Korean Numbers 1–50
Learning the Korean numbers from 1 to 50 helps you become comfortable with everyday Korean, especially the Sino-Korean system used for money, dates, and larger quantities.
Once you understand the numbers from 1 through 50, it becomes much easier to see how the korean number system builds larger numbers using predictable patterns.
This page includes a Korean numbers 1–50 chart with pronunciation, explanations of number patterns, and examples to help you practice.
Korean Numbers 1–50 Chart
The chart below shows the Korean numbers from 1 to 50. Click any number to hear how it is pronounced.
Understanding Korean Numbers 21–50
These chart pages use the Sino-Korean pattern tens + unit. Examples: 21 = 이십일 (i-sip-il), 37 = 삼십칠 (sam-sip-chil), 48 = 사십팔 (sa-sip-pal).
Once you learn the tens and the smaller numbers, it becomes much easier to read and say numbers in this range.
Korean Tens
| Number | Korean |
|---|---|
| 20 | 이십 (i-sip) |
| 30 | 삼십 (sam-sip) |
| 40 | 사십 (sa-sip) |
| 50 | 오십 (o-sip) |
| 60 | 육십 (yuk-sip) |
Examples of Korean Numbers in Sentences
저는 이십일 살이에요.
I am twenty-one years old.
그 책은 사십오 원이에요.
That book costs forty-five won.
Practice Korean Numbers
Here are a few simple ways to practice korean numbers.
- count from 1 to 50 in Korean
- count backwards from 50 to 1
- click numbers in the chart and repeat the pronunciation
- try writing numbers from memory
Practicing regularly will help you become comfortable recognizing and speaking these numbers.
Continue Learning Korean Numbers
You can continue learning larger korean numbers with these charts.
You can also learn how numbers are used in everyday korean.