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Irregular Verbs in Korean — The Complete List with Examples
Korean irregular verbs follow predictable patterns. Here's the complete list organized by type, with daily life examples.
Published on February 15, 2026
Korean Irregulars Are More Regular Than You Think
Good news: Korean "irregular verbs" follow predictable patterns. Learn the 7 types, conjugate any verb.
The 7 Types
1. ㅂ Irregulars: ㅂ → 우
춥다 (cold) → 추워요 | 덥다 (hot) → 더워요
2. ㄷ Irregulars: ㄷ → ㄹ
듣다 (listen) → 들어요 | 걷다 (walk) → 걸어요
3. ㅅ Irregulars: ㅅ disappears
짓다 (build) → 지어요
4. ㅎ Irregulars: ㅎ + vowel changes
노랗다 (yellow) → 노래요
5. 르 Irregulars: 르 → ㄹ라/러
모르다 (not know) → 몰라요
6. ㄹ Irregulars: ㄹ drops before ㄴ/ㅂ/ㅅ
살다 (live) → 삽니다
7. 으 Irregulars: 으 drops
쓰다 (write) → 써요
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