K-Drama Fan? Korean Words And Phrases You Can Learn From Your Favourite Shows

It's been a couple of months since I made it to the world of K-dramas. I have to be honest, Korean dramas are addictive, days pass and you begin to feel guilty for being glued to your couch for way too many hours. But in the end, you just don't wish to step out of it. However, I somehow managed to make good use of it. How?

I started picking up common Korean words and phrases. Along with the entertainment Korean dramas serve you, they can also be a platform for you to delve into the Korean language and culture. While you are watching your favourite K-dramas, you can learn a new language, just the perfect way for beginners. 

So, I thought of bringing you some common Korean words and phrases I learned from my favourite Korean dramas. 

Sa-rang-hae

You must have heard this one way too many times, especially in those romantic K-dramas. 'Sa-rang-hae' means I love you.

Oppa 

Interestingly, this one word has two different meanings. It means an older man or brother and it also means a boyfriend or husband. The pronunciation is easy, 'op-pa'.

Unni 

'Unni' in Korean means older sister. It is pronounced like it is spelled. 

Gamsahamnida 

While there are many ways to say thank you in Korean, this one is the easiest. 'Kam-sa-ham-nida' is a common phrase meaning thank you. This one should be said while nodding the head which conveys that you are showing respect to the other person.

Annyeonghaseyo 

This one is another basic. A way to greet each other, 'Ann-yeong-haseyo'. This is said while slightly bowing down the head.

Jeogiyo

You must have spotted your favourite Korean drama actors using this word to get the attention of someone. 'Jeo-giyo' means excuse me. 

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Hajima 

Another common Korean phrase, 'haji-ma' means stop it. This one is mostly used to tell someone to stop doing something, like a warning.

Juseyo

This Korean word means please in Korean. It is pronounced as 'ju-se-yo'. 

Appa 

Appa is an informal way of saying father in the Korean language. 

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Oemma 

Quite similar to the word 'oppa', 'oem-ma' means mother. This is used when the person is speaking of their mother. 

Bogo Sipeoyo

Another common Korean phrase is the one we get to hear in most Korean dramas. 'Bogo-sipe-yo' means I miss you. Informally, 'bogo-sipeo' is used for near and dear ones. 

Ahjussi 

Remember how Eun Tak used to address Kim Shin (The Goblin) in Guardian: The Lonely and Great God? 'Ajhu-ssi' is used to address a middle-aged or married man.

These were some popular Korean words and phrases I learned while watching Korean dramas. If you wish to learn the language, watching K-dramas can be a great way to kickstart your journey. If you have any more common Korean words and phrases to share, write to us on our social media handles.