How to Write Korean New Year’s Resolutions

나는 한국어를 배울 거예요

(I will learn Korean)

Happy New Year, or 새해 복 많이 받으세요 (that’s

how we say Happy New Year in Korean)!

Sure, the end of the year is a great for partying,

drinking and having fun with out families and
friends. But each new year brings its own challenges
and personal goals, and it’s that time of year to
ready ourselves for self-improvement! That’s right,
Korean New Year’s Resolution #2:
now that the holiday season is behind us, it’s time
to pledge how we plan to better ourselves and set
Slim down your waistline or fit into your favorite
our New Year’s resolutions – in Korean!
swimsuit for summer with the help of this Korean
So get ready to sit back, evaluate what you have done resolution! The word 살 means “fat” and 빼다
during the past year and what you plan to change in means “to lose”.
the year to come.
This post teaches you how to write the most common
New Year’s resolutions in Korean. Here we go! 나는 살을 뺄 거예요

(I will lose weight)

Korean New Year’s Resolution #1:

Thinking of heading to Korea? Maybe you already

live there, and want to improve your quality of life.
Or, possibly you want to understand your favorite
Korean drama series without the subtitles!
Whatever the reason, use this one to help motivate
you towards your Korean language learning goals.
The key words to remember here are 한국어
(Korean language) and the verb 배우다 (to learn).

Korean New Year’s Resolution #3:

Your piggy bank will thank you for this resolution!

Stash those coins, and decide how you will use your
new fortune.
 나는 돈을 저금 할 거예요
(I will save money)
Korean New Year’s Resolution #4:
There are a number of ways to get this Korean New
Year’s resolution rolling. You can eat slower, eat
vegetables with every meal, only eat between
certain hours—lots of ways to change for the
better!
나는 식습관을 바꿀 거예요
(I will change my eating habits)
Korean New Year’s Resolution #5:
Boost your energy, your confidence, AND your
metabolism at the same time. Put this resolution
somewhere you can see it everyday to keep that
motivation going strong.
나는 규칙적으로 운동 할 거예요
(I will exercise regularly)
Korean New Year’s Resolution #6:
We’ve got so much to be thankful for in our lives,
so it feels so good to give back. How can you
volunteer in the new year?
나는 자원 봉사를 할 거예요
(I will volunteer)
Korean New Year’s Resolution #7:
Become more a more well-rounded person, or take
up something you’ve dreamed of doing for a long
time. Write down in detail what you want to do–the
more you explain, the better.
 나는 새로운 취미를 가질 거예요 나는 책을 자주 읽을 거예요

(I will take up a new hobby) (I will read more often)

Korean New Year’s Resolution #8:
Save yourself some money, and kick that habit once
and for all. Your body (and loved ones) will thank
you!
나는 담배를 끊을 거예요
Korean New Year’s Resolution #10:
There are lots of Korean Love Holidays–who will
you spend them with next year?
나는 남자 친구를 사귈 거예요
(I will get a boyfriend)

(I will quit smoking)

Korean New Year’s Resolution #11:

Mom will love this one! Make this a resolution, and

Korean New Year’s Resolution #9: make some great memories with that special
someone.
There’s a quote by Charlie “Tremendous” Jones that
says ““You will be the same person in five years as
나는 여자 친구를 사귈 거예요
you are today except for the people you meet and
the books you read.” How will you change your
(I will get a girlfriend)
reading habits?
Korean New Year’s Resolution #12:
Make sure your 여권 (passport) is up to date with
plenty of pages, because you’re going to need it
with this Korean resolution!
나는 새로운 곳을 여행 할 거예요
(I will travel to new places)
Korean New Year’s Resolution #13:
Feeling unappreciated? Or maybe you want to
finally pursue that dream job. Jot this resolution
down if you’re ready to make the move!
나는 새로운 직업을 가질 거예요
(I will get a new job)
Korean New Year’s Resolution #14:
It’s tough to put down the remote control when
your favorite drama or sitcom is on, but there’s so
much else to do in the world. Use this resolution to
motivate you to free up some time, and start
working towards those lifelong goals!
나는 텔레비전 보는 것을 줄일 거예요
(I will watch less TV)
Korean New Year’s Resolution #15:
Mom, Dad, and the rest of the family are going to
be thrilled with this one!
나는 가족과 함께 더 많은 시간을 보낼 거예요
(I will spend more time with my family)

Korean New Year’s Resolution #16:
You’ve made it to #16, so you’ve proven you’re a
diligent person. But can you do better? Only you
can decide!
나는 더 부지런 해 질거예요
(I will be more diligent)
Korean New Year’s Resolution #17:
Good feelings, bad hangovers. Tired of wasted days
and pounding headaches? Toss some moderation
into the mix, and make this resolution a “must” for
the new year!
나는 술을 줄일 거예요
(I will drink less alcohol)
Well, there you have it! Those were the most
popular New Year’s resolutions and how to write
them in Korean.
The new year brings so many possibilities. For some
of us, we might meet that special someone. For
others, it may be about a decision to study Korean
no matter what it takes and meet our language
study goals. Whatever that goal may be, ew have
made the decision today to change your life, and
learned some Korean in the process!
Take the one New Year’s resolution that resonates
most with you, download the picture, and share it
on your social media to help others hold you
accountable and to give yourself motivation.
Whether or not this motivation lasts until the end of
the year is another issue. Research shows that 45
percent of Americans normally set New Year’s
resolutions. On the other hand, a mere 8 percent of
them are successful in in eventually hitting their
goal. That’s weak!
We won’t let this happen to you – especially if your
goal is studying Korean!