# Best Flashcard Sets to Learn Korean Vocabulary (Hangul, Everyday Words & TOPIK A1–B2)

> Master the 480 most important everyday Korean words across 15 thematic flashcard decks (TOPIK I & II / CEFR A1–B2), with Hangul syllable blocks, Revised Romanization, polite -아/어요 sentences, and native vs. Sino-Korean numbers.

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# Best Flashcard Sets to Learn Korean Vocabulary (Hangul, Everyday Words & TOPIK A1–B2)

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Learning **Korean (*한국어 — Hangugeo*)** unlocks one of the world's most vibrant cultural ecosystems—from dining at a bustling street market in Seoul and navigating the KTX high-speed rail to understanding K-dramas, cinema, and K-pop in their original voice. Yet many beginners stall because they either rely solely on Romanized English approximations or memorize abstract grammar rules without a core bank of concrete everyday words.

The fastest path to conversational Korean and **TOPIK I & II (CEFR A1–B2)** confidence is learning **concrete everyday vocabulary inside natural polite sentences**—seeing how **Hangul syllable blocks**, **topic/object particles**, and **polite *-아/어요 (haeyo-che)* verb endings** fit together in real life.

In this comprehensive visual guide, we cover the four pillars of Korean vocabulary acquisition and walk you step-by-step through all **15 Essential Thematic Korean Flashcard Decks (480 core words total)** on [Flashcards World](/flashcards?q=Korean).

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## Why Learning Concrete Everyday Korean Words First Works Best

### 1. Hangul Syllable Blocks: The World's Most Logical Alphabet
Commissioned by **King Sejong the Great in 1443**, **Hangul (한글)** is a featural phonetic alphabet consisting of **14 basic consonants** and **10 basic vowels**. Unlike linear alphabets, Hangul letters are grouped into compact **syllable blocks** consisting of:
- **Initial consonant (*초성 — Choseong*)**: e.g., `ㅎ (h)`, `ㅁ (m)`, `ㄱ (g/k)`
- **Medial vowel (*중성 — Jungseong*)**: e.g., `ㅏ (a)`, `ㅜ (u)`, `ㅗ (o)`
- **Optional final consonant (*종성 / 받침 — Batchim*)**: e.g., `ㄴ (n)`, `ㄹ (l)`, `ㅂ (p)`

| Hangul Block | Breakdown (Initial + Vowel + *Batchim*) | Revised Romanization | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| **한** | `ㅎ (h)` + `ㅏ (a)` + `ㄴ (n)` | *han* | Korean / One |
| **글** | `ㄱ (g)` + `ㅡ (eu)` + `ㄹ (l)` | *geul* | Script / Writing |
| **물** | `ㅁ (m)` + `ㅜ (u)` + `ㄹ (l)` | *mul* | Water |
| **밥** | `ㅂ (b)` + `ㅏ (a)` + `ㅂ (p)` | *bap* | Cooked rice / Meal |
| **집** | `ㅈ (j)` + `ㅣ (i)` + `ㅂ (p)` | *jip* | House / Home |

Whether a syllable ends in a final consonant (*batchim*) or an open vowel determines which grammatical particle or verb ending attaches to it—making concrete flashcards the ideal way to train your eyes to spot *batchim* instantly.

### 2. Polite *Haeyo-che* (`-아/어요`) vs. Formal *Hasipsio-che* (`-습니다/ㅂ니다`)
In everyday Korean life across Seoul, Busan, and Jeju, two polite speech levels dominate:
- **Polite Conversational (*해요체 — Haeyo-che*, ending in `-아요 / -어요 / -해요`)**: Used in 90% of daily interactions with strangers, café staff, colleagues, and friends. If the verb stem's last vowel is bright (`ㅏ` or `ㅗ`), attach **`-아요`** (*가다 → 가요 gayo* "goes"); otherwise attach **`-어요`** (*먹다 → 먹어요 meogeoyo* "eats"), while `하다` verbs become **`해요`** (*공부하다 → 공부해요 gongbuhaeyo* "studies").
- **Formal Polite (*하십시오체 — Hasipsio-che*, ending in `-습니다 / -ㅂ니다`)**: Used in fixed greetings (*감사합니다 gamsahamnida* "thank you", *반갑습니다 bangapseumnida* "nice to meet you"), news broadcasts, and formal announcements.

Every flashcard example sentence in our 15 decks models natural **`-아/어요`** or **`-습니다`** polite Korean so you can speak every sentence aloud immediately.

### 3. Topic, Subject & Object Particles (`은/는`, `이/가`, `을/를`)
Korean is an **SOV (Subject–Object–Verb)** language where grammatical roles are marked by short post-positional particles attached directly to nouns. The choice between the two forms of each particle depends solely on whether the noun ends in a consonant (*batchim*) or a vowel:

| Particle Role | After a Consonant (*Batchim*) | After a Vowel | Real Flashcard Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Topic Marker** ("as for...") | **은** (*-eun*) — `집은 (jibeun)` | **는** (*-neun*) — `기차는 (gichaneun)` | 기차**는** 아홉 시에 떠나요 (*The train leaves at nine.*) |
| **Subject Marker** (focus/new info) | **이** (*-i*) — `방이 (bangi)` | **가** (*-ga*) — `날씨가 (nalssiga)` | 오늘 날씨**가** 정말 좋아요 (*Today the weather is really good.*) |
| **Object Marker** (direct object) | **을** (*-eul*) — `물을 (mureul)` | **를** (*-reul*) — `커피를 (keopireul)` | 아침에 따뜻한 커피**를** 만들어요 (*I make warm coffee in the morning.*) |
| **Location / Direction** ("at/in/to") | **에 / 에서** (*-e / -eseo*) | **에 / 에서** (*-e / -eseo*) | 부엌**에서** 저녁을 요리해요 (*I cook dinner in the kitchen.*) |

### 4. Dual Number Systems: Native Korean vs. Sino-Korean Numbers
One of the trickiest aspects of Korean for beginners is that Korean uses **two parallel number systems** every single day:
- **Native Korean Numbers (`하나 hana, 둘 dul, 셋 set, 넷 net, 다섯 daseot...`)**: Used for counting physical objects (`한 개 han gae`), people (`두 명 du myeong`), animals (`세 마리 se mari`), cups/glasses (`한 잔 han jan`), age (`스무 살 seumu sal`), and **hours on the clock** (`여섯 시 yeoseot si` = 6 o'clock). Note that `하나, 둘, 셋, 넷` shorten to **`한, 두, 세, 네`** before a counter!
- **Sino-Korean Numbers (`일 il, 이 i, 삼 sam, 사 sa, 오 o, 육 yuk, 칠 chil, 팔 pal, 구 gu, 십 sip, 백 baek...`)**: Derived from Chinese numerals and used for **minutes** (`오 분 o bun` = 5 minutes), dates and months (`칠 일 chil il`), money/prices (`천 원 cheon won`), phone numbers, and building floors.
- **Telling Time Combines Both!** To say "6:05", you use Native Korean for the hour (*여섯 시 yeoseot si*) and Sino-Korean for the minutes (*오 분 o bun*). Deck 2 drills both systems side-by-side in real sentences.

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## The 15 Essential Thematic Korean Flashcard Decks (480 Core Words)

Each deck below contains **32 high-frequency flashcards** (15 decks × 32 cards = **480 core Korean words & phrases**), extracted directly from the Flashcards World Rosetta curriculum. Practice them interactively on [Flashcards World](/flashcards?q=Korean).

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### Deck 1: Greetings, Polite Words & Everyday Phrases (32 Cards)

**What this deck covers:** Essential Korean greetings (*안녕하세요 annyeonghaseyo*), polite gratitude and apologies (*감사합니다, 죄송합니다, 실례합니다*), farewells (*안녕히 가세요 / 계세요*), and first-meeting phrases.
**Why it matters:** Korean social etiquette revolves around polite openings; mastering these 32 cards gives you immediate confidence in every shop, restaurant, and meeting.

| Target Word + Romanization | Example Sentence (with Romanization) | English Meaning & Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| **안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo)** | 안녕하세요, 오늘 하루 어떻게 보내고 계세요? (annyeonghaseyo, oneul haru eotteoke bonaego gyeseyo?) | **Hello** — Hello, how is your day? |
| **좋은 아침 (joeun achim)** | 좋은 아침입니다. 잘 주무셨어요? (joeun achimimnida. jal jumusyeosseoyo?) | **Good morning** — Good morning, did you sleep well? |
| **안녕하세요 [저녁 인사] (annyeonghaseyo)** | 안녕하세요, 저녁 식사가 이제 준비됐어요. (annyeonghaseyo, jeonyeok siksaga ije junbidwaesseoyo.) | **Good evening** — Good evening, dinner is ready now. |
| **안녕히 가세요 [떠나는 사람에게] (annyeonghi gaseyo)** | 안녕히 가세요, 곧 또 봐요. (annyeonghi gaseyo, got tto bwayo.) | **Goodbye** — Goodbye, see you again soon. |
| **부탁합니다 (butakamnida)** | 물을 저에게 건네주세요. (mureul jeoege geonnejuseyo.) | **Please** — Please pass me the water. |
| **감사합니다 (gamsahamnida)** | 친절하게 도와주셔서 감사합니다. (chinjeolhage dowajusyeoseo gamsahamnida.) | **Thank you** — Thank you for your kind help. |
| **실례합니다 (sillyehamnida)** | 실례합니다, 출구가 어디예요? (sillyehamnida, chulguga eodiyeyo?) | **Excuse me** — Excuse me, where is the exit? |
| **죄송합니다 (joesonghamnida)** | 늦어서 죄송합니다. (neujeoseo joesonghamnida.) | **I'm sorry** — I'm sorry for being late. |
| **반갑습니다 (bangapseumnida)** | 오늘 만나서 반갑습니다. (oneul mannaseo bangapseumnida.) | **Nice to meet you** — Nice to meet you today. |
| **이거 얼마예요? (igeo eolmayeyo?)** | 이 셔츠는 얼마예요? (i syeocheuneun eolmayeyo?) | **How much is this?** — How much does this shirt cost? |

**👉 [Practice Deck 1: Korean — Greetings, Polite Words & Everyday Phrases (32 Flashcards) →](https://flashcards.world/flashcards/sets/4f76de67-e019-4ef4-adad-fbb9ba54ab7f/)**

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### Deck 2: Numbers, Days of the Week & Basic Time Expressions (32 Cards)

**What this deck covers:** Both Sino-Korean (*일, 이, 삼... 백*) and Native Korean (*하나, 둘, 셋... 열*) numbers, days of the week (*월요일* to *일요일*), and time words (*오늘, 내일, 어제, 몇 시*).
**Why it matters:** Whether you are ordering two coffees (*두 잔*), catching a 9 o'clock train (*아홉 시*), or waiting five minutes (*오 분*), this deck locks in Korea's dual number system.

| Target Word + Romanization | Example Sentence (with Romanization) | English Meaning & Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| **일 / 하나 (il / hana)** | 오늘 표가 한 장 있어요. (oneul pyoga han jang isseoyo.) | **one (1)** — I have one ticket for today. |
| **이 / 둘 (i / dul)** | 두 명이 앉을 테이블을 부탁해요. (du myeongi anjeul teibeureul butakaeyo.) | **two (2)** — A table for two people, please. |
| **십 / 열 (sip / yeol)** | 이 책은 미화 십 달러예요. (i chaegeun mihwa sip dalleoyeyo.) | **ten (10)** — This book costs ten US dollars. |
| **백 (baek)** | 이 책은 백 페이지예요. (i chaegeun baek peijiyeyo.) | **one hundred (100)** — This book has one hundred pages. |
| **월요일 (woryoil)** | 저는 월요일에 일을 시작해요. (jeoneun woryoire ireul sijakhaeyo.) | **Monday** — I start work on Monday. |
| **금요일 (geumyoil)** | 우리는 금요일 저녁에 외출해요. (urineun geumyoil jeonyeoge oechulhaeyo.) | **Friday** — We go out on Friday evening. |
| **일요일 (iryoil)** | 가게들은 일요일에 문을 닫아요. (gagedeureun iryoire muneul dadayo.) | **Sunday** — Shops are closed on Sunday. |
| **오늘 (oneul)** | 오늘은 날씨가 맑아요. (oneureun nalssiga malgayo.) | **today** — The weather is sunny today. |
| **내일 (naeil)** | 내일 비행기로 로마에 가요. (naeil bihaenggiro Roma-e gayo.) | **tomorrow** — I am flying to Rome tomorrow. |
| **지금 몇 시예요? (jigeum myeot siyeyo?)** | 실례합니다, 지금 몇 시예요? (sillyehamnida, jigeum myeot siyeyo?) | **What time is it?** — Excuse me, what time is it? |

**👉 [Practice Deck 2: Korean — Numbers, Days of the Week & Basic Time Expressions (32 Flashcards) →](https://flashcards.world/flashcards/sets/f4bbe65b-3de0-45ae-a1b4-120937a6d9ee/)**

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### Deck 3: Home, Rooms, Furniture & Everyday Objects (32 Cards)

**What this deck covers:** Home and living spaces (*집, 아파트, 방, 부엌, 침실, 거실*), furniture (*의자, 식탁, 침대, 소파*), and everyday household items (*문, 창문, 열쇠, 냉장고*).
**Why it matters:** Trains you to pair concrete household nouns with location particles like **에** (*식탁 위에 음식이 있어요*) and **에서** (*부엌에서 저녁을 요리해요*).

| Target Word + Romanization | Example Sentence (with Romanization) | English Meaning & Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| **집 (jip)** | 우리 집에는 빨간 지붕이 있어요. (uri jibeneun ppalgan jibungi isseoyo.) | **house** — Our house has a red roof. |
| **방 (bang)** | 이 방은 햇빛이 잘 들어요 (i bangeun haetbichi jal deureoyo) | **room** — This room gets lots of sun. |
| **부엌 / 주방 (bueok / jubang)** | 부엌에서 저녁을 요리해요 (bueokeseo jeonyeogeul yorihaeyo) | **kitchen** — We cook dinner in the kitchen. |
| **침실 (chimsil)** | 침실이 조용하고 따뜻해요 (chimsiri joyonghago ttatteuthaeyo) | **bedroom** — The bedroom is quiet and warm. |
| **의자 (uija)** | 이 의자에 앉으세요. (i uijae anjeuseyo.) | **chair** — Please sit on this chair. |
| **식탁 / 테이블 (siktak / teibeul)** | 저녁 식사가 식탁 위에 차려져 있어요. (jeonyeok siksaga siktak wie charyeojyeo isseoyo.) | **table** — Dinner is on the table. |
| **침대 (chimdae)** | 이 침대에는 푹신한 매트리스가 있어요. (i chimdaeeneun puksinhan maeteuriseuga isseoyo.) | **bed** — This bed has a soft mattress. |
| **문 (mun)** | 현관문을 닫아 주세요. (hyeongwanmuneul dada juseyo.) | **door** — Please close the front door. |
| **창문 (changmun)** | 창문을 열어서 환기해요 (changmuneul yeoreoseo hwangihaeyo) | **window** — Open the window for fresh air. |
| **열쇠 (yeolsoe)** | 제가 집 열쇠를 어디에 두었지요? (jega jip yeolsoereul eodie dueotjiyo?) | **key** — Where did I put my house key? |

**👉 [Practice Deck 3: Korean — Home, Rooms, Furniture & Everyday Objects (32 Flashcards) →](https://flashcards.world/flashcards/sets/ced2664f-42b6-4c02-ac16-1fe79937de62/)**

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### Deck 4: Food, Drinks, Meals & Ordering at a Restaurant (32 Cards)

**What this deck covers:** Korean dining staples (*물, 밥, 빵, 커피, 차, 우유, 고기, 닭고기, 생선*), meals (*아침, 점심, 저녁*), and restaurant ordering (*메뉴, 식당, 계산서*).
**Why it matters:** Use **[Item] + 주세요 (*juseyo* — please give me)** to make a polite request for food or a drink.

| Target Word + Romanization | Example Sentence (with Romanization) | English Meaning & Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| **물 (mul)** | 시원한 물 한 잔 주세요 (siwonhan mul han jan juseyo) | **water** — A glass of cold water, please. |
| **빵 (ppang)** | 매일 아침 신선한 빵을 사요. (maeil achim sinseonhan ppangeul sayo.) | **bread** — I buy fresh bread every morning. |
| **커피 (keopi)** | 저는 설탕 없이 블랙커피를 마셔요. (jeoneun seoltang eopsi beullaekkeopireul masyeoyo.) | **coffee** — I drink black coffee without sugar. |
| **차 (cha)** | 녹차 한 잔 드시겠어요? (nokcha han jan deusigesseoyo?) | **tea** — Would you like a cup of green tea? |
| **우유 (uyu)** | 아이들은 밤에 따뜻한 우유를 마셔요. (aideureun bame ttatteuthan uyureul masyeoyo.) | **milk** — Children drink warm milk at night. |
| **밥 / 쌀 (bap / ssal)** | 우리는 찐 흰쌀밥을 카레와 함께 내요. (urineun jjin huinssalbabeul karewa hamkke naeyo.) | **rice** — We serve steamed white rice with curry. |
| **닭고기 / 치킨 (dakgogi / chikin)** | 우리는 저녁으로 구운 닭고기를 먹었어요. (urineun jeonyeogeuro guun dakgogireul meogeosseoyo.) | **chicken** — We had roast chicken for dinner. |
| **생선 / 물고기 (saengseon / mulgogi)** | 레몬을 곁들인 신선한 생선구이. (remoneul gyeotdeurin sinseonhan saengseongui.) | **fish** — Grilled fresh fish with lemon. |
| **메뉴판 (menyupan)** | 메뉴판 좀 볼 수 있을까요? (menyupan jom bol su isseulkkayo?) | **menu** — Could we see the menu, please? |
| **계산서 (gyesanseo)** | 여기 계산서 좀 부탁드립니다 (yeogi gyesanseo jom butakdeurimnida) | **the bill** — Could we have the bill, please? |

**👉 [Practice Deck 4: Korean — Food, Drinks, Meals & Ordering at a Restaurant (32 Flashcards) →](https://flashcards.world/flashcards/sets/2f4dd304-3185-42ba-aefa-365182aa40fc/)**

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### Deck 5: Fruits, Vegetables & Supermarket Groceries (32 Cards)

**What this deck covers:** Fresh fruits (*사과, 바나나, 오렌지, 딸기, 수박*), vegetables (*토마토, 감자, 당근, 양파, 마늘*), and pantry items (*올리브유, 꿀, 밀가루, 초콜릿*).
**Why it matters:** Supermarket and traditional market (*시장 sijang*) shopping becomes an interactive vocabulary workout.

| Target Word + Romanization | Example Sentence (with Romanization) | English Meaning & Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| **사과 (sagwa)** | 이 빨간 사과는 아삭하고 달콤해요. (i ppalgan sagwaneun asakago dalkomhaeyo.) | **apple** — This red apple is crisp and sweet. |
| **바나나 (banana)** | 원숭이는 잘 익은 노란 바나나를 아주 좋아해요. (wonsungineun jal igeun noran bananareul aju joahaeyo.) | **banana** — Monkeys love ripe yellow bananas. |
| **오렌지 (orenji)** | 과즙이 많고 달콤한 오렌지의 껍질을 벗기세요. (gwajeubi manko dalkomhan orenjiui kkeopjireul beotgiseyo.) | **orange** — Peel a juicy sweet orange. |
| **딸기 (ttalgi)** | 신선한 크림을 곁들인 빨간 딸기. (sinseonhan keurimeul gyeotdeurin ppalgan ttalgi.) | **strawberry** — Red strawberries with fresh cream. |
| **토마토 (tomato)** | 샐러드에 넣을 잘 익은 빨간 토마토를 썰어 주세요. (saelleodeue neoeul jal igeun ppalgan tomatoreul sseoreo juseyo.) | **tomato** — Slice a ripe red tomato for salad. |
| **감자 (gamja)** | 버터와 허브를 곁들인 구운 감자. (beoteowa heobeureul gyeotdeurin guun gamja.) | **potato** — Baked potatoes with butter and herbs. |
| **당근 (danggeun)** | 아삭한 주황색 당근은 눈에 좋아요. (asakan juhwangsaek danggeuneun nune joayo.) | **carrot** — Crunchy orange carrots are good for your eyes. |
| **양파 (yangpa)** | 수프에 넣을 흰 양파 한 개를 다지세요. (supeue neoeul huin yangpa han gaereul dajiseyo.) | **onion** — Chop a white onion for the soup. |
| **마늘 (maneul)** | 마늘 두 쪽이 풍부한 맛을 더해요. (maneul du jjogi pungbuhan maseul deohaeyo.) | **garlic** — Two cloves of garlic add rich flavor. |
| **올리브유 (ollibeuyu)** | 빵에 엑스트라 버진 올리브유를 조금 뿌리세요. (ppange ekseuteura beojin ollibeuyureul jogeum ppuriseyo.) | **olive oil** — Drizzle extra virgin olive oil on bread. |

**👉 [Practice Deck 5: Korean — Fruits, Vegetables & Supermarket Groceries (32 Flashcards) →](https://flashcards.world/flashcards/sets/6984bb28-303f-411e-a09f-437eeb300048/)**

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### Deck 6: Family, People, Friends & Relationships (32 Cards)

**What this deck covers:** Family and kinship terms (*가족, 어머니, 아버지, 부모님, 남자 형제, 자매, 아들, 딸, 남편, 아내*) plus social relationships (*친구, 이웃, 동료*).
**Why it matters:** Korean kinship terms can depend on relative age, the speaker's gender, and the family relationship. Compare **남동생**, a younger brother, with **언니**, an older sister from a female speaker's perspective, in the examples below.

| Target Word + Romanization | Example Sentence (with Romanization) | English Meaning & Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| **가족 (gajok)** | 우리 가족은 이 도시에 살아요. (uri gajogeun i dosie sarayo.) | **the family** — My family lives in this city. |
| **어머니 (eomeoni)** | 우리 어머니는 매일 맛있는 음식을 만드세요. (uri eomeonineun maeil masinneun eumsigeul mandeuseyo.) | **the mother** — My mother cooks delicious food every day. |
| **아버지 (abeoji)** | 우리 아버지는 지역 병원에서 일하세요. (uri abeojineun jiyeok byeongwoneseo ilhaseyo.) | **the father** — My father works at a local hospital. |
| **남자 형제 (namja hyeongje)** | 제 남동생은 밴드에서 기타를 쳐요. (je namdongsaengeun baendeueseo gitareul chyeoyo.) | **the brother** — My brother plays guitar in a band. |
| **자매 (jamae)** | 제 언니는 대학에서 의학을 공부해요. (je eonnineun daehageseo uihageul gongbuhaeyo.) | **the sister** — My sister studies medicine at the university. |
| **아들 (adeul)** | 그들의 아들은 지금 초등학교에 다녀요. (geudeurui adeureun jigeum chodeunghakgyoe danyeoyo.) | **the son** — Their son goes to primary school now. |
| **딸 (ttal)** | 그들의 딸은 다채로운 색의 그림 그리기를 아주 좋아해요. (geudeurui ttareun dachaeroun saegui geurim geurigireul aju joahaeyo.) | **the daughter** — Their daughter loves drawing colorful pictures. |
| **남편 (nampyeon)** | 그녀의 남편은 매일 아침 식사를 준비해요. (geunyeoui nampyeoneun maeil achim siksareul junbihaeyo.) | **the husband** — Her husband prepares breakfast every morning. |
| **아내 (anae)** | 그의 아내는 유능한 건축가예요. (geuui anaeneun yuneunghan geonchukgayeyo.) | **the wife** — His wife is a talented architect. |
| **친구 (chingu)** | 매주 금요일에 친구를 만나 커피를 마셔요. (maeju geumyoire chingureul manna keopireul masyeoyo.) | **the friend** — I meet my friend for coffee on Fridays. |

**👉 [Practice Deck 6: Korean — Family, People, Friends & Relationships (32 Flashcards) →](https://flashcards.world/flashcards/sets/92666613-2ffb-456a-a39a-ef0b52014bc4/)**

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### Deck 7: Clothing, Shoes, Accessories & Colors (32 Cards)

**What this deck covers:** Clothing (*옷, 셔츠, 티셔츠, 재킷, 코트, 드레스, 바지*), footwear (*신발, 부츠, 운동화*), accessories (*안경, 가방, 우산, 손목시계*), and colors (*파란색, 빨간색, 검은색, 흰색*).
**Why it matters:** Korean uses specific verbs for wearing clothes (*입다 ipda* for garments, *신다 sinda* for shoes/socks, *쓰다 sseuda* for glasses/hats)—all modeled in context here.

| Target Word + Romanization | Example Sentence (with Romanization) | English Meaning & Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| **옷 (ot)** | 주말 여행을 위해 깨끗한 옷을 챙겨요. (jumal yeohaengeul wihae kkaekkeutan oseul chaenggyeoyo.) | **the clothes** — I pack clean clothes for the weekend trip. |
| **셔츠 (syeocheu)** | 그는 사무실에 흰 셔츠를 입고 가요. (geuneun samusire huin syeocheureul ipgo gayo.) | **the shirt** — He wears a white shirt to the office. |
| **재킷 (jaekit)** | 밖에 나가기 전에 재킷을 입으세요. (bakke nagagi jeone jaekiseul ibeuseyo.) | **the jacket** — Put on your jacket before going outside. |
| **코트 (koteu)** | 그녀는 문 옆에 무거운 코트를 걸었어요. (geunyeoneun mun yeope mugeoun koteureul georeosseoyo.) | **the coat** — She hung her heavy coat by the door. |
| **드레스 (deureseu)** | 그녀는 오늘 우아한 여름 드레스를 입고 있어요. (geunyeoneun oneul uahan yeoreum deureseureul ipgo isseoyo.) | **the dress** — She wears an elegant summer dress today. |
| **바지 (baji)** | 이 검은색 바지는 조금 길어요. (i geomeunsaek bajineun jogeum gireoyo.) | **the trousers** — These black trousers are slightly too long. |
| **신발 (sinbal)** | 현관에서 신발을 벗어 주세요. (hyeongwaneseo sinbareul beoseo juseyo.) | **the shoes** — Take off your shoes at the entrance. |
| **안경 (angyeong)** | 작은 글씨를 읽으려면 안경이 필요해요. (jageun geulssireul ilgeuryeomyeon angyeongi piryohaeyo.) | **the glasses** — I need my glasses to read small print. |
| **가방 (gabang)** | 그녀는 가죽 가방 안에 열쇠를 넣어 두어요. (geunyeoneun gajuk gabang ane yeolsoereul neoeo dueoyo.) | **the bag** — She keeps her keys inside her leather bag. |
| **파란색 (paransaek)** | 오늘 하늘은 맑고 선명한 파란색이에요. (oneul haneureun malgo seonmyeonghan paransaegieyo.) | **blue** — The sky is clear and bright blue today. |

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### Deck 8: Body Parts, Health, Doctor & Pharmacy (32 Cards)

**What this deck covers:** Body parts (*머리, 눈, 코, 입, 손, 심장, 위, 다리*), medical care (*의사, 간호사, 병원, 약국, 약*), and common symptoms (*열, 두통*).
**Why it matters:** The pattern **[Body Part]이/가 아파요 (*... i/ga apayo* — my ... hurts)** helps describe pain, as in **목이 아파요 (*mogi apayo*)** — “My neck hurts.”

| Target Word + Romanization | Example Sentence (with Romanization) | English Meaning & Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| **머리 (meori)** | 그는 동의하며 머리를 끄덕였어요. (geuneun donguihamyeo meorireul kkeudeogyeosseoyo.) | **the head** — He nodded his head in agreement. |
| **눈 (nun)** | 그녀는 눈을 감고 잠들었어요. (geunyeoneun nuneul gamgo jamdeureosseoyo.) | **the eye** — She closed her eyes and fell asleep. |
| **입 (ip)** | 치과 의사가 볼 수 있게 입을 크게 벌리세요. (chigwa uisaga bol su itge ibeul keuge beolliseyo.) | **the mouth** — Open your mouth wide for the dentist. |
| **손 (son)** | 저녁 식사 전에 비누로 손을 씻으세요. (jeonyeok siksa jeone binuro soneul ssiseuseyo.) | **the hand** — Wash your hands with soap before dinner. |
| **심장 (simjang)** | 달리고 나면 심장이 빨리 뛰어요. (dalligo namyeon simjang-i ppalli ttwieoyo.) | **the heart** — My heart beats fast after running. |
| **위 (wi)** | 라벨에 이 약을 빈속에 복용하지 말라고 적혀 있어요. (rabele i yageul binsoge bogyonghaji mallago jeokyeo isseoyo.) | **the stomach** — The label says not to take this medicine on an empty stomach. |
| **의사 (uisa)** | 의사가 환자를 세심하게 진찰했어요. (uisaga hwanjareul sesimhage jinchalhaesseoyo.) | **the doctor** — The doctor examined the patient carefully. |
| **병원 (byeongwon)** | 새 병원은 시내 근처에 있어요. (sae byeongwoneun sinae geuncheoe isseoyo.) | **the hospital** — The new hospital is near the city center. |
| **약국 (yakguk)** | 약국에서 기침 시럽을 샀어요. (yakgugeseo gichim sireobeul sasseoyo.) | **the pharmacy** — I bought cough syrup at the pharmacy. |
| **열 (yeol)** | 그는 고열 때문에 침대에 누워 쉬었어요. (geuneun goyeol ttaemune chimdaee nuwo swieosseoyo.) | **the fever** — He stayed in bed because of a high fever. |

**👉 [Practice Deck 8: Korean — Body Parts, Health, Doctor & Pharmacy (32 Flashcards) →](https://flashcards.world/flashcards/sets/e1fdbc4a-d727-463a-a384-1aef7ca73865/)**

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### Deck 9: Animals, Pets, Nature & Weather (32 Cards)

**What this deck covers:** Animals (*개, 고양이, 새, 말, 토끼*), landscapes (*나무, 꽃, 강, 바다, 산*), and weather (*하늘, 태양/해, 비, 눈, 바람*).
**Why it matters:** Use sentence context to identify meanings: **눈 (*nun*)** means “snow” in this deck, while the same spelling can mean “eye” in a body-part context.

| Target Word + Romanization | Example Sentence (with Romanization) | English Meaning & Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| **개 (gae)** | 개가 공원에서 신나게 달리고 있어요. (gaega gong-won-eseo sinnage dalligo iss-eoyo.) | **the dog** — The dog runs happily in the park. |
| **고양이 (goyangi)** | 고양이가 따뜻한 소파에서 자요. (goyangiga ttatteutan sopaeseo jayo.) | **the cat** — The cat sleeps on the warm sofa. |
| **새 (sae)** | 작은 새가 나무 위에서 노래해요. (jageun saega namu wieseo noraehaeyo.) | **the bird** — A small bird sings in the tree. |
| **나무 (namu)** | 우리 마당에는 오래된 참나무가 자라요. (uri madangeneun oraedoen chamnamuga jarayo.) | **the tree** — An old oak tree grows in our yard. |
| **꽃 (kkot)** | 이 봄꽃들은 향기가 정말 좋아요. (i bomkkotdeureun hyanggiga jeongmal joayo.) | **the flower** — These spring flowers smell wonderful. |
| **강 (gang)** | 돌다리가 넓은 강을 가로지르고 있어요. (doldariga neolbeun gangeul garojireugo isseoyo.) | **the river** — A stone bridge crosses the wide river. |
| **바다 (bada)** | 우리는 따뜻한 바다에서 수영하는 것을 아주 좋아해요. (urineun ttatteutan badaeseo suyeonghaneun geoseul aju joahaeyo.) | **the sea** — We love swimming in the warm sea. |
| **산 (san)** | 높은 산 정상에 하얀 눈이 덮여 있어요. (nop-eun san jeongsang-e hayan nun-i deop-yeo iss-eoyo.) | **the mountain** — Snow covers the top of the high mountain. |
| **태양 (taeyang)** | 여름에는 해가 일찍 떠오릅니다. (yeoreumeneun haega iljjik tteooreumnida.) | **the sun** — The sun rises early in the summer. |
| **비 (bi)** | 오후 내내 세찬 비가 내렸어요. (ohu naenae sechan biga naeryeosseoyo.) | **the rain** — Heavy rain fell throughout the afternoon. |

**👉 [Practice Deck 9: Korean — Animals, Pets, Nature & Weather (32 Flashcards) →](https://flashcards.world/flashcards/sets/e0430c36-58d3-4258-a6e2-5eaf48ab1711/)**

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### Deck 10: Travel, Airport, Train, Hotel & Directions (32 Cards)

**What this deck covers:** Airports and flights (*공항, 비행기, 여권, 탑승권*), transit (*기차, 기차역, 지하철, 버스, 택시, 표*), hotels (*호텔, 예약*), and directions (*좌회전하세요, 우회전하세요, 직진하세요*).
**Why it matters:** Essential for riding the Seoul Subway, booking KTX tickets to Busan, and giving directions to taxi drivers.

| Target Word + Romanization | Example Sentence (with Romanization) | English Meaning & Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| **공항 (gonghang)** | 우리는 공항에 두 시간 일찍 도착했어요. (urineun gonghange du sigan iljjik dochakaesseoyo.) | **the airport** — We arrived at the airport two hours early. |
| **비행기 (bihaenggi)** | 비행기가 정시에 이륙했어요. (bihaenggiga jeongsie iryukaesseoyo.) | **the airplane** — The airplane took off on time. |
| **여권 (yeogwon)** | 출입국 심사대에서 여권을 보여 주세요. (churipguk simsadaeeseo yeogwoneul boyeo juseyo.) | **the passport** — Show your passport at border control. |
| **기차 (gicha)** | 빠른 기차는 삼 번 승강장에서 출발해요. (ppareun gichaneun sam beon seunggangjangeseo chulbalhaeyo.) | **the train** — The fast train leaves from platform three. |
| **기차역 (gichayeok)** | 중앙 기차역 밖에서 저를 만나세요. (jung-ang gichayeok bakkeseo jeoreul mannaseyo.) | **the train station** — Meet me outside the main train station. |
| **표 (pyo)** | 인터넷으로 왕복표를 예매했어요. (inteoneseuro wangbokpyoreul yemaehaesseoyo.) | **the ticket** — I bought a round-trip ticket online. |
| **호텔 (hotel)** | 우리 호텔에서는 구시가지의 광장이 내려다보여요. (uri hotereseoneun gusigajiui gwangjangi naeryeodaboyeoyo.) | **the hotel** — Our hotel overlooks the old town square. |
| **좌회전하세요 (jwahoejeonhaseyo)** | 우체국을 지나서 왼쪽으로 도세요. (uchegugeul jinaseo oenjjogeuro doseyo.) | **turn left** — Turn left after the post office. |
| **우회전하세요 (uhoejeonhaseyo)** | 두 번째 교차로에서 오른쪽으로 도세요. (du beonjjae gyocharoeseo oreunjjogeuro doseyo.) | **turn right** — Turn right at the second intersection. |
| **직진하세요 (jikjinhaseyo)** | 두 블록을 곧장 가세요. (du beullogeul gotjang gaseyo.) | **go straight** — Go straight ahead for two blocks. |

**👉 [Practice Deck 10: Korean — Travel, Airport, Train, Hotel & Directions (32 Flashcards) →](https://flashcards.world/flashcards/sets/7e6f5d44-9ed0-4834-a970-ca67e149344d/)**

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### Deck 11: City Places, Shops, Money & Everyday Errands (32 Cards)

**What this deck covers:** Urban places (*도시, 공원, 슈퍼마켓, 빵집, 은행, 우체국, 도서관, 박물관*) and money/shopping (*돈, 가격, 현금, 신용카드, 영수증, 할인*).
**Why it matters:** Equips you for everyday errands, card payments (*신용카드로 계산할게요*), and navigating Korean shopping districts.

| Target Word + Romanization | Example Sentence (with Romanization) | English Meaning & Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| **도시 (dosi)** | 이 도시는 아주 활기차요. (i dosineun aju hwalgichayo.) | **city** — This city is very lively. |
| **공원 (gongwon)** | 아이들이 공원에서 놀아요. (aideuri gongwoneseo norayo.) | **park** — Children play in the park. |
| **슈퍼마켓 (syupeomaket)** | 슈퍼마켓에서 장을 봐요 (syupeomakeseseo jangeul bwayo). | **supermarket** — I buy food at the supermarket. |
| **빵집 (ppangjip)** | 빵집에서는 따뜻한 빵 냄새가 나요. (ppangjibeseoneun ttatteutan ppang naemsaega nayo.) | **bakery** — The bakery smells like warm bread. |
| **은행 (eunhaeng)** | 은행이 아홉 시에 열어요 (eunhaengi ahop sie yeoreoyo). | **bank** — The bank opens at nine. |
| **우체국 (ucheguk)** | 우체국에서 소포를 보냈어요 (uchegugeseo soporeul bonaesseoyo). | **post office** — I sent a package from the post office. |
| **도서관 (doseogwan)** | 도서관에서는 조용히 해 주세요. (doseogwaneseoneun joyonghi hae juseyo.) | **library** — Please be quiet in the library. |
| **돈 (don)** | 그녀는 여행을 위해 돈을 모아요 (geunyeoneun yeohaengeul wihae doneul moayo). | **money** — She saves money for her trip. |
| **가격 (gagyeok)** | 이 셔츠의 가격은 얼마인가요? (i syeocheuui gagyeogeun eolmaingayo?) | **price** — What is the price of this shirt? |
| **신용카드 (sinyongkadeu)** | 신용카드로 결제해도 되나요? (sinyongkadeuro gyeoljehaedo doenayo?) | **credit card** — Can I pay by credit card? |

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### Deck 12: School, Work, Office, Tech & Professions (32 Cards)

**What this deck covers:** Academic and office life (*학교, 대학교, 교실, 숙제, 시험, 책, 공책, 사무실, 회의*), tech (*컴퓨터, 노트북, 휴대폰, 인터넷*), and professions (*선생님, 학생, 엔지니어*).
**Why it matters:** Practice talking about classes, computers, teachers, and office work in Korean.

| Target Word + Romanization | Example Sentence (with Romanization) | English Meaning & Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| **학교 (hakgyo)** | 학교는 여덟 시에 시작해요. (hakgyoneun yeodeol sie sijakaeyo.) | **school** — School starts at eight. |
| **대학교 (daehakgyo)** | 그녀는 대학교에서 법학을 공부해요. (geunyeoneun daehakgyoeseo beopageul gongbuhaeyo.) | **university** — She studies law at the university. |
| **책 (chaek)** | 이 책에는 멋진 이야기가 있어요. (i chaegeneun meotjin iyagiga isseoyo.) | **book** — This book has a great story. |
| **공책 (gongchaek)** | 그것을 공책에 적으세요. (geugeoseul gongchaege jeogeuseyo.) | **notebook** — Write it in your notebook. |
| **컴퓨터 (keompyuteo)** | 제 컴퓨터는 아주 빨라요. (je keompyuteoneun aju ppallayo.) | **computer** — My computer is very fast. |
| **휴대폰 (hyudaepon)** | 제 휴대폰을 어디에 뒀죠? (je hyudaeponeul eodie dwotjyo?) | **phone** — Where did I put my phone? |
| **인터넷 (inteonet)** | 무선 인터넷이 잘 돼요. (museon inteonesi jal dwaeyo.) | **internet** — The wireless internet works well. |
| **사무실 (samusil)** | 그녀는 현대적인 사무실에서 일해요. (geunyeoneun hyeondaejeogin samusireseo ilhaeyo.) | **office** — She works in a modern office. |
| **선생님 (seonsaengnim)** | 우리 선생님은 내용을 명확하게 설명하세요. (uri seonsaengnimeun naeyongeul myeonghwakage seolmyeonghaseyo.) | **teacher** — Our teacher explains things clearly. |
| **학생 (haksaeng)** | 모든 학생에게 교과서가 있어요. (modeun haksaengege gyogwaseoga isseoyo.) | **student** — Every student has a textbook. |

**👉 [Practice Deck 12: Korean — School, Work, Office, Tech & Professions (32 Flashcards) →](https://flashcards.world/flashcards/sets/60f81628-2464-434d-a634-b687f2bfe839/)**

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### Deck 13: Top 32 Essential Everyday Action Verbs (32 Cards)

**What this deck covers:** Thirty-two everyday action and state expressions, with dictionary-form headwords and polite examples. These include *가다, 오다, 만들다, 먹다, 마시다, 자다, 말하다, 보다, 읽다, 사다,* and *배우다*; examples use forms such as **-아/어요** and polite requests with **-세요**.
**Why it matters:** Korean predicates usually come at the end of a clause. Practice whole sentences: dictionary forms ending in **-다** can express states as well as actions. Readiness uses **준비가 됐어요**, and having dogs uses **있어요**, so do not insert **이다** or **가지다** mechanically.

| Target Word + Romanization | Example Sentence (with Romanization) | English Meaning & Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| **가다 (gada)** | 저는 일찍 일하러 가요. (jeoneun iljjik ilhareo gayo.) | **to go** — I go to work early. |
| **오다 (oda)** | 우리 파티에 와 주세요. (uri patie wa juseyo.) | **to come** — Please come to our party. |
| **먹다 (meokda)** | 우리는 정오에 점심을 먹어요. (urineun jeong-o-e jeomsimeul meogeoyo.) | **to eat** — We eat lunch at noon. |
| **마시다 (masida)** | 찬물을 많이 마시세요. (chanmureul mani masiseyo.) | **to drink** — Drink plenty of cold water. |
| **자다 (jada)** | 아기가 아주 잘 자요 (agiga aju jal jayo). | **to sleep** — The baby sleeps very peacefully. |
| **말하다 (malhada)** | 그녀는 세 가지 언어를 유창하게 말해요. (geunyeoneun se gaji eoneoreul yuchanghage malhaeyo.) | **to speak** — She speaks three languages fluently. |
| **보다 (boda)** | 산들이 보이나요? (sandeuri boinayo?) | **to see** — Can you see the mountains? |
| **읽다 (ikda)** | 그는 매일 뉴스를 읽어요. (geuneun maeil nyuseureul ilgeoyo.) | **to read** — He reads the news daily. |
| **사다 (sada)** | 신선한 빵을 사고 싶어요. (sinseonhan ppangeul sago sipeoyo.) | **to buy** — I want to buy fresh bread. |
| **배우다 (baeuda)** | 저는 새로운 언어를 배우고 있어요. (jeoneun saeroun eoneoreul baeugo isseoyo.) | **to learn** — I am learning a new language. |

**👉 [Practice Deck 13: Korean — Top 32 Essential Everyday Action Verbs (32 Flashcards) →](https://flashcards.world/flashcards/sets/bed9a23b-7000-4916-a9a7-3033381e6e6d/)**

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### Deck 14: Top 32 Essential Adjectives & Opposites (32 Cards)

**What this deck covers:** 32 descriptive words and expressions, including opposite pairs such as *크다/작다, 좋다/나쁘다, 새롭다/오래되다, 뜨겁다/차갑다, 쉽다/어렵다, 빠르다/느리다* and *싸다/비싸다*. In the examples, *어리다* describes a young tree and *진하다* describes the strength of coffee.
**Why it matters:** Korean descriptive predicates take sentence endings (*좋다 → 좋아요*). Many use **`-(으)ㄴ`** before a noun (*큰 집 keun jip*, 'big house'); learn the complete inflected forms. The set also includes verb phrases such as *가득 차다*, so one adjective pattern does not cover every entry.

| Target Word + Romanization | Example Sentence (with Romanization) | English Meaning & Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| **크다 (keuda)** | 그들은 큰 집에 살아요 (geudeureun keun jibe sarayo). | **big** — They live in a big house. |
| **작다 (jakda)** | 이 작은 가방은 편리해요. (i jageun gabangeun pyeollihaeyo.) | **small** — This small bag is handy. |
| **좋다 (jota)** | 그건 아주 좋은 생각이에요. (geugeon aju joeun saenggagieyo.) | **good** — That is a very good idea. |
| **나쁘다 (nappeuda)** | 오늘은 날씨가 나빠요. (oneureun nalssiga nappayo.) | **bad** — The weather is bad today. |
| **새롭다 (saeropda)** | 새 신발 한 켤레를 샀어요. (sae sinbal han kyeollereul sasseoyo.) | **new** — I bought a new pair of shoes. |
| **오래되다 (oraedoeda)** | 저 성은 아주 오래되었어요 (jeo seongeun aju oraedoeeosseoyo). | **old** — That castle is very old. |
| **뜨겁다 (tteugeopda)** | 조심하세요, 국이 뜨거워요. (josimhaseyo, gugi tteugeowoyo.) | **hot** — Careful, the soup is hot. |
| **차갑다 (chagapda)** | 겨울바람은 차가워요. (gyeoulbarameun chagawoyo.) | **cold** — The winter wind is cold. |
| **쉽다 (swipda)** | 첫 번째 문제는 쉬워요 (cheot beonjjae munjeneun swiwoyo). | **easy** — The first question is easy. |
| **어렵다 (eoryeopda)** | 저 산을 오르는 것은 어려워요. (jeo saneul oreuneun geoseun eoryeowoyo.) | **difficult** — Climbing that mountain is difficult. |

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### Deck 15: Feelings, Emotions, Personality & Hobbies (32 Cards)

**What this deck covers:** Emotions (*행복하다, 슬프다, 피곤하다, 신나다, 걱정하다*), character traits (*친절하다, 예의 바르다, 정직하다, 다정하다*), and leisure vocabulary (*음악, 영화, 수영, 독서, 요리*). The calm-sea example uses *잔잔하다*.
**Why it matters:** Moves you from basic survival exchanges to warm, expressive Korean conversations about your feelings, personality, and favorite pastimes.

| Target Word + Romanization | Example Sentence (with Romanization) | English Meaning & Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| **행복하다 (haengbokada)** | 그녀는 그 소식을 듣고 기뻐해요. (geunyeoneun geu sosigeul deutgo gippeohaeyo.) | **happy** — She is happy with the news. |
| **슬프다 (seulpeuda)** | 영화의 결말은 슬펐어요. (yeonghwaui gyeolmareun seulpeosseoyo.) | **sad** — The ending of the movie was sad. |
| **피곤하다 (pigonhada)** | 저는 달리고 나면 피곤해요. (jeoneun dalligo namyeon pigonhaeyo.) | **tired** — I feel tired after running. |
| **잔잔하다 (janjanhada)** | 푸른 바다는 잔잔해요. (pureun badaneun janjanhaeyo.) | **calm** — The blue sea is calm. |
| **신나다 (sinnada)** | 아이들은 여행을 갈 생각에 신나요. (aideureun yeohaengeul gal saenggage sinnayo.) | **excited** — The kids are excited to travel. |
| **친절하다 (chinjeolhada)** | 따뜻한 말씀 정말 고마워요 (ttatteutan malsseum jeongmal gomawoyo). | **kind** — Thank you for your kind words. |
| **다정하다 (dajeonghada)** | 동호회 사람들은 모두 다정해요. (donghohoe saramdeureun modu dajeonghaeyo.) | **friendly** — Everyone at the club is friendly. |
| **음악 (eumak)** | 방 안에 잔잔한 음악이 흘러나와요. (bang ane janjanhan eumagi heulleonawayo.) | **music** — Soft music plays in the room. |
| **영화 (yeonghwa)** | 우리는 모험 영화를 봤어요. (urineun moheom yeonghwareul bwasseoyo.) | **movie** — We watched an adventure movie. |
| **독서 (dokseo)** | 저는 조용히 책을 읽으면 마음이 편안해져요. (jeoneun joyonghi chaegeul ilgeumyeon maeumi pyeonanhaejyeoyo.) | **reading** — Quiet reading helps me relax. |

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## 30-Day Spaced Repetition Study Schedule for Korean (480 Core Words)

1. **Days 1–7 (Hangul Fluency + Decks 1–3 — Greetings, Numbers & Home)**: Spend the first 48 hours reading Hangul syllable blocks aloud without peeking at Romanization, then complete Decks 1–3 (96 cards). Pay special attention to Native vs. Sino-Korean numbers in Deck 2.
2. **Days 8–15 (Decks 4–7 — Food, Groceries, Family & Clothing)**: Add 16–32 new cards daily while reviewing your due Spaced Repetition queue. Notice how object particles (`을/를`) change depending on whether the noun ends in a *batchim*.
3. **Days 16–23 (Decks 8–11 — Health, Nature, Transit & City Errands)**: Practice travel and city vocabulary aloud. Test yourself by covering the English translation and reading the full Korean example sentence at natural speed.
4. **Days 24–30 (Decks 12–15 — Work, 32 Core Verbs, 32 Adjectives & Emotions)**: Master the 32 core verbs and 32 descriptive verbs (adjectives). Practice transforming dictionary forms (`-다`) into polite `-아/어요` endings on the fly.

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## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Learning Korean Vocabulary

### Should I learn Korean with Romanization or Hangul?
Use Revised Romanization only during your first few days as a pronunciation check. Every card on [Flashcards World](/flashcards?q=Korean) includes both **Hangul** and **Romanization** so you can transition smoothly to reading Hangul syllable blocks directly while verifying tricky sound changes (such as *batchim* liaison in *한국어 [hangugeo]* or nasalization in *감사합니다 [gamsahamnida]*).

### How many Korean words do I need for TOPIK I and TOPIK II?
- **TOPIK I (Level 1 / CEFR A1)**: ~800 core words.
- **TOPIK I (Level 2 / CEFR A2)**: ~1,500–2,000 words.
- **TOPIK II (Levels 3–4 / CEFR B1–B2)**: ~3,000–4,000 words.
The **480 high-frequency words across these 15 thematic decks** form the foundational backbone of TOPIK I and everyday spoken Korean.

### Why do Korean adjectives end in `-다 (-da)` like verbs?
In Korean grammar, adjectives are actually **descriptive verbs (*형용사 — hyeongyongsa*)**. Instead of needing a separate "to be" verb, *크다 (keuda)* already means "to be big" and conjugates directly into polite speech as **커요 (*keoyo* — is big)**, or modifies a noun using **`-(으)ㄴ`** (**큰 집** *keun jip* — a big house).

### When do I use Native Korean numbers vs. Sino-Korean numbers?
Use **Native Korean numbers (*하나, 둘, 셋...*)** when counting physical items with a counter (*개, 명, 마리, 잔, 병*), telling your age (*살*), and stating the **hour** (*시*). Use **Sino-Korean numbers (*일, 이, 삼...*)** for **minutes** (*분*), seconds, dates, months, money (*원*), phone numbers, and building floors (*층*).

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