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verb

to be

"학생이에요."

verb

to have

"책이 있어요."

verb

to do

"공부해요."

verb

to go

"학교에 가요."

noun

house

"우리 집."

noun

water

"물을 주세요."

noun

tea

"차가 좋아요."

noun

family

"우리 가족."

noun

mother

"저의 어머니."

noun

father

"저의 아버지."

verb

To study something deeply and systematically to discover new facts or information.

"학자들은 새로운 에너지원을 연구하고 있습니다."

verb

To prepare and cook food by applying heat or mixing ingredients.

"어머니가 주방에서 요리하십니다."

verb

To work or perform a task, usually at a job for payment or as a responsibility.

"저는 회사에서 일합니다."

verb

To study or learn a specific subject through reading, practice, or instruction.

"도서관에서 한국어를 공부합니다."

verb

To clean a room, house, or specific area by removing dust and trash.

"토요일에 방을 청소합니다."

verb

To change, fluctuate, or shift, especially in terms of prices, numbers, or conditions.

"환율은 시장 상황에 따라 매일 변동합니다."

verb

To make someone believe or do something by giving them good reasons. It involves logical reasoning or emotional appeal to influence another person's opinion.

"그는 자신의 주장을 뒷받침하기 위해 청중을 설득하려고 노력했다."

verb

To wash or clean a part of the body or an object using water.

"외출 후에 손을 씻어요."

verb

To do schoolwork or assignments assigned by a teacher to be done at home.

"도서관에서 숙제해요."

noun

The early part of the day; also commonly used to mean breakfast.

"아침에 커피를 마셔요."

noun

The middle part of the day (noon/afternoon) or the meal eaten during that time (lunch).

"친구와 점심을 먹어요."

noun

The time between afternoon and night (evening) or the meal eaten during that time (dinner).

"저녁에 가족과 밥을 먹어요."

noun

The spreading effect or influence that an action or event has on other areas; ripple effect or spillover effect.

"그 기술의 개발은 산업 전반에 엄청난 파급 효과를 가져왔습니다."

verb

To communicate with someone using a telephone or smartphone. It is a fundamental daily activity for maintaining social and professional relationships.

"어머니에게 전화해요."

verb

To come together with someone at a specific place or time. It is used for both planned appointments and accidental encounters.

"카페에서 친구를 만나요."

verb

To stay in one place or delay action until a particular time or event occurs. It is commonly used for transport, people, or news.

"정류장에서 버스를 기다려요."

verb

To speak or converse with others to exchange information or feelings. It is often shortened to '얘기하다' in casual speech.

"친구와 이야기해요."

verb

To perceive sound through the ears or to pay attention to what someone is saying. It also means to take a course or listen to music.

"음악을 들어요."

verb

To perceive with the eyes or watch something like a movie or TV. It can also mean to take an exam or to meet someone.

"영화를 봐요."

verb

To look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter. It is a key verb for study and leisure.

"책을 읽어요."

verb

To consume food or drink. It is one of the most essential verbs for survival and daily activity.

"저는 아침 식사를 먹습니다."

noun

A specific position on a scale of quality, amount, or ability. It is often used to describe academic standards or living conditions.

"그 대학교의 교육 수준은 세계적으로 인정받고 있습니다."

verb

To take a rest, relax, or stop working/moving to regain energy. It can also mean to breathe.

"주말에는 집에서 쉽니다."

verb

To speak, talk, or tell something to someone.

"한국어로 말해요."

verb

To rest in a state of sleep. It is the standard verb for sleeping in Korean.

"밤에 잠을 푹 자야 합니다."

verb

To know or be aware of a fact, person, or information.

"그 사람을 알아요."