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Abeoji (아버지): a formal way of saying 'father'

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Abeoji (아버지): a formal way of saying 'father'.

Ahjussi (아저씨): is used to call a man who is older than you.  Be sure to check his age because if he is not over middle age he could be offended

Aigoo (아이구): It's a type of expression like a deep sigh. Some say it is equivalent to something like 'Oops'.

Aish (아이씨): Damn, Fuck.

Andwae (안돼): is used in moments of disbelief, shock, fear, or defiance and it means ‘no way’.

Annyeonghaseyo (안녕하세요): is another way of greeting someone.

Ani (아니): It is the informal way of saying 'no'.

Anieyo (아니에요): means You are welcomed.

Aniyo (아니요): a formal and more common way of saying no.

Anyo (아뇨): It’s similar to saying “nah” or “nope” in English.

Anibnida (아닙니다): is a formal way of saying ‘no’.

Annyeong (안녕): is the simplest and most informal way of saying 'goodbye’.

Annyeonghi jumuseyo (안녕히 주무세요): is the formal way of saying good night.

Annyeonghi kaseyo (안녕히 가세요): is the formal way of saying 'goodbye’.

Ano (あの): is the expression ‘umm’.

Appa (아빠): an informal way of saying 'Dad'.

Arasso (알았어): literally means “I know” but it can also be used to say “I understand”, “All right” or “I got it”.

Babo/Pabo (바보): Depending on the intention, this word can be neutral like 'fool' or 'blockhead' or it can be offensive like 'stupid'.

Bogoshipda (보고싶다): means "I miss you". It can also mean "I want to see."

Chincha/Jinjja (진짜): Am expression of surprise. It can mean 'really?', 'for real?' or 'literally'.

Daebak (대박): a Korean slang for the word 'wow'.

Eo (어): is an informal way of saying yes that males commonly use.

Eomeoni (어머니): is a formal way of saying 'mother'.

Eomma (엄마): means 'mom' or 'mommy'.

Eto (えと): is the expression ‘umm’.

Eung (응): is an informal way of saying yes.

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