This list shows Korean sentences with English translations for the 100 most common words, each used as a missing word in context. In LangLandia, you learn languages through fun, interactive challenges that help you understand how words are used in real-life situations. Instead of memorizing vocabulary in isolation, you’ll see each word inside a natural sentence with one key word missing.
Your task is to figure out the correct word from context. It’s a great way to build fluency, boost your confidence, and turn language learning into a game you actually want to play. Whether you’re just starting or reviewing what you know, this list will guide you through essential Korean words one sentence at a time.
10 Most Common Korean Words
| in Korean | in English | S |
|---|---|---|
| 안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo) | hello | |
| 감사합니다 (gamsahamnida) | thank you | |
| 네 (ne) | yes | |
| 아니요 (aniyo) | no | |
| 사람 (saram) | person | |
| 사랑 (sarang) | love | |
| 음식 (eumsik) | food | |
| 물 (mul) | water | |
| 집 (jip) | house / home | |
| 친구 (chingu) | friend |
11-90 Most Common Korean Words
| in Korean | in English | S |
|---|---|---|
| 학교 (hakgyo) | school | |
| 시간 (sigan) | time | |
| 오늘 (oneul) | today | |
| 내일 (naeil) | tomorrow | |
| 어제 (eoje) | yesterday | |
| 이름 (ireum) | name | |
| 남자 (namja) | man | |
| 여자 (yeoja) | woman | |
| 아이 (ai) | child | |
| 가족 (gajok) | family | |
| 일 (il) | work / job | |
| 회사 (hoesa) | company | |
| 돈 (don) | money | |
| 자동차 (jadongcha) | car | |
| 버스 (beoseu) | bus | |
| 지하철 (jihacheol) | subway | |
| 시장 (sijang) | market | |
| 가게 (gage) | store | |
| 병원 (byeongwon) | hospital | |
| 약 (yak) | medicine | |
| 전화 (jeonhwa) | telephone / call | |
| 번호 (beonho) | number | |
| 날씨 (nalssi) | weather | |
| 비 (bi) | rain | |
| 눈 (nun) | snow | |
| 해 (hae) | sun | |
| 달 (dal) | moon | |
| 하늘 (haneul) | sky | |
| 구름 (gureum) | cloud | |
| 바람 (baram) | wind | |
| 산 (san) | mountain | |
| 바다 (bada) | sea | |
| 강 (gang) | river | |
| 나무 (namu) | tree | |
| 꽃 (kkot) | flower | |
| 불 (bul) | fire | |
| 물고기 (mulgogi) | fish | |
| 고기 (gogi) | meat | |
| 밥 (bap) | rice / meal | |
| 빵 (ppang) | bread | |
| 과일 (gwail) | fruit | |
| 채소 (chaeso) | vegetable | |
| 우유 (uyu) | milk | |
| 주스 (juseu) | juice | |
| 커피 (keopi) | coffee | |
| 차 (cha) | tea / car (depends on context) | |
| 술 (sul) | alcohol | |
| 아침 (achim) | morning / breakfast | |
| 점심 (jeomsim) | lunch | |
| 저녁 (jeonyeok) | evening / dinner | |
| 시간표 (siganpyo) | schedule | |
| 공원 (gongwon) | park | |
| 길 (gil) | road / street | |
| 신호등 (sinho deung) | traffic light | |
| 왼쪽 (oenjjok) | left | |
| 오른쪽 (oreunjjok) | right | |
| 앞 (ap) | front | |
| 뒤 (dwi) | back | |
| 안 (an) | inside | |
| 밖 (bakk) | outside | |
| 위 (wi) | above | |
| 아래 (arae) | below | |
| 여기 (yeogi) | here | |
| 거기 (geogi) | there | |
| 어디 (eodi) | where | |
| 왜 (wae) | why | |
| 무엇 (mueot) | what | |
| 언제 (eonje) | when | |
| 어떻게 (eotteoke) | how | |
| 누구 (nugu) | who | |
| 나 (na) | I / me | |
| 너 (neo) | you (informal) | |
| 당신 (dangsin) | you (formal) | |
| 우리 (uri) | we / us | |
| 그 (geu) | he / that | |
| 그녀 (geunyeo) | she | |
| 그들 (geudeul) | they | |
| 좋아요 (joayo) | like / good | |
| 싫어요 (sireo-yo) | dislike / hate | |
| 괜찮아요 (gwaenchanayo) | it’s okay / fine |
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