Learning Korean takes consistent practice, especially when it comes to building your vocabulary and mastering key sentence structures. The Korean Immigration and Integration Program (KIIP) is designed to help you improve your language skills while learning more about Korean culture.
In KIIP Level 1, Unit 3, we will focus on basic adjectives and
verbs, helping you describe people, objects, and actions. You’ll also be
introduced to useful sentence patterns like -아/어요 for polite endings and 을/를 for object markers. These structures are essential for
daily communication in Korean. Below, you’ll find the essential vocabulary and
phrases for this unit.
Essential Vocabulary
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Category |
Korean |
English |
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Adjectives |
싸다 |
Cheap |
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비싸다 |
Expensive |
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크다 |
Big |
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작다 |
Small |
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어렵다 |
Difficult |
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쉽다 |
Easy |
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재미있다 |
Fun/Interesting |
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재미없다 |
Boring/Not fun |
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예쁘다 |
Pretty |
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바쁘다 |
Busy |
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많다 |
Many |
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적다 |
Few |
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맛있다 |
Delicious |
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맛없다 |
Not delicious |
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춥다 |
Cold |
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덥다 |
Hot |
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좋다 |
Good |
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나쁘다 |
Bad |
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아프다 |
Sick |
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배가 고프다 |
Hungry |
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Verbs |
음식을 요리하다 |
To cook food |
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책을 읽다 |
To read a book |
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한국어를 공부하다 |
To study Korean |
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텔레비전을 보다 |
To watch television |
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커피를 마시다 |
To drink coffee |
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방을 청소하다 |
To clean a room |
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빵을 먹다 |
To eat bread |
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친구를 만나다 |
To meet a friend |
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옷을 사다 |
To buy clothes |
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일하다 |
To work |
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자다 |
To sleep |
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운동하다 |
To exercise |
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Others |
학생들 |
Students |
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유튜브 |
Youtube |
Key Phrases to Practice
Here are some key phrases that incorporate the vocabulary and grammar
points from this unit:
- 빵을 맛있어요?
– Did you eat the bread?
네, 맛있어요.
– Yes, it’s delicious. - 한국어 공부가 어려워요?
– Is studying Korean difficult?
아니요, 재미있어요.
– No, it’s fun. - 지금 뭐해요?
– What are you doing right now?
한국어를 공부해요.
– I’m studying Korean. - 오늘 뭐 해요?
– What are you doing today?
친구를 만나요.
– I’m meeting a friend. - 저는 오늘 책을 읽어요. 책이 재미있어요.
– I’m reading a book today. The book is interesting.
These phrases will help you describe actions, express opinions about
experiences, and talk about daily activities.
Grammar Notes:
1. -아/어요 grammar:
This is a polite sentence ending used for the present tense. It is
attached to the verb stem. For example:
- 공부하다 (to study) becomes 공부해요 (I am studying).
- 먹다 (to eat) becomes 먹어요 (I am eating).
2. 을/를 grammar:
These are object markers. 을 is used after a consonant,
and 를 is used after a vowel to indicate the object of the
sentence. For example:
- 책을 읽다 means "to read a
book."
- 커피를 마시다 means "to drink
coffee."
Please refer to the below link for details:
KIIP Grammar Level 1: -아/어요 and -을/를 = “polite ending” and “object particle”
Quiz Section:
Let’s test your knowledge! Try translating the following into Korean:
- The food is delicious.
- I’m meeting a friend.
- What are you doing right
now?
Conclusion:
Unit 3 of KIIP Level 1 focuses on essential adjectives and verbs, providing you with the tools to describe actions and express opinions in Korean. Mastering these basics will help you engage in everyday conversations, whether you’re talking about what you’re doing, how you feel, or what you like. Keep practicing these words and phrases, and soon you’ll feel more confident communicating in Korean!