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Know-how expressions in Korean
When you want to say you know something or a skill in Korean, use these handy phrases 👇 🔴 알아요 [arayo] - I know
How these words work together
These Korean expressions are used to talk about knowing something or knowing how to do something. '알아요' means 'I know,' and '몰라요' means 'I don't know.' To say you know how to do something, use '할 줄 알아요.' When you want to say you have learned something, use '배웠어요.' These phrases are common in everyday conversations.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 알아요 | arayo | I know |
| 몰라요 | mollayo | I don't know |
| 할 줄 알아요 | hal jul arayo | I know how to |
| 배웠어요 | baewosseoyo | I learned |
Example sentences
저는 한국어를 알아요.
I know Korean.
이 문제를 몰라요.
I don't know this problem.
저는 피아노를 할 줄 알아요.
I know how to play the piano.
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