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35. Korean Grammar: '~(으)시' - Honorifics Korean Grammar: '~(으)시' - HonorificsIn Korean, honorifics are very important to show respect to others, especially when speaking to someone older, in a higher position, or in a formal context. The grammar ‘~(으)시’ is used to show respect and politeness when referring to someone's actions or state. This is mainly used with verbs and is attached to the verb stem.1. Basic Meaning of '~(으)시'The suffi.. 2025. 2. 12.
34. Korean Grammar: '~자' Korean Grammar: '~자'In this post, we will learn about the Korean grammar '~자'. It is commonly used in casual speech to suggest doing something together. This grammar is typically used when making invitations, suggestions, or proposals, but it is in 반말 (informal language).Important: If you want to speak more politely or in a formal way, you should use the polite form "아/어요" instead of "자". For ex.. 2025. 2. 12.
33. Korean Grammar: 'ㄴ/는/은데' Korean Grammar: 'ㄴ/는/은데'In this post, we will learn about the Korean grammar structure 'ㄴ/는/은데'. This grammar is used to provide background information or contrast two things, and it has a flexible meaning that can vary based on the context. It can be translated into English as “by the way,” “but,” “so then,” or even other phrases depending on the situation. However, be careful, because it is of.. 2025. 2. 12.
32. Korean Grammar: 'ㄹ/을 게요' will! Korean Grammar: 'ㄹ/을 게요'In this post, we'll learn about the Korean grammar structure 'ㄹ/을 게요', which is used to express intentions or promises, usually indicating an action the speaker will do soon or quickly. This structure is often used in informal situations and is a way to show a commitment to doing something.1. Meaning and Usage of 'ㄹ/을 게요''ㄹ/을 게요' expresses a promise or intention:This stru.. 2025. 2. 12.
31. Korean Grammar: ㅂ/습니다, ㅂ/습니까, 입니다, 입니까 Korean Grammar: ㅂ/습니다, ㅂ/습니까, 입니다, 입니까In this post, we'll learn about ㅂ/습니다, ㅂ/습니까, 입니다, and 입니까, which are formal and polite sentence endings used in Korean. These forms are typically used in situations where you want to speak in a respectful, formal way, such as when you're talking to someone older than you, in business settings, or in public speeches.1. ㅂ/습니다 and ㅂ/습니까 (Formal Statements and .. 2025. 2. 12.
30. Korean Grammar: 아/어 보다 (To Try Doing Something) Korean Grammar: 아/어 보다 (To Try Doing Something)In this post, we'll learn how to use 아/어 보다 in Korean, which means "to try doing something." This is super useful when you want to talk about trying new things like food, clothes, activities, and more!1. What is 아/어 보다?아/어 보다 is added to a verb stem to express the idea of trying something. It’s similar to saying "Try eating", "Try wearing", or "Try .. 2025. 2. 12.
29. Korean Grammar: Using Verbs and Adjectives to Describe Nouns Korean Grammar: Using Verbs and Adjectives to Describe NounsIn this post, we’ll learn how to describe nouns in Korean using verbs and adjectives. Just like in English, we can describe things by using words like "running boy" or "delicious food." But in Korean, the structure is a little different. Let’s break it down with examples and see how verbs and adjectives change depending on the tense!1. .. 2025. 2. 12.
28. Korean Grammar: 려고 하다 vs. 기로 하다 Korean Grammar: 려고 하다 vs. 기로 하다In this post, we’ll learn how to use 려고 하다 and 기로 하다 in Korean. Both are used when talking about plans or intentions, but they have different meanings and uses. Let’s break them down with examples and see how they are different!1. 려고 하다 (To Intend To / To Plan To)Meaning:려고 하다 is used when you intend or plan to do something, but it’s not 100% certain yet. It shows .. 2025. 2. 12.
27. Korean Grammar: How to Use 지 말다 (Don't) Korean Grammar: How to Use 지 말다 (Don't)In this post, we'll learn how to use the Korean grammar 지 말다, which is used to tell someone not to do something. This is a very common and useful expression in everyday conversations. Let's break it down with examples and compare it with similar expressions like 안 and 지 않다.1. What is 지 말다?The expression 지 말다 means “don’t” in English. It’s used when you want.. 2025. 2. 12.

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