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Korean Dictionary

5,000+ Korean words organized into 52+ categories. Native pronunciation, example sentences, and cultural context for every word.

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Gaming & Esports

127

Learn Korean gaming and esports vocabulary. Master in-game terms, streaming lingo, and competitive gaming expressions in Korean.

Korean Food & Dining

111

Learn Korean food and dining vocabulary. Master restaurant phrases, dish names, and dining etiquette terms for eating out in Korea.

Science & Research

111

Learn Korean science and research vocabulary. Master academic and scientific terms for discussing research and discoveries in Korean.

Art & Design

110

Learn Korean art and design vocabulary. Master creative terms from painting to digital design, and discuss Korean art with confidence.

Environment

110

Learn Korean environment and ecology vocabulary. Master terms for climate, sustainability, and environmental issues in Korean.

Fashion & Style

110

Learn Korean fashion and style vocabulary. Master trendy terms for clothing, accessories, and personal style in Korean.

Hobbies & Leisure

110

Learn Korean hobby and leisure vocabulary. Master words for sports, crafts, outdoor activities, and pastimes in Korean.

Home & Furniture

110

Learn Korean home and furniture vocabulary. Master words for rooms, household items, and living spaces in Korean.

Idioms & Proverbs

110

Learn Korean idioms and proverbs. Master traditional sayings and expressions that reveal Korean wisdom and cultural values.

Korean History

110

Learn Korean history vocabulary. Master terms for dynasties, historical events, and cultural heritage that shaped modern Korea.

Law & Government

110

Learn Korean law and government vocabulary. Master legal, political, and civic terms for understanding Korean society and institutions.

Media & Journalism

110

Learn Korean media and journalism vocabulary. Master terms for news, broadcasting, social media, and digital content in Korean.

Mental Health & Wellness

110

Learn Korean mental health and wellness vocabulary. Master terms for emotions, therapy, self-care, and psychological well-being in Korean.

Military

110

Learn Korean military vocabulary. Master terms for ranks, service, and defense that are part of everyday Korean life and culture.

Parenting & Family Life

110

Learn Korean parenting and family vocabulary. Master terms for child-rearing, family relationships, and domestic life in Korean.

Religion

110

Learn Korean religion vocabulary. Master terms for Buddhism, Christianity, and spiritual practices in Korean society.

Education

102

Learn Korean education vocabulary. Master school, university, and academic terms essential for studying in Korea.

Health & Medical

102

Learn Korean health and medical vocabulary. Master essential terms for doctor visits, symptoms, and medical emergencies in Korean.

School Life

102

Learn Korean school life vocabulary. Master terms for classrooms, exams, clubs, and the student experience in Korea.

Animals

100

Learn 100+ Korean animal vocabulary words. From pets to wildlife, master how to say every animal name in Korean with pronunciation.

Architecture

100

Learn Korean architecture and building vocabulary. From traditional hanok to modern skyscrapers, master architectural terms in Korean.

Beauty & Skincare

100

Learn Korean beauty and skincare vocabulary. Master K-beauty terms for products, routines, and ingredients used in Korean skincare.

Body Parts

100

Learn Korean body part vocabulary. Master essential words for head, arms, legs, and more to describe yourself and understand medical Korean.

Business

100

Learn Korean business vocabulary. Master essential workplace terms for meetings, emails, and professional communication in Korean.

Clothing

100

Learn Korean clothing vocabulary. From everyday outfits to traditional hanbok, master how to describe what you're wearing in Korean.

Colors and Shapes

100

Learn Korean colors and shapes vocabulary. Master how to describe colors, patterns, and geometric shapes in Korean.

Cooking

100

Learn Korean cooking vocabulary. Master kitchen terms, cooking techniques, and recipe instructions to cook Korean food like a pro.

Culture

100

Learn Korean culture vocabulary. Understand traditions, customs, and cultural concepts that define Korean society and daily life.

Daily Life

100

Learn Korean daily life vocabulary. Master everyday words for routines, household tasks, and common activities in Korean.

Emotions

100

Learn Korean emotion vocabulary. Express feelings like happiness, sadness, anger, and love naturally in Korean.

Finance & Banking

100

Learn Korean finance and banking vocabulary. Master essential terms for bank accounts, investments, and financial transactions in Korean.

Food

100

Learn Korean food vocabulary. Master words for ingredients, dishes, and flavors to navigate Korean menus and kitchens with ease.

Greetings

100

Learn 100+ Korean greeting words and phrases. From 안녕하세요 to casual hellos, master every way to greet in Korean.

Holidays & Festivals

100

Learn Korean holiday and festival vocabulary. Master terms for Chuseok, Seollal, and other Korean celebrations and traditions.

K-Drama Expressions

100

Learn popular K-Drama Korean expressions. Master the dramatic phrases, romantic lines, and iconic quotes from Korean dramas.

Korean Pop Culture

100

Learn Korean pop culture vocabulary. Master K-pop, K-drama, and Korean entertainment terms used by fans worldwide.

Music

100

Learn Korean music vocabulary. Master terms for instruments, genres, and musical concepts to discuss K-pop and Korean music in Korean.

Nature

100

Learn Korean nature vocabulary. Master words for plants, landscapes, seasons, and the natural world in Korean.

Numbers and Time

100

Learn Korean numbers and time vocabulary. Master both native and Sino-Korean counting systems, dates, and time expressions.

Pet Care & Animals

100

Learn Korean pet care vocabulary. Master terms for pet ownership, veterinary visits, and animal care in Korean.

Relationships

100

Learn Korean relationship vocabulary. Master words for dating, friendship, family ties, and social connections in Korean.

Shopping

100

Learn Korean shopping vocabulary. Master essential words for markets, malls, and online shopping to buy anything in Korea with confidence.

Slang

100

Learn Korean slang and informal expressions. Master trendy words and phrases used by young Koreans in texting and daily conversation.

Sports

100

Learn Korean sports vocabulary. Master terms for popular Korean sports like baseball, soccer, taekwondo, and esports.

Technology

100

Learn Korean technology vocabulary. Master IT, smartphone, and digital terms essential for navigating tech-savvy Korean society.

Transportation

100

Learn Korean transportation vocabulary. Master words for buses, subways, taxis, and travel to navigate Korea's transit systems easily.

Travel

100

Learn Korean travel vocabulary. Master essential words for hotels, airports, sightseeing, and navigating Korea as a tourist.

Weather

100

Learn Korean weather vocabulary. Master terms for seasons, temperature, and weather conditions to discuss the forecast in Korean.

Expressions

7

Learn essential Korean expressions and set phrases. Master natural-sounding Korean with common expressions used daily by native speakers.

Basics

4

Essential Korean vocabulary for beginners. Learn the most important basic Korean words and phrases to start speaking right away.

Descriptions

2

Learn Korean descriptive vocabulary. Master adjectives and descriptive words to express size, appearance, quality, and more in Korean.

Entertainment

2

Learn Korean entertainment vocabulary. Master words for movies, music, TV shows, and leisure activities in Korean.

Popular Korean Words to Start With

A handpicked set of beginner-friendly words across common topics. Tap any word to see pronunciation and example sentences.

사랑

Sarang

How to say “Love” →

BeginnerEmotions

감사합니다

Gamsahamnida

How to say “Thank you” →

BeginnerGreetings

죄송합니다

Joesonghamnida

How to say “Sorry” →

BeginnerExpressions

Ne

How to say “Yes” →

BeginnerBasics

맛있다

Masitda

How to say “Delicious” →

BeginnerFood

친구

Chingu

How to say “Friend” →

BeginnerRelationships

귀엽다

Gwiyeopda

How to say “Cute” →

BeginnerDescriptions

배고프다

Baegopeda

How to say “Hungry” →

BeginnerDaily Life

학교

Hakgyo

How to say “School” →

BeginnerEducation

기차

Gicha

How to say “Train” →

BeginnerTravel

얼마

Eolma

How to say “How much” →

BeginnerShopping

음악

Eumak

How to say “Music” →

BeginnerEntertainment

건배

Geonbae

How to say “Cheers” →

BeginnerCulture

San

How to say “Mountain” →

BeginnerNature

gae

How to say “Dog” →

BeginnerAnimals

머리

meori

How to say “Head” →

BeginnerBody Parts

빨강

Bbalggang

How to say “Red” →

BeginnerColors and Shapes

하나

hana

How to say “One” →

BeginnerNumbers and Time

교장

gyojang

How to say “Principal” →

BeginnerSchool Life

맑은

malgeun

How to say “Sunny” →

BeginnerWeather

티셔츠

ti-syeocheu

How to say “T-shirt” →

BeginnerClothing

오빠

oppa

How to say “Oppa” →

BeginnerK-Drama Expressions

급여

geupyeo

How to say “Salary” →

BeginnerBusiness

볶다

bokda

How to say “Stir-fry” →

BeginnerCooking

노래

Norae

How to say “Song” →

BeginnerMusic

치어리딩

Chieoriding

How to say “Cheerleading” →

BeginnerSports

PC방

PC Bang

How to say “PC Bang” →

BeginnerTechnology

혼밥

Honbap

How to say “Honbap” →

BeginnerSlang

두통

dutong

How to say “Headache” →

BeginnerHealth & Medical

세뱃돈

sebaetdon

How to say “New Year Cash Gift” →

BeginnerHolidays & Festivals

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