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한국어 조금 해요
How to say I speak a little Korean A1
한국어 조금 해요 / 아직 초보예요 — set expectations before the conversation speeds up.
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Every form, from formal to casual
조금 해요 = “I can do a little.” Pair with Hangul: 한국어 조금 해요.
| Korean | Romanization | Level | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 한국어 조금 해요 | hangugeo jogeum haeyo | Polite | I speak a little Korean |
| 아직 초보예요 | ajik choboyeyo | Polite | I’m still a beginner |
| 한국어 잘 못해요 | hangugeo jal mothaeyo | Polite humble | I’m not good at Korean |
| 한국어를 배우고 있어요 | hangugeoreul baeugo isseoyo | Polite | I’m learning Korean |
Which one do I actually use?
After 영어 하세요? fails: offer 한국어 조금 해요. Soften with 천천히 말해 주세요.
Pronunciation notes
- 조금
jo-geum; ㄱ soft between vowels.
Vocabulary set
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Quick drill
Common mistakes
- ✗ 한국어 할 수 있어요 when you know 5 words✓ 한국어 조금 해요할 수 있어요 implies competence; 조금 sets the bar honestly.
Example sentences
한국어 조금 해요. 천천히 말해 주세요.
hangugeo jogeum haeyo. cheoncheonhi malhae juseyo.
I speak a little Korean. Please speak slowly.
아직 초보예요.
ajik choboyeyo.
I’m still a beginner.
FAQ
How do you say I speak a little Korean?
한국어 조금 해요.
How do you say I’m still a beginner?
아직 초보예요.
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