Korean word | Page | English meaning |
Omma | 8 | Mom |
Soju | 12 | A clear distilled Korean drink often made from potatoes, rice, or grains; Mary compares it to vodka |
Boricha | 13 | Tea made from barley |
Ai-goo-cham-neh! | 16 | Common expression comparable to “Oh my goodness!” |
Yu-Rhee | 19 | Mary’s Korean name |
Chun-Ha | 19 | Josh’s Korean name |
Jah bali bali jah | 32 | Go to sleep, quickly quickly, sleep |
Anju | 41 | Korean snacks, often eaten with soju |
Sa-rah-ng | 42 | Love |
sahr | 42 | Uncooked rice |
bap | 42 | Cooked rice |
harmony | 43 | Grandmother |
Muh-chang-hee | 45 | A show-off |
Hanbok | 47 | Traditional Korean clothing |
Kun-emoh | 49 | Older maternal aunt |
Jag-eun emoh | 49 | Younger maternal aunt |
Ondol | 50 | Traditional Korean under-floor heating |
Emohs | 51 | Maternal aunts |
Kibun | 52 | Code of etiquette meant to avoid upsetting someone’s dignity |
Kun oni | 54 | Big sister (from a female’s perspective) |
Oni | 55 | Sister (from a female’s perspective) |
Joon-Ho | 59 | Sean’s Korean name |
Kimchi | 62 | A traditional Korean side dish made from salted and fermented cabbage and radishes |
Ai-goo, ai-goo | 63 | Common expression comparable to “Goodness gracious” Often said to express frustration, dismay, or exhaustion. |
Mar-joom-durah | 95 | Listen to my words |
No-rae-bang | 116 | Korean-style karaoke |
San-sang-neem | 126 | Teacher |
Appa | 144 | Father |
Bibimbap | 151 | Rice mixed with vegetables, meat, sauce |
Bulgoki | 151 | BBQ marinated slices of beef |
Banchan | 151 | Korean side dishes |
Tol | 160 | A child’s first birthday celebration |
Annyeonghaseyo | 173 | A greeting to say hi |
Yak-sok | 180 | Promise |
Jajangmyeon | 246 | Noodles in a black bean sauce |