Korean With Kayi

     Think reading Korean is hard? Bestie, it's not . With the right guide (hi, that’s me 👋), you can start reading Korean letters today.  And no, you don’t need to be a language genius. Korean has one of the most logical writing systems in the world. It's called Hangeul (한글) and was literally created to be easy. Yup, on purpose. Let’s learn how to read it, step by step, in less than 30 minutes.  Ready? What is Hangeul? (And Why It’s Not as Scary as It Looks) Hangeul (한글) is the Korean alphabet. It was created in the 15th century by King Sejong the Great  because the people needed a writing system that was easy and  made sense . Before Hangeul, Koreans used Chinese characters (Hanja), which were super hard to learn. So King Sejong went, "Let’s fix this," and BOOM! Hangeul was born. And get this: There are only 24 basic letters in the whole system: 14 consonants 10 vowels If you can learn that, you can literally read Korean words. Step-b...

Your Ultimate Beginner-Friendly Guide (with Examples + Counters) Did you know there are two number systems in Korean? Yup! It’s one of those curveballs that throws everyone off at first, but don’t worry, we’re breaking it down Kayi-style (clear, fun, and lowkey relatable). If you missed it, check out Counting in Korean: Native Korean System , which is perfect for counting things like apples, animals, and hours. But today’s star ? ✨ Sino-Korean Numbers,  the system that takes over when we’re talking dates, prices, phone numbers, and anything above 100. Let’s dive into it. 🔢 What Is the Sino-Korean Number System? The Sino-Korean counting system (한자어 수) is based on Chinese numerals and is used in many formal and daily life situations, such as telling time, reading phone numbers, counting money, or stating  the date. 🧠 You’ll use this system when… Saying years, months, and days Talking about time (minutes, seconds) Reading phone numbers Counting floors...

Learning Korean as a Filipino is an experience shaped by culture, curiosity, and connection. It’s a wild mix of fun, frustration, relatable struggles, and major eureka moments. For many of us, the spark starts with K-dramas, K-pop, or variety shows. But what begins as passive entertainment often turns into a deeper desire to understand the language, connect with people, and see the culture beyond subtitles. I grew up watching Koreanovelas dubbed in Tagalog on free TV, by the way. I didn’t plan on becoming a Korean language learner. It actually started during a time when I was just trying to feel okay again. Watching Korean shows brought me comfort, and before I knew it, I was picking up words, phrases, and eventually having real conversations. Who am I? Hi, I’m Kayi 👋 A Filipina learner, Korean language enthusiast, and your lowkey relatable internet 언니. My journey with Korean started in 2018, during one of the lowest points in my life. What began as casually binge-watching a vari...

안녕~ it’s Kayi from @KoreanWithKayi! And if you're anything like me, you're probably trying to go from “Annyeong!” to actually speaking Korean without sounding like a confused K-drama extra.  Listen, verbs are everything . You can’t talk about what you're doing, feeling, eating, binge-watching, or simping over without verbs. That’s why I put together this ✨super chill, beginner-friendly✨ list of Korean verbs you’ll actually use —no textbook blah-blah here. Just words for real life, with sample sentences that even your sleep-deprived brain can understand. Let’s get into it. You ready? Coffee in one hand, vocab in the other. Let’s gooo! 가자!! Let’s Get Verb-ified: 20 Must-Know Korean Verbs (With Hangul, Romanization, and Meaning) 1. 하다 (ha-da) – to do 👉 공부해요. (gong-bu-hae-yo) – I study. 2. 가다 (ga-da) – to go 👉 학교에 가요. (hak-gyo-e ga-yo) – I’m going to school. 3. 오다 (o-da) – to come 👉 친구가 와요. (chin-gu-ga wa-yo) – A friend is coming. 4. 먹다 (meok-da) – to eat 👉 밥 먹어요. (bap me...

Korean beliefs about luck, misfortune, and mystery — explained (and lowkey relatable!) Korean culture is full of fascinating superstitions — from chicken wings causing breakups to the number 4 symbolizing death. Discover 17 interesting Korean beliefs that will totally surprise you (some are similar to Filipino ones, too!).        Welcome to the world of Korean superstitions! Korea, like many cultures (yes, even here in the Philippines!), has a rich collection of superstitions about luck, death, and daily habits . Some are a little spooky, some are kinda funny, and others are surprisingly logical when you look deeper. I’m sharing 17 Korean superstitions that blew my mind the first time I heard them! And trust me, you’ll recognize a few if you grew up in an Asian household. Lol. Let’s get into it! 1.  Korean Superstition: Shaking Your Leg Makes Luck Disappear Ever find yourself bouncing your leg out of habit? In Korea, that little shake could cost you yo...

If you're learning Korean and not using adjectives yet… wyd?! 😭 How else are you gonna tell your bias they’re cute, complain about the weather, or say you’re lowkey tired but highkey happy? This list? She’s got 100 essential Korean adjectives—aka your new BFFs for daily convos, journaling, captioning your life, or smashing the EPS-TOPIK/TOPIK I. Bookmark this post for study time, and let’s level up your Korean vocab together. Fighting! 💜 ✨ Describing People – Personality & Appearance 괜찮다 – to be alright, okay 좋다 – to be good, fine 다르다 – to be different 같다 – to be the same 뚱뚱하다 – to be fat, overweight 통통하다 – to be chubby 날씬하다 – to be slim, slender 깡마르다 – to be skinny, scrawny 튼튼하다 – to be strong, sturdy 씩씩하다 – to be brave 똑똑하다 – to be smart, clever 멍청하다 – to be stupid, foolish 약하다 – to be weak, feeble 건강하다 – to be healthy 착하다 – to be good-natured, nice 비열하다 – to be mean, nasty 이상하다 – to be weird, strange 조용하다 – to be qu...

Verbs run the show in any language, especially Korean. Trying to express what you like, what you’re doing, or what you’re totally not vibing with? You’ll need the right verb to support it. This isn’t just about memorizing words—it’s about unlocking the core of everyday conversation. This post  provides a  comprehensive list of over 100 essential Korean verbs  that every beginner should know, along with their English meanings, organized  for easy learning.  Let’s dive in: Why Should You Learn Korean Verbs? They're the heart of every sentence 🧡 Essential for basic conversation and comprehension Appear in TOPIK and EPS-TOPIK exams Common in everyday situations, K-dramas, and K-pop lyrics Help you build confidence while speaking Korean fast 🔥 The Ultimate List of 100+ Basic Korean Verbs Korean English 하다 to do 가다 to go 오다 to come 먹다 to eat 마시다 to drink 있다 to have 없다 to not have 살다 to live 만들다 to make 요리하다 to cook 사다 to buy 팔다 to sel...