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How to Say in Korean: “Smart”

How to Say in Korean: “Smart”

안녕하세요! Welcome to the first post of the “How to Say in Korean” series 👋 Today, we'll be looking at the Korean expressions for “smart.” 📖 If you look it up in the dictionary… How do you say that someone is "smart" or "clever" in Korean?

This Fall, You Might Fall for Reading Again

This Fall, You Might Fall for Reading Again

🍁 This Fall, You Might Fall for Reading Again In Korea, people often call autumn the perfect season for reading. The air feels crisp, the humidity drops, and the vibe of the whole season turns super chill. It just puts you in that mood where focusing on reading feels much easier.

“아니” doesn’t always mean “No.”

“아니” doesn’t always mean “No.”

Why Koreans Keep Saying “아니” If you have ever watched Korean shows, movies, or even casual YouTube vlogs, you have probably noticed one thing: Koreans say “아니” all the time, even when no one is actually saying something to disagree with. So why does it sound like Koreans keep saying

3 details in Squid Game that you only catch when you understand Korean

3 details in Squid Game that you only catch when you understand Korean

Warning, spoilers ahead. The Netflix Korean drama, Squid Game, has taken the world by storm for its commentary on social classes and the corruption of money. There is no doubt that it can be enjoyed by people from all cultures and backgrounds, regardless of if they understand Korean or not.

Our November Meetup Proved Community Makes a Difference

Our November Meetup Proved Community Makes a Difference

Our November meetup was small, just around 10 learners, but that made the conversations deeper, warmer, and surprisingly personal. Two participants even brought their Korean textbooks and notebooks, which made the atmosphere incredibly motivating. Whether participants were beginners or long-time learners, the shared passion for Korean created a sense

“What is this?” is NOT ❌ always “이게 뭐예요?”

“What is this?” is NOT ❌ always “이게 뭐예요?”

❓What “What Is This?” Really Means in Korean When you first learn Korean, you quickly come across the phrase “What is this?” But Korean offers three common ways to say it: * 이거 뭐예요? * 이건 뭐예요? * 이게 뭐예요? All three translate to the same basic question, but each one carries a

Know It or Freak Out: Common Korean Signs

Know It or Freak Out: Common Korean Signs

😨 These might sound terrifying, but they're not. If you’ve ever walked around Korea, you’ve probably seen signs that made you stop and think, “Wait… WHAT??” Some are unintentionally spooky, some are confusing, and some are just funny. Today, let’s look at a few signs and