KIIP Level 1: Unit 6–Essential Words and Phrases about Native Numbers, Times, and Basic Verbs

 

In KIIP Level 1, Unit 6, we explore native Korean numbers, time expressions, and basic verbs. This unit is crucial for discussing schedules, arranging meet-ups, and expressing time-related actions. Native Korean numbers are used for counting, such as hours in the day or objects, while Sino-Korean numbers are more commonly used for dates and specific times.

We’ll also cover essential grammar points: (time)부터 ~까지 for stating start and end times, and 안 for negation, which will help you form sentences about daily activities and routines.

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Essential Vocabulary

Numbers (Native Korean)

Korean	Meaning	Korean	Meaning
하나 / 한	One	열하나	Eleven
둘 / 두	Two	열둘	Twelve
셋 / 세	Three	스물	Twenty
넷 / 네	Four	서른	Thirty
다섯	Five	마흔	Forty
여섯	Six	쉰	Fifty
일곱	Seven	예순	Sixty
여덟	Eight	일흔	Seventy
아홉	Nine	여든	Eighty
열	Ten	아흔	Ninety

Time Expressions

Korean	Meaning
오전	A.M.
오후	P.M.
새벽	Early morning
아침	Morning
낮	Daytime
저녁	Evening
밤	Night
시	Hour
분	Minute
반	Half (30 min)
하루	One day

Basic Verbs

Korean	Meaning
일어나다	To wake up
세수하다	To wash one’s face
옷을 입다	To get dressed
잠을 자다	To sleep
친구를 만나다	To meet a friend
한국어를 배우다	To learn Korean
출근하다	To go to work
일하다	To work
퇴근하다	To leave work

Other Vocabulary

Korean	Meaning
부터	From
까지	Until
점심시간	Lunch break
커피숍	Coffee shop
테니스	Tennis

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Key Phrases to Practice

Practice these phrases to get comfortable talking about time, daily routines, and expressing negation:

1. 몇 시예요?
   – What time is it?
   여덟 시예요.
   – It’s 8:00.
2. 두 시 삼십 분 = 두 시 반
   – Two thirty = Half past two.
3. 세 시 오십 분 = 네 시 십 분 전
   – Three fifty = Ten to four.
4. 몇 시부터 몇 시까지 점심시간이에요?
   – What time is lunch break?
    12시부터 1시까지 점심시간이에요.
   – Lunch break is from 12:00 to 1:00.
5. 저는 7시 10분에 일어나요. 7시 30분부터 8시까지 아침을 먹어요.
   – I wake up at 7:10. From 7:30 to 8:00, I eat breakfast.
6. 커피숍에서 친구를 만나요. 그리고 이야기해요.
   – I meet a friend at the coffee shop, and we talk.
7. 오늘은 일요일이에요. 출근을 안 해요.
   – Today is Sunday. I don’t go to work.
8. 오늘 공원에 가요?
   – Are you going to the park today?
   아니요, 공원에 안 가요.
   – No, I’m not going to the park.

 

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Grammar Notes

1. (Time)부터 ~까지 grammar

The expression 부터 (from) and 까지 (until) is used to indicate the start and end of a period of time. Here are some examples:

• 점심시간은 12시부터 1시까지예요.
  (Lunch break is from 12 to 1.)
• 수업은 9시부터 시작해요.
  (The class starts at 9:00.)

2. Negation in Korean: 안 grammar

The word 안 is used to negate a verb, meaning "not." It is placed before the verb:

• 출근 안 해요.
  (I don’t go to work.)
• 공원에 안 가요.
  (I’m not going to the park.)

Please refer to the below link for grammar details:

KIIP 1급 6과: 부터~까지 and 안 V = ‘from time to time’ and ‘not’ do something

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Quiz Section

Translate these sentences into Korean:

1. What time do you wake up?
2. I meet a friend at the coffee shop at 2:00.
3. I am not going to the office tomorrow.

 

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Conclusion

Unit 6 equips you with the vocabulary and structures to talk about time, daily routines, and activities. With practice, you’ll gain confidence in using native numbers, time expressions, and basic verbs, enhancing your ability to discuss everyday events and routines.