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Korean in everyday situations
Reviews practise both sides: wherever Lukas and Lena would say something differently, you do it once as each.
공일공 / 하나, 둘 / 몇 개
| Form | Example | Meaning |
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| one item | ||
| one item | ||
| two items | ||
| two items | ||
| three items | ||
| three items | ||
| four items | ||
| four items | ||
For phone digits, dates, money and minutes, use Sino-Korean numbers: , , , , , , , , , . Zero is often in a phone number, and in other contexts. Read phone numbers digit by digit.
For ordinary counting, learn native , , , , , , , , , . Before a counter, the first four become , , , . counts general objects: .
asks how many: Numbers do not need a plural ending. Practise number plus counter as a phrase, rather than replacing every number with the same system.
저한테 / 한 잔 / 만
follows the recipient of something: , . is a similar, slightly more written form. In a simple order, is also natural: As for me, tea.
counts cups or glasses: , . The drink and its counter come before . Native numbers shorten before the counter just as with .
means only and attaches to the noun or number phrase: , . To correct an order clearly, say . Do not use to mean only.
설탕 없이 / 삼천이백 원
Build Sino-Korean amounts with , , and : is 3,200 won; is 10,000 won. Unlike English, ten thousand has its own basic unit. Say only where deliberate precision calls for it; ordinary is natural.
means without and follows the ingredient: . There is no European-style genitive noun ending to add. To request an addition, use .
A table number uses Sino-Korean numbers plus : . This identifies table three; it is different from counting three tables, which needs a native number and .
여섯 개 / 두 병 / 이만 이천 원
Use for eggs and pieces, for bottles, for people and for animals. These counters normally take native numbers: , . The number comes before the counter, after the item.
Amounts above ten thousand group around : is 22,000 won. Compare , 2,000 won. Korean spaces may separate the ten-thousand group for readability.
means know; means do not know. Use a name plus object particle if you include one: . It does not need a special noun ending for an animate object.
넣어 주세요 / 빼 주세요
For a polite request to do an action, use the polite present base without , plus : , , . The space separates the action from the request. alone means please give.
An ingredient can be added or removed directly: , . These requests let you avoid difficult describing clauses at the counter.
A sum is a number plus . Use or for altogether. To say no thanks to an offer, can be polite; make the context clear so it is not confused with accepting reassurance.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Spot the patterns again
Tap the highlighted form described in this unit.
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Gong-il-gong is 010.
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One cup of tea, please.
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Please give it without sugar.
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Six eggs, please.
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Just tea, please.
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Samcheon-ibaek won is 3,200 won.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the friendly polite form
Choose the form that fits the English meaning and the polite sentence.
As Lukas
저는 루카스예요. 공일공은 이에요.
I am Lukas. Gong-il-gong is 010.
As Lena
저는 레나예요. 공일공은 이에요.
I am Lena. Gong-il-gong is 010.
As Lukas
저는 루카스예요. 차 한 주세요.
I am Lukas. One cup of tea, please.
As Lena
저는 레나예요. 차 한 주세요.
I am Lena. One cup of tea, please.
설탕 주세요.
Please give it without sugar.
달걀 여섯 주세요.
Six eggs, please.
우유를 .
Please add milk.
열쇠 개예요.
There are two keys.
차 주세요.
Just tea, please.
삼천이백 원은 원이에요.
Samcheon-ibaek won is 3,200 won.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete a short message
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
설탕 주세요.
Please give it without sugar.
달걀 여섯 주세요.
Six eggs, please.
우유를 .
Please add milk.
열쇠 개예요.
There are two keys.
차 주세요.
Just tea, please.
삼천이백 원은 원이에요.
Samcheon-ibaek won is 3,200 won.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build useful sentences
Put the words in order.
As Lukas
I am Lukas. Please give it without sugar.
As Lena
I am Lena. Please give it without sugar.
As Lukas
I am Lukas. Six eggs, please.
As Lena
I am Lena. Six eggs, please.
Please add milk.
There are two keys.
Yes. Just tea, please.
Samcheon-ibaek won is 3,200 won.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
Gong-il-gong is 010.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
Gong-il-gong is 010.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
One cup of tea, please.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
One cup of tea, please.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
Please give it without sugar.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
Please give it without sugar.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
Six eggs, please.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
Six eggs, please.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
Just tea, please.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
Just tea, please.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
Samcheon-ibaek won is 3,200 won.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
Samcheon-ibaek won is 3,200 won.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
