Korean Expressions
Hangeul (Korean alphabet) was first invented by King Sejong during the mid-15th Century. At the time of its inception, the language originally called Hunminjeongeum, consisted of 17 consonants and 11 vowels. Presently, 3 of the originally established consonants and 1 vowel are no longer in use, bringing the present total number of characters to 24. Korea's Hangeul vocabulary is formed by the selective combination of vowels and consonants to create words.
"The Hunminjeongeum," a historical document which provides instructions to educate people on the use of Hangeul, is registered with UNESCO. UNESCO awards a "King Sejong Literacy Prize," every year in memory of the inventor of Hangeul.
| English | How are you ? |
|---|---|
| Korean Alphabet (Hangeul) | Annyeong-haseyo |
| Korean |  |
| English | Good Morning / afternoon / evening |
| Korean Alphabet (Hangeul) | Annyeong-haseyo |
| Korean | |
| English | I'm glad to meet you |
| Korean Alphabet (Hangeul) | Mannaseo bangawoyo |
| Korean |  |
| English | I am sorry |
| Korean Alphabet (Hangeul) | Mian-hamnida. |
| Korean |  |
| English | Yes |
| Korean Alphabet (Hangeul) | Ye |
| Korean |  |
| English | No |
| Korean Alphabet (Hangeul) | Aniyo |
| Korean |  |
| English | Thank you |
| Korean Alphabet (Hangeul) | Gamsa-hamnida |
| Korean |  |
| English | You are welcome |
| Korean Alphabet (Hangeul) | Cheonmaneyo |
| Korean |  |
| English | Excuse me |
| Korean Alphabet (Hangeul요 | Silre-hamnida |
| Korean |  |
| English | Please help me |
| Korean Alphabet (Hangeul) | Dowajuseyo |
| Korean |  |
| English | Please bring me the menu |
| Korean Alphabet (Hangeul) | Menyupan juseyo |
| Korean |  |
| English | The bill, please |
| Korean Alphabet (Hangeul) | Gyesanseo juseyo |
| Korean |  |
| English | How much is it ? |
| Korean Alphabet (Hangeul) | |
| Korean |  |
| English | Where is the restroom ? |
| Korean Alphabet (Hangeul) | Hwajangsileun oedi-imnikka |
| Korean |  |
