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How do you say the name "Genesis" in Korean?

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You would say the name the same in Korean as you do in English or any other language. There's not really a way to "translate" Western names into Korean because the naming system is very different.

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Is SUBJECT-OBJECT-VERB the word order of a Korean sentence?

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Yes. As opposed to English, which uses the subject-verb-object word order, Korean is typically written and spoken in subject-object-verb order.

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My name is Lalita. I want my name to be written in Korean and what would be its pronounciation?

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Korean hangul is syllabic, so if you wanted to write your name in Korean, you would use the hangul characters that made a sound most similar to each of the syllables of your name. It would be pronounced similarly to the way you normally pronounce your name.

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How do I ask "What time is it?" in Korean?

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You would ask "지금 몇시입니까?" (jee-geum myut-si ip-ni-gga?) This question directly translates to "What time is it now?" and indicates that you're asking the person for the current time.

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How would I write "my age is" in hangul?

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The hangul would be 저는 (your age) 살이에요 (chonun [age] sarieyo). This is the polite version and essentially means "I am [age] years old." Keep in mind that your age is different in Korea because you are considered to be 1 year old when you are born (accounting for the time you spent in the womb). You also gain a year every January 1st, whether your birthday has passed or not. For a shortcut to your Korean age, simply add 2 years to your international age.

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What is older sister called in Korea?

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If you're a boy, you call an older sister Noona. If you're a girl, you call an older sister Unnie or Eonnie.

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How do I know in what the order to say the Korean words?

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Use verb at the end in Korean sentences; for example, say, "nega manh-i joh-a-hae" - which means "I like it a lot."

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How do I say "excuse me"?

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You say "실례합니다 (shil-le-ham-ni-da)." This is used when trying to get someone's attention. There is also "잠깐만요 (jam-kkan-man-yo)" and "잠시만요 (jam-shi-man-yo)" which mean "wait a minute," said when you'd like someone to move out of your way.

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How do I say Meljorie in Korean?

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Your name in Korean is: 멜조리 You pronounce it the same as in English. Just remember that Koreans put their last name first. For example, if a person's name is Serena Kim, we call the person Kim Serena.

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How can I learn Korean faster?

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You can't learn any language fast. However, if you learn more new vocabulary and grammar rules everyday, you will improve your Korean drastically. There are also some helpful apps on the AppStore such as Hinative, which allows you to write or say a sentence in Korean (or any other language) and native speakers will help you out by correcting you. Sign up for a Korean language class and write down words in Korean on sticky notes and place them on furniture; for example, you can write 오븐 (oven) and place it on your oven to learn new vocabulary. Talking to yourself in Korean is also helpful. You can also watch Korean drama and listen to Kpop to make learning even more fun!

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What should an older sister call a younger sister?

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A younger sister is called 여동생 (yuh-dong-saeng) in Korean.

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What do oppa, noona, and hyung mean?

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Oppa - Older male (for girl) Noona - Older female (for boy) Hyung - Older male (for boy) Unnie - Older female (for girl)

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How do you say 'thank you' in Korean?

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The formal way to say it (to people older than you etc) is 감사합니다 (gamsahamnida). The normal way is 고마워요 (gomawoyo). The informal (for people younger than you) is 고마워 (gomawo).

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How do I say "mother and father" in Korean?

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informal way - eomma (In Hangul: 엄마) = Mom appa (In Hangul: 아빠) = Dad Formal way- eomeoni (In Hangul: 어머니) = Mother abeoji (In Hangul: 아버지) = Father

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How do I say "best friend" in Korean?

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You would say "잘 친한 친구 (jal-chinhan-chingu)". It also means "good friend".

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What is the easiest way to learn Hangul?

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Try first learning words like: ㄱ gun (it looks like a gun), ㄴ nose (it looks like a drawn nose), ㄷ door, and so on.

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How do I say my name in Korean?

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Your name does not change in different languages. For example, if your name is Yuma in Korea and you move to a different country, it is still Yuma. No matter what, your name is the same.

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How would I say "Emma" in Korean?

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Emma in Korean is written 엠마 and is pronounced as "ehma."

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How do you say "Monica" in Korean?

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"Monica" in Korean is written as 모니카 and pronounced as "mo-ni-ka."

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How do I say "sorry" in Korean?

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미안해 pronounced as: me-ahn-heh. Use this among your friends and people younger than you.

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How can I learn more of the Korean alphabet?

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You can easily search up the alphabet in Korean and review the letters. You can also watch Youtube videos that teach you more Korean.

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How do I say "I love you" in Korean?

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"I love you" is written as 사 랑 헤 and said as "sa-rang-he". You can add "you" to make it more polite.

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What is "Saranghaeyo"?

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"Saranghaeyo" means "I love you" in Korean.

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How do I say "Maria" in Korean?

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Maria is written as 마리아 and pronounced as Ma-ri-ah.

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How do I pronounced "pak su jin" in Korean?

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"Pak su Jin" is pronounced "Pak Soo Jeen" and is written 박수진 in Korean.

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How do I say "good afternoon" in Korean?

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We say "안녕 (annyeong)" which is informal and used with friends or someone younger. "안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo)" is formal and said to strangers or someone older than you.

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How do I say ask "Where do you live"?

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당신은 어디 사람이십니까? (Dangshineun eodi saram-ishimnikka?) is "Where are you from?" (formal).

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How do I say Noralyn in Korean?

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Noralyn is written as 노랄린 and pronounced as No-lal-lin.

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How would I say Shannon in Korean?

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My name is Shannon. I pronounce it how it's written in the letters of the Korean alphabet: 샤넌 (say-neon).

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How do I say "Nicole" in Korean?

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"Nicole" in Korean is written as 니콜 and pronounced as nee-kol.

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