KIIP 1: Unit 6–Essential Words and Phrases about Native Numbers, Times, and Daily Routines

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By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to use native Korean numbers and express times in Korean.

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KIIP Level 1: Unit 6–Essential Words and Phrases about Native Korean Numbers and Time Expressions

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Essential Vocabulary

🎙️ First, let’s start with some important words. Listen carefully and repeat after me to practice pronunciation.

Numbers (Native Korean)

Native Korean numbers are used for counting hours and objects:

하나 – One

한 개 – one unit

둘 – Two

두 개 – two units

셋 – Three

세 개 – three units

넷 – Four

네 개 – four units

다섯 – Five

다섯 개 – five units

여섯 – Six

일곱 – Seven

여덟 – Eight

아홉 – Nine

열 – Ten

열하나 – Eleven

열둘 – Twelve

스물 – Twenty

서른 – Thirty

마흔 – Forty

쉰 – Fifty

예순 – Sixty

일흔 – Seventy

여든 – Eighty

아흔 – Ninety

🎙️ These numbers are often combined with counters or time expressions. For example, 열 시 means "10 o’clock."

Time Expressions

Here are common terms to talk about time:

오전 – A.M.

오후 – P.M.

새벽 – Early morning

아침 – Morning

낮 – Daytime

저녁 – Evening

밤 – Night

시 – Hour

분 – Minute

반 – Half (30 minutes)

하루 – One day

🎙️ These terms help you discuss your daily schedule in Korean.

Basic Verbs for Daily Life

🎙️ Next, let’s go over some essential verbs you’ll use to describe your day:

일어나다 – To wake up

세수하다 – To wash one’s face

옷을 입다 – To get dressed

잠을 자다 – To sleep

친구를 만나다 – To meet a friend

한국어를 배우다 – To learn Korean

출근하다 – To go to work

일하다 – To work

퇴근하다 – To leave work

🎙️ Here’s how you can combine these verbs with time:

저는 7시에 일어나요.

“I wake up at 7 o’clock.”

8시에 출근해요.

“I go to work at 8 o’clock.”

Take a moment to review and practice these words. The more you repeat them, the easier it will be to recall them in conversations!

Key Phrases to Practice

Now, let’s put this vocabulary into action to help you talk about time, routines, and activities. I’ll say each phrase twice—listen carefully and repeat after me.

1. 몇 시예요? - What time is it?

여덟 시예요. – It’s 8:00.

2. 몇 시부터 몇 시까지 점심시간이에요? - What time is lunch break?

12시부터 1시까지 점심시간이에요. – Lunch time is from 12 to 1PM.

3. 저는 7시 10분에 일어나요. 7시 30분부터 8시까지 아침을 먹어요.

I wake up at 7:10. From 7:30 to 8:00, I eat breakfast.

4. 커피숍에서 친구를 만나요. 그리고 이야기해요.

I meet a friend at the coffee shop, and we talk.

5. 오늘은 일요일이에요. 출근을 안 해요.

Today is Sunday. I don’t go to work.

6. 오늘 공원에 가요? - Are you going to the park today?

아니요, 공원에 안 가요. – No, I’m not going to the park.

Practice these phrases regularly, and you’ll become more confident in expressing time and routine in Korean.

Quiz Time!

🎙️ It’s Quiz Time! Let’s test your knowledge with a quick quiz. I’ll say a sentence in English, and your task is to translate it into Korean. I’ll pause after each question to give you time to think. Ready? Let’s go!

Question 1:

How do you say “What time do you wake up?” in Korean?

🎙️ The answer is: 몇 시에 일어나요?

Question 2:

How do you say “I meet a friend at the coffee shop at 2 PM.” in Korean?

🎙️ The answer is: 오후 2시에 커피숍에서 친구를 만나요.

Question 3:

How do you say “I am not going to the company tomorrow.” In Korean?

🎙️ The answer is 내일 회사에 안 가요.

🎙️ How did you do? Keep practicing, and soon you’ll feel confident using these expressions in real conversations!

🎙️ That’s all for today’s episode on Unit 6 about Native Numbers and Time in Korean.

✅ Be sure to review this lesson and practice using these words and phrases in daily conversations. The more you use them, the more natural they’ll feel!

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