ALAN 22A

• King Sejong


  • Known as one of the greatest kings of the Joseon Dynasty
  • Recognized for his achievements in Korean Languages, Agriculture, Science, Technology, Medicine, Music and Law
  • Invented Hangeul (Korean characters) in 1443 and introduced to the public in 1446
• Hanja


  Chinese Characters
• The Chinese transcription system was limited only to the privilege classes
• Hangeul


  The first Korean alphabet, proclaimed under the original name "hunminjeongeum" which literally meant "The correct/proper sounds for the instruction of the people"
• Hunminjeongeum was registered with UNESCO's Memory of the World in 1997
• Hangeul Nal


  Hangeul Day/Korean Alphabet Day, is a national holiday celebrated on the 9th of October
• Good Morning


  Joh eun achim imnida
• Hi; Hello; Good day

  • Anneyong Haseyo (Informal polite)
  • Annyeong Hashimnikka? (Formal polite)
  • Annyeong (Informal plain)
• Good night


  Annyeonghi jumuseyo
• Goodbye


  • Annyeonghi Kyeseyo (to the person staying)
  • Annyeong Kaseyo (to the person leaving)
• See you again


  Tto Mannayo
• See you tomorrow

  • Naeil bwayo (Informal)
  • Naeil Boekketseumnida (Formal polite)
• Thank you (very much)

  • Kamsahamnida (Formal polite)
  • Komapseumnida (Formal polite)
  • Komawoyo (Informal polite)
• You're welcome


  Cheonman eyo
• My apologies, I'm sorry


  • Joseong hamnida (Formal polite)
  • Mian hamnida (Formal polite)
• That's OK!


  Kwaenchan ayo
• Hanguk


  Han = Korean/Great, Guk = Country
• Hangugeo


  eo = language
• Hangeul


  geul = script/alphabet
• Vowels


  • 10 single
  • 11 double
• Consonants


  • 14 single
  • 5 double
• Name (neun/eun)


  • When the name (topic) ends with a consonant - eun
  • When the name (topic) ends with a vowel - neun
• Occupation


  • Mr. Sam is a teacher
  • Shiro is a student
• Nationality (nara+saram/in)


  • Mr. Sam is a Filipino
  • Mr. Shiro is a Japanese
• Initial


  Consonant place at the beginning (first syllable block) of a Korean word
• Medial


  Consonant(s) written at the top after the first syllable block of a Korean word
• Final


  Consonants placed at the bottom of (every) Korean syllable block
• Syllables of Hangeul

  • C-V-C
  • C-V-C-C
  • C-V-C C
• Imnida


  is, are, am, be
• i/ga animnida


  is not, are not, am not
• Mr. Sam is not a doctor


  Saemsshi neun uisa ga animnida
• Mr. Shiro is not Korea

  Shirosshi neun hanguksaram i animnida
• Is Mr. Sam a teacher?


  Saemsshi neun seonsaengnim imnikka?
• Is Mr. Shiro a Korea?

  Shirosshi neun hanguksaram imnikka?
• Mueot


  it is used when you ask for specific information
• What is your name?

  Jeo neun Saem imnida.
• What is your occupation/profession?

  Jeo neun seonsaengnim imnida.
• What is your nationality Mr.Sam?

  Jeo neun pilipinsaram imnida.
• Which country are you from?

  pilipin eseo wasshimnida.
• Imnida = ieyo/yeyo


  is, are, am, be