Hi, Alex 👋

"How are you?" → 어떻게 지내세요?

잘 지내?

jal jinae?

English trap: The literal translation sounds like a formal interview question — casual Korean just checks "doing well?"

"I am hungry" → 나는 배고파요

배고파

baegopa

English trap: English speakers keep the subject "나는" out of habit — Korean drops it when it’s obvious from context.

"Thank you" → 감사합니다 (always)

고마워

gomawo

English trap: English has one "thank you" — Korean politeness level shifts with the relationship; 감사합니다 to a close friend sounds distant.