koreanlanguagetips7 "-아 / 어 주세요" vs. "-(으)세요" - Which One Sounds More Natural? So, you're learning Korean and you want to ask someone politely to do something. You've probably seen both "-아 / 어 주세요" and "-(으)세요", but... are they the same?Not really. If you mix them up, your sentence might sound a little off. It's not a huge mistake, but still, it's better to get it right. Let's make this easy. 1. " -아 / 어 주세요" - When You Need Someone to Do Something for YouUse this When y.. 2025. 3. 13. Wait "Can" or "Know How To"? Which One Should You Actually Use? So yeah, this one trips up a LOT of Korean learners. You probably already know that "-을 수 있다" means "can", and "-을 줄 알다" is used for "knowing how to do something", right?but let's be realㅡsometimes, even when you know the rule, you still hesitate.like, one of my friends was trying to say " I can play the violin."And they said: "저는 바이올린을 연주할 수 있어요."Technically not wrong, but sounds kinda... off?.. 2025. 3. 12. You're Probably Saying "I Want" in Korean Wrong (But Don't Worry, Everyone Does) So the other day, I was helping a friend with Korean, and he said: "제 친구는 한국에 가고 싶어요!" And I was like... "Hmm... yeah, no."It's a super common mistake, but in Korean, you can't use "-고 싶다" to talk about what someone else wants. If that just blew you mind, don't worryㅡyou're not alone. Let's fix it real quick 1. "-고 싶다" - What You WantIf you're talking about your own desires, this is the one .. 2025. 3. 11. "-아서 / 어서" vs. "-기 때문에" - Why Do Korean Use Two Different "Because" Expressions? So, funny storyㅡone of my foreign friends once texted me: " 늦었기 때문에 미안해요."And I was like... uh.. I mean, I get what you're saying, but no Korean would actually say it like that. If you've ever struggled with whether to use "-아서 / 어서" or "-기 때문에", trust meㅡyou're not alone. A lot of learners mix them up, and honestly, I don't blame you. They both mean "because", but they feel totally different .. 2025. 3. 10. How to Stop Sounding like a Textbook: Korean Connectors That Make You Sound More Natural Alright, so you're getting better at making Korean Sentences, but... do you ever feel like they sound kinda robotic? Like: "오늘 학교에 갔어요. 친구를 만났어요. 같이 밥을 먹었어요.""Today I went to school. I met a friend. We ate together." I mean, sure, that works. But native speakers don't really talk like that. Korean has all these little connectors that make sentences flow way better. Today, I wanna show you three .. 2025. 3. 9. Korean Grammar Basics: A Beginner's Guide So, you want to learn Korean but feel a little lost? I get it. Korean grammar can look intimidating at first, especially if you're used to English or other Western languages. But don't worry—once you understand the basics, things start to click! Let me break it down in a way that actually makes sence. No complicated grammar jargon, just the stuff you need to know to start making real sentences. .. 2025. 3. 1. 이전 1 2 다음
