Learn 500 Essential Korean Verbs by Theme – Part10. Communication & Misc. (의사소통 및 기타)

Part10. 의사소통 및 기타 (Communication & Misc.)

Master 500 Basic Korean Verbs with English and Romanization

This resource offers 500 of the most essential Korean verbs, grouped into 10 useful themes like daily actions, food & cooking, household chores, study & work, emotions, and more. Each verb is listed in its dictionary form, along with a Romanized pronunciation and its English translation. For example: 가다 (gada) means “to go,” and 먹다 (meokda) means “to eat.”

The verbs are organized thematically to help you learn vocabulary more naturally. Rather than memorizing random words, you’ll see related verbs together — like 요리하다 (yorihada – to cook) and 굽다 (gupda – to grill) in the “Food” section. This helps you connect words to real-life situations and improves long-term memory.

Every verb includes accurate Romanization based on South Korea’s official system. This is especially helpful if you’re still learning Hangul or want to improve pronunciation.

Whether you’re self-studying or taking a class, this list is perfect for beginners and lower-intermediate learners. You can use it for flashcards, writing practice, or conversation drills.

With these 500 verbs, you’ll be able to describe actions, express emotions, and talk about everyday life in Korean more confidently and clearly.

1. 말하다 – [mal-ha-da] – to speak / say
2. 묻다 – [mut-da] – to ask
3. 대답하다 – [dae-dap-ha-da] – to answer
4. 듣다 – [deut-da] – to listen
5. 외치다 – [oe-chi-da] – to shout
6. 속삭이다 – [sok-sa-gi-da] – to whisper
7. 소개하다 – [so-gae-ha-da] – to introduce
8. 전하다 – [jeon-ha-da] – to deliver (a message)
9. 전화를 걸다 – [jeon-hwa-reul geol-da] – to make a call
10. 전화받다 – [jeon-hwa bat-da] – to answer the phone
11. 문자 보내다 – [mun-ja bo-nae-da] – to send a text
12. 메시지 남기다 – [me-si-ji nam-gi-da] – to leave a message
13. 대화하다 – [dae-hwa-ha-da] – to converse
14. 의논하다 – [ui-non-ha-da] – to discuss
15. 토론하다 – [to-ron-ha-da] – to debate
16. 주장하다 – [juh-jang-ha-da] – to assert
17. 표현하다 – [pyo-hyeon-ha-da] – to express
18. 전달하다 – [jeon-dal-ha-da] – to convey
19. 발표하다 – [bal-pyo-ha-da] – to present
20. 통역하다 – [tong-yeok-ha-da] – to interpret
21. 번역하다 – [beon-yeok-ha-da] – to translate
22. 설명하다 – [seol-myeong-ha-da] – to explain
23. 설득하다 – [seol-deuk-ha-da] – to persuade
24. 반박하다 – [ban-bak-ha-da] – to rebut
25. 인정하다 – [in-jeong-ha-da] – to admit
26. 부정하다 – [bu-jeong-ha-da] – to deny
27. 약속하다 – [yak-sok-ha-da] – to promise
28. 사과하다 – [sa-gwa-ha-da] – to apologize
29. 감사하다 – [gam-sa-ha-da] – to thank
30. 축하하다 – [chuk-ha-ha-da] – to congratulate
31. 욕하다 – [yok-ha-da] – to swear
32. 칭찬하다 – [ching-chan-ha-da] – to compliment
33. 거절하다 – [geo-jeol-ha-da] – to refuse
34. 요청하다 – [yo-cheong-ha-da] – to request
35. 응답하다 – [eung-dap-ha-da] – to respond
36. 인사하다 – [in-sa-ha-da] – to greet
37. 헤어지다 – [he-eo-ji-da] – to say goodbye
38. 만나다 – [man-na-da] – to meet
39. 방문하다 – [bang-mun-ha-da] – to visit
40. 초대하다 – [cho-dae-ha-da] – to invite
41. 동의하다 – [dong-ui-ha-da] – to agree
42. 반대하다 – [ban-dae-ha-da] – to oppose
43. 전송하다 – [jeon-song-ha-da] – to send (file/message)
44. 소통하다 – [so-tong-ha-da] – to communicate
45. 알리다 – [al-li-da] – to inform
46. 확인하다 – [hwak-in-ha-da] – to confirm
47. 증명하다 – [jeung-myeong-ha-da] – to prove
48. 참조하다 – [cham-jo-ha-da] – to refer
49. 게시하다 – [ge-si-ha-da] – to post (online)
50. 신고하다 – [sin-go-ha-da] – to report