Learn Korean Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What does 'Hallyu' (한류) refer to? → The Korean Wave — the global spread of Korean pop culture
2. What is the Korean word for 'market' or 'store'? → 시장 (sijang)
3. Who created the Korean alphabet Hangul? → King Sejong
4. Which of these, when uttered by the departing party, means "Goodbye" in Korean? → 안녕히 가세요 [an-nyeong-hi ga-se-yo]
5. Select the appropriate native Korean number. ONE → 하나 [ha-na]
6. How do you say 'Please wait a moment' in Korean? → 잠깐만요 (Jamkkanmanyo)
7. What does '전화 (jeonhwa)' mean in Korean? → Telephone / phone call
8. What is the final consonant position at the bottom of a syllable block called? → Batchim
9. What does adding '-지만 (-jiman)' to a verb stem express in Korean? → Contrast: 'but' or 'however'
10. What is the Korean word for 'to be' when connecting a noun to a description (copula)? → 이다 (ida)
11. What is the basic sentence structure in Korean? → Subject-Object-Verb (SOV)
12. Select the appropriate native Korean number. TWO → 둘 [dul]
13. What is the traditional Korean garment called? → 한복 (Hanbok)
14. What does the Korean adjective '맵다' (maepda) mean? → Spicy/hot
15. What is '된장찌개' (doenjang jjigae)? → A fermented soybean paste stew with tofu and vegetables
16. Which ending is added to a Korean verb stem to make a polite present tense statement? → -아요/-어요 (-ayo/-eoyo)
17. How do you say 'Hello' (polite) in Korean? → 안녕하세요 (Annyeonghaseyo)
18. What is the meaning of 'jeong' (정) in Korean culture? → A deep emotional bond or attachment formed over time
19. What does '괜찮아요 (Gwaenchanayo)' mean? → It's okay / I'm fine
20. How are Korean syllable blocks arranged? → In square blocks combining consonants and vowels
21. What is the casual way to say 'Hi' or 'Bye' in Korean among close friends? → 안녕 (Annyeong)
22. What does '잘 먹었습니다' (jal meogeosseumnida) mean and when is it said? → I ate well / that was a great meal — said after finishing
23. What is the Korean word for 'food'? → 음식 (eumsik)
24. Select the appropriate native Korean number. THREE → 셋 [set]
25. What is '비빔밥' (bibimbap)? → A rice dish mixed with vegetables, egg, and gochujang sauce
26. The phrase '맵지 않게 해주세요' (maepji aneunke haejuseyo) means what when ordering food? → Please make it not spicy
27. What sound does ㄹ make in Korean? → A sound between 'r' and 'l'
28. Select The Proper Sino-Korean Number. TWO → 이 [i]
29. Which of these is the Korean word for "Yes"? → 네 [ne]
30. What is the difference between '에 (e)' and '에서 (eseo)' in Korean? → 에 marks static location/destination; 에서 marks where an action takes place