Day 9: Numbers in Korean – Learn How to Count from 1 to 10 Welcome to Day 9 of your Korean language journey! Today, we will be learning one of the most essential skills in any language: counting ! In Korean, there are two main number systems : the native Korean numbers and the Sino-Korean numbers . For today’s lesson, we will focus on the native Korean numbers , which are commonly used for counting objects, ages, and people. By the end of today’s lesson, you will be able to count from 1 to 10 and use these numbers in everyday conversations. 1. Native Korean Numbers (고유어 숫자) The native Korean numbers are typically used for counting things like people , ages , and hours . This system is simple and easy to learn, as the numbers 1 through 10 each have their own distinct word. Here are the native Korean numbers from 1 to 10 : 하나 (hana) – 1 둘 (dul) – 2 셋 (set) – 3 넷 (net) – 4 다섯 (daseot) – 5 여섯 (yeoseot) – 6 일곱 (ilgop) – 7 여덟 (yeodeol) – 8 아홉...

📘 Korean Counters – 개, 명, 마리, 권? Did you know that in Korean, you can’t just say “two books” or “three people” directly? You need to use counters – special words that go between numbers and nouns! Korean has many unique counters for people, animals, things, books, bottles, and more. In this post, you’ll learn the most common Korean counters, when to use them, and how to say them naturally with numbers. 📚 What Are Korean Counters? Counters are used after numbers to count specific types of things. They work like this: Number + Counter + Noun 💡 Unlike English, where you might say "three books," in Korean you say: 책 세 권 (chaek se gwon) – book three volumes 📊 Most Common Korean Counters Counter Used For Example Romanization 개 General things, items 사과 두 개 sa-gwa du gae 명 People (formal) 학생 세 명 hak-saeng se myeong 사람 People (casual) 친구 두 사람 ...