Want to speak Korean fluently? Mastering Korean verbs is the key! π‘
Verbs are the foundation of any language. Whether you’re describing actions, feelings, or states of being, Korean verbs play a crucial role in forming sentences.
In this guide, you’ll learn 50+ must-know Korean verbs with pronunciation, example sentences, and usage tips. Save this list and start practicing today! π
π Understanding Korean Verbs
β Korean verbs always end in -λ€ (-da) in their dictionary form.
β To use them in sentences, you must conjugate them based on tense and politeness levels.
β Korean has regular and irregular verbsβsome change in unique ways when conjugated.
π‘ Example:
- κ°λ€ (gada) β to go
- λ¨Ήλ€ (meokda) β to eat
- νλ€ (hada) β to do
Now, letβs dive into the most important verbs!
π₯ 50+ Essential Korean Verbs
π Basic Action Verbs
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| κ°λ€ | gada | To go |
| μ€λ€ | oda | To come |
| κ±·λ€ | geotda | To walk |
| λ°λ€ | ttwida | To run |
| νλ€ | tada | To ride (bus, bike) |
| λ€μ΄κ°λ€ | deureogada | To enter |
| λμ€λ€ | naoda | To come out |
| μΌμ΄λλ€ | ireonada | To wake up, stand up |
| μλ€ | anda | To sit |
| λλ€ | nupda | To lie down |
π½ Eating & Drinking Verbs
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| λ¨Ήλ€ | meokda | To eat |
| λ§μλ€ | masida | To drink |
| μ리νλ€ | yorihada | To cook |
| μ£Όλ¬Ένλ€ | jumunhada | To order (food) |
| λ§λ€λ€ | mandeulda | To make |
| μΉλ€ | ssipda | To chew |
| μΌν€λ€ | samkida | To swallow |
π£ Communication Verbs
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| λ§νλ€ | malhada | To speak |
| μ΄μΌκΈ°νλ€ | iyagihada | To talk |
| μ§λ¬Ένλ€ | jilmunhada | To ask a question |
| λλ΅νλ€ | daedapada | To answer |
| μ€λͺ νλ€ | seolmyeonghada | To explain |
| μ½λ€ | ikda | To read |
| μ°λ€ | sseuda | To write |
π Emotion & Thinking Verbs
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μ’μνλ€ | joahada | To like |
| μ«μ΄νλ€ | silheohada | To dislike |
| μ¬λνλ€ | saranghada | To love |
| λ―Έμνλ€ | miwohada | To hate |
| κ±±μ νλ€ | geokjeonghada | To worry |
| μκ°νλ€ | saenggakhada | To think |
| κΈ°μ΅νλ€ | gieokhada | To remember |
| μλ€ | itda | To forget |
πββοΈ Physical & Movement Verbs
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| λ³΄λ€ | boda | To see, watch |
| λ£λ€ | deutda | To listen |
| λ§μ§λ€ | manjida | To touch |
| λλΌλ€ | neukkida | To feel |
| λμ§λ€ | deonjida | To throw |
| μ‘λ€ | japda | To grab |
| λ°λ€ | milda | To push |
| λΉκΈ°λ€ | dangida | To pull |
π Daily Life Verbs
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μλ€ | jada | To sleep |
| μ»λ€ | ssitda | To wash |
| μ²μνλ€ | cheongsuhada | To clean |
| μ λ€ | ipda | To wear (clothes) |
| λ²λ€ | beotda | To take off (clothes) |
| μ λ€ | sinda | To wear (shoes) |
| μ΄λ€ | yeolda | To open |
| λ«λ€ | datda | To close |
πΌ Work & Study Verbs
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μΌνλ€ | ilhada | To work |
| 곡λΆνλ€ | gongbuhada | To study |
| μ°μ΅νλ€ | yeonseuphada | To practice |
| λ°°μ°λ€ | baeuda | To learn |
| κ°λ₯΄μΉλ€ | gareuchida | To teach |
| μνμ λ³΄λ€ | siheomeul boda | To take a test |
π¬ Common Phrases Using Korean Verbs
β I eat breakfast every day.
π λλ λ§€μΌ μμΉ¨μ λ¨Ήμ΄μ. (Naneun maeil achimeul meogeoyo.)
β Can you speak Korean?
π νκ΅μ΄ ν μ μμ΄μ? (Hangugeo hal su isseoyo?)
β She is studying right now.
π κ·Έλ
λ μ§κΈ 곡λΆνκ³ μμ΄μ. (Geunyeoneun jigeum gongbuhago isseoyo.)
β I love Korean food.
π λλ νκ΅ μμμ μ’μν΄μ. (Naneun hanguk eumsigeul joahaeyo.)
β I will go to Korea next year.
π λ΄λ
μ νκ΅μ κ° κ±°μμ. (Naenyeone hanguke gal geoyeyo.)
π― Practice Time!
Test your knowledge by answering these questions in the comments:
1οΈβ£ What is the Korean verb for “to sleep”? π΄
2οΈβ£ How do you say “to drink” in Korean? β
3οΈβ£ Whatβs the verb for “to love” in Korean? β€οΈ
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