(I'll occasionally be using romanized Korean words and lyrics since some things sound awkward when translated over in English. This mini guide is to help you all understand some of the words and phrases you may come across. Use it as a reference if you must. Please note that I am not Korean, so I'm extremely sorry if any of this is incorrect. These are just a few words and phrases I may use here and there.)
Hello >>> Annyeonghasaeyo (respectful/formal –also means good morning), Annyeong (casual/informal), Yobosaeyo (on the phone)
Goodbye >>> Annyeonghikasaeyo (when someone is leaving you), Annyeonghikesaeyo (when you leave someone), Annyeong (same as hello but still informal)
Thank you >>> Kamsahamnida (respectful/very formal), Gomawo (casual/used for very close friends, younger people, siblings etc.)
Girls referring to older guys OR older brother >>> Oppa
Girls referring to older girls >>> Unnie
Guys referring to older guys >>> Hyung
Guys referring to older girls OR older sister>>> Noona
Older guy/girl calls someone younger than them >>> Dongsaeng (or just their name)
Senior/someone who has more experience in something >>> Sunbae or Sunbaenim (formal)
Mom >>> Umma or Eomeoni (used when you are an adult and/or if you are talking about someone's mother in conversation)
Dad >>> Appa or Abeoji (used when you are an adult and/or if you are talking about someone's father in conversation)
Younger Sister >>> Yeo Dongsaeng
Younger Brother >>> Nam Dongsaeng
Grandmother >>> Halmoni (can also be used when addressing an elderly women)
Grandfather >>> Haraboji
Middle aged women/ older married women or looks old enough to get married >>> Ahjumma
Same as Ahjumma only with middle aged men >>> Ahjusshi
Fool, Stupid, Silly >>> Babo/Pabo
Yes >>> Ne or Yeh (formal?/polite)
No >>> Aniyo (formal/polite), Ani (casual?/used for younger people)
I love you >>> Saranghae
Honey >>> Jagiya - Yeobo (but used with married couples)
Hey! >>> Yah!
Alright >>> Arasso
The act of showing cuteness or trying to look cute >>> Aegyo
The best >>> Daebak
Why? >>> Waeyo? (formal/polite) Wae? (informal)
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