New Korean Drama “Teach You a Lesson” – Learn Korean School Words Through K-Drama
A new Korean action drama, Teach You a Lesson, is becoming a global hit on Netflix.
The story takes place in a school where students do not respect teachers. A government investigator comes to restore order. Today, let’s learn some useful Korean words related to school and respect.
1. Hello
안녕하세요
(annyeonghaseyo)
Meaning: Hello
Example:
안녕하세요!
(Annyeonghaseyo!)
Hello!
2. Teacher
선생님
(seon-saeng-nim)
Meaning: Teacher
Example:
선생님, 감사합니다.
(Seonsaengnim, gamsahamnida.)
Thank you, teacher.
3. Student
학생
(hak-saeng)
Meaning: Student
Example:
저는 학생입니다.
(Jeoneun haksaengimnida.)
I am a student.
4. School
학교
(hak-gyo)
Meaning: School
Example:
학교에 갑니다.
(Hakgyoe gamnida.)
I go to school.
5. Respect
존중하다
(jon-jung-hada)
Meaning: To respect
Example:
선생님을 존중하세요.
(Seonsaengnimeul jonjunghaseyo.)
Please respect your teacher.
6. Fight
싸우다
(ssa-u-da)
Meaning: To fight
Example:
학생들이 싸웠어요.
(Haksaengdeuri ssawosseoyo.)
The students fought.
Korean Culture Note
In Korea, respect for teachers is traditionally very important.
Students often bow and use polite language when speaking to teachers.
Because of this, respect in school is a common theme in Korean dramas.
Practice
Can you remember these Korean words?
– 안녕하세요 (Hello)
– 선생님 (Teacher)
– 학생 (Student)
– 학교 (School)
– 존중하다 (Respect)
– 싸우다 (Fight)
Try using one of these words in a sentence today!
감사합니다! (Gamsahamnida!)
Thank you for reading. See you in the next Korean lesson!