The Difference Between 새 and 새롭다
My precious learners often wonder about the difference between 새 and 새롭다. On the surface, they both mean “new,” but they function differently in a sentence. 새 is a pre-noun;…
[Vocab] 속: Inside, Inside stuff, Stomach, and Mind
Click to watch the video In native Korean, the word 속 simply means the “inside” or the “inner part” of something. It can be the inside of a living thing,…
The Prefix “제-“: properly, well and right
I’m going to share some expressions we use every single day. First, you need to know a specific prefix “제-“. If you’re studying Korean, you might think, “Wait, doesn’t that mean…
여행가방 싸기 (Packing for a trip)
Click to watch the video 여행가방 [여행가방/여행까방] – travel bag여권 [여꿘] – passport속옷 [소곧] – underwear썬글라스 [썬글라쓰] – sun glasses안경통 – glasses case이어폰 – earphones목 베게 [목뻬게] – neck pillow손…
3 Ways to Say “Use” in Korean
Did you know that in Korean, Native words cover broad concepts, while Sino-Korean words handle the details? Today, let’s look at three specific ways to say ‘to use’: 사용, 이용…
[Vocab] 알-: The core
Click to watch the video In Native Korean, we call this “알.” It’s small, round, and represents the core or the source of all life. Interestingly, this tiny word is…
- [Vocab] 속: Inside, Inside stuff, Stomach, and Mind
- 여행가방 싸기 (Packing for a trip)
- [Vocab] 알-: The core
- Household Medicine
- 세탁실 (Laundry room)
- [Vocab] 국 (國): Why “미국” and “영국”?
- 청소 도구 (Cleaning Tools)
- [Vocab] 대 (臺): Stand and Platform
- Bathroom Objects
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