Day 5: Korean Numbers Made Easy – Counting from 1–100 (Both Systems!)

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💭 Introduction: Why Numbers Trip You Up

When learning Korean, numbers often bring confusion. Beginners mix up counting systems, end up stumbling over ages, prices, and time. And when you hear “시” (hour) or “원” (Korean won), you freeze. Yikes.

Here’s the fix: Learn both systems—Sino-Korean numbers and native Korean numbers—and when to use each. With clear tables, pronunciation, and real examples, today’s lessons on Korean numbers made easy are a game-changer.

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🤔 Why Two Counting Systems?

• Native Korean: Used for ages, counting items, minutes
• Sino-Korean: Used for dates, money, phone numbers, hours
• They work together—once you know when to use each, you’ll count confidently in real life.

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1️⃣ Native Korean Numbers (1–10)

Number	Hangul	Pronunciation	English
1	하나	ha-na	one
2	둘	dul	two
3	셋	set	three
4	넷	net	four
5	다섯	da-seot	five
6	여섯	yeo-seot	six
7	일곱	il-gop	seven
8	여덟	yeo-deol	eight
9	아홉	a-hop	nine
10	열	yeol	ten

Easy, right? Build on these for general counting and asking things like “사과 몇 개예요?” (How many apples?).

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② Sino-Korean Numbers (1–10)

Number	Hangul	Pronunciation	English
1	일	il	one
2	이	i	two
3	삼	sam	three
4	사	sa	four
5	오	o	five
6	육	yuk	six
7	칠	chil	seven
8	팔	pal	eight
9	구	gu	nine
10	십	sip	ten

You’ll use these for counting in Korean when dealing with phone numbers, money, dates, etc.

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🔢 Counting to 100

Native Korean:

• 11 = 열하나 (yeol-ha-na)
• 21 = 스물하나 (seu-mul-ha-na)
• 30 = 서른 (seo-reun), etc.
  (Limited beyond 99)

Sino-Korean:

• Combine tens and units: 11 = 십일 (sip-il), 25 = 이십오 (i-sip-o), 100 = 백 (baek)

With this, you’re fully in Korean numbers 1-100 territory!

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🕒 Real-World Examples

1. Age (Native): 저는 스물세 살이에요 (seu-mul-se sal-i-e-yo) – I am 23 years old.
2. Phone Number (Sino): 전화번호는 010-1234-5678이에요 (il-gong-i-che-…)
3. Price: 이거 칠천 원이에요 (chil-cheon won-i-e-yo) – This is 7,000 KRW.
4. Time: 지금 세 시 십오 분이에요 (se si sip-o bun-i-e-yo) – It’s 3:15.

These show when to use native vs Sino Korean numbers in everyday life.

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📝 Practice Exercises

Translate these:

1. I’m 29.
2. It’s 4:45 PM.
3. My number is 010-9876-5432.
4. That costs 15,000 won.
5. We have 17 students.

Use tables above to check yourself!

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💡 Tips & Tools

• Use Korean number flashcards to drill both systems
• Listen to phone numbers, prices, or times in dramas
• Practice counting items around you
• Write big numbers: 123 = 백이십삼 (baek-i-sip-sam)

These help build real Korean numbers practice into your daily life.

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✅ Conclusion: You’ve Mastered Counting!

You’ve learned Korean numbers made easy—both native and Sino systems—up to 100 and how to apply them to age, money, time, and phone numbers. You’re building real-life competence, not just memorization.