Greetings and polite phrases in Korean
The first ten phrases every student learns in week one. Korean has polite endings, so these forms are safe with teachers, employers and strangers.
سلام اور شائستہ جملے
TOPIK 1 · 10 words
| Korean | Romanisation | اردو | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 안녕하세요 | annyeonghaseyo | السلام علیکم / ہیلو | Hello |
| 감사합니다 | gamsahamnida | شکریہ | Thank you |
| 죄송합니다 | joesonghamnida | معاف کیجیے | I am sorry |
| 네 | ne | جی ہاں | Yes |
| 아니요 | aniyo | نہیں | No |
| 괜찮아요 | gwaenchanayo | ٹھیک ہے | It is okay |
| 잘 부탁드립니다 | jal butakdeurimnida | آپ کی مہربانی ہو گی | Please take care of me (polite) |
| 안녕히 가세요 | annyeonghi gaseyo | خدا حافظ (جانے والے کو) | Goodbye (to one leaving) |
| 안녕히 계세요 | annyeonghi gyeseyo | خدا حافظ (رہنے والے کو) | Goodbye (to one staying) |
| 실례합니다 | sillyehamnida | معذرت، ذرا سنیے | Excuse me |
Greetings and polite phrases: questions
01How do I pronounce the words in "Greetings and polite phrases"?
Use the romanisation column as a guide, then listen to our teachers' recordings in class. Korean vowels are shorter and flatter than Urdu vowels; the double consonants (ㄲ, ㄸ, ㅃ, ㅆ, ㅉ) are tense, not aspirated.
02Which test uses these words?
TOPIK 1, the first stage of the TOPIK proficiency test held at NUML Islamabad. They also appear in everyday conversation.
03How many words do I need for EPS-TOPIK?
About 1,000 from the official textbook. Learn 15 a day with our flashcards and you cover them in the 45-day intensive.
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Fees
Courses that teach these words
| Course | Duration | Mode | Fee (PKR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS-TOPIK Preparation (Korea Jobs) | 45–60 days intensive | Campus / Online | Rs 15,000 full course |
| Hangul & Basic Korean (TOPIK Level 1) | 3 months | Campus / Online | Rs 4,000 / month |
| Elementary Korean (TOPIK Level 2) | 3 months | Campus / Online | Rs 4,500 / month |
| Intermediate Korean (TOPIK Level 3) | 4 months | Campus / Online | Rs 5,000 / month |
| Upper-Intermediate Korean (TOPIK Level 4) | 4 months | Campus / Online | Rs 5,500 / month |
| Advanced Korean (TOPIK Level 5) | 6 months | Campus / Online | Rs 6,500 / month |
| Mastery Korean (TOPIK Level 6) | 6 months | Campus / Online | Rs 6,500 / month |
| EPS Skills Test & Interview Coaching | 2 weeks | Campus | Rs 8,000 full course |
Why us
Why students choose IKLC
Taught in Urdu
Grammar explained in Urdu, so you learn Korean directly instead of through English.
A real CBT lab
Practise EPS-TOPIK on the same computer format HRD Korea uses, with 20 timed mock tests.
Teachers who lived in Korea
EPS returnees and graduates of Korean universities teach workplace and academic Korean.
Campus and live online
Morning, afternoon and evening batches in Islamabad; 7 pm Zoom batches for the rest of Pakistan.
OEC and TOPIK registration help
We walk you through OEC pre-registration, the lucky draw, EPS-TOPIK and TOPIK registration at NUML.
No false promises
We prepare you to pass. Placement is by OEC and HRD Korea only.
Words are the start. A teacher is the rest.
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