KIIP 1: Unit 8–Essential Words and Phrases about Units, Prices, and Common Objects

Learning how to count units and discuss prices is essential when shopping or ordering food in Korea. In KIIP Level 1, Unit 8, you’ll learn vocabulary related to counting items, expressing prices, and identifying common objects. These skills are crucial for making purchases, placing orders, and handling everyday transactions in Korean.

KIIP 1 Unit 8 Units, Prices, and Objects

In this unit, you’ll also focus on the Noun-하고 grammar and formal endings like -습니다 and -습니까?, which are commonly used in polite or professional settings.

Essential Vocabulary

Units

Korean	English
대	Unit for machines
잔	Cup or glass
장	Sheets (e.g., paper, tickets)
권	Books
명	People
개	General items
조각	Slices
병	Bottles
마리	Animals

Prices

Korean	English
일	One
십	Ten
백	Hundred
천	Thousand
만	Ten thousand
십만	Hundred thousand
백만	Million
천만	Ten million

Objects

Korean	English
물	Water
커피	Coffee
케이크	Cake
강아지	Puppy
잡지	Magazine
사진	Photo
노트북	Laptop
녹차	Green tea
채소	Vegetables
라면	Instant noodles
청소기	Vacuum cleaner
주스	Juice
공책	Notebook
가위	Scissors
봉투	Envelope
닭	Chicken (alive)
닭고기	Chicken (meat)
계란	Egg
칫솔	Toothbrush
치약	Toothpaste
샴푸	Shampoo
휴지	Tissue
모두	All, everything
할인	Discount
상품	Product, item

Key Phrases to Practice

Talking About Quantities and Units

1.     학생이 몇 명 있어요? - 학생이 다섯 명 있어요.

(How many students are there? - There are five students.)

2.     무엇을 사요? - 콜라 한 병하고 라면 두 개를 사요.

(What are you buying? - I’m buying one bottle of cola and two packs of ramen.)

Ordering Items

3.     주문하세요. - 커피하고 케이크 주세요.

(Please place your order. - Coffee and cake, please.)

4.     이거 얼마예요? - 사천오백 원이에요.

(How much is this? - It’s 4,500 won.)

5.     텔레비전이 얼마예요? - 텔레비전이 오십구만 구천 원이에요.

(How much is the TV? - It’s 599,000 won.)

Polite Descriptions

6.     이 컴퓨터가 좋습니까? - 네, 좋습니다. 그리고 빠릅니다.

(Is this computer good? - Yes, it’s good. And it’s fast.)

Grammar Notes

1.     Noun-하고 

 Used to connect nouns, similar to "and" in English.

For example:

• 커피하고 케이크를 먹어요. (I’m eating coffee and cake.)

2.   Sentence ending  -습니다 / 습니까? 

Formal endings used in polite or professional settings.

For example:

• 이 상품이 좋습니다. (This product is good.)
• 이 상품이 좋습니까? (Is this product good?)

Please refer to the link for grammar details:

KIIP 1급 8과: N-하고 and -습니다, -습니까? = ‘and’ and “honorific ending”

Quiz Section

Translate the following sentences into Korean

1. How much is the laptop?

2. I’m buying three notebooks and one pen.

3. Coffee and cake, please.

Answer:

1. 노트북은 얼마예요?

2. 노트 세 권하고 펜 한 개를 사고 있어요.

3. 커피하고 케이크 주세요.

Conclusion

In Unit 8 of KIIP Level 1, you’ve learned essential vocabulary and phrases about units, prices, and common objects. These skills are fundamental for handling everyday situations like shopping and dining in Korea. Practice using these words and phrases, and you’ll soon feel confident navigating these interactions!