Quiz | Guess The Meaning Of Korean Vocabulary Words

Source: 조선에듀

Today, we have basic Korean vocabulary word quiz for you! We've mixed in some easy and difficult questions.

There are 20 questions, are you ready to put your Korean knowledge to the test?

Don't worry though, we've added hints here and there to make it fun. Let's go!

Questions

Choose the meaning of the Korean word.

1. 나비 (Na-bi)

Hint: It is related to this character's name in Nevertheless.

Source: 머니투데이

1) Ladybug

2) Butterfly

3) Dragonfly

2. 치마 (Chi-ma)

1) Shirt

2) Shoes

3) Skirt

3. 옥수수 (Ok-su-su)

Hint: What was thrown in the movie theater in Goblin?

Source: tvn Goblin

1) Almond

2) Corn

3) Rice

4. 식당 (Sik-dang)

1) Restaurant

2) Theater

3) Hospital

5. 군인 (Gun-in)

Hint: What was Yoo Si-jin's job in Descendants of the Sun?

Source: kbs

1) Author

2) Detective

3) Soldier

6. 강아지(Gang-a-ji)

1) Koala

2) Dog

3) Cat

7. 반장 (Ban-jang)

Hint: What was Hong Doo-sik's role in Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha?

Source: 나무위키

1) Homework

2) Teacher

3) Class president

8. 이별 (I-byeol)

1) Farewell

2) Celebration

3) Star

9. 치과 (Chi-gwa)

Hint: What is most related to Yoon Hye-jin in Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha?

Source: tv리포트

1) Dentist

2) University

3) Department Store

10. 가위 (Ga-wi)

1) Rock

2) Scissors

3) Paper

11. 보조개 (Bo-jo-gae)

Hint: What makes this person's smile even more charming?

Source: 뉴스웨이

1) Bangs

2) Double eyelid

3) Dimple

12. 달 (Dal)

1) Moon

2) Water

3) Daughter

13. 맥주 (Maek-ju)

Hint: What is most related to what Gong Yoo is advertising?

Source: fetv

1) Wine

2) Soju

3) Beer

14. 달걀 (Dal-gyal)

1) Soup

2) Egg

3) Salad

15. 벌칙 (Beol-chik)

Hint: What does Lee Kwang-soo receive most on Running Man?

사진 출처: sbs 뉴스

1) Bee

2) Penalty

3) Rule

16. 연꽃 (Yeon-kkot)

1) Lotus

2) Sunflower

3) Tulip

17. 겨울 (Gyeo-ul)

Hint: What is this person's name in Hospital Playlist?

Source: 인사이트

1) Winter

2) Spring

3) Autumn

18. 오징어 (O-jing-eo)

1) Shark

2) Starfish

3) Squid

19. 오빠 (O-ppa)

Hint: In Akdong Musician, who is Lee Chan-hyuk to Lee Su-hyun?

Source: 매일경제

1) Father

2) Older brother

3) Uncle

20. 안경 (An-gyeong)

1) Glasses

2) Wallet

3) Passport

Answers

Great job solving all the questions. Now, we'll reveal the answers!

1. 나비: 2) Butterfly

2. 치마: 3) Skirt

3. 옥수수: 2) Corn

4. 식당: 1) Restaurant

5. 군인: 3) Soldier

6. 강아지: 2) Dog

7. 반장: 3) Class president

8. 이별: 1) Farewell

9. 치과: 1) Dentist

10. 가위: 2) Scissors

11. 보조개: 3) Dimple

12. 달: 1) Moon

13. 맥주: 3) Beer

14. 달걀: 2) Egg

15. 벌칙: 2) Penalty

16. 연꽃: 1) Lotus

17. 겨울: 1) Winter

18. 오징어: 3) Squid

19. 오빠: 2) Older brother

20. 안경: 1) Glasses

Results

Here are the rankings according to the quiz results. It's just for fun, so don't take it too seriously!

0-5 questions correct: Korean beginner

Source: 인사이트

It hasn't been long since you became interested in Korean, but that's all right. The fact that you're interested and patiently completed this quiz shows your determination. If you keep working, you will slowly but surely improve your skills!

6-10 questions correct: Korean child

Source: 머니투데이

You are a child who wants to learn Korean! You know the words that 5-7 year old Korean kindergarteners can say. If you connect the words you know well, you'll soon be able to write sentences.

11-15 questions correct: Tourist in Korea

Source: 브런치

You are a Korean-speaking tourist interested in Korea. You know keywords that are currently used often in Korea. You can say a couple of sentences too, right?

16-20 questions correct: Master of basic Korean

Source: 티스토리

Wow, amazing, you are a master of basic Korean words! You can communicate well in Korean using basic words. You might want a more difficult quiz, right?

Everyone, did you enjoy this basic Korean vocabulary test?

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