Top 10 Daily Korean Verbs for Beginners – Wake Up, Eat, Prepare, and More

🌿 Hello there! 😊

If you’re just starting to learn Korean, you’re in the right place.

Today, I’ve put together 10 super useful everyday Korean verbs you can start using right away—from morning till night!

Don’t just memorize words—use them in real life.

That’s the best way to make Korean stick!

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⏰ 1. 일어나다 (to wake up)

 

Example: 저는 보통 7시에 일어나요.

Romanization: jeo-neun bo-tong chil-si-e i-reo-na-yo.

English: I usually wake up around 7.

 

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🪥 2. 닦다 (to brush)

 

Example: 자기 전에 이를 닦아요.

Romanization: ja-gi jeon-e i-reul dak-ka-yo.

English: I brush my teeth before bed.

 

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🚿 3. 씻다 (to wash)

 

Example: 저녁 전에 손을 씻어요.

Romanization: jeo-nyeok jeon-e son-eul ssis-eo-yo.

English: I wash my hands before dinner.

 

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🍽️ 4. 먹다 (to eat)

 

Example: 주말엔 보통 외식해요.

Romanization: ju-mal-en bo-tong oe-sik-hae-yo.

English: I usually eat out on weekends.

 

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🧃 5. 마시다 (to drink)

 

Example: 뭐 마실래요?

Romanization: mwo ma-sil-lae-yo?

English: Do you want something to drink?

 

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🛒 6. 가다 (to go)

 

Example: 마트에 가요.

Romanization: ma-teu-e ga-yo.

English: I’m going to the store.

 

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👋 7. 오다 (to come)

 

Example: 여기로 와 주세요.

Romanization: yeo-gi-ro wa ju-se-yo.

English: Please come here.

 

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🏃 8. 달리다 (to run)

 

Example: 저 늦겠어요!

Romanization: jeo neut-get-eo-yo!

English: I’m running late!

 

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🚶 9. 걷다 (to walk)

 

Example: 산책하러 가요.

Romanization: san-chaek-ha-reo ga-yo.

English: Let’s go for a walk.

 

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🍳 10. 준비하다 (to prepare)

 

Example: 저녁을 준비하고 있어요.

Romanization: jeo-nyeok-eul jun-bi-ha-go iss-eo-yo.

English: I’m preparing dinner.

 

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✨ Today’s Challenge!

 

Pick three sentences and say them out loud.

Then, try to use at least one in your real day today!

The more you practice, the more natural Korean will feel on your tongue.

Let’s keep learning together tomorrow! 😺💬

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