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How to Say Choose in Korean: Essential EPS-TOPIK Verb Quiz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How do Koreans say "Choose"?

고르다([go-reu-da/choose]) means to choose. In polite speech, say 골라요([gol-la-yo]).

Q2. How do I say "chose"?

골랐어요([gol-la-sseo-yo/chose]) is the polite past form. Example: 파란색을 골랐어요 (I chose blue).

Q3. How do I say "have to choose"?

골라야 해요([gol-la-ya hae-yo/have to choose]) means you must choose. Example: 하나를 골라야 해요 (You have to choose one).

EPS TOPIK Learn More: How to Say "Choose" in Korean - 고르다([go-reu-da/choose])

What does "고르다([go-reu-da/choose])" mean?

고르다([go-reu-da/choose]) means "to choose". It is used when you select one among options.

Casual: 골라 (gol-la)
Polite: 골라요 (gol-la-yo)
Formal: 고릅니다 (go-reum-ni-da)

Grammar Breakdown

고르다([go-reu-da/choose]) = 고르 + 다 (choose stem + dictionary ending)
골랐어요([gol-la-sseo-yo/chose]) = 골랐 + 어요 (chose + polite)
고르고 싶어요([go-reu-go si-peo-yo/want to choose]) = 고르 + 고 싶어요 (choose + want to)
골라야 해요([gol-la-ya hae-yo/have to choose]) = 골라 + 야 해요 (choose + have to)
고르지 마세요([go-reu-ji ma-se-yo/don't choose]) = 고르 + 지 마세요 (choose + please don't)

When to Use It (EPS-TOPIK Style)

1. Daily: “파란색을 골라요 (pa-ran-sae-geul gol-la-yo)”
2. Past: 골랐어요([gol-la-sseo-yo/chose]) chose.
3. Duty: 골라야 해요([gol-la-ya hae-yo/have to choose]) have to choose.
4. Warning: 고르지 마세요([go-reu-ji ma-se-yo/don't choose]) don't choose.

Real-Life Examples - A-B-A-B Dialogue (EPS-TOPIK)

A: 뭘 골라요? A: mwol gol-la-yo?

A: What do you choose?

B: 파란색을 골라요. B: pa-ran-sae-geul gol-la-yo.

B: I choose blue.

A: 왜 파란색을 골라요? A: wae pa-ran-sae-geul gol-la-yo?

A: Why do you choose blue?

B: 파란색이 좋아서 골라요. B: pa-ran-sae-gi jo-a-seo gol-la-yo.

B: I choose it because I like blue. - 고르다([go-reu-da/choose])

A: 어제 골랐어요? A: eo-je gol-la-sseo-yo?

A: Did you choose yesterday?

B: 네, 골랐어요. B: ne, gol-la-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, I chose.

A: 뭘 골랐어요? A: mwol gol-la-sseo-yo?

A: What did you choose?

B: 검은색 가방을 골랐어요. B: geo-meun-saek ga-bang-eul gol-la-sseo-yo.

B: I chose a black bag. - 골랐어요([gol-la-sseo-yo/chose])

A: 언제 골라야 해요? A: eon-je gol-la-ya hae-yo?

A: When do you have to choose?

B: 3시에 골라야 해요. B: se si-e gol-la-ya hae-yo.

B: I have to choose at 3 o'clock.

A: 누구를 골라야 해요? A: nu-gu-reul gol-la-ya hae-yo?

A: Who do you have to choose?

B: 팀장을 골라야 해요. B: tim-jang-eul gol-la-ya hae-yo.

B: I have to choose a team leader. - 골라야 해요([gol-la-ya hae-yo/have to choose])

Similar Expressions (EPS-TOPIK)

• 고르다([go-reu-da/choose]) choose
- 골랐어요([gol-la-sseo-yo/chose]) chose
- 고르고 싶어요([go-reu-go si-peo-yo/want to choose]) want to choose
- 골라야 해요([gol-la-ya hae-yo/have to choose]) have to choose
- 고르지 마세요([go-reu-ji ma-se-yo/don't choose]) don't choose

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