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[sugarkane59]

Hi,

I'm new to this forum and every so often I see words which I can't work out the meaning of. I'm still in my home country, so I'd like a head start on some of the words I'll need to know (especially for use in these forums!).

For example, I always see Waegook (spelling?) and I don't know what that means. I've worked out what an ajummi is, and kimchi or course, but I'm thirsty for more definitions!!

Thanks in advance!

[The Grumpy Senator]

Waegook= Foreigner

Sajeon= Dictionary

[Rex Jacobs]

I think Waygook is one of the first words anyone learns within their first few days here.

[Bronski]

banana = banana
tomato = tomato
pineapple = pineapple
cheese = cheejuh

Hope that helps!

[Emeliu]

ahnnyeong hasaeyo "Hello/Good Morning/Good Evening/Good afternoon" "lit: are you peaceful"

bangapseumnida "Nice to meet you"

kamsahamnida "Thank you"

shillaehamnida "Excuse me"

ahnnyeong hee kasaeyo "Good bye (Said to someone leaving)" "lit: go in peace"

ahnnyeong hee gaesaeyo "Good bye (Said to someone as you were leaving their presence)" "Lit: stay in peace"

[typo]