낯설다 vs. 낯익다 – Easily Learn Korean!Hello! Today, we will learn about two Korean words that many learners often confuse: "낯설다" and "낯익다".These two words are opposites (antonyms), but they may seem similar. Let's break them down in an easy way!---1. 낯설다 (natseolda) = Unfamiliar, Not Used To"낯설다" means something or someone is unfamiliar because you've never seen or experienced it before.✅ Example Se..

🇰🇷 오늘의 단어 "은근히"/Today's Word: "은근히"Doesn't the word "은근히" feel subtly confusing?✔ "그 사람이 은근히 신경 쓰인다."➡ I don’t show it outwardly, but I keep thinking about that person.✔ "이 요리, 은근히 손이 많이 가네."➡ This dish looks simple, but it actually takes quite a lot of effort to make.There are many interesting adverbs in Korean. Among them, the word "은근히" is one that foreign learners often find confusing. It ..

설레다 vs. 떨리다 차이점 (Explained in English for Foreign Learners)Both 설레다 (seolle-da) and 떨리다 (tteolli-da) describe emotional or physical reactions, but they have different nuances.1. 설레다 (to feel excited, flutter)This verb is used when you feel positive anticipation, excitement, or a fluttering feeling in your heart.It’s commonly used when talking about love, a long-awaited event, or a happy moment.I..

🇰🇷🇬🇧 워딩 vs wording, what do you think?These days, the word "워딩" (wording) is frequently used in Korea. However, I think its meaning in Korean is slightly different from how "wording" is used in English.In Korean, when people say "워딩," they often refer to a specific word, phrase, or even a statement that someone has deliberately chosen to express their intention. In a broader sense, it refers..

🇰🇷What is "유음화" (Lateralization) in Korean?"Lateralization" (유음화) is a phonological phenomenon in Korean where the consonant "ㄴ" (n) sound changes into "ㄹ" (l/r) sound when it appears next to another "ㄹ." This change happens to make pronunciation smoother and more natural.Conditions for LateralizationThere are two main conditions where this occurs:✅ Condition 1: When "ㄴ" is followed by "ㄹ"✅ Co..