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Top 100 Common Korean Words with Quizlet : A Beginner’s Guide

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Welcome back to our Korean learning blog.

In this beginner’s guide,
I’ve compiled a list of the top 100 common Korean nouns that you need to know.

These words are frequently used in everyday conversations and will help you understand and communicate more effectively. Let’s dive in and start expanding your Korean vocabulary! I’ve also added them on Quizlet, so after going through the vocab, you can use flashcards, which are one of the best ways to memorize.

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<The most common 100 Korean words>

  1. 안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo) – Hello
  2. 감사합니다 (gamsahamnida) – Thank you
  3. 네 (ne) – Yes
  4. 아니요 (aniyo) – No
  5. 죄송합니다 (joesonghamnida) – I’m sorry
  6. 이름 (ireum) – Name
  7. 엄마/어머니 (eomma/eomeoni) – Mom/Mother
  8. 아빠/아버지 (appa/abeoji) – Dad/Father
  9. 할머니(Halmoney) – Grandmother
  10. 할아버지(Halabeoji) – Grandfather
  11. 가족 (gajok) – Family
  12. 형(hyeong) – Older brother (For guys)
  13. 오빠(Oppa) – Older brother (For girls)
  14. 언니(unni) – Older sister (For girls)
  15. 누나(Nuna) – Older sister (For guys)
  16. 동생(dongsaeng) – Younger sibling
  17. 여자(yeoja) – Girl
  18. 남자(namja) – Guy
  19. 여동생(yeo dongsaeng) – Younger sister
  20. 남동생(Nam dongsaeng) – Younger brother
  21. 친척(cheen choek) – Relatives
  22. 삼촌(Sam chon) – Uncle
  23. 이모(eemo) – Aunt
  24. 사촌(sachon) – Cousin
  25. 조카(Joka) – Nephew, niece
  26. 사랑 (sarang) – Love
  27. 친구 (chingu) – Friend
  28. 학교 (hakgyo) – School
  29. 학생 (haksaeng) – Student
  30. 선생님 (seonsaengnim) – Teacher
  31. 일 (il) – Work
  32. 회사 (hoesa) – Company
  33. 회사원 (hoesawon) – Office worker
  34. 직업(jikup) – Job
  35. 음식 (eumsik) – Food
  36. 물 (mul) – Water
  37. 밥 (bap) – Rice/Meal
  38. 고기 (gogi) – Meat
  39. 생선 (saengseon) – Fish
  40. 야채 (yachae) – Vegetable
  41. 과일 (gwail) – Fruit
  42. 빵 (ppang) – Bread
  43. 커피 (keopi) – Coffee
  44. 차 (cha) – Tea
  45. 음료수 (eumlyosu) – Beverage
  46. 탄산음료 (tansan-eumlyo) – soda
  47. 집 (jip) – House
  48. 방 (bang) – Room
  49. 화장실 (hwajangsil) – Bathroom
  50. 침대 (chimdae) – Bed
  51. 의자 (uija) – Chair
  52. 책상 (chaeksang) – Desk
  53. 창문 (changmun) – Window
  54. 문 (mun) – Door
  55. 티비 (teevee) – TV
  56. 부엌 (booeok) – Kitchen
  57. 냉장고 (Naengjanggo) – Fridge
  58. 열쇠 (yeolsoe) – Key
  59. 자동차 / 차 (jadongcha) – Car
  60. 버스 (beoseu) – Bus
  61. 기차 (gicha) – Train
  62. 지하철 (jihacheol) – Subway
  63. 비행기 (bihaenggi) – Airplane
  64. 자전거 (jajeongeo) – Bicycle
  65. 길 (gil) – Road
  66. 거리 (geori) – Street
  67. 가게 (gage) – Store
  68. 시장 (sijang) – Market
  69. 백화점 (baekhwajeom) – Department store
  70. 마트(mart) – Supermarket
  71. 돈 (don) – Money
  72. 은행 (eunhaeng) – Bank
  73. 병원 (byeongwon) – Hospital
  74. 카드 (kadeu) – Card
  75. 시간 (sigan) – Time
  76. 오늘 (oneul) – Today
  77. 내일 (naeil) – Tomorrow
  78. 어제 (eoje) – Yesterday
  79. 지금 (jigeum) – Now
  80. 나중에 (najunge) – Later
  81. 아침 (achim) – Morning
  82. 점심 (jeomsim) – Afternoon
  83. 저녁 (jeonyeok) – Evening
  84. 밤 (bam) – Night
  85. 일요일 (iryoil) – Sunday
  86. 월요일 (woryoil) – Monday
  87. 화요일 (hwayoil) – Tuesday
  88. 수요일 (suyoil) – Wednesday
  89. 목요일 (mogyoil) – Thursday
  90. 금요일 (geumyoil) – Friday
  91. 토요일 (toyoil) – Saturday
  92. 주말(Jumal) – Weekend
  93. 이번주(eebeongju) – This week
  94. 다음주(daumju) – Next week
  95. 날씨 (nalssi) – Weather
  96. 비 (bi) – Rain
  97. 눈 (nun) – Snow
  98. 해 (hae) – Sun
  99. 구름 (gureum) – Cloud
  100. 바람 (baram) – Wind


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Practice Makes Perfect!

Learning a new language is always challenging, but with consistent practice and the right resources, you can make significant progress.
By familiarizing yourself with these 100 common Korean nouns, you’re taking an important step towards fluency. Keep practicing, and don’t be afraid to use these words in your daily life. Whether you’re speaking, writing, or listening, integrating these words into your routine will enhance your learning experience.

I’ve also added these nouns to Quizlet, so after going through the vocabulary, you can use flashcards, which are one of the best ways to memorize. Quizlet makes it easy to review and reinforce what you’ve learned, helping you retain these essential words.

Next time, I’ll cover the 100 most common and essential Korean verbs and adjectives. I’ve separated them so that you can focus on one category at a time, making your learning process more manageable and effective.

Stay tuned for the next post to continue building your Korean language skills!



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