I wanna learn how to speak korean (yes I'm korean but I'm adopted) so I can learn my culture...
2006-09-12 12:26:49 · 7 answers · asked by Elizabeth 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Korean Words and Phrases
Here is the standardized Roman alphabet for Korean words. This alphabet was developed and refined over the decades as a way for foreigners to learn the Korean language and to be able to spell and add Korean words to our language.
Vowels
a = (ah) as in "far" eo = (aw) as in "fox" o = (oh) as in "cope"
u = (oo) as in "juice" eu = (eeoo) combine these two sounds, say quickly, eeoo
ae = (short a) as in "at" e = (eh) as in "get" ya = (yah) as in "yacht"
yeo = (yaw) as in "yum" yo = (yoh) as in "yodel" yu = (yoo) as in "you"
yae = (ya) as in "yeah" ye = (yeh) as in "yes" a = (wah) as in "wand"
wae = (wa) as in "swam" wo = (wu) as in "was" we = (weh) as in "wet"
wi = (wee) as in "we" oe = (weh) as in "wet" ui = (wee) as in "we"
Consonants
g,k as in game n as in noise d,t as in dog r/l as in rain, lily
m as in mother b,p as in bed s/sh as in speech, shoot ng as in ring
j as in jungle h as in high k as in kid, kite t as in tank p as in punk
ch as in cheese kk stronger than "sky" tt stronger than "stop"
pp stronger than "spy" jj similar to "it's easy" ss as in essence
Understanding at a basic level / comprehension problems
Colors
The Basics
The following Korean words and phrases are spelled in the standard alphabet, followed by a phonetic spelling. Lastly, the Korean Hangul is added.
Hello/Good Morning/Good Afternoon/Good Evening/How are you? Annyeonghaseyo? Ahn yawng hah seh yoh?
Hello (Answering telephone, Getting someone's attention) Yeoboseyo? Yaw boh seh yoh?
Goodbye (Say to someone leaving) Annyeonghi kaseyo. Ahn yawng hee kah seh yoh.
Goodbye (Say when you are leaving) Annyeonghi kyeseyo. Ahn yawng hee kyeh seh yoh.
Nice to meet you. Manna boeeo ban gapseumnida. Mahna beh bahn gahp sum nee dah.
Thank you. Kamsahamnida. Kam sahm nee da.
You're welcome. Cheonmaneyo. Chawn mahn neh yoh.
Yes. Ye/Ne. Yeh/Neh.
No. Aniyo. Ah nee yoh.
Numbers
2006-09-12 12:35:36 · answer #1 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ that guy up there is teaching you bad word! First you need to know Korean alphabet
2015-05-05 20:22:00 · answer #2 · answered by Elizabeth Ryan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only know how to count in Korean and say karate related words. Maybe you should get a Korean dictionary to help you out. Good luck to you.
2006-09-12 12:32:51 · answer #3 · answered by ninja_girl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ching-gu---friend
2006-09-12 15:28:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ko-chu-pal-uh = You look nice today.
Um chang se kki = You are correct
Knee Be She Be Peck Pojie Da = Where do you get your hair cut?
Nigimi ship e dah = Your my best friend.
Shibural jot kat'un nigimi jot manhan ddong mul eh t'wigyo jukil ship sekia. = I like rainy days and eating a good hearty meal.
Geseki = Happy
...trust me, don't trust me =)
2006-09-12 12:36:49 · answer #5 · answered by joe b 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
don't listen to joe b its all bad words
2014-09-20 20:35:12 · answer #6 · answered by hello 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-09-12 12:27:54 · answer #7 · answered by NO! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋