Korean words

The most important Korean phrases to know if you want to have real conversations with native speakers.

You know the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover?” The same rule can be changed into “Don’t judge a person by its ink.” Getting some body art inked is probably one of the best ways for self-expression—be it a drawing in remembrance of your past beliefs, shenanigans or a minimal tattoo filled with deep meanings. No tattoo design is meaningless or ugly because there’s always something bigger behind it. At least to the person who chose the unique tattoo, that is.

Korean has a hierarchy of formality based on who you’re talking to. But no worries, because I’ll fill you in so you’ll know exactly how to say hello.