[Series 17/50] 117 Must-Know Korean Words for Elementary Students: A Complete Study Guide

MY KOREAN ADVENTURE: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDITION

MY KOREAN ADVENTURE: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDITION

Welcome to the 17th series of my "Korean Language Mastery" program. As learners transition into deeper communication, understanding words related to school life, daily routines, hobbies, and social interactions becomes essential.

I have carefully curated 117 essential words tailored for elementary-level learners. This guide provides clear English pronunciations, official romanization, accurate English translations, and two practical, polite example sentences for every single word to help international students speak naturally.

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1. School Life (학교 생활)

Word	English Pronunciation	Romani zation	English	Example Sentences (Short & Polite)
학교	Hak-gyo	Hakgyo	School	[1] 학교 가요 (Hak-gyo gah-yo) / I go to school. [2] 학교 좋아요 (Hak-gyo jo-ah-yo) / I like school.
교실	Gyo-shil	Gyosil	Classroom	[1] 교실 넓어요 (Gyo-shil nuhl-buh-yo) / The classroom is wide. [2] 교실에 있어요 (Gyo-shi-rae ee-ssuh-yo) / I am in the classroom.
짝꿍	Jjak-kkung	Jjakggung	Desk mate	[1] 짝꿍 착해요 (Jjak-kkung chak-hae-yo) / My desk mate is kind. [2] 짝꿍 좋아요 (Jjak-kkung jo-ah-yo) / I like my desk mate.
학생	Hak-saeng	Haksaeng	Student	[1] 저는 학생이요 (Juh-neun hak-saeng-ee-yo) / I am a student. [2] 학생 많아요 (Hak-saeng man-nah-yo) / There are many students.
교복	Gyo-bok	Gyobok	Uniform	[1] 교복 입어요 (Gyo-bok ib-uh-yo) / I wear a school uniform. [2] 교복 예뻐요 (Gyo-bok yeh-ppuh-yo) / The uniform is pretty.
숙제	Sook-jae	Sukjae	Homework	[1] 숙제 많아요 (Sook-jae man-nah-yo) / I have a lot of homework. [2] 숙제 해요 (Sook-jae hae-yo) / I do my homework.
시험	Shee-hum	Sihem	Exam	[1] 시험 어려워요 (Shee-hum uh-ryuh-wuh-yo) / The exam is difficult. [2] 시험 봐요 (Shee-hum bwah-yo) / I take an exam.
방학	Bang-hak	Banghak	Vacation	[1] 방학 기다려요 (Bang-hak gee-dah-ryuh-yo) / I wait for vacation. [2] 방학 신나요 (Bang-hak shin-nah-yo) / Vacation is exciting.
담임선생님	Dah-meem-sun-saeng- nim	Damim seonsaeng nim	Homeroom teacher	[1] 담임선생님 좋아요 (Dah-meem-sun-saeng-nim jo-ah-yo) / I like my homeroom teacher. [2] 항상 친절해요 (Hang-sang chin-juhl-hae-yo) / They are always kind.
급식	Geup-shik	Geupsik	School meal	[1] 급식 맛있어요 (Geup-shik mah-shi-ssuh-yo) / The school meal is tasty. [2] 급식 먹어요 (Geup-shik muh-guh-yo) / I eat the school meal.
규칙	Gyoo-chik	Gyuchik	Rule	[1] 규칙 지켜요 (Gyoo-chik jee-kyuh-yo) / I keep the rules. [2] 규칙 중요해요 (Gyoo-chik joong-yo-hae-yo) / Rules are important.
발표	Bal-pyo	Balpyo	Presen tation	[1] 발표 해요 (Bal-pyo hae-yo) / I do a presentation. [2] 발표 떨려요 (Bal-pyo tteol-lyuh-yo) / I feel nervous about the presentation.
운동장	Oon-dong-jang	Undongjang	School field	[1] 운동장 넓어요 (Oon-dong-jang nuhl-buh-yo) / The school field is wide. [2] 거기서 뛰어요 (Guh-gee-suh ttee-uh-yo) / I run over there.
지각	Jee-gak	Jigak	Being late	[1] 지각 안 해요 (Jee-gak an hae-yo) / I am not late. [2] 오늘 지각이요 (Oh-neul jee-gahg-ee-yo) / I am late today.
수업	Soo-up	Sueop	Class / Lesson	[1] 수업 시작해요 (Soo-up shee-jahg-hae-yo) / The class starts. [2] 수업 재밌어요 (Soo-up jae-mee-ssuh-yo) / The class is fun.

2. Subjects & Stationery (과목과 학용품)

Word	English Pronun ciation	Romani zation	English	Example Sentences (Short & Polite)
국어	Gook-uh	Gugeo	Korean language	[1] 국어 배워요 (Gook-uh bae-wuh-yo) / I learn the Korean language. [2] 국어 쉬워요 (Gook-uh shwee-wuh-yo) / Korean is easy.
수학	Soo-hak	Suhak	Math	[1] 수학 어려워요 (Soo-hak uh-ryuh-wuh-yo) / Math is difficult. [2] 수학 풀어요 (Soo-hak pool-uh-yo) / I solve math problems.
영어	Young-uh	Yeongeor	English	[1] 영어 말해요 (Young-uh mahl-hae-yo) / I speak English. [2] 영어 좋아해요 (Young-uh jo-ah-hae-yo) / I like English.
과학	Gwa-hak	Gwahak	Science	[1] 과학 실험해요 (Gwa-hak sheel-hum-hae-yo) / I do a science experiment. [2] 과학 신기해요 (Gwa-hak sheen-gee-hae-yo) / Science is amazing.
사회	Sah-hoe	Sahoe	Social Studies	[1] 사회 공부해요 (Sah-hoe gong-boo-hae-yo) / I study social studies. [2] 사회 유익해요 (Sah-hoe yoo-eek-hae-yo) / Social studies is useful.
미술	Mee-sool	Misul	Art	[1] 미술 좋아해요 (Mee-sool jo-ah-hae-yo) / I like art class. [2] 그림 그려요 (Geu-reem geu-ryuh-yo) / I draw a picture.
음악	Eum-ak	Eumak	Music	[1] 음악 들어요 (Eum-ak deu-ruh-yo) / I listen to music. [2] 노래 불러요 (No-rae bool-luh-yo) / I sing a song.
체육	Chae-yook	Cheyuk	PE (Physical Ed.)	[1] 체육 신나요 (Chae-yook sheon-nah-yo) / PE class is exciting. [2] 밖에서 해요 (Bah-ggaeso hae-yo) / We do it outside.
교과서	Gyo-gwa-suh	Gyogwaseo	Textbook	[1] 교과서 읽어요 (Gyo-gwa-suh eel-guh-yo) / I read the textbook. [2] 조금 무거워요 (Joh-geum moo-guh-wuh-yo) / It is a bit heavy.
필통	Peel-tong	Piltong	Pencil case	[1] 필통 예뻐요 (Peel-tong yeh-ppuh-yo) / The pencil case is pretty. [2] 가방에 넣어요 (Gah-bang-ae nuh-uh-yo) / I put it in my bag.
샤프	Shah-peu	Sapeu	Mechanical pencil	[1] 샤프 써요 (Shah-peu ssuh-yo) / I use a mechanical pencil. [2] 샤프심 필요해요 (Shah-peu-sheem peel-yo-hae-yo) / I need pencil lead.
지우개	Jee-woo-gae	Jiwugae	Eraser	[1] 지우개 주세요 (Jee-woo-gae joo-seh-yo) / Please give me an eraser. [2] 글씨 지워요 (Geul-sshee jee-wuh-yo) / I erase the writing.
공책	Gong-chaek	Gongchaek	Notebook	[1] 공책에 적어요 (Gong-chae-gae juh-guh-yo) / I write in the notebook. [2] 새 공책이요 (Sae gong-chaeg-ee-yo) / It is a new notebook.
자	Jah	Ja	Ruler	[1] 자로 재요 (Jah-ro jae-yo) / I measure with a ruler. [2] 자 길어요 (Jah geel-uh-yo) / The ruler is long.
책가방	Chaek-gah-bang	Chaekgabang	School backpack	[1] 책가방 매요 (Chaek-gah-bang mae-yo) / I wear a school backpack. [2] 가방 무거워요 (Gah-bang moo-guh-wuh-yo) / The bag is heavy.

3. Routine & Time (일과와 시간)

Word	English Pronun ciation	Romani zation	English	Example Sentences (Short & Polite)
아침	Ah-chim	Achim	Morning	[1] 아침 먹어요 (Ah-chim muh-guh-yo) / I eat breakfast. [2] 아침에 일어나요 (Ah-chee-mae ee-ruh-nah-yo) / I wake up in the morning.
점심	Jum-sheem	Jeomsim	Lunchtime / Noon	[1] 점심 맛있어요 (Jum-sheem mah-shi-ssuh-yo) / Lunch is delicious. [2] 점심에 만나요 (Jum-shee-mae man-nah-yo) / Let's meet at noon.
저녁	Juh-nyuk	Jeonyeok	Evening	[1] 저녁 노을 예뻐요 (Juh-nyuk noh-eul yeh-ppuh-yo) / The evening sunset is pretty. [2] 저녁에 쉬어요 (Juh-nyu-gae shwee-uh-yo) / I rest in the evening.
새벽	Sae-byuk	Saebyeok	Dawn	[1] 새벽 어두워요 (Sae-byuk uh-doo-wuh-yo) / Dawn is dark. [2] 새벽에 깨요 (Sae-byu-gae kkae-yo) / I wake up at dawn.
어제	Uh-jae	Eoje	Yesterday	[1] 어제 만났어요 (Uh-jae man-nah-ssuh-yo) / I met them yesterday. [2] 어제 바빴어요 (Uh-jae bah-ppah-ssuh-yo) / I was busy yesterday.
오늘	Oh-neul	Oneul	Today	[1] 오늘 더워요 (Oh-neul duh-wuh-yo) / Today is hot. [2] 오늘 행복해요 (Oh-neul haeng-bok-hae-yo) / I am happy today.
내일	Nae-eel	Naeil	Tomorrow	[1] 내일 봐요 (Nae-eel bwah-yo) / See you tomorrow. [2] 내일 소풍 가요 (Nae-eel soh-poong gah-yo) / I go on a picnic tomorrow.
주말	Joo-mahl	Jumal	Weekend	[1] 주말 신나요 (Joo-mahl sheon-nah-yo) / Weekends are exciting. [2] 주말에 놀아요 (Joo-mah-rae noh-rah-yo) / I play on the weekend.
시간	Shee-gahn	Sigan	Time	[1] 시간 빨라요 (Shee-gahn ppal-lah-yo) / Time flies fast. [2] 시간 있어요? (Shee-gahn ee-ssuh-yo?) / Do you have time?
시계	Shee-gye	Sigye	Clock / Watch	[1] 시계 봐요 (Shee-gye bwah-yo) / I look at the clock. [2] 시계 정확해요 (Shee-gye juhng-hwahk-hae-yo) / The clock is accurate.
달력	Dahl-lyuk	Dallyeok	Calendar	[1] 달력 봐요 (Dahl-lyuk bwah-yo) / I check the calendar. [2] 달력에 표시해요 (Dahl-lyu-gae pyoh-shee-hae-yo) / I mark it on the calendar.
봄	Bom	Bom	Spring	[1] 봄 따뜻해요 (Bom ttah-tteut-hae-yo) / Spring is warm. [2] 봄꽃 예뻐요 (Bom-kkot yeh-ppuh-yo) / Spring flowers are pretty.
여름	Yuh-reum	Yeoreum	Summer	[1] 여름 더워요 (Yuh-reum duh-wuh-yo) / Summer is hot. [2] 여름방학이요 (Yuh-reum-bang-hahg-ee-yo) / It is summer vacation.
가을	Gah-eul	Gaeul	Autumn	[1] 가을 시원해요 (Gah-eul shee-wuhn-hae-yo) / Autumn is cool. [2] 단풍 예뻐요 (Dahn-poong yeh-ppuh-yo) / Autumn leaves are pretty.
겨울	Gyuh-ool	Gyeoul	Winter	[1] 겨울 추워요 (Gyuh-ool choo-wuh-yo) / Winter is cold. [2] 눈사람 만들어요 (Noon-sah-rahm mahn-deu-ruh-yo) / I make a snowman.

4. Sports & Hobbies (운동과 취미)

Word	English Pronun ciation	Romani zation	English	Example Sentences (Short & Polite)
축구	Chook-goo	Chukgu	Soccer	[1] 축구 해요 (Chook-goo hae-yo) / I play soccer. [2] 축구 재밌어요 (Chook-goo jae-mee-ssuh-yo) / Soccer is fun.
야구	Yah-goo	Yagu	Baseball	[1] 야구 봐요 (Yah-goo bwah-yo) / I watch baseball. [2] 야구공 던져요 (Yah-goo-gong duhn-jyuh-yo) / I throw a baseball.
농구	Nong-goo	Nonggu	Basketball	[1] 농구 좋아해요 (Nong-goo jo-ah-hae-yo) / I like basketball. [2] 슛 넣어요 (Shoot nuh-uh-yo) / I make a shot.
수영	Soo-young	Suyeong	Swimming	[1] 수영 배워요 (Soo-young bae-wuh-yo) / I learn swimming. [2] 수영장 가요 (Soo-young-jang gah-yo) / I go to the swimming pool.
태권도	Tae-gwon-do	Taegwondo	Taekwondo	[1] 태권도 멋져요 (Tae-gwon-do mut-jyuh-yo) / Taekwondo is cool. [2] 도복 입어요 (Doh-bok eeb-uh-yo) / I wear a Taekwondo uniform.
줄넘기	Jool-num-gee	Julneomgi	Jump rope	[1] 줄넘기 잘해요 (Jool-num-gee jahl-hae-yo) / I am good at jump rope. [2] 매일 해요 (Mae-eel hae-yo) / I do it every day.
자전거	Jah-jun-guh	Jajeongeo	Bicycle	[1] 자전거 타요 (Jah-jun-guh tah-yo) / I ride a bicycle. [2] 자전거 빨라요 (Jah-jun-guh ppal-lah-yo) / The bicycle is fast.
독서	Dok-suh	Dokseo	Reading	[1] 독서 중요해요 (Dok-suh joong-yo-hae-yo) / Reading is important. [2] 매일 독서해요 (Mae-eel dok-suh-hae-yo) / I read books every day.
게임	Gae-eem	Geim	Game	[1] 게임 재밌어요 (Gae-eem jae-mee-ssuh-yo) / The game is fun. [2] 조금만 해요 (Joh-geum-mahn hae-yo) / I play just a little bit.
요리	Yo-ree	Yori	Cooking	[1] 요리 도와요 (Yo-ree doh-wah-yo) / I help with cooking. [2] 요리 맛있어요 (Yo-ree mah-shi-ssuh-yo) / The cooking is delicious.
그림	Geu-reem	Geurim	Drawing / Painting	[1] 그림 그려요 (Geu-reem geu-ryuh-yo) / I draw a picture. [2] 그림 멋져요 (Geu-reem mut-jyuh-yo) / The drawing is cool.
피아노	Pee-ah-no	Piano	Piano	[1] 피아노 쳐요 (Pee-ah-no chyuh-yo) / I play the piano. [2] 소리 예뻐요 (Soh-ree yeh-ppuh-yo) / The sound is beautiful.
여행	Yuh-haeng	Yeohaeng	Travel / Trip	[1] 여행 가요 (Yuh-haeng gah-yo) / I go on a trip. [2] 가족 여행이요 (Gah-johk yuh-haeng-ee-yo) / It is a family trip.
영화	Yung-hwa	Yeonghwa	Movie	[1] 영화 봐요 (Yung-hwa bwah-yo) / I watch a movie. [2] 영화 슬퍼요 (Yung-hwa seul-puh-yo) / The movie is sad.
사진	Sah-jeen	Sajin	Photograph	[1] 사진 찍어요 (Sah-jeen kkee-guh-yo) / I take a photo. [2] 사진 예뻐요 (Sah-jeen yeh-ppuh-yo) / The photo is pretty.

5. Places & Community (장소와 사회)

Word	English Pronun ciation	Romani zation	English	Example Sentences (Short & Polite)
도서관	Doh-suh-gwan	Doseogwan	Library	[1] 도서관 조용해요 (Doh-suh-gwan joh-yong-hae-yo) / The library is quiet. [2] 책 빌려요 (Chaek beel-lyuh-yo) / I borrow a book.
박물관	Bahk-mool-gwan	Bangmulgwan	Museum	[1] 박물관 신기해요 (Bahk-mool-gwan sheon-gee-hae-yo) / The museum is amazing. [2] 역사 배워요 (Yuhk-sah bae-wuh-yo) / I learn history.
공원	Gong-won	Gongwon	Park	[1] 공원 넓어요 (Gong-won nuhl-buh-yo) / The park is wide. [2] 공원 산책해요 (Gong-won sahn-chaek-hae-yo) / I stroll in the park.
마트	Mah-teu	Mateu	Supermarket	[1] 마트 가요 (Mah-teu gah-yo) / I go to the mart. [2]물건 많아요 (Mool-guhn man-nah-yo) / There are many items.
병원	Byung-won	Byeongwon	Hospital	[1] 병원 무서워요 (Byung-won moo-suh-wuh-yo) / The hospital is scary. [2] 아파서 가요 (Ah-pah-suh gah-yo) / I go because I am sick.
약국	Yahk-gook	Yakguk	Pharmacy	[1] 약국 가까워요 (Yahk-gook gah-kkah-wuh-yo) / The pharmacy is close. [2] 약 사요 (Yahk sah-yo) / I buy medicine.
은행	Eun-haeng	Eunhaeng	Bank	[1] 은행 안전해요 (Eun-haeng ahn-juhn-hae-yo) / The bank is safe. [2] 저금 해요 (Juh-geum hae-yo) / I deposit money.
경찰서	Gyung-chal-suh	Gyeongchalso	Police station	[1] 경찰서 보여요 (Gyung-chal-suh boh-yuh-yo) / I see the police station. [2] 도움 받아요 (Doh-oom bah-dah-yo) / I get help.
소방서	Soh-bang-suh	Sobangso	Fire station	[1] 소방차 있어요 (Soh-bang-cha ee-ssuh-yo) / There is a fire engine. [2] 소방서 커요 (Soh-bang-suh kuh-yo) / The fire station is big.
우체국	Oo-chae-gook	Ucheguk	Post office	[1] 편지 보내요 (Pyuhn-jee boh-nae-yo) / I send a letter. [2] 우체국 가요 (Oo-chae-gook gah-yo) / I go to the post office.
정류장	Jung-ryoo-jang	Jeongnyujang	Bus stop	[1] 버스 기다려요 (Buh-seu gee-dah-ryuh-yo) / I wait for the bus. [2] 정류장 가까워요 (Jung-ryoo-jang gah-kkah-wuh-yo) / The bus stop is close.
지하철역	Jee-hah-chul-yuk	Jihacheolyeok	Subway station	[1] 역 복잡해요 (Yuk bohk-jahp-hae-yo) / The station is crowded. [2] 지하철 타요 (Jee-hah-chul tah-yo) / I ride the subway.
놀이터	Nol-ee-tuh	Noriteo	Playground	[1] 놀이터 신나요 (Nol-ee-tuh sheon-nah-yo) / The playground is exciting. [2] 친구랑 놀아요 (Cheen-goo-rahng noh-rah-yo) / I play with my friend.
학원	Hahk-won	Hagwon	Academy / Cram school	[1] 학원 가요 (Hahk-won gah-yo) / I go to the academy. [2] 공부 열심히 해요 (Gong-boo yuhl-sheem-hee hae-yo) / I study hard.
문방구	Moon-bang-goo	Munbanggu	Stationery store	[1] 문방구 들러요 (Moon-bang-goo deul-luh-yo) / I stop by the stationery store. [2] 장난감 많아요 (Jahng-nahn-gahm man-nah-yo) / There are many toys.

6. Jobs & Dreams (직업과 꿈)

Word	English Pronun ciation	Romani zation	English	Example Sentences (Short & Polite)
의사	Ooee-sah	Uisa	Doctor	[1] 의사 친절해요 (Ooee-sah cheen-juhl-hae-yo) / The doctor is kind. [2] 멋진 의사요 (Muht-jeen ooee-sah-yo) / They are a cool doctor.
경찰관	Gyung-chal-gwan	Gyeongchal gwan	Police officer	[1] 경찰관 고마워요 (Gyung-chal-gwan go-mah-wuh-yo) / Thank you, police officer. [2] 항상 용감해요 (Hang-sang yong-gahm-hae-yo) / They are always brave.
소방관	Soh-bang-gwan	Sobang gwan	Firefighter	[1] 소방관 도와줘요 (Soh-bang-gwan doh-wah-jwo-yo) / Firefighters help us. [2] 불 꺼요 (Bool kkeoh-yo) / They put out fires.
군인	Goon-een	Gunin	Soldier	[1] 군인 씩씩해요 (Goon-een ssheek-ssheek-hae-yo) / The soldier is energetic and brave. [2] 나라 지켜요 (Nah-rah jee-kyuh-yo) / They protect the country.
요리사	Yo-ree-sah	Yorisa	Chef / Cook	[1] 요리사 꿈이요 (Yo-ree-sah kkoom-ee-yo) / Being a chef is my dream. [2] 맛있는 요리해요 (Mah-sheen-neun yo-ree-hae-yo) / They cook delicious food.
과학자	Gwa-hahk-jah	Gwahakja	Scientist	[1] 과학자 멋져요 (Gwa-hahk-jah muht-jyuh-yo) / Scientists are cool. [2] 연구 해요 (Yuhn-goo hae-yo) / I do research.
연예인	Yuhn-ye-een	Yeonyein	Celebrity	[1] 연예인 멋져요 (Yuhn-ye-een muht-jyuh-yo) / Celebrities are cool. [2] TV에 나와요 (Tee-vuh-ae nah-wah-yo) / They appear on TV.
유튜버	Yoo-tyoo-buh	Yutyubeo	YouTuber	[1] 유튜버 재밌어요 (Yoo-tyoo-buh jae-mee-ssuh-yo) / YouTubers are funny. [2] 영상 찍어요 (Yuhng-sahng kkee-guh-yo) / I film a video.
운동선수	Oon-dong-sun-soo	Undong seonsu	Athlete	[1] 운동선수 멋져요 (Oon-dong-sun-soo muht-jyuh-yo) / The athlete is cool. [2] 매일 연습해요 (Mae-eel yuhn-seup-hae-yo) / They practice every day.
선생님	Sun-saeng-nim	Seonsaeng nim	Teacher	[1] 선생님 존경해요 (Sun-saeng-nim john-gyuhng-hae-yo) / I respect my teacher. [2] 잘 가르쳐요 (Jahl gah-reu-chyuh-yo) / They teach well.
화가	Hwa-gah	Hwaga	Painter / Artist	[1] 화가 그림 멋져요 (Hwa-gah geu-reem muht-jyuh-yo) / The painter's drawing is cool. [2] 그림 그려요 (Geu-reem geu-ryuh-yo) / I paint a picture.
작가	Jahk-gah	Jakga	Writer / Author	[1] 작가 책 읽어요 (Jahk-gah chaek eel-guh-yo) / I read the author's book. [2] 이야기 상상해요 (Ee-yah-gee sahng-sahng-hae-yo) / I imagine a story.
판사	Pahn-sah	Pansa	Judge	[1] 판사 공정해요 (Pahn-sah gong-juhng-hae-yo) / The judge is fair. [2] 재판 해요 (Jae-pahn hae-yo) / They hold a trial.
변호사	Byun-ho-sah	Byeonhosa	Lawyer	[1] 변호사 도와줘요 (Byun-ho-sah doh-wah-jwo-yo) / The lawyer helps out. [2] 말 잘해요 (Mahl jahl-hae-yo) / They speak very well.
조종사	Joh-jong-sah	Jojongsa	Pilot	[1] 조종사 멋져요 (Joh-jong-sah muht-jyuh-yo) / Pilots look cool. [2] 비행기 운전해요 (Bee-haeng-gee oon-juhn-hae-yo) / They fly an airplane.

7. Media & Tech (미디어와 전자기기)

Word	English Pronun ciation	Romani zation	English	Example Sentences (Short & Polite)
컴퓨터	Kum-pyoo-tuh	Keompyuteo	Computer	[1] 컴퓨터 켜요 (Kum-pyoo-tuh kyuh-yo) / I turn on the computer. [2] 화면 밝아요 (Hwa-myuhn bahl-gah-yo) / The screen is bright.
스마트폰	Seu-mah-teu-pon	Seumateu pon	Smartphone	[1] 스마트폰 편해요 (Seu-mah-teu-pon pyuhn-hae-yo) / Smartphones are convenient. [2] 연락 해요 (Yuhl-lahk hae-yo) / I keep in touch.
인터넷	Een-tuh-net	Inteonet	Internet	[1] 인터넷 빨라요 (Een-tuh-net ppal-lah-yo) / The internet is fast. [2] 정보 검색해요 (Juhng-boh guhm-saek-hae-yo) / I search for information.
노트북	No-teu-book	Noteubuk	Laptop	[1] 노트북 가벼워요 (No-teu-book gah-byuh-wuh-yo) / The laptop is light. [2] 자주 사용해요 (Jah-joo sah-yong-hae-yo) / I use it often.
카메라	Kah-mae-rah	Kamera	Camera	[1] 카메라 좋아요 (Kah-mae-rah jo-ah-yo) / The camera is good. [2] 풍경 찍어요 (Poong-gyuhng kkee-guh-yo) / I shoot the scenery.
동영상	Dong-young-sang	Dong yeongsang	Video	[1] 동영상 봐요 (Dong-young-sang bwah-yo) / I watch a video. [2] 영상 길어요 (Yuhng-sahng geel-uh-yo) / The video is long.
웹사이트	Web-sah-ee-teu	Websaiteu	Website	[1] 웹사이트 방문해요 (Web-sah-ee-teu bahng-moon-hae-yo) / I visit the website. [2] 깔끔해요 (Kkahl-kkeum-hae-yo) / It looks clean.
이메일	Ee-mae-eel	Imeil	Email	[1] 이메일 보내요 (Ee-mae-eel boh-nae-yo) / I send an email. [2] 답장 기다려요 (Dahp-jahng gee-dah-ryuh-yo) / I am waiting for a reply.
메시지	Mae-shee-jee	Mesiji	Message	[1] 메시지 와요 (Mae-shee-jee wah-yo) / A message arrives. [2] 문자 확인해요 (Moon-jah hwahk-een-hae-yo) / I check the text message.
유튜브	Yoo-tyoo-beu	Yutyubeu	YouTube	[1] 유튜브 재밌어요 (Yoo-tyoo-beu jae-mee-ssuh-yo) / YouTube is fun. [2] 매일 시청해요 (Mae-eel shee-chuhng-hae-yo) / I watch it every day.
게임기	Gae-eem-gee	Geimgi	Gaming console	[1] 게임기 비싸요 (Gae-eem-gee bee-ssah-yo) / The gaming console is expensive. [2] 친구랑 해요 (Cheen-goo-rahng hae-yo) / I play it with my friend.
화면	Hwa-myuhn	Hwameon	Screen	[1] 화면 커요 (Hwa-myuhn kuh-yo) / The screen is big. [2] 깨끗하게 닦아요 (Kkae-kkeut-hah-gae dahk-ah-yo) / I wipe it clean.
비밀번호	Bee-meel-bun-ho	Bimilbeonho	Password	[1] 비밀번호 어려워요 (Bee-meel-bun-ho uh-ryuh-wuh-yo) / The password is difficult. [2] 변경 해요 (Byuhn-gyuhng hae-yo) / I change my password.
아이디	Ah-ee-dee	Aidi	ID / Username	[1] 아이디 만들어요 (Ah-ee-dee mahn-deu-ruh-yo) / I create an ID. [2] 기억 해요 (Gee-uhk hae-yo) / I remember it.
마우스	Mah-oo-seu	Mauseu	Mouse	[1] 마우스 클릭해요 (Mah-oo-seu keul-leek-hae-yo) / I click the mouse. [2] 움직임 빨라요 (Oom-jeek-eem ppal-lah-yo) / Its movement is fast.

8. Personality & Feelings (성격과 감정)

Word	English Pronun ciation	Romani zation	English	Example Sentences (Short & Polite)
행복	Haeng-bok	Haengbok	Happiness	[1] 매일 행복해요 (Mae-eel haeng-bok-hae-yo) / I am happy every day. [2] 행복 중요해요 (Haeng-bok joong-yo-hae-yo) / Happiness is important.
외로움	Oe-ro-oom	OeroumL	Loneliness	[1] 외로움 느껴요 (Oe-ro-oom neuk-kyuh-yo) / I feel lonely. [2] 친구 만나면 풀려요 (Cheen-goo mahn-nah-myuhn pool-lyuh-yo) / It goes away when I meet a friend.
지루함	Jee-roo-ham	Jirusham	Boredom	[1] 지루함 싫어요 (Jee-roo-ham sheel-uh-yo) / I hate boredom. [2] 하품 나와요 (Hah-poom nah-wah-yo) / A yawn comes out.
신남	Sheen-nahm	Sinnam	Excitement	[1] 소풍 가니 신나요 (Soh-poong gah-nee sheen-nah-yo) / I am excited to go on a picnic. [2] 표정 신나요 (Pyoh-juhng sheen-nah-yo) / Your expression looks excited.
피곤함	Pee-gon-hahm	Pigonham	Tiredness / Fatigue	[1] 오늘 피곤해요 (Oh-neul pee-gohn-hae-yo) / I am tired today. [2] 집에서 쉬어요 (Jee-bae-suh shwee-uh-yo) / I rest at home.
친절	Cheen-juhl	Chinjeol	Kindness	[1] 친절 고마워요 (Cheen-juhl go-mah-wuh-yo) / Thank you for your kindness. [2] 친절하게 말해요 (Cheen-juhl-hah-gae mahl-hae-yo) / I speak kindly.
정직	Jung-jeek	Jeongjik	Honesty	[1] 정직 중요해요 (Jung-jeek joong-yo-hae-yo) / Honesty is important. [2] 거짓말 안 해요 (Guh-jeet-mahl an hae-yo) / I do not tell lies.
용기	Yong-gee	Yonggi	Courage / Bravery	[1] 용기 내요 (Yong-gee nae-yo) / Take courage. [2] 용감한 학생이요 (Yong-gahm-hahn hak-saeng-ee-yo) / They are a brave student.
자랑스럽다	Ja-rang-seu-rup-da	Jarang seureopda	To be proud (Adj.)	[1] 부모님 자랑스러워요 (Boo-moh-neem jah-rahng-seu-ruh-wuh-yo) / I am proud of my parents. [2] 제가 자랑스러워요 (Juh-gah jah-rahng-seu-ruh-wuh-yo) / I am proud of myself.
궁금하다	Goon-geum-hah-da	Gunggum hada	To be curious (Adj.)	[1] 내용 궁금해요 (Nae-yong goon-geum-hae-yo) / I am curious about the content. [2] 질문 있어요 (Jeel-moon ee-ssuh-yo) / I have a question.
속상하다	Sohk-sahng-hah-da	Soksang hada	To be upset (Adj.)	[1] 고장 나서 속상해요 (Go-jahng nah-suh sohk-sahng-hae-yo) / I am upset because it broke. [2] 마음 속상해요 (Mah-eum sohk-sahng-hae-yo) / My heart feels heavy.
부끄럽다	Boo-kkeu-reop-da	Bukkeu reopda	To be shy (Adj.)	[1] 칭찬 받으니 부끄러워요 (Cheeng-chahn bah-deu-nee boo-kkeu-ruh-wuh-yo) / I feel shy receiving a compliment. [2] 얼굴 빨개져요 (Uhl-gool ppahl-gae-jyuh-yo) / My face turns red.

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