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Korean Vocabulary List by Topic
1,227 Korean words in 15 topics, from food and cafés to the subway and K-pop, with romanization and meanings. Free to study online.
How to use this section
Words are grouped into 15 themes such as food, cafés, shopping, travel and K-pop. There are 1,227 words in total, from beginner to advanced, each with romanization and meaning. Learn the vocabulary of one topic at a time.
Study tip: pick one theme, learn just 10 words, then use them in a sentence from the Phrases section. Words from the same theme stick better when you learn them together.
You can also practice these words right here: use the button at the bottom of the page to listen, type and take quizzes.
👋 Greetings and daily life
Greetings and phrases you use every day. Your first step to chatting with people in Korea.
🍜 Korean food
Dish names exactly as they appear on menus. You’ll be able to order at a restaurant.
☕ Café and ordering
Drinks, menu items, and handy phrases for ordering and chatting. Order your favorite drink in Korean.
🛒 Shopping and convenience stores
Common shopping words and handy phrases for the store. Learn to ask the price and pay at the register.
🏥 Hospital and pharmacy
Body parts, symptoms, and phrases for clinics and pharmacies. Be ready to explain what’s wrong when it matters.
🗺️ Travel spots in Korea
Popular cities and sights you’ll see on maps and signs.
🚇 Seoul subway stations
Station names you’ll actually use when traveling. You’ll be able to read the Hangul on signs and type the names.
🔥 Trending words and slang
Words you’ll see all over social media and hear among friends. They’re casual, so avoid them with elders or in formal settings.
🎤 K-pop idols and artists
Group and artist names every fan knows. Learn to read the Hangul on their logos.
🎬 K-dramas and films
Hangul titles of the latest hits and all-time favorites.
🏢 Korean brands & companies
Familiar brand names you’ll see on street signs and in apps.
🎓 Korean universities
University names you are sure to see when studying abroad or preparing for entrance exams. Practice with the short names people use in everyday speech.
👑 Korean history: kings and famous figures
Names of rulers, famous figures, eras, and heritage sites from the Three Kingdoms to Joseon, as found in history textbooks.
👦 Boys’ names
Common Korean boys’ names. Also good for practicing typing your own name in Hangul.
👧 Girls’ names
Common Korean girls’ names. Also good for typing your own name in Hangul.
Reinforce what you learn with typing drills and quizzes.
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