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50 Essential Korean Nouns2025-02-13
50 Essential Korean Nouns

Nouns are the building blocks of any language, helping you name people, places, and things. This guide provides 50 essential Korean nouns that are commonly used in daily conversations, making it easier for you to communicate effectively.

People and Relationships

  1. 사람 (Saram) - Person

  2. 친구 (Chingu) - Friend

  3. 가족 (Gajok) - Family

  4. 남자 (Namja) - Man

  5. 여자 (Yeoja) - Woman

  6. 아이 (Ai) - Child

  7. 어른 (Eoreun) - Adult

  8. 학생 (Haksaeng) - Student

  9. 선생님 (Seonsaengnim) - Teacher

  10. 의사 (Uisa) - Doctor

Places

  1. 집 (Jip) - House/Home

  2. 학교 (Hakgyo) - School

  3. 병원 (Byeongwon) - Hospital

  4. 식당 (Sikdang) - Restaurant

  5. 공원 (Gongwon) - Park

  6. 도서관 (Doseogwan) - Library

  7. 은행 (Eunhaeng) - Bank

  8. 시장 (Sijang) - Market

  9. 편의점 (Pyeonuijeom) - Convenience store

  10. 회사 (Hoesa) - Company

Objects and Everyday Items

  1. 책 (Chaek) - Book

  2. 연필 (Yeonpil) - Pencil

  3. 공책 (Gongchaek) - Notebook

  4. 시계 (Sigye) - Clock/Watch

  5. 가방 (Gabang) - Bag

  6. 휴대폰 (Hyudaepon) - Mobile phone

  7. 컴퓨터 (Keompyuteo) - Computer

  8. 텔레비전 (Tellebijeon) - Television

  9. 문 (Mun) - Door

  10. 창문 (Changmun) - Window

Food and Drinks

  1. 밥 (Bap) - Rice/Meal

  2. 국 (Guk) - Soup

  3. 김치 (Kimchi) - Kimchi

  4. 과일 (Gwa-il) - Fruit

  5. 채소 (Chaeso) - Vegetables

  6. 물 (Mul) - Water

  7. 차 (Cha) - Tea

  8. 커피 (Keopi) - Coffee

  9. 우유 (Uyu) - Milk

  10. 빵 (Ppang) - Bread

Nature and Weather

  1. 해 (Hae) - Sun

  2. 달 (Dal) - Moon

  3. 별 (Byeol) - Star

  4. 나무 (Namu) - Tree

  5. 꽃 (Kkot) - Flower

  6. 산 (San) - Mountain

  7. 바다 (Bada) - Sea

  8. 비 (Bi) - Rain

  9. 눈 (Nun) - Snow

  10. 바람 (Baram) - Wind