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Talking to Neighbors

Useful phrases for talking to your neighbors in Korea, from making introductions to asking for small favors.

Key Phrases

Introducing yourself · 2 ways to say it

안녕하세요. 옆집에 이사 왔어요.

neutral

annyeonghaseyo. yeopjibe isa wasseoyo.

Hello. I moved in next door.

A polite and common way to introduce yourself to a new neighbor.

처음 뵙겠습니다. 잘 부탁드립니다.

polite

cheoeum boepgetseumnida. jal butakdeurimnida.

How do you do. I look forward to knowing you.

A formal set phrase used when meeting someone for the first time.

Asking about a parcel · 2 ways to say it

혹시 제 택배 있어요?

neutral

hoksi je taekbae isseoyo?

By any chance, do you have my parcel?

Delivery drivers in Korea sometimes leave packages with neighbors.

내 택배 있어?

casual

nae taekbae isseo?

Do you have my parcel?

Only use this with a neighbor you are already close friends with.

Borrowing something · 2 ways to say it

혹시 드라이버 있어요? 빌리고 싶어요.

neutral

hoksi deuraibeo isseoyo? billigo sipeoyo.

By any chance, do you have a screwdriver? I want to borrow it.

드라이버 있어?

casual

deuraibeo isseo?

Do you have a screwdriver?

Casual tone for close friends only.

Complaining about noise

죄송하지만, 너무 시끄러워요.

neutral

joesonghajiman, neomu sikkeureowoyo.

I am sorry, but it is too loud.

A direct but polite way to address noise complaints.

Asking for quiet

밤에는 조용히 할 수 있어요?

neutral

bameneun joyonghi hal su isseoyo?

Can you be quiet at night?

Being friendly · 2 ways to say it

다음에 밥을 같이 먹고 싶어요.

neutral

daeume babeul gachi meokgo sipeoyo.

I want to eat a meal together next time.

다음에 같이 밥 먹자.

casual

daeume gachi bam meokja.

Let's eat together next time.

A very common friendly remark among friends.

Practice Dialogue

New Tenant
안녕하세요. 어제 옆집에 이사 왔어요.
annyeonghaseyo. eoje yeopjibe isa wasseoyo.
Neighbor
아, 안녕하세요! 반가워요.
a, annyeonghaseyo! bangawoyo.
New Tenant
혹시 제 택배 있어요? 문 앞에 없어요.
hoksi je taekbae isseoyo? mun ape eopseoyo.
Neighbor
네, 여기 있어요. 어제 제가 받았어요.
ne, yeogi isseoyo. eoje jega badasseoyo.
New Tenant
정말 감사합니다. 그리고 저 내일 파티를 할 거예요.
jeongmal gamsahamnida. geurigo jeo naeil patireul hal geoyeyo.
Neighbor
파티요? 몇 시에 할 거예요?
patiyo? myeot sie hal geoyeyo?
New Tenant
저녁 8시에 할 거예요. 조금 시끄러울 수 있어요.
jeonyeok yeodeol sie hal geoyeyo. jogeum sikkeureoul su isseoyo.
Neighbor
괜찮아요. 저는 내일 밤에 집에 없어요.
gwaenchanayo. jeoneun naeil bame jibe eopseoyo.
New Tenant
다행이에요. 다음에 밥을 같이 먹고 싶어요.
dahaengieyo. daeume babeul gachi meokgo sipeoyo.

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