Chapter 11: Counting in Korean — Native Numbers
Part 1: Native Korean Numbers 1–10 Korean has two number systems : Native Korean Numbers: Used for counting people, things, age, hours, and some quantities Sino-Korean Numbers: Used for dates, money, addresses, phone numbers (we'll learn these in Chapter 12) This chapter focuses on Native Korean Numbers. They sound more melodic, more organic to the language. When you count people or objects, you're using the sounds of Korean history itself. Native Korean Numbers: 1–10 Number Hangul Romanization 1 하나 hana 2 둘 dul 3 셋 set 4 넷 net 5 다섯 daseot 6 여섯 yeoseot 7 일곱 ilgop 8 여덟 yeodeol 9 아홉 ahop 10 열 yeol Pro Tip — Memorization Hack: Say each number out loud 5 times. Native Korean numbers are made to be sung. They have rhythm and melody built in. Your ear will remember them faster than your eyes. Part 2: Native Korean Numbers 11–20 & The Tens 11–20: The Pattern Emerges Once you hit 11, the pattern is simple: 열 (10) + the next number . Number Hangul Romanization 11 열하나 yeolhana ...
