How to say “call” in Korean
The most common Korean word for “call” is 걸다 (geolda). There are 2 more words with a similar meaning — compare them below. 「call」는 한국어로 걸다.
to call; to hang
TOPIK 1 · verb
저녁에 퇴근하고 어머니께 전화를 걸어요.I call my mother after finishing work in the evening.
call; phone
TOPIK 1 · verb
약속 장소에 도착해서 친구에게 바로 전화해요.I arrive at the meeting spot and call my friend right away.
to call; to sing
TOPIK 1 · verb
친구들과 노래방에서 신나는 노래를 함께 불러요.I sing an exciting song together with my friends at the karaoke room.
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Words and levels: TOPIK I essentials (National Institute of Korean Language standard curriculum, KOGL Type 1) · examples: Cheesepotato