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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.
설탕 주세요.
Please give it without sugar.
달걀 여섯 주세요.
Six eggs, please.
달걀 여섯 주세요.
Six eggs, please.
우유를 .
Please add milk.
우유를 .
Please add milk.
열쇠 개예요.
There are two keys.
열쇠 개예요.
There are two keys.
차 주세요.
Just tea, please.
차 주세요.
Just tea, please.
삼천이백 원은 원이에요.
Samcheon-ibaek won is 3,200 won.
삼천이백 원은 원이에요.
Samcheon-ibaek won is 3,200 won.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build useful sentences
Put the words in order.
Too hard? Listen to the sentence first.
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
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