Korean Tips

Ex: 부드러운 미소 / a tender smile

Ex: 그는 나의 상사다. / He is my senior.

Ex: 개인적인 의견 / one's personal opinion

Ex: 매달의 지불 / monthly payment

Ex: 속세의 고생 / troubles of life

Ex: 당신에게 진 신세는 잊지 않을 것입니다. / I won't forget that I owe you one.

You're probably thinking of '예' and '네'. Both of these words mean 'yes', the only difference between them is that '예' (ye) is more respectful than '네' (ne) is. And yes, using '알았어' (a-rass-eo) with a senior is rude, since they are older than you. You have to say '알았어요' (a-rass-eo-yo) or if you want to use even more respect, '알겠습니다' (al-gess-seum-ni-da).

Ex: 그릴 위해서 송별회를 열었다. / A farewell party was given in his honour.

Ex: 슬픈 추억 = a sad memory

Ex: 학생 전부 / all the students or the entire student body

Ex: 교육에 관심을 가진 사람 / a person interested in education

Ex: 짐을 다 쌌느냐? / Have you packed up? (informal)

Ex: 부자로 태어나다 / be born rich

Ex: 친구와 헤어지다 / part with a friend

Ex: 그가 못 와서 섭섭하다 / I regret that he can't come

Ex: 방을 예약하다 / reserve a room <at a hotel>

Ex: 한국으로 귀국하다 / come home to Korea