Chapter 2 Flashcards
How do you say I am (your name)?
(Jeoneun (name) imnida) 전은 (name) 임니다
반갑습니다
(bangeupsemnida) Nice to meet you
True or False.
Almost all Korean names have 3 syllables. The first syllable is the first name and the last two are the family name.
False
True or False.
Foreigners give only their first name when introducing themselves while natives/Koreans say their full name.
True
The Korean system, Hangeul is made up of consonants (e.g. b ,c, d) and vowels (e.g. a, e, i) Hangeul has how many consonants and vowels?
19 Consonants and 21 Vowels
Hangeul is written in blocks of _________? A _________ is a single unit of sound such as pen and book. Basic structure of a Korean _________ is a consonant and a vowel.
Ex. ㄱ ㅏ= 가
Syllables
Hangeul has 10 basic vowels. 5 vertical and 5 horizontal. When a consonant combines with a vowel, the consonant’s shape changes a little.
Vertical= _______ consonant
ex. ㅏㅣㅓ
Horizontal=_____ consonant
ex. ㅜ ㅡ ㅗ
- Besides
- Below
In Korean, we use dashes because?
It divide syllables within one word and it helps to read Korean words more easily.
ㄱ
g/k
ㄴ
n
ㄷ
d/t
ㄱ + ㅏ
가 (ga)
ㄴ +ㅏ
나 (na)
ㄷ +ㅏ
다 (da)
가수=
singer (ga-soo)
다리=
leg (da-ri)
나무=
tree (na-moo)
알겠습니다
This is used to confirm your understanding
(Al-ge-seum-ni-da) Ok (I understand/ I got it
좋습니다
This is used as a suggestion or offer.
(Jo-seum-ni-da) Ok (good)
처음 뵙겠습니다
This means I’m meeting you for the first time, and it’s a polite way of greeting someone.
(Cheo-eum-beop-ge-seum-ni-da) It’s a great pleasure to meet you.
True or False.
Both 처음 뵙겠습니다 and 반갑습니다 are similar and are two expressions common in Korea.
True
잘부 탁립니다
(Jal-bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da) Please be kind to me.
True or False.
In Korea, after introducing ourselves, we often say, 알겠습니다. It’s a common greeting when we join a new group, such as a new class.
False.
Answer: 잘부 탁립니다
True or False.
When you meet a native/ Korean for the first time or any time, it’s important to bow as you greet. Depending on the person’s age and relationship, it’s different how you bow.
Ex. A new friend/friend = A slight nod
Friend’s older sibling = Bow down around 10 degrees
Friend’s parent = Bend forward about 45 degrees.
True
