기타 표현
한국어 잘 못해요.
hangugeo jal mot-haeyo
I can’t speak Korean well.
사용 방법
Say this at the start of a conversation so people know to speak more slowly and simply to you.
천천히 말해 주세요.
cheon-cheonhi mal-hae ju-seyo
Please speak slowly.
사용 방법
Use this whenever the other person sounds too fast. If you say it with a smile, it feels very natural.
다시 한 번 말해 주세요.
dasi han beon mal-hae ju-seyo
Please say that again.
사용 방법
When you don’t catch something the first time, use this instead of apologizing over and over.
이거 무슨 뜻이에요?
igeo museun tteus-ieyo
What does this mean?
사용 방법
Point at a sign, menu, or message and ask this; people will usually explain it in simpler words.
기타 표현
사진 같이 찍어도 돼요?
sajin gachi jjigeodo dwaeyo
Can we take a photo together?
사용 방법
Use this when you want to politely ask someone to take a memorable photo together at a nice place.
기타 표현
한국 정말 좋아요.
hanguk jeongmal joayo
I really like Korea.
사용 방법
Drop this line while chatting with locals; complimenting Korea often makes the mood warmer right away.
한국 음식 정말 맛있어요.
hanguk eumsik jeongmal masisseoyo
Korean food is really delicious.
사용 방법
Say this to the staff or friends after tasting the food; it naturally leads to more friendly conversation.
오늘 너무 즐거웠어요.
oneul neomu jeul-geo-wosseoyo
I had such a great time today.
사용 방법
At the end of the day, say this to friends or a guide to close the day warmly and hint at meeting again.
추천해 주셔서 감사합니다.
chucheon-hae jusyeoseo gam-sa-hamnida
Thank you for the recommendation.
사용 방법
Say this to someone who recommended a restaurant, café, or spot; they’ll be happy and may share more tips next time.
또 만났으면 좋겠어요.
tto mannasseumyeon jo-kesseoyo
I hope we can meet again.
사용 방법
Use this when you meet someone you clicked with on your trip and want to suggest meeting again without sounding too heavy.