[Series 16/50] 117 Must-Know Korean Words for Beginners(Vocabulary for kindergartners) : A Complete Study Guide

My First KOREA Fun Words
My First KOREA Fun Words

Welcome to the 16th series of my "Korean Language Mastery" program. Language learning starts with daily life. I have curated 117 essential words that every learner needs to know. This catalog is designed for international learners to master the basics through clear romanization, English translations, and two practical example sentences for every word.

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SectionWordEnglish Pronun
ciation
Romani
zation
EnglishExample Sentences (Short)
Body머리Muh-reeMeoriHead[1] 머리 아파요 (Muh-ree ah-pah-yo) / Head hurts [2] 머리 좋아요 (Muh-ree jo-ah-yo) / Good brain/smart
NoonNunEye[1] 눈 커요 (Noon kuh-yo) / Eyes big [2] 눈 예뻐요 (Noon yeh-ppuh-yo) / Eyes pretty
KoKoNose[1] 코 작아요 (Ko jah-gah-yo) / Nose small
[2] 코 높아요 (Ko noh-pah-yo) / Nose high
IbIpMouth[1] 입 열어요 (Ib yuh-ruh-yo) / Open mouth
[2] 입 작아요 (Ib jah-gah-yo) / Mouth small
GweeGwiEar[1] 귀 아파요 (Gwee ah-pah-yo) / Ear hurts
[2] 귀 커요 (Gwee kuh-yo) / Ears big
SonSonHand[1] 손 씻어요 (Son ssi-suh-yo) / Wash hands
[2] 손 잡아요 (Son jah-bah-yo) / Hold hands
BalBalFoot[1] 발 아파요 (Bal ah-pah-yo) / Foot hurts
[2] 발 커요 (Bal kuh-yo) / Feet big
BaeBaeStomach[1] 배 고파요 (Bae go-pah-yo) / Hungry now
[2] 배 불러요 (Bae bool-luh-yo) / Full stomach
다리Dah-reeDariLeg[1] 다리 길어요 (Dah-ree gil-uh-yo) / Legs long
[2] 다리 아파요 (Dah-ree ah-pah-yo) / Legs hurt
어깨Uh-kkaeEokkaeShoulder[1] 어깨 넓어요 (Uh-kkae nuhl-buh-yo) / Shoulders wide [2] 어깨 펴요 (Uh-kkae pyuh-yo) / Straight shoulders
무릎Moo-reupMureupKnee[1] 무릎 아파요 (Moo-reup ah-pah-yo) / Knee hurts
[2] 무릎 꿇어요 (Moo-reup kku-ruh-yo) / Kneel down
Family엄마Um-mahEommaMom[1] 엄마 사랑해요 (Um-mah sah-rang-hae-yo) / Love Mom
[2] 엄마 어디요? (Um-mah uh-dee-yo?) / Where Mom?
아빠Ah-ppahAppaDad[1] 아빠 오세요 (Ah-ppah oh-seh-yo) / Dad coming [2] 아빠 좋아요 (Ah-ppah jo-ah-yo) / Love Dad
할머니Hal-muh-neeHalmeoniGrandma[1] 할머니 오세요 (Hal-muh-nee oh-seh-yo) / Grandma coming [2] 할머니 건강해요 (Hal-muh-nee gun-gang-hae-yo) / Healthy Grandma
할아버지Hal-ah-buh-jeeHarabeojiGrandpa[1] 할아버지 계세요? (Hal-ah-buh-jee gyeh-seh-yo?) / Grandpa there? [2] 할아버지 멋져요 (Hal-ah-buh-jee mut-juh-yo) / Cool Grandpa
HyungHyeongOlder brother[1] 형 멋져요 (Hyung mut-juh-yo) / Brother cool [2] 형 좋아요 (Hyung jo-ah-yo) / Like brother
누나Noo-nahNunaOlder sister[1] 누나 예뻐요 (Noo-nah yeh-ppuh-yo) / Sister pretty
[2] 누나 도와요 (Noo-nah doh-wah-yo) / Help sister
동생Dong-saengDong
saeng
Sibling[1] 동생 귀여워요 (Dong-saeng gwee-yuh-wuh-yo) / Cute sibling [2] 동생 자요 (Dong-saeng jah-yo) / Sibling sleeps
친구Chin-gooChin
gu
Friend[1] 친구 좋아요 (Chin-goo jo-ah-yo) / Like friend [2] 친구 만나요 (Chin-goo man-nah-yo) / Meet friend
선생님Sun-saeng-nimSeon
saeng
nim
Teacher[1] 선생님 감사합니다 (Sun-saeng-nim gam-sa-ham-nee-da) / Thank teacher
[2] 선생님 안녕하세요 (Sun-saeng-nim an-nyeong-ha-seh-yo) / Hello teacher
아기Ah-geeAgiBaby[1] 아기 울어요 (Ah-gee ool-uh-yo) / Baby cries
[2] 아기 웃어요 (Ah-gee oot-uh-yo) / Baby laughs
FoodBapBapRice[1] 밥 먹어요 (Bap muh-guh-yo) / Eat rice
[2] 밥 맛있어요 (Bap mah-shi-ssuh-yo) / Rice tasty
GookGukSoup[1] 국 뜨거워요 (Gook ttu-guh-wuh-yo) / Soup hot
[2] 국 마셔요 (Gook mah-shyuh-yo) / Drink soup
MoolMulWater[1] 물 주세요 (Mool joo-seh-yo) / Give water
[2] 물 차가워요 (Mool cha-gah-wuh-yo) / Water cold
우유Oo-yooUyuMilk[1] 우유 마셔요 (Oo-yoo mah-shyuh-yo) / Drink milk
[2] 우유 맛있어요 (Oo-yoo mah-shi-ssuh-yo) / Milk tasty
사과Sah-gwahSagwaApple[1] 사과 먹어요 (Sah-gwah muh-guh-yo) / Eat apple
[2] 사과 달아요 (Sah-gwah dal-ah-yo) / Apple sweet
포도Po-doPodoGrape[1] 포도 달아요 (Po-do dal-ah-yo) / Grape sweet
[2] 포도 좋아요 (Po-do jo-ah-yo) / Like grape
바나나Bah-nah-nahBananaBanana[1] 바나나 먹어요 (Bah-nah-nah muh-guh-yo) / Eat banana
[2] 바나나 노래요 (Bah-nah-nah noh-rae-yo) / Banana yellow
PpangPpangBread[1] 빵 사요 (Ppang sah-yo) / Buy bread
[2] 빵 맛있어요 (Ppang mah-shi-ssuh-yo) / Bread tasty
김치Kim-chiKimchiKimchi[1] 김치 매워요 (Kim-chi mae-wuh-yo) / Kimchi spicy
[2] 김치 먹어요 (Kim-chi muh-guh-yo) / Eat kimchi
GimGimSeaweed[1] 김 싸요 (Gim ssah-yo) / Wrap seaweed
[2] 김 맛있어요 (Gim mah-shi-ssuh-yo) / Seaweed tasty
계란Gyeh-ranGyeranEgg[1] 계란 삶아요 (Gyeh-ran sal-mah-yo) / Boil egg [2] 계란 좋아요 (Gyeh-ran jo-ah-yo) / Like egg
생선Saeng-sunSaeng
seon
Fish[1] 생선 구워요 (Saeng-sun goo-wuh-yo) / Grill fish
[2] 생선 신선해요 (Saeng-sun shin-sun-hae-yo) / Fish fresh
불고기Bool-go-geeBulgogiBulgogi[1] 불고기 맛있어요 (Bool-go-gee mah-shi-ssuh-yo) / Bulgogi tasty
[2] 불고기 먹어요 (Bool-go-gee muh-guh-yo) / Eat bulgogi
나물Nah-moolNamulVeggies[1] 나물 무쳐요 (Nah-mool moo-chyuh-yo) / Season veggies [2] 나물 건강해요 (Nah-mool gun-gang-hae-yo) / Healthy veggies
두부Doo-booDubuTofu[1] 두부 구워요 (Doo-boo goo-wuh-yo) / Grill tofu
[2] 두부 부드러워 (Doo-boo boo-du-ruh-wuh) / Soft tofu
콩자반Kong-jah-banKong
jaban
Soybeans[1] 콩자반 먹어요 (Kong-jah-ban muh-guh-yo) / Eat soybeans
[2] 콩자반 달아요 (Kong-jah-ban dal-ah-yo) / Soybeans sweet
어묵Uh-mookEomukFish cake[1] 어묵 먹어요 (Uh-mook muh-guh-yo) / Eat fish cake
[2] 어묵 맛있어요 (Uh-mook mah-shi-ssuh-yo) / Fish cake tasty
멸치Myul-chiMyeolchiAnchovy[1] 멸치 볶아요 (Myul-chi bok-ah-yo) / Stir-fry anchovy
[2] 멸치 고소해요 (Myul-chi go-so-hae-yo) / Anchovy nutty
Nature강아지Gang-ah-jeeGangajiDog[1] 강아지 귀여워 (Gang-ah-jee gwee-yuh-wuh) / Puppy cute
[2] 강아지 뛰어요 (Gang-ah-jee ttee-uh-yo) / Puppy runs
고양이Go-yang-eeGoyangiCat[1] 고양이 야옹 (Go-yang-ee yah-ong) / Cat meows [2] 고양이 예뻐요 (Go-yang-ee yeh-ppuh-yo) / Cat pretty
토끼Toh-kkeeTokkiRabbit[1] 토끼 빨라요 (Toh-kkee ppal-lah-yo) / Rabbit fast
[2] 토끼 뛰어요 (Toh-kkee ttee-uh-yo) / Rabbit jumps
사자Sah-jahSajaLion[1] 사자 커요 (Sah-jah kuh-yo) / Lion big
[2] 사자 무서워 (Sah-jah moo-suh-wuh) / Lion scary
호랑이Ho-rang-eeHorangiTiger[1] 호랑이 강해요 (Ho-rang-ee gang-hae-yo) / Tiger strong
[2] 호랑이 달려요 (Ho-rang-ee dal-lyuh-yo) / Tiger runs
GomGomBear[1] 곰 커요 (Gom kuh-yo) / Bear big [2] 곰 자요 (Gom jah-yo) / Bear sleeps
SaeSaeBird[1] 새 날아요 (Sae nal-ah-yo) / Bird flies
[2] 새 예뻐요 (Sae yeh-ppuh-yo) / Bird pretty
물고기Mool-go-geeMulgogiFish[1] 물고기 수영 (Mool-go-gee soo-young) / Fish swims
[2] 물고기 귀여워 (Mool-go-gee gwee-yuh-wuh) / Fish cute
코끼리Ko-kkee-reeKokkiriElephant[1] 코끼리 코 길어 (Ko-kkee-ree ko gil-uh) / Trunk long
[2] 코끼리 커요 (Ko-kkee-ree kuh-yo) / Elephant big
기린Gi-rinGirinGiraffe[1] 기린 커요 (Gi-rin kuh-yo) / Giraffe tall
[2] 기린 목 길어 (Gi-rin mok gil-uh) / Neck long
DakDakChicken[1] 닭 울어요 (Dak ool-uh-yo) / Chicken crows
[2] 닭고기 맛있어 (Dak-go-gee mah-shi-ssuh) / Meat tasty
HaeHaeSun[1] 해 밝아요 (Hae bal-gah-yo) / Sun bright
[2] 해 뜨거워요 (Hae ttu-guh-wuh-yo) / Sun hot
DalDalMoon[1] 달 밝아요 (Dal bal-gah-yo) / Moon bright
[2] 달 예뻐요 (Dal yeh-ppuh-yo) / Moon pretty
ByulByeolStar[1] 별 빛나요 (Byul bit-nah-yo) / Star shines
[2] 별 많아요 (Byul man-nah-yo) / Many stars
구름Goo-reumGureumCloud[1] 구름 많아요 (Goo-reum man-nah-yo) / Cloudy now
[2] 구름 예뻐요 (Goo-reum yeh-ppuh-yo) / Cloud pretty
BeeBiRain[1] 비 와요 (Bee wah-yo) / It rains [2] 비 맞아요 (Bee mat-ah-yo) / Get wet
NoonNunSnow[1] 눈 와요 (Noon wah-yo) / It snows [2] 눈 쌓여요 (Noon ssah-yuh-yo) / Snow piles
KkotKkotFlower[1] 꽃 예뻐요 (Kkot yeh-ppuh-yo) / Flower pretty
[2] 꽃 봐요 (Kkot bwah-yo) / Look flower
나무Nah-mooNamuTree[1] 나무 커요 (Nah-moo kuh-yo) / Tree big
[2] 나무 심어요 (Nah-moo shi-muh-yo) / Plant tree
PoolPulGrass[1] 풀 초록색 (Pool cho-rok-saek) / Grass green
[2] 풀 깎아요 (Pool kka-kkah-yo) / Mow grass
바다Bah-dahBadaSea[1] 바다 넓어요 (Bah-dah nuhl-buh-yo) / Sea wide
[2] 바다 가요 (Bah-dah gah-yo) / Go sea
SanSanMountain[1] 산 높아요 (San noh-pah-yo) / Mountain high
[2] 산 올라요 (San ol-lah-yo) / Climb mountain
PlayGongGongBall[1] 공 차요 (Gong cha-yo) / Kick ball [2] 공 던져요 (Gong dun-jyuh-yo) / Throw ball
인형In-hyungInhyeongDoll[1] 인형 예뻐요 (In-hyung yeh-ppuh-yo) / Doll pretty [2] 인형 안아요 (In-hyung an-ah-yo) / Hug doll
자동차Jah-dong-chaJadong
cha
Car[1] 자동차 빨라요 (Jah-dong-cha ppal-lah-yo) / Car fast
[2] 자동차 타요 (Jah-dong-cha tah-yo) / Ride car
블록Beul-lokBeullokBlock[1] 블록 쌓아요 (Beul-lok ssah-ah-yo) / Stack blocks [2] 블록 놀이 (Beul-lok no-ree) / Block play
그림책Geu-rim-chaekGeurimchaekBook[1] 그림책 읽어요 (Geu-rim-chaek il-guh-yo) / Read book
[2] 재밌어요 (Jae-mi-ssuh-yo) / It's fun
크레파스Keu-re-pah-seuKeurepaseuCrayon[1] 그림 그려요 (Geu-rim geu-ryuh-yo) / Draw picture
[2] 색깔 많아요 (Saek-kkal man-nah-yo) / Colors many
풍선Poong-sunPungseonBalloon[1] 풍선 커요 (Poong-sun kuh-yo) / Balloon big [2] 풍선 불어요 (Poong-sun boo-ruh-yo) / Blow balloon
미끄럼틀Mee-kkeu-rum-teulMikkeu
reomteul
Slide[1] 미끄럼틀 타요 (Mee-kkeu-rum-teul tah-yo) / Ride slide
[2] 재밌어요 (Jae-mi-ssuh-yo) / So fun
그네Geu-nehGeuneSwing[1] 그네 타요 (Geu-neh tah-yo) / Ride swing
[2] 그네 높아요 (Geu-neh noh-pah-yo) / Swing high
모래놀이Mo-rae-no-reeMorae
nori
Sand[1] 모래놀이 해요 (Mo-rae-no-ree hae-yo) / Play sand
[2] 모래 부드러워 (Mo-rae boo-du-ruh-wuh) / Soft sand
LivingOtOtClothes[1] 옷 입어요 (Ot ib-uh-yo) / Wear clothes
[2] 옷 예뻐요 (Ot yeh-ppuh-yo) / Clothes pretty
모자Mo-jahMojaHat[1] 모자 써요 (Mo-jah ssuh-yo) / Wear hat
[2] 모자 커요 (Mo-jah kuh-yo) / Hat big
양말Yang-malYangmalSocks[1] 양말 신어요 (Yang-mal shin-uh-yo) / Wear socks
[2] 따뜻해요 (Tta-ttut-hae-yo) / Very warm
신발Shin-balSinbalShoes[1] 신발 작아요 (Shin-bal jah-gah-yo) / Shoes small [2] 신발 사요 (Shin-bal sah-yo) / Buy shoes
장갑Jang-gapJanggapGloves[1] 장갑 껴요 (Jang-gap kkyeh-yo) / Wear gloves [2] 손 따뜻해요 (Son tta-ttut-hae-yo) / Hands warm
JipJipHouse[1] 우리 집 (Oo-ree jip) / Our house [2] 집 커요 (Jip kuh-yo) / House big
침대Chim-daeChimdaeBed[1] 침대 자요 (Chim-dae jah-yo) / Sleep bed
[2] 편해요 (Pyun-hae-yo) / Very comfy
의자Oo-ee-jahUijaChair[1] 의자 앉아요 (Oo-ee-jah an-jah-yo) / Sit chair
[2] 편해요 (Pyun-hae-yo) / Comfy chair
책상Chaek-sangChaek
sang
Desk[1] 책상 커요 (Chaek-sang kuh-yo) / Desk big
[2] 공부해요 (Gong-boo-hae-yo) / Study now
칫솔Chit-solChitsolToothbrush[1] 칫솔질 해요 (Chit-sol-jil hae-yo) / Brush teeth [2] 파란색 (Pa-ran-saek) / Blue one
비누Bee-nooBinuSoap[1] 비누 씻어요 (Bee-noo ssi-suh-yo) / Wash soap [2] 향기 좋아요 (Hyang-gee jo-ah-yo) / Smells good
Numbers하나Hah-nahHanaOne[1] 하나 주세요 (Hah-nah joo-seh-yo) / Give one
[2] 한 개 (Han gae) / One item
DoolDulTwo[1] 둘이 놀아요 (Dool-ree no-rah-yo) / Two play
[2] 두 개 (Doo gae) / Two items
SetSetThree[1] 셋 세요 (Set seh-yo) / Count three
[2] 세 개 (Seh gae) / Three items
NetNetFour[1] 넷 모여요 (Net moh-yuh-yo) / Four gather
[2] 네 개 (Neh gae) / Four items
다섯Dah-sutDaseotFive[1] 다섯 살 (Dah-sut sal) / Five years
[2] 다섯 개 (Dah-sut gae) / Five items
Colors빨강Ppal-gangPpal
gang
Red[1] 빨강 예뻐 (Ppal-gang yeh-ppuh) / Red pretty
[2] 사과 빨개 (Sah-gwah ppal-gae) / Apple red
파랑Pah-rangParangBlue[1] 파랑 하늘 (Pah-rang ha-nul) / Blue sky
[2] 바다 파래 (Bah-dah pah-rae) / Sea blue
노랑No-rangNorangYellow[1] 노랑 꽃 (No-rang kkot) / Yellow flower
[2] 바나나 노래 (Bah-nah-nah noh-rae) / Banana yellow
초록Cho-rokChorokGreen[1] 초록 풀 (Cho-rok pool) / Green grass
[2] 나무 초록 (Nah-moo cho-rok) / Tree green
하양Hah-yangHayangWhite[1] 하양 눈 (Hah-yang noon) / White snow
[2] 토끼 하얘 (Toh-kkee ha-yae) / Rabbit white
검정Gum-jungGeom
jeong
Black[1] 검정 가방 (Gum-jung gah-bang) / Black bag [2] 고양이 검정 (Go-yang-ee gum-jung) / Cat black
Feelings기쁘다Gee-ppeumGippeumJoy[1] 기뻐요 (Gee-ppuh-yo) / So happy
[2] 기분 좋아요 (Gee-boon jo-ah-yo) / Feel good
슬프다Seul-peumSeulpeumSadness[1] 슬퍼요 (Seul-puh-yo) / So sad [2] 기분 슬퍼 (Gee-boon seul-puh) / Feel sad
화나다Hwah-namHwanamAnger[1] 화나요 (Hwah-nah-yo) / So angry
[2] 화내지 마 (Hwah-nae-jee mah) / No anger
웃겨요Oo-seumUseumLaughter[1] 많이 웃어 (Man-nee oo-suh) / Laugh more
[2] 웃음 예뻐 (Oo-seum yeh-ppuh) / Smile pretty
울어요Oo-reumUreumCrying[1] 울지 마 (Ool-jee mah) / Don't cry [2] 울음 멈춰 (Oo-reum mum-chwuh) / Stop crying
Actions먹다Muk-daMeokdaEat[1] 밥 먹어 (Bap muh-guh) / Eat rice
[2] 맛있게 먹어 (Mah-shi-gge muh-guh) / Eat well
자다Jah-daJadaSleep[1] 이제 자요 (Ee-jeh jah-yo) / Sleep now
[2] 푹 자요 (Pook jah-yo) / Sleep well
걷다Gut-daGeotdaWalk[1] 같이 걸어요 (Gat-chi guh-ruh-yo) / Walk together
[2] 천천히 걸어 (Chun-chun-hee guh-ruh) / Walk slow
뛰다Ttee-daTtwidaRun[1] 빨리 뛰어 (Ppal-lee ttee-uh) / Run fast
[2] 뛰지 마 (Ttee-jee mah) / Don't run
앉다An-daAnjdaSit[1] 여기 앉아 (Yuh-gee an-jah) / Sit here
[2] 편히 앉아 (Pyun-hee an-jah) / Sit comfy
서다Suh-daSeodaStand[1] 여기 서요 (Yuh-gee suh-yo) / Stand here
[2] 서서 기다려 (Suh-suh gi-dah-ryuh) / Stand wait
사랑Sah-rangSarangLove[1] 사랑해요 (Sah-rang-hae-yo) / I love
[2] 많이 사랑 (Man-nee sah-rang) / Love much
감사Gam-sahGamsaThanks[1] 감사합니다 (Gam-sa-ham-nee-da) / Thank you
[2] 정말 감사 (Jung-mal gam-sah) / Really thanks
미안Mee-anMianSorry[1] 미안해요 (Mee-an-hae-yo) / So sorry
[2] 정말 미안 (Jung-mal mee-an) / Really sorry
예쁘다Yeh-ppeu-daYeppeudaPretty[1] 진짜 예뻐 (Jin-jja yeh-ppuh) / Very pretty
[2] 꽃 예뻐 (Kkot yeh-ppuh) / Flower pretty
멋지다Mut-jee-daMeotjidaCool[1] 진짜 멋져 (Jin-jja mut-juh) / Very cool
[2] 옷 멋져 (Ot mut-juh) / Clothes cool
크다Keu-daKeudaBig[1] 아주 커요 (Ah-joo kuh-yo) / It's big
[2] 집 커요 (Jip kuh-yo) / House big
작다Jak-daJakdaSmall[1] 아주 작아 (Ah-joo jah-gah) / It's small
[2] 입 작아 (Ib jah-gah) / Mouth small
좋다Jo-taJotaGood[1] 아주 좋아 (Ah-joo jo-ah) / It's good
[2] 맛 좋아 (Mat jo-ah) / Taste good
나쁘다Nah-ppeu-daNappeudaBad[1] 기분 나빠 (Gee-boon nah-ppah) / Feel bad
[2] 나쁘지 않아 (Nah-ppeu-jee ah-nah) / Not bad
공부Gong-booGongbuStudy[1] 공부 해요 (Gong-boo hae-yo) / Do study
[2] 공부 재밌어 (Gong-boo jae-mi-ssuh) / Study fun
사탕Sah-tangSatangCandy[1] 사탕 먹어 (Sah-tang muh-guh) / Eat candy
[2] 사탕 달아 (Sah-tang dal-ah) / Candy sweet
아이스크림Ah-ee-seu-keu-rimAisu
keurim
Ice cream[1] 차가워요 (Cha-gah-wuh-yo) / It's cold
[2] 아이스크림 좋아 (Ah-ee-seu-keu-rim jo-ah) / Like ice cream
안녕An-nyeongAnnyeongHello/Bye[1] 안녕하세요 (An-nyeong-ha-seh-yo) / Hello
[2] 친구 안녕 (Chin-goo an-nyeong) / Bye friend

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You have just taken a massive step in your Korean learning journey. Remember, these 117 words are the building blocks of daily communication. Don't worry about memorizing them all at once—keep this list handy, practice a few words every day, and watch your confidence grow. If you have any questions or want to learn the next set, leave a comment below and let's keep growing together!

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