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Making plans, keeping promises, and managing schedules are key to building trust and social interaction in Korean culture. These 50 essential Korean words will help you confidently talk about appointments, meetings, and promises.
General Terms for Promises and Appointments
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약속 (Yaksok) – Promise/Appointment
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일정 (Iljeong) – Schedule
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계획 (Gyehoeg) – Plan
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예약 (Yeyak) – Reservation
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취소 (Chwiso) – Cancellation
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변경 (Byeongyeong) – Change
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시간 (Sigan) – Time
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날짜 (Naljja) – Date
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장소 (Jangso) – Place
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만남 (Mannam) – Meeting
Making and Managing Appointments
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정하다 (Jeonghada) – To decide/set (a time, date)
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잡다 (Japda) – To fix/schedule
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조정하다 (Jojeonghada) – To adjust
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늦다 (Neutda) – To be late
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일찍 오다 (Iljjik oda) – To come early
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지각하다 (Jigakhada) – To be tardy
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참석하다 (Chamseokhada) – To attend
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불참하다 (Bulchamhada) – To be absent
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확인하다 (Hwaginada) – To confirm
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연기하다 (Yeonggihada) – To postpone
Social Gatherings and Invitations
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모임 (Moim) – Gathering
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회식 (Hoesik) – Company dinner
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회의 (Hoeui) – Meeting
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초대 (Chodae) – Invitation
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약속 장소 (Yaksok jangso) – Meeting spot
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만날 시간 (Mannal sigan) – Meeting time
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일정표 (Iljeongpyo) – Schedule chart
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약속을 잡다 (Yaksogeul japda) – To make an appointment
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약속을 지키다 (Yaksogeul jikida) – To keep a promise
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약속을 어기다 (Yaksogeul eogida) – To break a promise
Expressing Intentions and Communication
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연락하다 (Yeollakhada) – To contact
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통화하다 (Tonghwahada) – To talk on the phone
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문자 (Munja) – Text message
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메시지 (Mesiji) – Message
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이메일 (Imeil) – Email
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알리다 (Allida) – To inform
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약속을 변경하다 (Yaksogeul byeongyeonghada) – To reschedule
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가능하다 (Ganeunghada) – To be possible
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불가능하다 (Bul-ganeunghada) – To be impossible
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다시 약속하다 (Dasi yaksokhada) – To reschedule
Cultural and Contextual Expressions
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시간 약속 (Sigan yaksok) – Time commitment
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정해진 시간 (Jeonghaejin sigan) – Fixed time
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비밀 약속 (Bimil yaksok) – Secret promise
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중요한 약속 (Jungyohan yaksok) – Important appointment
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공식 약속 (Gongsik yaksok) – Official meeting
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개인적인 약속 (Gaeinjeogin yaksok) – Personal appointment
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비즈니스 미팅 (Bijineoseu miting) – Business meeting
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데이트 (Deiteu) – Date
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회의 시간 (Hoeui sigan) – Meeting time
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일정 조율 (Iljeong joyul) – Schedule coordination