Essential Korean Phrases from ‘Squid Game’

Introduction

Welcome! Today, we’ll learn some essential Korean phrases from the global sensation, Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’. This post will help you learn useful everyday Korean vocabulary and expressions, all while exploring your favorite drama!

Show Information

• Title: Squid Game (오징어 게임)
• Released: 2021
• Platform: Netflix

🗣️ Essential Phrases and Translations

Korean	English Translation
무궁화 꽃이 피었습니다.	Red light, Green light. (Literally: Mugunghwa flower has blossomed)
같이 할래요?	Do you want to play together?
걱정하지 마.	Don’t worry.
살려주세요!	Please save me!
이러지 마세요.	Please don’t do this.
잘못했어요.	I’m sorry / I made a mistake.

Vocabulary & Usage

무궁화 꽃 (Mugunghwa Flower)

• National flower of South Korea.
• Example: “무궁화 꽃이 아름답다.” (The Mugunghwa flower is beautiful.)

걱정하다 (To worry)

• Meaning: To feel anxious or concerned about something.
• Example: “너무 걱정하지 마.” (Don’t worry too much.)

살려주다 (To save / rescue)

• Meaning: To help someone survive or escape danger.
• Example: “살려줘서 고마워요.” (Thank you for saving me.)

Grammar Point

-(으)세요 (Please do / polite request)

This polite imperative form requests someone politely to perform an action.

• Examples:
  • 앉으세요. (Please sit down.)
  • 조용히 하세요. (Please be quiet.)

• Practice Activity

  Choose one phrase from above and create your own sentence in the comments!

  • 무궁화 꽃 (Mugunghwa flower)
  • 걱정하다 (To worry)
  • 살려주다 (To save)

  Example: “무궁화 꽃이 피었습니다 게임이 재미있어요.” (The Red Light, Green Light game is fun.)

  Conclusion

  Did you enjoy learning Korean through ‘Squid Game’? Stay tuned for more exciting Korean learning posts from popular K-dramas!

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