Basic Korean

하늘을 보아야 별을 따지. Welcome to our comprehensive guide on mastering the essential Korean grammar structures "V/A-아야/어야/해야, N-이어야/여야."  Understanding these grammatical forms is crucial for anyone learning Korean, as they are widely used to express necessary conditions and prerequisites in everyday conversations and formal writing. If you want to watch the lesson in Korean with English subtitles, please click the link below. Usage of V/A-아야/어야/해야, N-이어야/여야 • Condition (조건):  This expression is used to indicate that the preceding word is an essential condition for the following word. •  V/A-아야/어야/해야 attaches to verbs and adjectives, while "N-이어야/여야" is used with nouns.    •  Notably, 'N-이어야/여야' can also function as 'N-이라야/라야.' • Use in Speech add '-지':   when speaking Korean, adding '-지 to these structures, as in '-아야지/어야지/해야지 and -이어야지/여야지,'  can add a conversational tone. • Emphasis add '-만':  e mphasis on the condition, ...

주말에 집에서 쉴 생각이에요. Embarking on the journey of Korean language learning unfolds a world where expressing future plans becomes a delightful milestone.  The grammatical structure '-ㄹ/을 생각이다' stands out as a cornerstone for learners aiming to share their intentions or plans. This phrase directly translates to "I plan to..." or "I am thinking of..." in English, offering a gateway to formulating thoughts about the future.  It's a simple yet essential component of everyday Korean conversation, pivotal for anyone looking to achieve fluency in Korean. If you want to watch the lesson in Korean with English subtitles, please click the link below. Usage of '-ㄹ/을 생각이다' • Plan (계획): it is used when talking about future plans. • variation: While '생각이다' is common, you can also use '예정이다' (scheduled), '계획이다' (planned), or '작정이다' (determined) to convey a similar meaning with slightly different nuances. Explanation with Example Senten...

탕수육은 먹을 만해요. When we speak about actions in Korean, it's not just about what we do, but also about what's worthwhile. Whether it's watching a blockbuster movie, tasting a dish at a newly opened restaurant, or visiting a scenic spot, 'Verb-ㄹ/을 만하다' allows us to communicate the value of an action.  So, get ready to add depth to your Korean recommendations and opinions as we unfold this engaging grammar point.  If you want to watch the lesson in Korean with English subtitles, please click the link below. Usage of -ㄹ/을 만하다 • Worth (가치): This expression is used to say that the action indicated by the preceding words is worth doing. Recommendation: '-아/어/해 볼 만하다.' (try + worth) • '-ㄹ/을 만하다' is often used to recommend something. In this case' -아/어/해 볼 만하다' expression is used.  Explanation with Example Sentences '-ㄹ 만하다' Miso: 이번에 새로 나온 영화 '싱글 인 서울' 어땠어요?           (What did you think of the new movie ‘Single in Seoul’?) Nana: 너무 재미있었...

저는 회사 가기 싫어서 아픈 척했어요. Welcome to our exploration of essential Korean grammatical structures that convey the act of pretending. These structures, '-는 척하다, -ㄴ/은 척하다, and -인 척하다', are fundamental in expressing actions, states, or identities that are feigned. If you want to watch the lesson in Korean with English subtitles, please click the link below. Usage of -는 척하다, -ㄴ/은 척하다, -인 척하다 '-는 척하다, -ㄴ/은 척하다, -인 척하다' used to indicate that one pretends to do or to be something, which is not true. Adjective-ㄴ/은 척하다 Starting with adjectives: Nana: "저는 회사 가기 싫어서 아픈 척했어요. " (I didn't want to go to work, so I pretended to be sick.) This is a combination of '아프다' (to be sick) and '-ㄴ 척하다'. Although Nana is not sick, she claims to avoid work. Verb-는 척하다 Moving to verbs: Nana: "저는 수업 시간에 열심히 공부하는 척했어요 ." (I pretended to study hard in class.) This combines '공부하다' (to study) with '-는 척하다'. Nana did not study but pretended to do so. ...

우리 같이 영화 보러  가자 . In this lesson, we're going to learn 'Verb-자' which can be used in 4 ways. If you want to watch the lesson in Korean with English subtitles, please click the link below. 1. Usage ● '-자' attaches after a verb stem. ● '-자' is used when talking about requests, approval, demands, and assumptions. ● '-자' is mainly used in spoken language and informal situations. ● '-자' is used when talking to close friends such as friends or peers. ● Similar expression is '-읍시다/ㅂ시다' which is used in official or formal situations. 2. Explanation with example sentences '-자' ①  -자 Request (청유):  when asked to do something together. In this case, it's similar to 'let's' in English. ✏︎ 미소: 이번 주말에 뭐 할까?               (What do we do this weekend?) ✏︎ 나나: 우리 같이 영화 보러  가자 . (가다 + 자)              (Let's go see a movie together.) Here, '가자' is a combination of the verb '가다' and '-자.' Nana want...