500 Basic Korean Verbs Apr 2026

Korean verbs must be conjugated to be used in sentences. You start with the , which is the dictionary form minus the final ~다 .

64 Essential Korean Verbs to Help You Start Speaking - Tandem 500 Basic Korean Verbs

: Most commonly used in daily conversation. Korean verbs must be conjugated to be used in sentences

To start speaking, focus on these common verbs frequently found in beginner lists: ( hada ) General Action 가다 ( gada ) 오다 ( oda ) 먹다 ( meokda ) 마시다 ( masida ) 보다 ( boda ) to see / watch 자다 ( jada ) 공부하다 ( gongbuhada ) 말하다 ( malhada ) to speak / tell Communication 알다 ( alda ) Mental State 모르다 ( moreuda ) to not know Mental State 좋아하다 ( joahada ) Basic Conjugation Rules To start speaking, focus on these common verbs