Day 10: Counting with Sino-Korean Numbers – Learn Numbers for Dates, Money, and More Welcome to Day 10 of your Korean language journey! Today, we’re going to learn how to count using Sino-Korean numbers . While you’ve already learned native Korean numbers (for counting people, things, and ages), Sino-Korean numbers are used in a variety of other contexts. These include counting money, telling time, and expressing dates. Understanding both systems is essential for mastering the Korean language, as each number system is used in different situations. What Are Sino-Korean Numbers? (한자 숫자란 무엇인가요?) Sino-Korean numbers are numbers that are derived from Chinese characters (한자, Hanja) and are used in Korean for a variety of practical purposes. They are more commonly used for things like: Counting money Dates Times Telephone numbers Street addresses Mathematical terms Unlike native Korean numbers, which are used for everyday counting, Sino-Korean numbers are use...

 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...

📘 Beginner 5: How to Tell the Time in Korean – Hours, Minutes, and Phrases Welcome to Day 5 of your Korean learning journey! ⏰ Today, we’ll learn how to tell time in Korean – from asking “What time is it?” to saying “It’s 3:30 PM.” Knowing how to read and say time is essential in daily life, from making appointments to catching a train. We’ll cover both hours (시) and minutes (분) , plus the essential time-related phrases you’ll use every day. 📌 Hours and Minutes in Korean To tell time in Korean, we use: ⏰ Native Korean numbers for hours ⏰ Sino-Korean numbers for minutes Structure: [Hour] 시 + [Minute] 분 e.g., 세 시 삼십 분 (se si sam-sip bun) = 3:30 🕐 Native Korean Numbers (Hours) Number Korean Romanization 1 한 시 han si 2 두 시 du si 3 세 시 se si 4 네 시 ne si 5 다섯 시 da-seot si 6 여섯 시 yeo-seot si 7 일곱 시 il-gop si 8 여덟 시 yeo-deol si 9 아홉 시 a-hop si 10 열 시 yeol si ...

  How to Tell the Time in Korean Welcome back, language hero! 🕒 Today you’ll learn one of the most useful daily skills: telling time in Korean . Ever heard a phrase like “지금 몇 시예요?” and didn’t know how to answer?  Don’t worry — after this post, you’ll be able to ask and tell the time like a native! Time in Korean: Two Key Words 시 (shi) = hour (uses Native Korean numbers) 분 (bun) = minute (uses Sino-Korean numbers) So Korean uses two number systems together when telling time! What Time Is It? – 지금 몇 시예요? Here’s how to say common times: Time Korean Romanization 1:00 한 시 han shi 2:15 두 시 십오 분 du shi shibo bun 3:30 세 시 삼십 분 se shi samsip bun 5:45 다섯 시 사십오 분 daseot shi sasibo bun 12:00 열두 시 yeoldu shi Breakdown: Hours + Minutes Use Native Korean numbers for the hour (1–12) Use Sino-Korean numbers for the minutes (1–59) 7:20 = 일곱 시 이십 분 – “Ilgop shi iship bun” – 7 (Na...

📘 Counting in Korean – Native vs Sino Numbers Counting in Korean can be confusing at first because Korean has not just one, but two number systems ! This guide will help you clearly understand the difference between Native Korean numbers and Sino-Korean numbers . You’ll also learn when to use each, how to pronounce them, and see real-life examples with Romanization. 🔢 The Two Number Systems in Korean Number Native Korean Romanization Sino-Korean Romanization 1 하나 ha-na 일 il 2 둘 dul 이 i 3 셋 set 삼 sam 4 넷 net 사 sa 5 다섯 da-seot 오 o 6 여섯 yeo-seot 육 yuk 7 일곱 il-gop 칠 chil 8 여덟 yeo-deol 팔 pal 9 아홉 a-hop 구 gu 10 열 yeol 십 sip ✅ Native Korean is mostly used for counting things you can touch or experience (people, items, hours). ✅ Sino-Korean is used for dates, money, phone numbers, minutes, etc. 📌 When to Use Native Korean Numbers 👦 Age (informally): “스물한 살” – 21 yea...