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이번 주말에 어디로 여행 가면 좋을까요? (여행 가면, 놀러 가면, 다녀오면, 구경 가면, 떠나면)
🔤 ibeon jumare eodiro / yeohaeng gamyeon / joeulkkayo (yeohaeng gamyeon, nolleo gamyeon, danyeo omyeon, gugyeong gamyeon, tteonamyeon)
Where would be good to go if I travel this weekend? (if I travel, if I go out, if I go and come back, if I go sightseeing, if I leave)
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경주에 한번 가 보세요. 그곳은 볼거리가 많아요. (볼거리가 많아요, 구경거리가 많아요, 명소가 많아요, 관광지가 많아요, 가 볼 곳이 많아요)
🔤 gyeongjue hanbeon ga boseyo / geugoseun / bolgeoriga manayo (bolgeoriga manayo, gugyeonggeoriga manayo, myeongsoga manayo, gwangwangjiga manayo, ga bol gosi manayo)
Try going to Gyeongju once. That place has a lot to see. (has a lot to see, has a lot of sights, has many attractions, has many tourist spots, has many places worth visiting)
🟡 Intermediate
경주는 어떤 곳이에요? 조금 더 알려 주세요. (알려 주세요, 설명해 주세요, 가르쳐 주세요, 소개해 주세요, 말씀해 주세요)
🔤 gyeongjuneun eotteon gosieyo / jogeum deo / allyeo juseyo (allyeo juseyo, seolmyeonghae juseyo, gareuchyeo juseyo, sogaehae juseyo, malsseumhae juseyo)
What kind of place is Gyeongju? Please tell me a little more. (tell me, explain to me, teach me, introduce it to me, let me know)
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신라의 옛 수도라서 유적지가 잘 보존되어 있어요. (보존되어 있어요, 남아 있어요, 유지되고 있어요, 관리되고 있어요, 지켜지고 있어요)
🔤 sillae yet sudoraseo / yujeokjiga jal / bojondoeeo isseoyo (bojondoeeo isseoyo, nama isseoyo, yujidoego isseoyo, gwallidoego isseoyo, jikyeojigo isseoyo)
Since it was the old capital of Silla, the historic sites are well preserved. (are well preserved, remain well, are well maintained, are well managed, are well protected)
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그럼 숙소는 미리 예약해야 할까요? (예약해야, 잡아 둬야, 알아봐야, 확보해야, 신청해야)
🔤 geureom sukoneun miri / yeyakhaeya / halkkayo (yeyakhaeya, jaba dwoya, arabwaya, hwakbohaeya, sincheonghaeya)
Then should I book accommodation in advance? (book, reserve, look into, secure, arrange)
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네, 주말에는 사람이 많으니까 서둘러 예약하세요. (서둘러, 빨리, 얼른, 지체 없이, 곧바로)
🔤 ne jumareneun sarami manaunikka / seodulleo / yeyakhaseyo (seodulleo, ppalli, eolleun, jichae eopsi, gotbaro)
Yes, since there are a lot of people on weekends, please book quickly. (quickly, fast, right away, without delay, immediately)
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교통편은 기차와 버스 중에 무엇이 더 편한가요? (편한가요, 나은가요, 좋은가요, 빠른가요, 알맞은가요)
🔤 gyotongpyeoneun gichawa beoseu junge mueosi deo / pyeonhangayo (pyeonhangayo, nasseungayo, joeungayo, ppareungayo, almajeungayo)
Between train and bus, which is more convenient for transportation? (more convenient, better, nicer, faster, more suitable)
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기차가 훨씬 편해요. 서울에서 두 시간쯤 걸려요. (걸려요, 소요돼요, 필요해요, 들어요, 잡으면 돼요)
🔤 gichaga hwolssin pyeonhaeyo / seoureseo du siganjjeum / geollyeoyo (geollyeoyo, soyodwaeyo, piryohaeyo, deureoyo, jabeumyeon dwaeyo)
The train is much more convenient. It takes about two hours from Seoul. (takes, requires, needs, is needed, comes to about)
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입장료는 얼마나 하나요? (얼마나 하나요, 얼마예요, 어느 정도인가요, 비싼가요, 어떻게 되나요)
🔤 ipjangnyoneun / eolmana hanayo (eolmana hanayo, eolmayeyo, eoneu jeongdoingayo, bissangayo, eotteoke doenayo)
How much is the admission fee? (how much is it, what is the price, about how much is it, is it expensive, how does it come to)
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대부분 무료이고, 유료인 곳도 오천 원 정도예요. (오천 원 정도예요, 오천 원쯤이에요, 오천 원 남짓이에요, 오천 원 안팎이에요, 오천 원 수준이에요)
🔤 daebubun muryoigo / yuryoin gotdo / ocheon won jeongdoyeyo (ocheon won jeongdoyeyo, ocheon won jjeumieyo, ocheon won namjisieyo, ocheon won anpakieyo, ocheon won sujuniyeyo)
Most places are free, and even the paid ones are about five thousand won. (about five thousand won, around five thousand won, roughly five thousand won, somewhere around five thousand won, at the level of five thousand won)
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관광 안내소에서 지도를 받을 수 있나요? (받을 수 있나요, 구할 수 있나요, 얻을 수 있나요, 가져갈 수 있나요, 챙길 수 있나요)
🔤 gwangwang annaesoeseo jidoreul / badeul su innayo (badeul su innayo, guhal su innayo, eodeul su innayo, gajyeogal su innayo, chaenggil su innayo)
Can I get a map at the tourist information center? (get, obtain, receive, take, pick up)
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그럼요. 외국어 안내 책자도 준비되어 있어요. (준비되어 있어요, 마련되어 있어요, 비치되어 있어요, 갖춰져 있어요, 놓여 있어요)
🔤 geureomyo / oegugeo annae chaekjado / junbidoeeo isseoyo (junbidoeeo isseoyo, maryeondoeeo isseoyo, bichidoeeo isseoyo, gatchwojyeo isseoyo, nowyeo isseoyo)
Of course. Foreign language guidebooks too are ready. (are ready, are prepared, are available, are equipped, are laid out)
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덕분에 여행 계획이 훨씬 수월해졌어요, 고맙습니다. (수월해졌어요, 쉬워졌어요, 편해졌어요, 간단해졌어요, 순조로워졌어요)
🔤 deokbune yeohaeng gyehoegi hwolssin / suwolhaejyeosseoyo / gomapseumnida (suwolhaejyeosseoyo, swiwojyeosseoyo, pyeonhaejyeosseoyo, gandanhaejyeosseoyo, sunjoroweojyeosseoyo)
Thanks to you, my travel plan has become much easier, thank you. (easier, simpler, more comfortable, more straightforward, smoother)
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한국에 온 지 얼마나 되셨어요? (온 지, 들어온 지, 도착한 지, 살기 시작한 지, 지낸 지)
🔤 hangug-e / on ji / eolmana doesyeosseoyo (on ji, deureoon ji, dochakan ji, salgi sijakan ji, jinaen ji)
How long has it been since you came to Korea? (since you came, since you moved here, since you arrived, since you started living here, since you have stayed here)
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이제 삼 년쯤 되었어요. 처음보다 많이 익숙해졌어요. (익숙해졌어요, 적응했어요, 편해졌어요, 낯익어졌어요, 몸에 뱄어요)
🔤 ije sam nyeonjjeum doeeosseoyo. / cheoeumboda mani / iksukhaejyeosseoyo (iksukhaejyeosseoyo, jeogeunghaesseoyo, pyeonhaejyeosseoyo, nachigeojyeosseoyo, mome baesseoyo)
It has been about three years now. Compared to when I first came, I have gotten used to it a lot. (gotten used to it, adapted, become comfortable, grown familiar with it, gotten it into my system)
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한국 사회에서 가장 낯설었던 점은 무엇이었어요? (낯설었던, 어색했던, 생소했던, 새로웠던, 적응이 어려웠던)
🔤 hanguk sahoeeseo gajang / nacseoreotdeon / jeomeun mueosieosseoyo (nacseoreotdeon, eosaekhaetdeon, saengsohaetdeon, saeroweotdeon, jeogeungi eoryeowotdeon)
What was the most unfamiliar thing about Korean society at first? (most unfamiliar, most awkward, most unusual, most new, hardest to adjust to)
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처음에는 나이를 자주 묻는 것이 이상했어요. (묻는 것이, 여쭤보는 것이, 물어보는 것이, 확인하는 것이, 궁금해하는 것이)
🔤 cheoeumeneun naireul jaju / mudneun geosi / isanghaesseoyo (mudneun geosi, yeojjwoboneun geosi, mureoboneun geosi, hwaginhaneun geosi, gunggeumhaehaneun geosi)
At first, it seemed strange that people often asked my age. (asked, inquired about, questioned me about, checked, were curious about)
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한국에서는 나이에 따라 말투가 달라지기 때문이에요. (달라지기 때문이에요, 바뀌기 때문이에요, 변하기 때문이에요, 구분되기 때문이에요, 차이가 나기 때문이에요)
🔤 hangugeseoneun naie ttara maltuga / dallajigi ttaemunieyo (dallajigi ttaemunieyo, bakkwigi ttaemunieyo, byeonhagi ttaemunieyo, gubundoegi ttaemunieyo, chaiga nagi ttaemunieyo)
That is because speech style changes depending on age in Korea. (changes, shifts, varies, gets distinguished, differs)
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존댓말과 반말의 구분이 정말 어렵더라고요. (어렵더라고요, 힘들더라고요, 까다롭더라고요, 복잡하더라고요, 헷갈리더라고요)
🔤 jondaemmalgwa banmarui gubuni / jeongmal / eoryeopdeoragoyo (eoryeopdeoragoyo, himdeuldeoragoyo, kkadaropdeoragoyo, bokjaphadeoragoyo, hetgallideoragoyo)
The distinction between honorific and casual speech was really difficult. (difficult, hard, tricky, complicated, confusing)
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처음에는 모두 존댓말을 쓰면 실수할 일이 없어요. (실수할, 잘못할, 결례할, 틀릴, 무례해질)
🔤 cheoeumeneun modu jondaemmareul sseumyeon / silsuhal / iri eopseoyo (silsuhal, jalmotal, gyeollyehal, teullil, muryehaejil)
If you use honorifics with everyone at first, there is no room for mistakes. (mistakes, wrongdoing, rudeness, errors, impoliteness)
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이웃과 인사는 어떻게 하는 게 좋을까요? (인사는, 안부는, 첫인사는, 눈인사는, 아침 인사는)
🔤 iutgwa / insaneun / eotteoke haneun ge joeulkkayo (insaneun, anbuneun, cheosinsaneun, nuninsaneun, achim insaneun)
How should I greet my neighbors? (greet, say hello to, offer a first greeting to, nod to, greet in the morning)
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엘리베이터에서 만나면 가볍게 목례만 해도 충분해요. (가볍게, 살짝, 간단히, 짧게, 부담 없이)
🔤 ellibeiteoeseo mannamyeon / gabyeopge / mongnyeman haedo chungbunhaeyo (gabyeopge, saljjak, gandanhi, jjalge, budam eopsi)
If you meet in the elevator, a light nod is enough. (light, slight, simple, brief, casual)
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회식 문화도 아직 잘 모르겠어요. (아직, 여전히, 지금도, 아직까지, 여태)
🔤 hoesik munhwado / ajik / jal moreugesseoyo (ajik, yeojeonhi, jigeumdo, ajikkkaji, yeotae)
I still don t know much about company dinner culture. (still, even now, currently, up to now, even still)
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요즘은 회식이 많이 줄어서 부담 갖지 않아도 돼요. (부담 갖지, 걱정하지, 신경 쓰지, 긴장하지, 마음 쓰지)
🔤 yojeumeun hoesigi mani jureoseo / budam gatji / anado dwaeyo (budam gatji, geokjeonghaji, singyeong sseuji, ginjanghaji, maeum sseuji)
These days company dinners have decreased a lot, so you don t need to feel burdened. (feel burdened, worry about it, be concerned, feel nervous, be bothered)
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도움이 필요할 때는 어디에 문의하면 되나요? (문의하면, 물어보면, 상담하면, 여쭤보면, 알아보면)
🔤 doumi piryohal ttaeneun eodie / munuihamyeon / doenayo (munuihamyeon, mureobomyeon, sangdamhamyeon, yeojjwobomyeon, arabomyeon)
Where should I inquire when I need help? (inquire, ask, consult, ask politely, look into it)
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외국인 지원 센터에 연락해 보시면 됩니다. (연락해, 전화해, 방문해, 접수해, 신청해)
🔤 oegugin jiwon senteoe / yeollakae / bosimyeon doebnida (yeollakae, jeonhwahae, bangmunhae, jeopsuhae, sincheonghae)
You can contact the foreign resident support center. (contact, call, visit, apply at, request at)
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마을 입구에 있는 저 큰 나무는 무엇인가요? (무엇인가요, 뭔가요, 어떤 나무인가요, 무슨 나무인가요, 어떤 의미인가요)
🔤 ma-eul ipgue inneun jeo keun namuneun / mueosingayo (mueosingayo, mwongayo, eotteon namuingayo, museun namuingayo, eotteon uimiingayo)
What is that big tree at the entrance to the village? (what is it, what could it be, what kind of tree is it, what tree is it, what does it mean)
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그것은 당산나무라고 해서 마을을 지켜 준다고 믿었어요. (지켜 준다고, 보호해 준다고, 수호한다고, 돌봐 준다고, 막아 준다고)
🔤 geugeoseun dangsannamurago haeseo maeureul / jikyeo jundago / mideosseoyo (jikyeo jundago, bohohae jundago, suhohandago, dolbwa jundago, maga jundago)
That is called a village guardian tree, and it was believed to protect the village. (protect, guard, watch over, look after, ward off harm from)
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정말 흥미롭네요. 지금도 그런 믿음이 남아 있나요? (남아 있나요, 이어지고 있나요, 전해지고 있나요, 유지되고 있나요, 지속되고 있나요)
🔤 jeongmal heungmiromneyo. / jigeumdo geureon mideumi / nama innayo (nama innayo, ieojigo innayo, jeonhaejigo innayo, yujidoego innayo, jisokdoego innayo)
That is really interesting. Does that belief still remain today? (remain, continue, be passed down, be maintained, persist)
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예전만큼은 아니지만 여전히 소중하게 여겨요. (소중하게 여겨요, 귀하게 여겨요, 중요하게 여겨요, 각별하게 여겨요, 뜻깊게 여겨요)
🔤 yejeonmankeumeun anijiman yeojeonhi / sojunghage yeogyeoyo (sojunghage yeogyeoyo, gwihage yeogyeoyo, jungyohage yeogyeoyo, gakbyeolhage yeogyeoyo, tteutgipge yeogyeoyo)
Not as much as before, but people still cherish it deeply. (cherish it deeply, hold it dear, value it highly, regard it specially, find it meaningful)
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새해에 점을 보러 가는 것도 민간신앙과 관련이 있나요? (관련이 있나요, 상관이 있나요, 연관이 있나요, 관계가 있나요, 이어져 있나요)
🔤 saehaee jeomeul boreo ganeun geotdo / minganshinanggwa / gwallyeoni innayo (gwallyeoni innayo, sanggwani innayo, yeongwani innayo, gwangyega innayo, ieojyeo innayo)
Is going to have your fortune told at New Year also related to folk beliefs? (related to, connected to, associated with, linked to, tied to)
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네, 한 해의 운을 미리 알고 싶은 마음에서 비롯되었어요. (비롯되었어요, 시작되었어요, 생겨났어요, 나왔어요, 출발했어요)
🔤 ne, han haeui uneul miri algo sipeun maeumeseo / birotdoeeosseoyo (birotdoeeosseoyo, sijakdoeeosseoyo, saenggyeonasseoyo, nawasseoyo, chulbalhaesseoyo)
Yes, it started from wanting to know one s luck for the year in advance. (started, began, arose, came about, originated)
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이사할 때 날짜를 고르는 이유도 비슷한가요? (고르는, 정하는, 잡는, 선택하는, 따지는)
🔤 isahal ttae naljjareul / goreuneun / iyudo biseuthangayo (goreuneun, jeonghaneun, jamneun, seontaekhaneun, ttajineun)
Is the reason for choosing a date when moving houses similar? (choosing, deciding on, picking, selecting, being particular about)
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맞아요, 좋은 날을 골라야 탈이 없다고 여겼거든요. (탈이 없다고, 문제가 없다고, 사고가 없다고, 나쁜 일이 없다고, 무탈하다고)
🔤 majayo, joeun nareul gollaya / tari eopdago / yeogyeotgeodeunyo (tari eopdago, munjega eopdago, sagoga eopdago, nappeun iri eopdago, mutalhadago)
That is right, people believed choosing a good day meant there would be no trouble. (no trouble, no problems, no accidents, nothing bad, staying safe)
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고사를 지내는 모습도 본 적이 있어요. (본 적이 있어요, 구경한 적이 있어요, 목격한 적이 있어요, 지켜본 적이 있어요, 마주친 적이 있어요)
🔤 gosareul jinaeneun moseupdo / bon jeogi isseoyo (bon jeogi isseoyo, gugyeonghan jeogi isseoyo, mokgyeokhan jeogi isseoyo, jikyeobon jeogi isseoyo, majuchin jeogi isseoyo)
I have also seen a ritual ceremony being held. (seen, watched, witnessed, observed, come across)
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가게를 열 때 잘되기를 바라며 지내는 의식이에요. (바라며, 기원하며, 빌며, 소망하며, 기대하며)
🔤 gagereul yeol ttae jaldoegireul / baramyeo / jinaeneun uisigieyo (baramyeo, giwonhamyeo, bilmyeo, somanghamyeo, gidaehamyeo)
It is a ritual held wishing for a shop to do well when opening. (wishing, praying, hoping, wishing earnestly, anticipating)
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이런 풍습이 지금 세대에게도 이어질까요? (이어질까요, 전해질까요, 남을까요, 계승될까요, 지켜질까요)
🔤 ireon pungseubi jigeum sedaeegedo / ieojilkkayo (ieojilkkayo, jeonhaejilkkayo, nameulkkayo, gyeseungdoelkkayo, jikyeojilkkayo)
Will this custom be passed on to the current generation too? (be passed on, be handed down, remain, be inherited, be preserved)
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형태는 바뀌어도 그 마음은 계속될 거예요. (계속될 거예요, 이어질 거예요, 남을 거예요, 유지될 거예요, 지속될 거예요)
🔤 hyeongtaeneun bakkwieodo geu maeumeun / gyesokdoel geoyeyo (gyesokdoel geoyeyo, ieojil geoyeyo, nameul geoyeyo, yujidoel geoyeyo, jisokdoel geoyeyo)
Even if the form changes, that spirit will continue on. (continue on, carry on, remain, be maintained, persist)
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한국 사람들의 성격을 한마디로 표현하면 어떤가요? (표현하면, 말하면, 설명하면, 정리하면, 나타내면)
🔤 hanguk saramdeurui seonggyeogeul hanmadiro / pyohyeonhamyeon / eotteongayo (pyohyeonhamyeon, malhamyeon, seolmyeonghamyeon, jeongnihamyeon, natanaemyeon)
How would you describe Korean people s personality in one word? (describe, put into words, explain, summarize, express)
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정이 많다는 말을 가장 많이 씁니다. (씁니다, 사용합니다, 말합니다, 꺼냅니다, 쓰곤 합니다)
🔤 jeongi manatneun mareul / gajang mani / sseumnida (sseumnida, sayonghamnida, malhamnida, kkeonaemnida, sseugon hamnida)
People use the expression that Koreans have a lot of jeong the most. (use, employ, say, bring up, tend to use)
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정이라는 말은 다른 언어로 옮기기가 어렵더라고요. (옮기기가, 번역하기가, 바꾸기가, 표현하기가, 전달하기가)
🔤 jeongiraneun mareun dareun eoneoro / omgigiga / eoryeopdeoragoyo (omgigiga, beonyeokagiga, bakkugiga, pyohyeonhagiga, jeondalhagiga)
The word jeong was hard to translate into other languages. (translate, render, convert, express, convey)
🟡 Intermediate
오래 함께 지내면서 자연스럽게 생기는 마음이에요. (생기는, 쌓이는, 자라는, 만들어지는, 깊어지는)
🔤 orae hamkke jinaemyeonseo jayeonseureopge / saenggineun / maeumieyo (saenggineun, ssaineun, jaraneun, mandeureojineun, gipeojineun)
It is a feeling that naturally forms after spending a long time together. (naturally forms, builds up, grows, develops, deepens)
🟡 Intermediate
처음 만난 사람에게도 음식을 나누어 주더라고요. (나누어 주더라고요, 나눠 주더라고요, 챙겨 주더라고요, 건네더라고요, 권하더라고요)
🔤 cheoeum mannan saramegedo eumsigeul / nanueo judeoragoyo (nanueo judeoragoyo, nanwo judeoragoyo, chaenggyeo judeoragoyo, geonnedeoragoyo, gwonhadeoragoyo)
They even shared food with someone they had just met. (shared food, gave some food, took care to offer food, handed over food, offered food)
🟡 Intermediate
함께 먹는 것을 아주 중요하게 생각해요. (중요하게 생각해요, 소중하게 생각해요, 각별하게 생각해요, 귀하게 여겨요, 의미 있게 생각해요)
🔤 hamkke meongneun geoseul aju / jungyohage saenggakhaeyo (jungyohage saenggakhaeyo, sojunghage saenggakhaeyo, gakbyeolhage saenggakhaeyo, gwihage yeogyeoyo, uimi itge saenggakhaeyo)
They think eating together is very important. (very important, very precious, very special, highly valued, very meaningful)
🟡 Intermediate
그래서 밥을 먹었냐고 자주 물어보는군요. (물어보는군요, 여쭤보는군요, 묻는군요, 확인하는군요, 챙기는군요)
🔤 geuraeseo babeul meogeotnyago / jaju / mureoboneungunyo (mureoboneungunyo, yeojjwoboneungunyo, mudneungunyo, hwaginhaneungunyo, chaenggineungunyo)
So people often ask whether you have eaten. (ask, inquire, question, check, look after by asking)
🟡 Intermediate
그것이 바로 안부를 묻는 방식이에요. (안부를 묻는, 인사를 건네는, 근황을 묻는, 관심을 보이는, 마음을 전하는)
🔤 geugeosi baro / anbureul mudneun / bangsigieyo (anbureul mudneun, insareul geonneneun, geunhwangeul mudneun, gwansimeul boineun, maeumeul jeonhaneun)
That is exactly how they ask after someone s wellbeing. (how they ask after someone s wellbeing, how they greet, how they ask about someone s situation, how they show interest, how they convey their feelings)
🟡 Intermediate
급하게 서두르는 모습도 자주 보이던데요. (서두르는, 재촉하는, 조급해하는, 다그치는, 몰아치는)
🔤 geuphage / seodureuneun / moseupdo jaju boideondeyo (seodureuneun, jaechokhaneun, jogeuphaehaneun, dageuchineun, morachineun)
I have often seen people being in a hurry. (being in a hurry, rushing, feeling impatient, pushing others along, driving things forward hastily)
🟡 Intermediate
빨리빨리 문화라고 하는데 장단점이 모두 있어요. (장단점이, 강점과 약점이, 좋은 면과 나쁜 면이, 이로운 점과 해로운 점이, 득과 실이)
🔤 ppallippalli munhwarago haneunde / jangdanjeomi / modu isseoyo (jangdanjeomi, gangjeomgwa yakjeomi, joeun myeongwa nappeun myeoni, iroun jeomgwa haeroun jeomi, deukgwa sili)
It is called ppalli-ppalli, or hurry-hurry, culture, and it has both strengths and weaknesses. (both strengths and weaknesses, both strong and weak points, both good and bad sides, both benefits and drawbacks, both gains and losses)
🟡 Intermediate
요즘 젊은 세대는 조금 다른 것 같아요. (다른 것 같아요, 달라 보여요, 차이가 있어 보여요, 구별되는 것 같아요, 새로운 것 같아요)
🔤 yojeum jeolmeun sedaeneun jogeum / dareun geot gatayo (dareun geot gatayo, dalla boyeoyo, chaiga isseo boyeoyo, gubyeoldoeneun geot gatayo, saeroun geot gatayo)
These days the younger generation seems a little different. (a little different, to look a bit different, to seem to have some difference, to seem somewhat distinct, to seem somewhat new)
🟡 Intermediate
세대마다 생각이 조금씩 변하고 있으니까요. (변하고 있으니까요, 바뀌고 있으니까요, 달라지고 있으니까요, 옮겨 가고 있으니까요, 흘러가고 있으니까요)
🔤 sedaemada saenggagi jogeumssik / byeonhago isseunikkayo (byeonhago isseunikkayo, bakkwigo isseunikkayo, dallajigo isseunikkayo, omgyeo gago isseunikkayo, heulleogago isseunikkayo)
That is because ways of thinking are gradually changing with each generation. (gradually changing, gradually shifting, gradually becoming different, gradually moving on, gradually flowing onward)
🟡 Intermediate
한국에서는 쓰레기를 어떻게 버려야 하나요? (버려야, 처리해야, 내놓아야, 분리해야, 배출해야)
🔤 hangugeseoneun sseuregireul eotteoke / beoryeoya / hanayo (beoryeoya, cheorihaeya, naenoaya, bullihaeya, baechulhaeya)
In Korea how should I dispose of trash? (dispose of, handle, put out, separate, discharge)
🟡 Intermediate
종류에 따라 반드시 분리배출해야 합니다. (반드시, 꼭, 무조건, 빠짐없이, 예외 없이)
🔤 jongnyue ttara / bandeusi / bullibaechulhaeya hamnida (bandeusi, kkok, mujogeon, ppajimeopsi, yeoe eopsi)
Depending on the type, you must definitely separate it for disposal. (definitely, absolutely, without fail, without exception, no matter what)
🟡 Intermediate
음식물 쓰레기는 따로 모아서 버리나요? (따로, 별도로, 구분해서, 나누어서, 개별로)
🔤 eumsingmul sseuregineun / ttaro / moaseo beorinayo (ttaro, byeoldoro, gubunhaeseo, nanueoseo, gaebyeollo)
Do you collect food waste separately? (separately, distinctly, by dividing it, by separating it out, individually)
🟡 Intermediate
네, 전용 봉투에 담아 정해진 곳에 내놓으세요. (내놓으세요, 두세요, 갖다 놓으세요, 배출하세요, 놓아두세요)
🔤 ne, jeonyong bongtue dama jeonghaejin gose / naenoeuseyo (naenoeuseyo, duseyo, gatda noeuseyo, baechulhaseyo, noadueuseyo)
Yes, put it in the designated bag and put it out at the designated spot. (put it out, leave it, bring it and place it, discharge it, set it out)
🟡 Intermediate
재활용품은 언제 내놓을 수 있나요? (언제, 어느 때, 몇 시에, 어느 요일에, 어떤 날에)
🔤 jaehwallyongpumeun / eonje / naenoeul su innayo (eonje, eoneu ttae, myeot sie, eoneu yoire, eotteon nare)
When can recyclables be put out? (recyclables, when they can, at what time, on what day of the week, on what day)
🟡 Intermediate
지역마다 다르지만 보통 저녁에 배출합니다. (보통, 대개, 흔히, 일반적으로, 대체로)
🔤 jiyeongmada dareujiman / botong / jeonyeoge baechulhamnida (botong, daegae, heunhi, ilbanjeogeuro, daechero)
It varies by region, but usually they are collected in the evening. (usually, generally, commonly, typically, mostly)
🟡 Intermediate
대중교통을 이용하는 것도 환경에 도움이 되겠지요? (도움이, 보탬이, 힘이, 이로움이, 유익함이)
🔤 daejunggyotongeul iyonghaneun geotdo hwangyeonge / doumi / doegetjyo (doumi, botaemi, himi, iroumi, yuikami)
Using public transportation should also help the environment, right? (help, be of aid to, be a strength to, be of benefit to, be beneficial to)
🟡 Intermediate
그럼요, 자동차 매연을 줄일 수 있으니까요. (줄일 수 있으니까요, 감소시킬 수 있으니까요, 낮출 수 있으니까요, 덜어 낼 수 있으니까요, 억제할 수 있으니까요)
🔤 geureomyo, jadongcha maeyeoneul / jureul su isseunikkayo (jureul su isseunikkayo, gamsosikil su isseunikkayo, natchul su isseunikkayo, deoreo nael su isseunikkayo, eokjehal su isseunikkayo)
Of course, because it can reduce car exhaust. (reduce, decrease, lower, cut down, curb)
🟡 Intermediate
미세먼지가 심한 날에는 어떻게 해야 하나요? (심한, 짙은, 나쁜, 많은, 극심한)
🔤 misemeonjiga / simhan / nareneun eotteoke haeya hanayo (simhan, jiteun, nappeun, manheun, geuksimhan)
What should I do on days when fine dust is bad? (bad, thick, harmful, heavy, extreme)
🟡 Intermediate
외출을 삼가고 마스크를 꼭 쓰세요. (삼가고, 자제하고, 줄이고, 피하고, 미루고)
🔤 oechureul / samgago / maseukeureul kkok sseuseyo (samgago, jajehago, jurigo, pihago, mirugo)
Please refrain from going out and be sure to wear a mask. (refrain from, hold back on, cut down on, avoid, put off)
🟡 Intermediate
일회용품을 줄이는 운동도 활발한 것 같아요. (활발한, 활기찬, 왕성한, 적극적인, 열띤)
🔤 ilhoeyongpumeul jurineun undongdo / hwalbalhan / geot gatayo (hwalbalhan, hwalgichan, wangseonghan, jeokgeukjeogin, yeoltteun)
The movement to reduce single-use items also seems active. (active, lively, vigorous, proactive, enthusiastic)
🟡 Intermediate
요즘은 개인 컵을 들고 다니는 사람이 많이 늘었어요. (늘었어요, 증가했어요, 많아졌어요, 불었어요, 확대되었어요)
🔤 yojeumeun gaein keobeul deulgo daniineun sarami / mani / neureosseoyo (neureosseoyo, jeunggahaesseoyo, manajyeosseoyo, bureosseoyo, hwakdaedoeeosseoyo)
These days the number of people carrying their own cup has greatly increased. (increased, risen, grown, swelled, expanded)
🟡 Intermediate
저도 오늘부터 실천해 보겠습니다. (실천해, 시작해, 참여해, 노력해, 행동으로 옮겨)
🔤 jeodo oneulbuteo / silcheonhae / bogesseumnida (silcheonhae, sijakae, chamyeohae, noryeokae, haengdongeuro omgyeo)
I will also put it into practice starting today. (put it into practice, start, participate, make an effort, turn into action)
🟡 Intermediate
한국의 학제는 어떻게 되어 있나요? (어떻게 되어 있나요, 어떤 구조인가요, 어떻게 구성되나요, 어떤 방식인가요, 어떻게 나뉘나요)
🔤 hangugui hakjeneun / eotteoke doeeo innayo (eotteoke doeeo innayo, eotteon guchoingayo, eotteoke guseongdoenayo, eotteon bangsigingayo, eotteoke nanwinayo)
How is the Korean school system structured? (structured, what is its structure, organized, arranged, divided)
🟡 Intermediate
초등학교는 육 년이고, 중학교와 고등학교는 각각 삼 년입니다. (각각, 저마다, 따로따로, 개별적으로, 서로)
🔤 chodeunghakgyoneun yuk nyeonigo, / junghakgyowa godeunghakgyoneun / gakgak / sam nyeonimnida (gakgak, jeomada, ttarottaro, gaebyeoljeogeuro, seoro)
Elementary school is six years, and middle school and high school are each three years. (each, respectively, separately, individually, mutually)
🟡 Intermediate
아이를 학교에 보내려면 어떤 절차가 필요한가요? (절차가, 과정이, 단계가, 수속이, 준비가)
🔤 aireul hakgyoe bonaeryeomyeon eotteon / jeolchaga / piryohangayo (jeolchaga, gwajeongi, dangyega, susogi, junbiga)
What procedures are needed to send a child to school? (procedures, process, steps, formalities, preparations)
🟡 Intermediate
거주지 주민센터에서 입학 안내를 받으시면 됩니다. (안내를 받으시면 됩니다, 설명을 들으시면 됩니다, 정보를 얻으시면 됩니다, 상담을 받으시면 됩니다, 도움을 받으시면 됩니다)
🔤 geojuji juminsenteoeseo ipak / annaereul badeusimyeon doemnida (annaereul badeusimyeon doemnida, seolmyeongeul deureusimyeon doemnida, jeongboreul eodeusimyeon doemnida, sangdameul badeusimyeon doemnida, doumeul badeusimyeon doemnida)
You can get admission guidance at the community center where you live. (admission guidance, an explanation, information, consultation, help)
🟡 Intermediate
외국인 자녀도 공교육을 받을 수 있나요? (받을 수 있나요, 이용할 수 있나요, 누릴 수 있나요, 다닐 수 있나요, 신청할 수 있나요)
🔤 oegugin janyeodo gonggyoyugeul / badeul su innayo (badeul su innayo, iyonghal su innayo, nurill su innayo, danil su innayo, sincheonghal su innayo)
Can foreign children also receive public education? (receive, use, enjoy, attend, apply for)
🟡 Intermediate
물론입니다. 국적과 관계없이 입학할 수 있어요. (관계없이, 상관없이, 무관하게, 구분 없이, 차별 없이)
🔤 mullonimnida. / gukjeokgwa / gwangyeeopsi / ipakal su isseoyo (gwangyeeopsi, sanggwaneopsi, mugwanhage, gubun eopsi, chabyeol eopsi)
Of course. Regardless of nationality, they can enroll. (regardless of, irrespective of, without regard to, without distinction of, without discrimination based on)
🟡 Intermediate
한국어가 서툰 아이를 위한 지원도 있나요? (지원도, 도움도, 프로그램도, 제도도, 혜택도)
🔤 hangugeoga seotun aireul wihan / jiwondo / innayo (jiwondo, doumdo, peurogeuraemdo, jedodo, hyetaekdo)
Is there also support for children who are not fluent in Korean? (support, help, programs, systems, benefits)
🟡 Intermediate
한국어 학급을 운영하는 학교가 점점 늘고 있습니다. (점점, 차츰, 갈수록, 나날이, 서서히)
🔤 hangugeo hakgeubeul unyeonghaneun hakgyoga / jeomjeom / neulgo isseumnida (jeomjeom, chacheum, galsurok, nanari, seoseohi)
Schools running Korean language classes are gradually increasing. (gradually, little by little, more and more, day by day, slowly)
🟡 Intermediate
방과 후에는 대부분 학원에 다니나요? (대부분, 대체로, 거의, 흔히, 상당수가)
🔤 banggwa hueneun / daebubun / hagwone daninayo (daebubun, daechero, geoui, heunhi, sangdangsuga)
After school, do most children go to private academies? (most, mostly, almost all, commonly, a good number)
🟡 Intermediate
그런 편이지만 요즘은 조금씩 달라지고 있어요. (그런 편이지만, 대체로 그렇지만, 보통은 그렇지만, 흔히 그렇지만, 많이들 그렇지만)
🔤 geureon pyeonijiman / yojeumeun jogeumssik dallajigo isseoyo (geureon pyeonijiman, daechero geureochiman, botongeun geureochiman, heunhi geureochiman, manideul geureochiman)
That tends to be the case, but it is gradually changing these days. (that tends to be the case, that is generally so, that is usually so, that is commonly so, many say that is so)
🟡 Intermediate
학부모 상담은 자주 있는 편인가요? (자주, 종종, 빈번히, 수시로, 잦게)
🔤 hakbumo sangdameun / jaju / inneun pyeoningayo (jaju, jongjong, binbeonhi, susiro, jatge)
Are parent-teacher consultations often held? (often, sometimes, frequently, from time to time, closely)
🟡 Intermediate
학기마다 한 번씩 기회가 마련됩니다. (마련됩니다, 주어집니다, 생깁니다, 제공됩니다, 준비됩니다)
🔤 hakgimada han beonssik gihoega / maryeondoemnida (maryeondoemnida, jueojimnida, saenggimnida, jegongdoemnida, junbidoemnida)
An opportunity is provided once each semester. (provided, given, arises, offered, prepared)
🟡 Intermediate
필요할 때 언제든 담임 선생님께 여쭤보세요. (여쭤보세요, 문의하세요, 상담하세요, 물어보세요, 말씀드리세요)
🔤 piryohal ttae eonjedeun damim seonsaengnimkke / yeojjwoboseyo (yeojjwoboseyo, munuihaseyo, sangdamhaseyo, mureoboseyo, malsseumdeuriseyo)
Whenever you need to, please ask the homeroom teacher. (ask, inquire of, consult with, ask, tell)
🟡 Intermediate
한복을 입어 보고 싶은데 어디에서 빌릴 수 있나요? (빌릴 수 있나요, 대여할 수 있나요, 구할 수 있나요, 빌려 입을 수 있나요, 이용할 수 있나요)
🔤 hanbogeul ibeo bogo sipeunde / eodieseo / billil su innayo (billil su innayo, daeyeohal su innayo, guhal su innayo, billyeo ibeul su innayo, iyonghal su innayo)
I want to try wearing hanbok, where can I rent one? (rent, hire, get, borrow to wear, use)
🟡 Intermediate
고궁 근처에 한복 대여점이 많이 있어요. (많이 있어요, 여럿 있어요, 즐비해요, 흔해요, 잘 갖춰져 있어요)
🔤 gogung geuncheoe hanbok daeyeojeomi / mani isseoyo (mani isseoyo, yeoreot isseoyo, jeulbihaeyo, heunhaeyo, jal gatchwojyeo isseoyo)
There are a lot of hanbok rental shops near the palace. (a lot of, several, plenty of, common, well set up)
🟡 Intermediate
한복을 입으면 입장료가 무료라고 들었어요. (들었어요, 알고 있어요, 전해 들었어요, 이야기 들었어요, 확인했어요)
🔤 hanbogeul ibeumyeon ipjangnyoga muryorago / deureosseoyo (deureosseoyo, algo isseoyo, jeonhae deureosseoyo, iyagi deureosseoyo, hwaginhaesseoyo)
I heard that if you wear hanbok, admission is free. (heard, know, heard secondhand, heard about it, confirmed)
🟡 Intermediate
맞아요. 그래서 사진 찍는 사람이 아주 많아요. (아주, 매우, 무척, 굉장히, 상당히)
🔤 majayo. / geuraeseo sajin jjikneun sarami / aju / manayo (aju, maeu, mucheok, gwaengjanghi, sangdanghi)
That is right. So there are very many people taking photos. (very, extremely, quite, remarkably, considerably)
🟡 Intermediate
명절에는 어떤 음식을 준비하나요? (준비하나요, 마련하나요, 차리나요, 만드나요, 장만하나요)
🔤 myeongjeoreneun eotteon eumsigeul / junbihanayo (junbihanayo, maryeonhanayo, charinayo, mandeunayo, jangmanhanayo)
What food do you prepare for holidays? (prepare, get ready, set out, make, arrange)
🟡 Intermediate
설날에는 떡국을, 추석에는 송편을 먹습니다. (먹습니다, 즐깁니다, 나눕니다, 맛봅니다, 차려 먹습니다)
🔤 seollareneun tteokgugeul, / chuseogeneun songpyeoneul / meokseumnida (meokseumnida, jeulgimnida, nanumnida, matbomnida, charyeo meokseumnida)
On Seollal you eat rice cake soup, and on Chuseok you eat songpyeon. (eat, enjoy, share, taste, prepare and eat)
🟡 Intermediate
떡국을 먹으면 나이를 한 살 더 먹는다고 하던데요. (하던데요, 들었는데요, 그러던데요, 말하던데요, 이야기하던데요)
🔤 tteokgugeul meogeumyeon naireul han sal deo meongneundago / hadeondeyo (hadeondeyo, deureonneundeyo, geureodeondeyo, malhadeondeyo, iyagihadeondeyo)
I heard that if you eat rice cake soup, you get one year older. (heard, was told, heard that it is so, was told so, was informed so)
🟡 Intermediate
재미있는 표현이지요? 새해를 맞는 의미가 담겨 있어요. (담겨 있어요, 들어 있어요, 깃들어 있어요, 녹아 있어요, 배어 있어요)
🔤 jaemiinneun pyohyeonijiyo? / saehaereul matneun uimiga / damgyeo isseoyo (damgyeo isseoyo, deureo isseoyo, gitdeureo isseoyo, noga isseoyo, baeeo isseoyo)
That is an interesting expression, right? It contains the meaning of welcoming the new year. (contains, holds, is imbued with, is infused with, is steeped in)
🟡 Intermediate
전통 놀이도 배워 보고 싶어요. (배워, 익혀, 접해, 경험해, 즐겨)
🔤 jeontong norido / baewo / bogo sipeoyo (baewo, ikyeo, jeophae, gyeongheomhae, jeulgyeo)
I also want to learn traditional games. (learn, practice, be exposed to, experience, enjoy)
🟡 Intermediate
윷놀이는 규칙이 간단해서 금방 익힐 수 있어요. (금방, 곧, 쉽게, 빨리, 단번에)
🔤 yunnorineun gyuchigi gandanhaeseo / geumbang / ikil su isseoyo (geumbang, got, swipge, ppalli, danbeone)
Yut nori has simple rules, so you can quickly learn it. (quickly, soon, easily, fast, in one go)
🟡 Intermediate
판소리 공연은 어디에서 볼 수 있나요? (볼 수 있나요, 관람할 수 있나요, 감상할 수 있나요, 즐길 수 있나요, 구경할 수 있나요)
🔤 pansori gongyeoneun eodieseo / bol su innayo (bol su innayo, gwallamhal su innayo, gamsanghal su innayo, jeulgil su innayo, gugyeonghal su innayo)
Where can I watch a pansori performance? (watch, view, appreciate, enjoy, see)
🟡 Intermediate
국립극장에서 정기 공연이 열립니다. (열립니다, 진행됩니다, 개최됩니다, 펼쳐집니다, 마련됩니다)
🔤 gungnipgeukjangeseo jeonggi gongyeoni / yeollimnida (yeollimnida, jinhaengdoemnida, gaechoedoemnida, pyeolchyeojimnida, maryeondoemnida)
Regular performances are held at the National Theater. (held, carried out, hosted, put on, arranged)
🟡 Intermediate
은행 계좌를 만들려면 무엇이 필요한가요? (필요한가요, 있어야 하나요, 준비해야 하나요, 요구되나요, 갖춰야 하나요)
🔤 eunhaeng gyejwareul mandeullyeomyeon / mueosi / piryohangayo (piryohangayo, isseoya hanayo, junbihaeya hanayo, yogudoenayo, gatchwoya hanayo)
What do you need to open a bank account? (need, have to have, have to prepare, be required, have to be equipped with)
🟡 Intermediate
외국인등록증과 여권을 챙겨 가시면 됩니다. (챙겨, 가지고, 준비해, 지참해, 들고)
🔤 oegugindeungnokjeunggwa yeogwoneul / chaenggyeo / gasimyeon doemnida (chaenggyeo, gajigo, junbihae, jichamhae, deulgo)
You just bring your foreign registration card and passport. (bring, take, prepare, carry, hold)
🟡 Intermediate
월급은 보통 언제 들어오나요? (들어오나요, 입금되나요, 지급되나요, 나오나요, 지불되나요)
🔤 wolgeubeun botong / eonje / deureoonayo (deureoonayo, ipgeumdoenayo, jigeupdoenayo, naonayo, jibuldoenayo)
When does your salary usually come in? (come in, get deposited, get paid, come out, be paid)
🟡 Intermediate
회사마다 다르지만 대개 매달 말에 지급됩니다. (대개, 보통, 흔히, 일반적으로, 주로)
🔤 hoesamada dareujiman / daegae / maedal mare jigeupdoemnida (daegae, botong, heunhi, ilbanjeogeuro, juro)
It varies by company, but usually it is paid at the end of each month. (usually, generally, commonly, typically, mostly)
🟡 Intermediate
세금은 어떻게 내야 하나요? (내야, 납부해야, 지불해야, 부담해야, 정산해야)
🔤 segeumeun eotteoke / naeya / hanayo (naeya, nabbuhaeya, jibulhaeya, budamhaeya, jeongsanhaeya)
How do I pay taxes? (pay, remit, pay, bear, settle)
🟡 Intermediate
대부분 급여에서 미리 공제됩니다. (공제됩니다, 빠집니다, 제외됩니다, 떼어집니다, 차감됩니다)
🔤 daebubun geubyeoeseo miri / gongjedoemnida (gongjedoemnida, ppajimnida, jeoedoemnida, tteeojimnida, chagamdoemnida)
Most is deducted from your salary in advance. (deducted, taken out, excluded, subtracted, withheld)
🟡 Intermediate
연말정산이라는 말을 자주 듣는데 무엇인가요? (자주, 종종, 흔히, 빈번히, 수시로)
🔤 yeonmaljeongsaniraneun mareul / jaju / deutneunde mueosingayo (jaju, jongjong, heunhi, binbeonhi, susiro)
I often hear the term year-end tax settlement, what is it? (often, sometimes, commonly, frequently, from time to time)
🟡 Intermediate
한 해 동안 낸 세금을 다시 계산하는 절차예요. (계산하는, 정산하는, 따져 보는, 확인하는, 산정하는)
🔤 han hae dongan naen segeumeul dasi / gyesanhaneun / jeolchayeyo (gyesanhaneun, jeongsanhaneun, ttajyeo boneun, hwaginhaneun, sanjeonghaneun)
It is the process of recalculating the taxes paid over the year. (recalculating, settling, going back over, checking, assessing)
🟡 Intermediate
물건값을 깎아 달라고 말해도 괜찮을까요? (괜찮을까요, 실례가 아닐까요, 무례하지 않을까요, 문제없을까요, 자연스러울까요)
🔤 mulgeongapseul kkakka dallago / malhaedo / gwaenchanheulkkayo (gwaenchanheulkkayo, sillyega anilkkayo, muryehaji aneulkkayo, munjeeopseulkkayo, jayeonseureoulkkayo)
Is it okay to ask for a discount on the price? (is it okay, would it not be rude, would it not be impolite, would it not be a problem, would it be natural)
🟡 Intermediate
시장에서는 자연스럽지만 백화점에서는 어렵습니다. (어렵습니다, 힘듭니다, 곤란합니다, 통하지 않습니다, 불가능합니다)
🔤 sijangeseoneun jayeonseureopjiman / baekhwajeomeseoneun / eoryeopseumnida (eoryeopseumnida, himdeumnida, gollanhamnida, tonghaji aneumnida, bulganeunghamnida)
It is natural at markets, but at department stores it is difficult. (difficult, hard, awkward, does not work, impossible)
🟡 Intermediate
요즘은 현금보다 카드를 더 많이 쓰지요? (쓰지요, 사용하지요, 이용하지요, 쓰고 있지요, 활용하지요)
🔤 yojeumeun hyeongeumboda kadeureul deo mani / sseujiyo (sseujiyo, sayonghajiyo, iyonghajiyo, sseugo itjiyo, hwallyonghajiyo)
These days people use cards more than cash, right? (use, utilize, make use of, are using, employ)
🟡 Intermediate
네, 요즘은 휴대전화로도 간편하게 결제합니다. (간편하게, 손쉽게, 편리하게, 쉽게, 빠르게)
🔤 ne, yojeumeun hyudaejeonhwarodo / ganpyeonhage / gyeoljehamnida (ganpyeonhage, sonswipge, pyeollihage, swipge, ppareuge)
Yes, these days people also conveniently pay with their phones. (conveniently, easily, handily, simply, quickly)