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First, Second, Third in Korean: Explaining -째 and 번째

So, you’ve finally mastered the complex Korean number systems, only to realize that ‘first, second, third’…
다른 vs 딴: The subtle difference Koreans use every day

Let’s learn an expression you won’t easily find in your textbooks. Do you know the pre-noun…
From “Big” to “Grow”: Understanding the Verb 키우다

You all know the adjective 크다, right? It means “to be big.” When we change this into…
또 vs 다시: Which ‘Again’ should you use?

Let’s talk about two adverbs that often confuse learners: 다시 and 또. Since they are adverbs,…
The Difference Between 자기 and 자신

I heard that many of you are confused by the two nouns “자기” and “자신”. As…
[Verb 10] “GIVE” in Korean: 주다 vs 드리다

Let’s talk about honorifics. If you’ve been learning Korean, you probably know that ‘to give’ changes…
[Verb 9] 지나다 vs 지내다

Let’s clear up the confusion between two verbs: ‘지나다’ and ‘지내다’. ‘지나다’ is intransitive, while ‘지내다’…
How to use the Korean particle -(이)나 correctly

Today, let’s talk about the Korean particle ‘-이나’. Basically, it means ‘or’ in English, but it…
The difference between -으려고 and -을게요

Today, let’s learn about the verb ending “-으려”. The core function of “-으려” is to express…
Korean Future Tense Guide: -을 것 vs -겠- vs -을게

Today, we’re going to study the grammar pattern that evolved from “-을 것이다”. I’ve previously explained…