The Common Adjectives in Korean
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| English | Korean | Pronunciation | Hear |
|---|---|---|---|
| big | 큰 | keun | |
| small | 작은 | jageun | |
| good | 좋은 | joheun | |
| bad | 나쁜 | nappeun | |
| hot | 뜨거운 | tteugeoun | |
| cold | 차가운 | chagaun | |
| new | 새로운 | saeroun | |
| old | 오래된 | oraedoen | |
| happy | 행복한 | haengbokhan | |
| beautiful | 아름다운 | areumdawoon | |
| fast | 빠른 | ppareun | |
| slow | 느린 | neurin | |
| easy | 쉬운 | swiun | |
| hard | 어려운 | eoryeoun | |
| tall | 키 큰 | ki keun | |
| short | 짧은 | jjalbeun | |
| strong | 강한 | ganghan | |
| clean | 깨끗한 | kkaekkeuthan |
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say the adjectives in Korean?
In Korean, the adjectives are: 큰, 작은, 좋은, 나쁜, 뜨거운, 차가운, 새로운, 오래된, 행복한, 아름다운, 빠른, 느린, 쉬운, 어려운, 키 큰, 짧은, 강한, 깨끗한. Tap the audio on each row to hear it.
What is the best way to memorize the adjectives in Korean?
Say them out loud in order every day, then practice using them in real sentences. Speaking them beats silently reading a list.