What can you say to an older friend, 언니, 오빠, or 선 who is about to begin something new? Some expressions congratulate someone or wish them happiness. However, expressions of encouragement more directly communicate that you support the person, believe…
What should you say to a friend who is about to enter a new school, get a job, change jobs, or study abroad? In English, people often express encouragement with a simple “Good luck!” In Korean, however, people more often…
How should the English word excited be expressed in Korean? Depending on the context, translation tools may suggest 신나다, 기대하다, or 설레다. All three expressions can be related to positive feelings, but they do not mean exactly the same thing.…
The Korean words 무섭다, 두렵다, and 겁나다 are all used to express fear or anxiety. Because all three words can be translated as afraid, scared, or fearful in English, Korean learners may find it difficult to know which word to…
When you study Korean, some words seem similar at first, but feel very different in real situations. 자유롭다 and 여유롭다 are a good example. Depending on the context, both can be translated into English with words like free, relaxed, or…