Free Korean Phrase Bank
Korean politeness registers (jondaetmal vs. banmal) are the invisible architecture of every interaction. These phrases are set to the polite level that works everywhere — with a shopkeeper in Myeongdong, a host in a hanok guesthouse, or a stranger on the Seoul subway.
Arrival
안녕하세요
annyeonghaseyo
ahn-nyuhng-HAH-seh-yo
Hello
처음 왔습니다
cheo-eum wat-seumnida
chuh-EUM wat-seum-NI-da
It’s my first time here
Dining
이것 주세요
igeot juseyo
ee-GUT ju-se-yo
I’ll have this, please
잘 먹겠습니다
jal meokgetseumnida
jahl muhk-GET-seum-ni-da
I’ll eat well (thank you for the meal)
계산서 주세요
gyesanseo juseyo
GYE-san-suh ju-se-yo
The check, please
Courtesy & Politeness
감사합니다
gamsahamnida
gahm-SAH-ham-ni-da
Thank you (polite)
죄송합니다
joesonghamnida
JWAY-song-ham-ni-da
I’m sorry (polite)
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