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What does 감사 mean in Korean?
What does 감사 mean in Korean?
How do you say 'thank you' in polite/formal Korean?
How do you say 'thank you' in polite/formal Korean?
Which term refers to the polite/formal language in Korean?
Which term refers to the polite/formal language in Korean?
What does 네 mean in Korean?
What does 네 mean in Korean?
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Which phrase is used for informal/intimate language in Korean?
Which phrase is used for informal/intimate language in Korean?
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When you hear a Korean sentence that ends with '-요', which politeness level is it typically indicating?
When you hear a Korean sentence that ends with '-요', which politeness level is it typically indicating?
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In what's the difference in usage between 네 and 아니요?
In what's the difference in usage between 네 and 아니요?
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What is the appropriate response in Korean to a question asking for a confirmation of a dislike, such as 'Do you not like coffee?'
What is the appropriate response in Korean to a question asking for a confirmation of a dislike, such as 'Do you not like coffee?'
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What does the greeting '안녕하세요' mean?
What does the greeting '안녕하세요' mean?
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What two main categories exist for levels of politeness in Korean?
What two main categories exist for levels of politeness in Korean?
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When is it better to use 존댓말 over 반말?
When is it better to use 존댓말 over 반말?
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What is the literal translation of '감사합니다'?
What is the literal translation of '감사합니다'?
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Which of the following correctly represents the components of '안녕하세요'?
Which of the following correctly represents the components of '안녕하세요'?
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What is a common response when someone greets you with '안녕하세요'?
What is a common response when someone greets you with '안녕하세요'?
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Which level of politeness should be learned first by beginners?
Which level of politeness should be learned first by beginners?
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How is '감사합니다' typically used in conversations?
How is '감사합니다' typically used in conversations?
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What is the primary meaning of '네' in conversation?
What is the primary meaning of '네' in conversation?
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How does a Korean speaker respond when asked if they like coffee, but they do not?
How does a Korean speaker respond when asked if they like coffee, but they do not?
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In what situation would a Korean speaker say '아니요'?
In what situation would a Korean speaker say '아니요'?
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What does '네' NOT mean in a conversation?
What does '네' NOT mean in a conversation?
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What is the correct phrase to say goodbye when leaving a place in polite/formal Korean?
What is the correct phrase to say goodbye when leaving a place in polite/formal Korean?
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What does the Korean expression '안녕히 계세요' translate to in English?
What does the Korean expression '안녕히 계세요' translate to in English?
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What might a speaker imply by frequently using '네' in a conversation?
What might a speaker imply by frequently using '네' in a conversation?
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What does the word '안녕' mean in Korean?
What does the word '안녕' mean in Korean?
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What is the appropriate reaction in Korean if someone says they bought a book and you want to acknowledge their statement?
What is the appropriate reaction in Korean if someone says they bought a book and you want to acknowledge their statement?
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What does '죄송합니다' mean in English?
What does '죄송합니다' mean in English?
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Which of the following statements correctly reflects the confusing use of '네'?
Which of the following statements correctly reflects the confusing use of '네'?
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When answering 'You don't like coffee?' in Korean, what does saying '네' imply?
When answering 'You don't like coffee?' in Korean, what does saying '네' imply?
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How is '합니다' phonetically pronounced in context, as opposed to the standalone pronunciation?
How is '합니다' phonetically pronounced in context, as opposed to the standalone pronunciation?
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When saying '죄송합니다', what does '죄송' represent?
When saying '죄송합니다', what does '죄송' represent?
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What would you say if you and the other person are both leaving?
What would you say if you and the other person are both leaving?
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Which of the following phrases should you avoid saying to mean 'excuse me' in a crowded situation?
Which of the following phrases should you avoid saying to mean 'excuse me' in a crowded situation?
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In which situation is saying '죄송합니다' most appropriate?
In which situation is saying '죄송합니다' most appropriate?
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Which suffix should be used when the noun ends with a consonant?
Which suffix should be used when the noun ends with a consonant?
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What is the correct form for the sentence 'It is water' in Korean?
What is the correct form for the sentence 'It is water' in Korean?
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If you wanted to say 'It is a school' in Korean, which form would you use?
If you wanted to say 'It is a school' in Korean, which form would you use?
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Which sentence correctly uses the structure of Korean verb conjugation?
Which sentence correctly uses the structure of Korean verb conjugation?
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What role do -이에요 and -예요 serve in Korean sentences?
What role do -이에요 and -예요 serve in Korean sentences?
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When should you use -예요 in a sentence?
When should you use -예요 in a sentence?
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What does 죄송합니다 primarily mean?
What does 죄송합니다 primarily mean?
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In what situation can you use 저기요?
In what situation can you use 저기요?
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Which of the following expressions can be used when passing through a crowd of people?
Which of the following expressions can be used when passing through a crowd of people?
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What does 저기 literally translate to in English?
What does 저기 literally translate to in English?
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Which expression is NOT used to apologize?
Which expression is NOT used to apologize?
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What is the correct response to having stepped on someone's foot in a crowded place?
What is the correct response to having stepped on someone's foot in a crowded place?
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How can you translate '죄송합니다' into English in everyday conversation?
How can you translate '죄송합니다' into English in everyday conversation?
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Which two expressions are essentially the same in meaning?
Which two expressions are essentially the same in meaning?
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Study Notes
Korean Language Study Notes
- Key greetings and their meanings are essential to starting conversations in Korean
- "안녕하세요" is a common greeting, meaning: hello, hi, how are you, good afternoon, good evening, etc.
- This greeting can be used in casual to formal situations, but it's often best used in formal situations initially.
- "안녕" indicates wellbeing, peace and health, while "하세요" translates to "you do" or "please do".
- "감사합니다" translates to "thank you"
- In Korean, politeness levels exist for greeting and other social interaction.
- Formality in speech is important, and using the correct form is key to interacting appropriately
- Korean greetings include politeness levels varying from formal to informal, denoted by 존댓말 and 반말.
- "네" means yes, and "아니요" means no. These also contain nuanced meaning.
- "네" is often used as a response of agreement or as a confirmation rather than solely to mean yes.
- "아니요" expresses disagreement or denial
- Phrases like "안녕히 계세요" are used when leaving, and "안녕히 가세요" is used when someone is leaving.
- The literal translation of these phrases is often not suitable for direct use in everyday conversations.
- Different phrases and words have formal and informal meanings.
- "죄송합니다" translates as "I'm sorry" or "I apologize". This is often used more similarly in Korean to 'excuse me'.
- "Excuse Me" has alternative uses besides conveying an apology in Korea.
- "저기요" can be used when getting someone's attention, but it's not always an apology.
- Korean sentence structure differs from English sentence structure
- Korean typically places the verb at the end of the sentence.
- Use of articles like “a”, “an”, and “the” is different from English.
- Korean includes specific polite forms for conversations.
- Formal and informal forms of speech exist to convey different levels of distance and social standing.
- Additional nuances of formality and expression need separate study.
Korean Grammar
- The use of different conjugations and tones is key for speaking Korean.
- Pronunciation is crucial for clear and correct communication.
- Conjugation of verbs changes based on context (polite/impolite).
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Description
Test your knowledge of Korean politeness levels and expressions with this quiz. Learn the meanings of key phrases like '감사합니다' and '안녕하세요', as well as when and how to use formal and informal language in Korean contexts.
