet?
다음 주에 어때요?/ da-eum ju-e eo-ttae-yo? /: How about next week?
시간 괜찮으세요?/ si-gan gwaen-chan-eu-se-yo? /: Are you free? / Do you have time?

Transportation/Directions · 6

길 좀 알려주세요./ gil jom al-lyeo-ju-se-yo. /: Please tell me the way.
여기서 얼마나 걸려요?/ yeo-gi-seo eol-ma-na geol-lyeo-yo? /: How long does it take from here?
출구는 어디예요?/ chul-gu-neun eo-di-ye-yo? /: Where is the exit?
직진하세요./ jik-jin-ha-se-yo. /: Go straight.
버스 정류장 어디예요?/ beo-seu jeong-ryu-jang eo-di-ye-yo? /: Where is the bus stop?
지하철역까지 어떻게 가요?/ ji-ha-cheol-yeok-kka-ji eo-tteo-ke ga-yo? /: How do I get to the subway station?

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Who is this 'Practical Korean - Intermediate Conversation Skills' set designed for?

This set is perfect for short-term visitors, travelers, and intermediate Korean learners who want to move beyond basic tourist phrases. It focuses on practical, real-world interactions like market negotiations, daily errands, and cultural exchanges.

How will these flashcards help me with real-life Korean conversations?

Our flashcards teach you essential vocabulary and phrases for common scenarios you'll encounter in Korea, such as ordering food, shopping, asking for directions, and even polite bargaining. They're designed for immediate, practical application.

Are the phrases culturally appropriate for everyday use in Korea?

Yes, absolutely! We've carefully curated phrases that are not only grammatically correct but also culturally appropriate for various daily interactions in Korea. You'll learn to communicate effectively and respectfully.

Can I truly negotiate prices effectively using these flashcards?

Yes, this set includes specific phrases and strategies for market negotiations, helping you understand common bargaining expressions and responses. You'll gain the confidence to engage in these interactions more effectively.