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Welcome to today's lesson on describing people in Korean! This topic is not just about learning a set of vocabulary words; it's about enriching your ability to communicate and express yourself. Describing people is an essential skill in any language, and in Korean, it opens up a world of possibilities to connect with others. Whether you’re talking about friends, family, or even celebrities, knowing how to use adjectives effectively will enhance your conversations and allow you to share your thoughts and impressions clearly.

In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:

Introduction to Describing People[edit | edit source]

In Korean, just like in English, we use adjectives to describe both physical appearances and personality traits. This lesson is designed for complete beginners, so we’ll start from the basics and work our way up to more complex structures.

Physical Appearance[edit | edit source]

We’ll begin by discussing how to describe physical attributes such as height, weight, hair color, and eye color. Understanding these terms will help you paint a vivid picture of someone in your conversations.

Personality Traits[edit | edit source]

Next, we’ll explore adjectives that describe personality traits. From cheerful and friendly to shy and reserved, knowing how to articulate someone’s character in Korean is invaluable.

Sentence Structure[edit | edit source]

We will also cover the basic sentence structures used in descriptions, including the use of the verb "to be" (이다) and how to form coherent sentences that flow naturally.

Examples of Describing People[edit | edit source]

Now, let’s dive into some specific examples! Below are tables with various adjectives used to describe people.

Physical Appearance Examples[edit | edit source]

Korean	Pronunciation	English
키가 크다	ki-ga keu-da	tall
키가 작다	ki-ga jak-da	short
날씬하다	nal-ssin-ha-da	slim
통통하다	tong-tong-ha-da	chubby
머리가 길다	meo-ri-ga gil-da	long hair
머리가 짧다	meo-ri-ga jjal-da	short hair
갈색 머리	gal-saek meo-ri	brown hair
검은 머리	geo-meun meo-ri	black hair
파란 눈	pa-ran nun	blue eyes
갈색 눈	gal-saek nun	brown eyes

Personality Trait Examples[edit | edit source]

Korean	Pronunciation	English
친절하다	chin-jeol-ha-da	kind
재미있다	jae-mi-it-da	funny
조용하다	jo-yong-ha-da	quiet
똑똑하다	ttok-ttok-ha-da	smart
게으르다	ge-eu-reu-da	lazy
활발하다	hwal-bal-ha-da	active
친근하다	chin-geun-ha-da	friendly
겸손하다	gyeom-son-ha-da	humble
신중하다	sin-jung-ha-da	cautious
용감하다	yong-gam-ha-da	brave

Forming Descriptive Sentences[edit | edit source]

To create full sentences that describe someone, we use the structure:

[Subject] + [Adjective] + [이다]

For example:

그녀는 키가 크다. (She is tall.)

그는 재미있다. (He is funny.)

In these examples:

"그녀는" (she) and "그는" (he) are the subjects.

"키가 크다" (is tall) and "재미있다" (is funny) are the descriptive parts.

Let’s practice a few more sentences to solidify your understanding:

1. 그녀는 날씬하다. (She is slim.)

2. 그는 똑똑하다. (He is smart.)

3. 그들은 친절하다. (They are kind.)

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we have covered the basics, let’s put your knowledge to the test! Below are ten exercises designed to help you practice describing people.

Exercise 1: Translation[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Korean:

1. She is short.

2. He has brown hair.

3. They are friendly.

Answers:

1. 그녀는 작다.

2. 그는 갈색 머리이다.

3. 그들은 친근하다.

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct adjective:

1. 그 친구는 ________ (funny).

2. 그녀는 ________ (tall).

3. 그들은 ________ (kind).

Answers:

1. 재미있다

2. 키가 크다

3. 친절하다

Exercise 3: Matching[edit | edit source]

Match the Korean adjectives with their English translations:

1. 게으르다

2. 용감하다

3. 조용하다

a. lazy

b. brave

c. quiet

Answers:

1 - a, 2 - b, 3 - c

Exercise 4: Descriptive Sentence Creation[edit | edit source]

Create descriptive sentences using the adjectives provided:

1. (활발하다, 그녀)

2. (날씬하다, 그는)

Answers:

1. 그녀는 활발하다. (She is active.)

2. 그는 날씬하다. (He is slim.)

Exercise 5: True or False[edit | edit source]

Determine if the following statements are true or false:

1. "그녀는 똑똑하다" means "She is lazy."

2. "그는 키가 작다" means "He is short."

Answers:

1. False

2. True

Exercise 6: Write a Paragraph[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph describing a family member or friend using at least three adjectives.

Example Answer:

내 친구는 키가 크고 날씬하며 친절하다. (My friend is tall, slim, and kind.)

Exercise 7: Listening Comprehension[edit | edit source]

Listen to a short description and write down the adjectives used.

Example Answer:

(You would create an audio clip for this exercise.)

Exercise 8: Group Activity[edit | edit source]

In pairs, take turns describing each other using at least five adjectives.

Example Answer:

"나는 친구가 재미있고 친절하다고 생각해." (I think my friend is funny and kind.)

Exercise 9: Vocabulary Quiz[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct adjective to complete the sentence:

"그녀는 ________ (funny)."

a. 조용하다

b. 재미있다

c. 게으르다

Answer: b. 재미있다

Exercise 10: Role Play[edit | edit source]

Role-play a scenario where you describe a famous person using at least five adjectives.

Example Answer:

"나는 방탄소년단의 RM을 좋아해. 그는 똑똑하고 용감하며 멋있다." (I like BTS's RM. He is smart, brave, and cool.)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have now learned how to describe people's physical appearance and personality in Korean. This is a crucial skill that will serve you well in your journey to becoming fluent in the language. Keep practicing these structures and vocabulary, and don’t forget to have fun while doing so!

Remember, the more you practice, the more natural it will feel to describe people in Korean. Happy learning!

Table of Contents - Korean Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Korean Alphabets

Greetings and Introductions

Korean Culture and Customs

Sentence Building

Daily Routine

Korean Pop Culture

Describing People and Things

Food and Drinks

Korean Traditions

Verb Tenses

Travel and Sightseeing

Korean Arts and Crafts

Conjunctions and Connectors

Health and Body

Korean Nature

Videos[edit | edit source]

How to describe physical appearance in Korean? - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Describe Appearance in Korean - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Learn Korean - Grammar - Apps on Google Play

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+Welcome to today's lesson on describing people in Korean! This topic is not just about learning a set of vocabulary words; it's about enriching your ability to communicate and express yourself. Describing people is an essential skill in any language, and in Korean, it opens up a world of possibilities to connect with others. Whether you’re talking about friends, family, or even celebrities, knowing how to use adjectives effectively will enhance your conversations and allow you to share your thoughts and impressions clearly.
-<div class="pg_page_title">Korean Grammar → Describing People and Things → Describing People</div>
+In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:
 __TOC__
-As an experienced Korean language teacher, I believe that describing people is one of the most important communication skills to have. In this lesson, you will learn how to describe people in Korean based on their physical appearance and personality traits. By learning new adjectives, you will be able to form descriptive sentences and communicate more efficiently in Korean.
+=== Introduction to Describing People ===
-== Adjectives ==
+In Korean, just like in English, we use adjectives to describe both physical appearances and personality traits. This lesson is designed for complete beginners, so we’ll start from the basics and work our way up to more complex structures.
-Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns or pronouns. They provide additional information about a noun or pronoun, for example, how it looks, feels, smells, or tastes. In Korean, adjectives usually come before the noun or pronoun they modify. Here are some common Korean adjectives used to describe people:
+==== Physical Appearance ====
+We’ll begin by discussing how to describe physical attributes such as height, weight, hair color, and eye color. Understanding these terms will help you paint a vivid picture of someone in your conversations.
+==== Personality Traits ====
+Next, we’ll explore adjectives that describe personality traits. From cheerful and friendly to shy and reserved, knowing how to articulate someone’s character in Korean is invaluable.
+==== Sentence Structure ====
+We will also cover the basic sentence structures used in descriptions, including the use of the verb "to be" (이다) and how to form coherent sentences that flow naturally.
+=== Examples of Describing People ===
+Now, let’s dive into some specific examples! Below are tables with various adjectives used to describe people.
+==== Physical Appearance Examples ====
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Korean !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| 아름다운 || a-reum-da-un || beautiful
+| 키가 크다  || ki-ga keu-da || tall
 |-
-| 멋진 || meot-jin || handsome / cool
+| 키가 작다  || ki-ga jak-da || short
 |-
-| 귀엽다 || gwi-yeop-da || cute
+| 날씬하다  || nal-ssin-ha-da || slim
 |-
-| 착하다 || chak-ha-da || kind
+| 통통하다  || tong-tong-ha-da || chubby
 |-
-| 똑똑하다 || ttok-ttok-ha-da || smart
-|-
+| 머리가 길다  || meo-ri-ga gil-da || long hair
-| 웃기다 || ut-gi-da || funny
-|-
-| 지루하다 || ji-ru-ha-da || boring
 |-
-| 성실하다 || seong-shil-ha-da || hardworking
-|}
-Note that some Korean adjectives have the verb ending '-하다', which means 'to be'. This ending can be combined with other adjectives to form new descriptive words, which are useful for describing people's characteristics.
+| 머리가 짧다  || meo-ri-ga jjal-da || short hair
-Example:
+|-
-* 예쁘다 (yeo-ppu-da) = pretty
+| 갈색 머리  || gal-saek meo-ri || brown hair
-* 예쁘다 + '-하다' = 예쁘다고 하다 (yeo-ppu-da-go ha-da)
-* 예쁘다고 하다 = be said to be pretty
-== Describing Physical Appearance ==
+|-
-When describing people's physical appearance, it is helpful to use accurate adjectives that convey the right message. Here are some examples:
+| 검은 머리  || geo-meun meo-ri || black hair
-* 키가 크다 (ki-ga keu-da) - Tall
+|-
-* 키가 작다 (ki-ga jak-da) - Short
-* 얼굴이 작다 (eol-gul-i jak-da) - Small face
-* 얼굴이 커다 (eol-gul-i keo-da) - Big face
-* 머리가 짧다 (meo-ri-ga jjalb-da) - Short hair
-* 머리가 길다 (meo-ri-ga gil-da) - Long hair
-* 눈이 커지다 (nun-i keo-ji-da) - Big eyes
-* 코가 작다 (ko-ga jak-da) - Small nose
-* 입술이 두껍다 (ip-sul-i du-kkeop-da) - Thick lips
-And the list goes on! It is important to note that Koreans have different standards of beauty, and size or shape might not be as important as other factors such as skin tone, hair color, and facial features. However, these basic adjectives should help you describe someone's physical appearance fairly accurately.
+| 파란 눈  || pa-ran nun || blue eyes
-=== Practice ===
+|-
-Let's practice! Use the adjectives provided to make sentences describing people.
-* Example: Oppa가 머리가 짧아요. (Oppa-ga meo-ri-ga jjalb-a-yo) - Oppa has short hair.
+| 갈색 눈  || gal-saek nun || brown eyes
-* 그녀는 속이 깊어요. (Geu-nyeo-neun sog-i gipeo-yo) - She is deep-minded.
-* 친구는 얼굴이 창백해요. (Chin-gu-neun eol-gul-i chang-baek-hae-yo) - My friend has pale skin.
-* 내 동생은 키가 작아요. (Nae dong-saeng-eun ki-ga jak-a-yo) - My younger sibling is short.
-== Describing Personality Traits ==
+|}
-Personality traits refer to a person's characteristic way of thinking, feeling, and behaving. In Korean, there are many adjectives that describe a person's personality. Here are some useful ones:
+==== Personality Trait Examples ====
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Korean !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| 친절하다 || chin-jeol-ha-da || friendly
+| 친절하다  || chin-jeol-ha-da || kind
 |-
-| 재미있다 || jae-mi-it-da || interesting
+| 재미있다  || jae-mi-it-da || funny
 |-
-| 답답하다 || dap-dap-ha-da || frustrating
+| 조용하다  || jo-yong-ha-da || quiet
 |-
-| 정직하다 || jeong-jik-ha-da || honest
+| 똑똑하다  || ttok-ttok-ha-da || smart
+|-
+| 게으르다  || ge-eu-reu-da || lazy
+|-
+| 활발하다  || hwal-bal-ha-da || active
 |-
-| 창의적이다 || chang-ui-jeok-e-da || creative
+| 친근하다  || chin-geun-ha-da || friendly
 |-
-| 나쁜 || nap-peun || bad
+| 겸손하다  || gyeom-son-ha-da || humble
 |-
-| 좋은 || joe-un || good
+| 신중하다  || sin-jung-ha-da || cautious
 |-
-| 바보같은 || ba-bo-gat-eun || foolish
-Using these adjectives, you can form sentences that describe someone's personality. Here are some examples:
+| 용감하다  || yong-gam-ha-da || brave
+|}
+=== Forming Descriptive Sentences ===
+To create full sentences that describe someone, we use the structure:
+'''[Subject] + [Adjective] + [이다]'''
+For example:
+* '''그녀는 키가 크다.''' (She is tall.)
+* '''그는 재미있다.''' (He is funny.)
+In these examples:
+* "그녀는" (she) and "그는" (he) are the subjects.
+* "키가 크다" (is tall) and "재미있다" (is funny) are the descriptive parts.
+Let’s practice a few more sentences to solidify your understanding:
+. 그녀는 날씬하다. (She is slim.)
+. 그는 똑똑하다. (He is smart.)
+. 그들은 친절하다. (They are kind.)
+=== Exercises ===
+Now that we have covered the basics, let’s put your knowledge to the test! Below are ten exercises designed to help you practice describing people.
+==== Exercise 1: Translation ====
+Translate the following sentences into Korean:
+. She is short.
+. He has brown hair.
+. They are friendly.
+''Answers:''
+. 그녀는 작다.
+. 그는 갈색 머리이다.
+. 그들은 친근하다.
+==== Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks ====
+Complete the sentences with the correct adjective:
+. 그 친구는 ________ (funny).
+. 그녀는 ________ (tall).
+. 그들은 ________ (kind).
-* 이 사람은 정말 친절해요. (I sa-ram-eun jeong-mal chin-jeol-hae-yo) - This person is really friendly.
+''Answers:''
-* 어제 영화가 정말 재미있었어요. (Eo-je yeong-hwa-ga jeong-mal jae-mi-it-eoss-eo-yo) - Yesterday's movie
-{{Korean-0-to-A1-Course-TOC}}
+. 재미있다
+. 키가 크다
+. 친절하다
+==== Exercise 3: Matching ====
+Match the Korean adjectives with their English translations:
+. 게으르다
+. 용감하다
+. 조용하다
+a. lazy
+b. brave
+c. quiet
+''Answers:''
+- a, 2 - b, 3 - c
+==== Exercise 4: Descriptive Sentence Creation ====
+Create descriptive sentences using the adjectives provided:
+. (활발하다, 그녀)
+. (날씬하다, 그는)
+''Answers:''
+. 그녀는 활발하다. (She is active.)
+. 그는 날씬하다. (He is slim.)
+==== Exercise 5: True or False ====
+Determine if the following statements are true or false:
+. "그녀는 똑똑하다" means "She is lazy."
+. "그는 키가 작다" means "He is short."
+''Answers:''
+. False
+. True
+==== Exercise 6: Write a Paragraph ====
+Write a short paragraph describing a family member or friend using at least three adjectives.
+''Example Answer:''
+내 친구는 키가 크고 날씬하며 친절하다. (My friend is tall, slim, and kind.)
+==== Exercise 7: Listening Comprehension ====
+Listen to a short description and write down the adjectives used.
+''Example Answer:''
+(You would create an audio clip for this exercise.)
+==== Exercise 8: Group Activity ====
+In pairs, take turns describing each other using at least five adjectives.
+''Example Answer:''
+"나는 친구가 재미있고 친절하다고 생각해." (I think my friend is funny and kind.)
+==== Exercise 9: Vocabulary Quiz ====
+Choose the correct adjective to complete the sentence:
+"그녀는 ________ (funny)."
+a. 조용하다
+b. 재미있다
+c. 게으르다
+''Answer:'' b. 재미있다
+==== Exercise 10: Role Play ====
+Role-play a scenario where you describe a famous person using at least five adjectives.
+''Example Answer:''
+"나는 방탄소년단의 RM을 좋아해. 그는 똑똑하고 용감하며 멋있다." (I like BTS's RM. He is smart, brave, and cool.)
+=== Conclusion ===
+Congratulations! You have now learned how to describe people's physical appearance and personality in Korean. This is a crucial skill that will serve you well in your journey to becoming fluent in the language. Keep practicing these structures and vocabulary, and don’t forget to have fun while doing so!
+Remember, the more you practice, the more natural it will feel to describe people in Korean. Happy learning!
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+|title=Korean Grammar → Describing People
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+|description=In this lesson, you will learn how to describe people's physical appearance and personality in Korean using adjectives and proper sentence structures.
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+==Sources==
+* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appcool.learnkorean&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn Korean - Grammar - Apps on Google Play]
+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
+* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Describing-Things|Describing Things]]
+* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Subject-and-Object-Markers|Subject and Object Markers]]
+* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
+* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Korean-Pronunciation|Korean Pronunciation]]
+* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Question-Words|Question Words]]
+* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
+* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Comparatives-and-Superlatives|Comparatives and Superlatives]]
+* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Progressive-Tense|Progressive Tense]]
+* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
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Latest revision as of 21:47, 31 July 2024

Introduction to Describing People[edit | edit source]

Physical Appearance[edit | edit source]

Personality Traits[edit | edit source]

Sentence Structure[edit | edit source]

Examples of Describing People[edit | edit source]

Physical Appearance Examples[edit | edit source]

Personality Trait Examples[edit | edit source]

Forming Descriptive Sentences[edit | edit source]

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Translation[edit | edit source]

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Exercise 3: Matching[edit | edit source]

Exercise 4: Descriptive Sentence Creation[edit | edit source]

Exercise 5: True or False[edit | edit source]

Exercise 6: Write a Paragraph[edit | edit source]

Exercise 7: Listening Comprehension[edit | edit source]

Exercise 8: Group Activity[edit | edit source]

Exercise 9: Vocabulary Quiz[edit | edit source]

Exercise 10: Role Play[edit | edit source]

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Table of Contents - Korean Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Videos[edit | edit source]

How to describe physical appearance in Korean? - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Describe Appearance in Korean - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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