Obscure Korean Counters | Korean FAQ

If you’ve learned about counters, you probably know some of the most common ones already. But what about some more uncommon, or even obscure counters? In this video I’ll talk about some less commonly used counters that you might find useful (or not).
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[@giuliasr4939]

I think "useless" things are my favorite things in a foreign language lol its just so...interesting Learing english i used to spend an embarrassing amount of time learning some obscure words hehe Great video as always!!

[@diabolic42090]

"you may be familiar with 판, the counter for pizzas" oh Billy you know me too well

[@TheCyanScreen]

I couldn't stop laughing. Your comedic timing is great and I learnt things to needlessly or put in my super simple and bad sentences. 😂

[@gnomeboy986]

As advanced learner, I really appreciate quirky content on obscure topics taught in English. There is tons of this stuff for Korean learners of English - but not much the other way around.

[@FrankM]

These are good to know and funny. You should definitely make more of these "useless information" videos.

[@kttv9442]

I second this! This is one of the most wonderful parts of studying lamguages. Ironically, I think that these “useless” things can really bring out the personality and culture of a language. I’d eat every single useless information video right up.

[@stargirl7646]

“And you’re certainly not going to buy these when you go to the store...” I LITERALLY CHOKED ON MY DRINK AT THIS help I’m dying, that hurt so bad 😂

[@willymh4986]

다스 was very interesting for me, here in Argentina we buy a lot of things in dozens, fruits, donuts, candies, eggs, etc. and is very very common.

[@BolinasFrank]

Will you do a video on obscure Korean couplets (reduplicates) like 똑똑, 통통, 뽀뽀, etc. ? thanks!

[@Karina-bv6sh]

Thank you Billy so usefull

[@derpderp9281]

I am definitely going to use the counter 접 to buy garlic

[@caledonia1517]

Not everything we do need to be "useful". As someone who likes learning random things I really enjoyed this video. 😄

[@simona7084]

Woow I've never been this early! Thank you soo much for this video. I haven't finished the video yet but Its something I have been wondering for a long time

[@milindingale5235]

Thank you Billy for this great video.

[@seajames1690]

판 is also used to referring to slides in a power point presentation

[@babblingwithbev9692]

ㅋㅋㅋ this has been the best video I have seen yet on KZbin. Please tell me more obscure counters and odd things like this ㅋㅋㅋ

[@sunmiduo]

I like the clear board Thank you

[@stargirl7646]

Darn it, I turned 30 in Korea and nobody made that joke to me - now I feel disappointed! 😂🥚

[@adhingrha]

계란 한 판이시군요! 축하합니다!

[@caitlinm0929]

ah yes, I must learn about how to count rolls of fabric. Very useful. all jokes aside, thanks for the great video Billy!

[@candidfellow]

Billy in the video thumbnail looking just like 유덕화 Wikipedia page picture

[@avencastcastrocks]

Weirdest comment ever, but damn. It’s the expression and hands lol

[@candidfellow]

@@avencastcastrocks lol, totally, his pose is spot on

[@meowBlitz]

Haha I knew 접 and 축 were coming in this video

[@AM-qi3xy]

We need more of this to keep laughing

[@laviedevantsoi2322]

이건 진짜 나도 초딩 때 이후로 처음 들었다ㄷㄷ

[@juliana3795]

Hi!

[@haniazd]

This is so interesting! Thank you! I vaguely remember you mentioning a counter for knitting stitches but can't find the relevant video. Could you please remind me what it was? This one would actually be useful for me

[@GoBillyKorean]

코 is the counter for knots when knitting, if that's what you're referring to.

[@haniazd]

@@GoBillyKorean I believe so, thanks you!

[@georgeklales188]

Billy, I will certainly delve into the unique counters presented here. Recently I bought some 떡 for 떡국 and noticed that it was sold in 2.7 pound bags and I became interested in traditional units of measure. Any idea as to why 2.7 lb is a good weight for 떡?

[@claudeardiller724]

Thank you for your video. Is "다스" used as a counter or a number (or both) ?

[@derpderp9281]

maybe like "계란 1 다스" 1 dozen of eggs? well it's not like we will use it anyways

[@yangni1628]

wow, it is so interesting to find out that many Chinese counters are also used in Korean converstion hahhh...magic

[@subashree7800]

Hii

[@jk_jnbts8708]

How you start you journey ?cause like you I also like korean so much that ,I REALLY want learn it and want to teach other like you did.

[@GoBillyKorean]

You can start here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qamTqqyHptCjp9E

[@jk_jnbts8708]

@@GoBillyKorean wow ,Thank you so much Billy :) Well. I am not a beginner ,But i will try my best. Should I prepare for Topik Exam ? I hope you will help me

[@keilchar]

What’s the word for counter in Korean? Like for example if I was speaking to a Korean person and I didn’t know the counter for houses for example how would I ask “what’s the counter for houses?”??

[@GoBillyKorean]

"단위" or "단위 명사"

[@user-nc5yc9es6j]

I didn't know some of them. Your Korean knowledge is bettwer than mine.

[@cameronhetzler5407]

My wife, Korean, also has never heard of these. With that being said, I am going to be counting 김밥 with 줄 but I doubt she will haha

[@thehouse5095]

되, 말, 가마, 자 , 뼘 등등 을 빼 먹으셨네요 ^^

[@constanza1648]

Useless counters: 1. hand: ¿como en español una mano de plátanos? 2. plank: ¿como en español una plancha de huevos? ... Creo que en nuestros idiomas tenemos muchos más "counters" de lo que pensamos. Solo que se nos hace raro verlos en otro idioma.

[@lalumierehuguenote]

Do Korean people know all the counters?

[@stargirl7646]

Now the question is, is 매/쌍 referring to one chopstick or a pair? 🤔

[@kttv9442]

I think he referenced in terms of pairs at 4:27 So 2매/쌍 would be for two pairs of chopsticks

[@aungoo9548]

Second like

[@melboitoe]

Haha! Useless useful counters!