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초보예요

How to say I am a beginner in Korean A1

초보예요 / 한국어를 배우고 있어요 — set expectations before a long Korean reply.

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Every form, from formal to casual

초보 means beginner. Soft: 한국어 초보예요. Process: 한국어를 배우고 있어요.

KoreanRomanizationLevelUse
초보예요 choboyeyoPoliteI’m a beginner
한국어 초보예요 hangugeo choboyeyoPoliteKorean beginner
한국어를 배우고 있어요 hangugeoreul baeugo isseoyoPoliteI’m learning Korean
아직 잘 못해요 ajik jal mothaeyoPoliteI’m not good yet

Which one do I actually use?

After someone speaks fast: 죄송해요, 한국어 초보예요. 천천히 말해 주세요.

Pronunciation notes

  • 초보

    cho-bo; 초 is aspirated ch.

Vocabulary set

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Quick drill

Common mistakes

  • ✗ 바보예요 as a joke about skill✓ 초보예요바보 means fool — not beginner.

Example sentences

한국어 초보예요.
hangugeo choboyeyo.
I’m a Korean beginner.
아직 잘 못해요. 천천히 말해 주세요.
ajik jal mothaeyo. cheoncheonhi malhae juseyo.
I’m not good yet — please speak slowly.

FAQ

How do you say I am a beginner in Korean?

초보예요 or 한국어 초보예요.

How do you say I’m learning Korean?

한국어를 배우고 있어요.

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