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
127Learn Korean gaming and esports vocabulary. Master in-game terms, streaming lingo, and competitive gaming expressions in Korean.
Korean Food & Dining
111Learn Korean food and dining vocabulary. Master restaurant phrases, dish names, and dining etiquette terms for eating out in Korea.
Science & Research
111Learn Korean science and research vocabulary. Master academic and scientific terms for discussing research and discoveries in Korean.
Art & Design
110Learn Korean art and design vocabulary. Master creative terms from painting to digital design, and discuss Korean art with confidence.
Environment
110Learn Korean environment and ecology vocabulary. Master terms for climate, sustainability, and environmental issues in Korean.
Fashion & Style
110Learn Korean fashion and style vocabulary. Master trendy terms for clothing, accessories, and personal style in Korean.
Hobbies & Leisure
110Learn Korean hobby and leisure vocabulary. Master words for sports, crafts, outdoor activities, and pastimes in Korean.
Home & Furniture
110Learn Korean home and furniture vocabulary. Master words for rooms, household items, and living spaces in Korean.
Idioms & Proverbs
110Learn Korean idioms and proverbs. Master traditional sayings and expressions that reveal Korean wisdom and cultural values.
Korean History
110Learn Korean history vocabulary. Master terms for dynasties, historical events, and cultural heritage that shaped modern Korea.
Law & Government
110Learn Korean law and government vocabulary. Master legal, political, and civic terms for understanding Korean society and institutions.
Media & Journalism
110Learn Korean media and journalism vocabulary. Master terms for news, broadcasting, social media, and digital content in Korean.
Mental Health & Wellness
110Learn Korean mental health and wellness vocabulary. Master terms for emotions, therapy, self-care, and psychological well-being in Korean.
Military
110Learn Korean military vocabulary. Master terms for ranks, service, and defense that are part of everyday Korean life and culture.
Parenting & Family Life
110Learn Korean parenting and family vocabulary. Master terms for child-rearing, family relationships, and domestic life in Korean.
Religion
110Learn Korean religion vocabulary. Master terms for Buddhism, Christianity, and spiritual practices in Korean society.
Education
102Learn Korean education vocabulary. Master school, university, and academic terms essential for studying in Korea.
Health & Medical
102Learn Korean health and medical vocabulary. Master essential terms for doctor visits, symptoms, and medical emergencies in Korean.
School Life
102Learn Korean school life vocabulary. Master terms for classrooms, exams, clubs, and the student experience in Korea.
Animals
100Learn 100+ Korean animal vocabulary words. From pets to wildlife, master how to say every animal name in Korean with pronunciation.
Architecture
100Learn Korean architecture and building vocabulary. From traditional hanok to modern skyscrapers, master architectural terms in Korean.
Beauty & Skincare
100Learn Korean beauty and skincare vocabulary. Master K-beauty terms for products, routines, and ingredients used in Korean skincare.
Body Parts
100Learn Korean body part vocabulary. Master essential words for head, arms, legs, and more to describe yourself and understand medical Korean.
Business
100Learn Korean business vocabulary. Master essential workplace terms for meetings, emails, and professional communication in Korean.
Clothing
100Learn Korean clothing vocabulary. From everyday outfits to traditional hanbok, master how to describe what you're wearing in Korean.
Colors and Shapes
100Learn Korean colors and shapes vocabulary. Master how to describe colors, patterns, and geometric shapes in Korean.
Cooking
100Learn Korean cooking vocabulary. Master kitchen terms, cooking techniques, and recipe instructions to cook Korean food like a pro.
Culture
100Learn Korean culture vocabulary. Understand traditions, customs, and cultural concepts that define Korean society and daily life.
Daily Life
100Learn Korean daily life vocabulary. Master everyday words for routines, household tasks, and common activities in Korean.
Emotions
100Learn Korean emotion vocabulary. Express feelings like happiness, sadness, anger, and love naturally in Korean.
Finance & Banking
100Learn Korean finance and banking vocabulary. Master essential terms for bank accounts, investments, and financial transactions in Korean.
Food
100Learn Korean food vocabulary. Master words for ingredients, dishes, and flavors to navigate Korean menus and kitchens with ease.
Greetings
100Learn 100+ Korean greeting words and phrases. From 안녕하세요 to casual hellos, master every way to greet in Korean.
Holidays & Festivals
100Learn Korean holiday and festival vocabulary. Master terms for Chuseok, Seollal, and other Korean celebrations and traditions.
K-Drama Expressions
100Learn popular K-Drama Korean expressions. Master the dramatic phrases, romantic lines, and iconic quotes from Korean dramas.
Korean Pop Culture
100Learn Korean pop culture vocabulary. Master K-pop, K-drama, and Korean entertainment terms used by fans worldwide.
Music
100Learn Korean music vocabulary. Master terms for instruments, genres, and musical concepts to discuss K-pop and Korean music in Korean.
Nature
100Learn Korean nature vocabulary. Master words for plants, landscapes, seasons, and the natural world in Korean.
Numbers and Time
100Learn Korean numbers and time vocabulary. Master both native and Sino-Korean counting systems, dates, and time expressions.
Pet Care & Animals
100Learn Korean pet care vocabulary. Master terms for pet ownership, veterinary visits, and animal care in Korean.
Relationships
100Learn Korean relationship vocabulary. Master words for dating, friendship, family ties, and social connections in Korean.
Shopping
100Learn Korean shopping vocabulary. Master essential words for markets, malls, and online shopping to buy anything in Korea with confidence.
Slang
100Learn Korean slang and informal expressions. Master trendy words and phrases used by young Koreans in texting and daily conversation.
Sports
100Learn Korean sports vocabulary. Master terms for popular Korean sports like baseball, soccer, taekwondo, and esports.
Technology
100Learn Korean technology vocabulary. Master IT, smartphone, and digital terms essential for navigating tech-savvy Korean society.
Transportation
100Learn Korean transportation vocabulary. Master words for buses, subways, taxis, and travel to navigate Korea's transit systems easily.
Travel
100Learn Korean travel vocabulary. Master essential words for hotels, airports, sightseeing, and navigating Korea as a tourist.
Weather
100Learn Korean weather vocabulary. Master terms for seasons, temperature, and weather conditions to discuss the forecast in Korean.
Expressions
7Learn essential Korean expressions and set phrases. Master natural-sounding Korean with common expressions used daily by native speakers.
Basics
4Essential Korean vocabulary for beginners. Learn the most important basic Korean words and phrases to start speaking right away.
Descriptions
2Learn Korean descriptive vocabulary. Master adjectives and descriptive words to express size, appearance, quality, and more in Korean.
Entertainment
2Learn 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” →
감사합니다
Gamsahamnida
How to say “Thank you” →
죄송합니다
Joesonghamnida
How to say “Sorry” →
네
Ne
How to say “Yes” →
맛있다
Masitda
How to say “Delicious” →
친구
Chingu
How to say “Friend” →
귀엽다
Gwiyeopda
How to say “Cute” →
배고프다
Baegopeda
How to say “Hungry” →
학교
Hakgyo
How to say “School” →
기차
Gicha
How to say “Train” →
얼마
Eolma
How to say “How much” →
음악
Eumak
How to say “Music” →
건배
Geonbae
How to say “Cheers” →
산
San
How to say “Mountain” →
개
gae
How to say “Dog” →
머리
meori
How to say “Head” →
빨강
Bbalggang
How to say “Red” →
하나
hana
How to say “One” →
교장
gyojang
How to say “Principal” →
맑은
malgeun
How to say “Sunny” →
티셔츠
ti-syeocheu
How to say “T-shirt” →
오빠
oppa
How to say “Oppa” →
급여
geupyeo
How to say “Salary” →
볶다
bokda
How to say “Stir-fry” →
노래
Norae
How to say “Song” →
치어리딩
Chieoriding
How to say “Cheerleading” →
PC방
PC Bang
How to say “PC Bang” →
혼밥
Honbap
How to say “Honbap” →
두통
dutong
How to say “Headache” →
세뱃돈
sebaetdon
How to say “New Year Cash Gift” →
Learn Korean with Guides
Step-by-step lessons that put these words into real conversations.
How to Introduce Yourself in Korean
Learn how to introduce yourself in Korean with 자기소개. Master the exact phrases, grammar, and politeness levels used by native speakers.
How to Order Food in Korean
Learn how to order food in Korean at any restaurant. Master essential phrases like 주문할게요, menu vocabulary, and polite ordering etiquette.
How to Count in Korean
Learn the two Korean number systems — native Korean and Sino-Korean. Know when to use each system with clear rules and examples.
Korean Honorifics Guide
Master Korean honorifics (존댓말) including -요, -습니다, and special honorific vocabulary. Learn when and how to show respect in Korean.
Korean Numbers Explained
Complete guide to Korean numbers including Sino-Korean, native Korean, counters, and practical uses for money, time, dates, and age.
How to Order Coffee in Korean
Learn how to order coffee in Korean at cafes like Starbucks, Mega Coffee, and local shops. Master drink names, sizes, and customization phrases.
Korean Formal vs Informal Speech
Learn the difference between formal (존댓말) and informal (반말) Korean speech. Know when to use each level and avoid social mistakes.
How to Say I Love You in Korean
Learn all the ways to say I love you in Korean — from the formal 사랑합니다 to the cute 사랑해. Understand when to use each expression.