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en: I said I can't go **outside**/won't be able to go **outside**
- ko: 그는 잠옷 차림으로 **밖**에 나갔어요
en: He went **outside** wearing his pajamas
verbs:
- ko: 깎다
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lesson26v30.mp3
en: to peel, cut, trim, shave
notes: |
<p>The pronunciation of this word is closer to "깍따"</p>
<p>As you can see, there are many possible translations for this word. It generally refers to the action of "cutting" something. In English, depending on what you cut, the word might change.</p>
examples:
- ko: "머리를 **깎**았어요?"
en: Did you get a hair**cut**?
- ko: "값을 좀 **깎**아 주세요!"
en: Please **lower** the price for me a little bit
- ko: 알아보다
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lesson26v31.mp3
en: to recognize, to try to know
notes: |
<p>This word can be used to indicate that one recognizes (or does not recognize) something, usually because of a change in appearance. When used like this, "알아보다" is formed by combining the meanings of the words "알다" (to know) and "보다" (to see). For example: "머리를 깎아서 못 알아봤어요" = "I couldn't recognize you because you cut your hair"</p>
<p>It can also be formed by combining "알다" (to know) with the grammatical principle ~아/어보다 (to try to), which is introduced in Lesson 32. When used like this, the translation is closer to "to try to know," and is often used when somebody looks into something new. For example: "저는 캐나다 숙소를 알아봐야 돼요" = "I need to look into places to stay in Canada"</p>
examples:
- ko: "머리를 깎아서 못 **알아봤어요**"
en: I couldn't **recognize** you because you cut your hair
- ko: 친구가 수술을 받은 후에 **알아보**기 어려워요
en: It is difficult to **recognize** my friend after she got surgery
- ko: 저는 캐나다 숙소를 **알아봐**야 돼요
en: I need to **look into** places to stay in Canada
- ko: 어제 비행기표를 **알아봤**는데 싼 게 없어요
en: I **looked into** plane tickets last night, and there is nothing cheap
- ko: 극복하다
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lesson26v32.mp3
en: to overcome
notes: |
<p>The pronunciation of this word is closer to "극뽀카다"</p>
<p>The noun form of this word ("극복") translates to something like "conquest"</p>
examples:
- ko: "이 문제를 **극복**하는 것이 힘들 거예요"
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Lesson26s10.mp3
en: It will be difficult to **overcome** this problem
- ko: 우리는 이렇게 어려운 시련을 절대 **극복**하지 않을 거예요
en: We will never **overcome** this difficult situation
- ko: 맞추다
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lesson26v33.mp3
en: to adjust, fix, set
notes: The pronunciation of this word is closer to "맏추다"
examples:
- ko: 이 셔츠를 바지에 **맞춰** 입기 위해 노력했어요
en: I tried to **match** this shirt with the pants
- ko: 어젯밤에 알람을 **맞추**는 것을 깜빡해서 늦게 일어났어요
en: I forgot to **set** my alarm last night, so I woke up late
- ko: 합격하다
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lesson26v34.mp3
en: to pass, to get accepted
notes: |
<p>The pronunciation of this word is closer to "합껴카다"</p>
<p>The noun form of this word ("합격") translates to something like "acceptance"</p>
examples:
- ko: 그 시험을 **합격**하기 위해 공부를 안 해도 되었다
en: I didn't need to study to **pass** that test
- ko: 내가 공부했더라면 시험을 **합격**했을 것이다
en: If I studied, I would have **passed** the test
- ko: 어쩌다 시험을 **합격**하게 되었어요
en: I ended up **passing** the exam
- ko: 결정하다
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lesson26v35.mp3
en: to decide
notes: |
<p>The pronunciation of this word is closer to "결쩡하다"</p>
<p>The noun form of this word ("결정") translates to "a decision."</p>
examples:
- ko: 미국은 경제적인 **결정**을 했어요
en: The US made an economical **decision**
- ko: 서울에 지하철로 가기로 **결정**했어요
en: We **decided** that we would take the subway to Seoul
- ko: 이혼하다
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lesson26v36.mp3
en: to get a divorce
notes: The noun form of this word ("이혼") translates to "a divorce"
examples:
- ko: 소문에 의하면 그 남자는 아내랑 **이혼**했어요
en: According to rumors, he **divorced** his wife
- ko: 우리가 서로를 사랑하지 않아서 **이혼**하기로 했어요
en: We decided to **get a divorce** because we didn't love each other
- ko: 물어보다
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lesson26v37.mp3
en: to ask
notes: |
<p>The formal version of this word (when asking a question to somebody who deserves high respect) is 여쭈다 (often combined with ~아/어보다 to say "여쭤보다")</p>
<p>The original word for "to ask" is 묻다, but it is much more commonly used as "물어보다," which puts a spin on the meaning of the word to "to try to ask about" (the grammar of adding ~아/어보다 to a verb is introduced in Lesson 32).</p>
<p>To prevent confusion between "묻다" (to ask) and "물다" (to bite), Korean people often use "물어보다" to mean "to ask."</p>
examples:
- ko: 저는 점원한테 질문을 **물어봤어요**
en: I **asked** the clerk a question
- ko: 그것을 하려면 먼저 부장님께 **물어봐**야 돼요
en: In order to do that, you need to **ask** the boss first
- ko: 저는 그들에게 결혼식에 갈 거냐고 **물어봤어요**
en: I **asked** if they were going to the wedding
- ko: 우리 아빠는 나에게 어디 갔냐고 **물어봤어**
en: My dad **asked** me where I went
- ko: 저는 그에게 수영을 할 수 있냐고 **물어봤어요**
en: I **asked** him if he could swim
- ko: 선생님이 저에게 그 질문을 **물어본** 것이 기억 안 나요
en: I don't remember the teacher **asking** that question to me
- ko: 피우다
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lesson26v38.mp3
en: to smoke, to light a fire of some sort
examples:
- ko: "담배를 **피우**는 것은 건강에 나빠요"
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Lesson26s8.mp3
en: It is unhealthy to **smoke** cigarettes
- ko: "옛날에 담배를 많이 **피운** 환자가 많아요"
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Lesson26s3.mp3
en: There are a lot of patients who **smoked** a lot a long time ago
- ko: 이곳은 흡연 구역이라서 담배를 **피워**도 돼요
en: You are allowed to **smoke** here because this is a smoking area
- ko: 불다
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lesson26v39.mp3
en: to blow
examples:
- ko: 안산에서는 바람이 세게 **불어요**
en: The wind **blows** is strong in Ansan
- ko: 저는 입으로 풍선을 **불었어요**
en: I **blew** up a balloon with my mouth
- ko: "바다 근처에는 바람이 세게 **불어요**"
en: The wind **is** strong near the ocean (the wind **blows** strongly)
- ko: 계속하다
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lesson26v40.mp3
en: to continue
notes: |
<p>The pronunciation of this word is closer to "계소카다"</p>
<p>"계속" is used as an adverb that means "always" or "continually/continuously"</p>
examples:
- ko: 건물을 지나가서 오른 쪽으로 가지 말고 **계속** 직진하세요
en: Go past the building, then don't turn right, but **keep** going straight (**continue** going straight)
- ko: 우리가 **계속** 얘기하다가 선생님의 말씀을 못 들었어요
en: We were **continuously** talking, and then (as a result) we didn't hear what the teacher said
- ko: 제가 가자고 했지만 애기는 가고 싶지 않은 듯이 **계속** 자고 일어나지 않았어요
en: I said "let's go," but the baby **kept** sleeping as if he didn't want to go (**continued** to sleep)
- ko: 우리 집 옆에 살고 있는 사람이 **계속** 노래하는 것이 싫어요
en: I hate that the person who lives in the house beside ours **always** sings
- ko: 제가 학생들에게 뛰지 말라고 했지만 학생들이 **계속** 했어요
en: I told the students to stop running, but they **continued** to do it
- ko: 다치다
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lesson26v41.mp3
en: to injure, to hurt
examples:
- ko: 저는 저의 손목을 **다쳤어요**
en: I **hurt** my wrist
- ko: "병원에서 넘어져서 팔을 **다친** 아줌마가 약을 무료로 받았어요"
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Lesson26s15.mp3
en: The woman who fell in the hospital and **hurt** her arm received free medicine
- ko: 답하다
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lesson26v42.mp3
en: to answer, to respond
notes: |
<p>The pronunciation of this word is closer to "다파다"</p>
<p>The noun form of this word ("답") translates to "an answer"</p>
<p>When answering a letter or e-mail, the word "답장하다" is more commonly used.</p>
examples:
- ko: 시험을 끝내기 전에 **답**을 확인하세요
en: Check your **answers** before finishing the test
- ko: "선생님은 학생들이 물어본 질문에 **답했어요**"
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Lesson26s2.mp3
en: The teacher **answered** the question that the student asked
adjectives:
- ko: 틀리다
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lesson26v43.mp3
en: to be incorrect
examples:
- ko: 그 달력은 **틀린** 것 같아요
en: It seems like this calendar is **wrong**
- ko: "네가 지금 말하는 것이 **틀려**"
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Lesson26s12.mp3
en: (the thing that) What you are saying now is **incorrect**
- ko: 깨끗하다
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lesson26v44.mp3
en: to be clean
notes: |
<p>The pronunciation of this word is closer to "깨끄타다"</p>
<p>The adverb form of this verb can be 깨끗하게 or 깨끗이, which both translate to "cleanly"</p>
examples:
- ko: 이 집은 아주 **깨끗해요**
en: This house is very **clean**
- ko: 나는 엄마를 도와 정리를 했다. 거실을 **깨끗하게** 정리하고 엄마한테 진심으로 감사하다는 말을 전했다
en: I helped mom clean-up/organize. We **cleanly** organized the living room, and then said 'thank you' to my mom from the bottom of my heart
- ko: 남다
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lesson26v45.mp3
en: to be remaining, to be left over
notes: |
<p>The pronunciation of this word is closer to "남따"</p>
<p>This word is often used in the present tense, the past tense or with ~아/어 있다 attached. Each has a very similar meaning. For example: "두 개 남아요" = "Two are left"</p>
examples:
- ko: "**남은** 음식을 포장하고 싶어요"
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Lesson26-23.mp3
en: I want to pack up the food that is **left over**
- ko: 맑다
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lesson26v46.mp3
en: to be clear, clean, pure
notes: The pronunciation of this word is closer to "막따"
examples:
- ko: 오늘 하늘이 아주 **맑아** 보여요
en: Today, the sky looks so **clear**
adverbs:
- ko: 무료
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lesson26v47.mp3
en: free
notes: |
<p>The word 공짜(로) is very similar to 무료(로). 무료 is quite easy to remember if you know the Hanja characters: 無(무) = nothing, without; 料(요/료) = money, fee</p>
<p>When used as an adverb, ~로 is often attached to 무료. For example: "캐나다 사람들은 병원에서 치료를 무료로 받을 수 있어요" = "Canadian people can receive treatment at hospitals free of charge"</p>
<p>It is often placed before a noun, acting like an adjective that describes the upcoming noun. When used like this, ~로 is usually not used. For example: "캐나다 사람들은 병원에서 무료 치료를 받을 수 있어요" = "Canadian people can receive free treatment at hospitals"</p>
examples:
- ko: "병원에서 넘어져서 팔을 다친 아줌마가 약을 **무료**로 받았어요"
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Lesson26s15.mp3
en: The woman who fell in the hospital and hurt her arm received **free** medicine
- ko: 캐나다 사람들은 병원에서 **무료** 치료를 받을 수 있어요
en: Canadian people can receive **free** treatment at hospitals
- ko: 영업 시간
audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lesson26v48.mp3
en: business hours
notes: |
<p>The pronunciation of this word is closer to "영업 씨간"</p>
<p>Although "영업" is a word by itself (which is one meaning of the word "business"), for a beginner of Korean the most common place you will see this word is as "영업 시간," which refers to the time that a business is in operation during the day. You would most likely see this written on a sign outside of a store/restaurant or any type of business to indicate their hours.</p>
examples:
- ko: 우리 **영업시간**은 오전 8시부터 오후 5시까지입니다
en: Our **business hours** are from 8 am to 5 pm
- ko: "**영업시간**이 몇 시부터 몇 시까지예요?"
en: From when to when are you **open**? (What are your **business hours**?)
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# Lesson 26: \~는 것 Describing Nouns with Verbs
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The pronunciation of this word is closer to “깍따”
Notes: As you can see, there are many possible translations for this word. It generally refers to the action of “cutting” something. In English, depending on what you cut, the word might change.
Notes:
As you can see, there are many possible translations for this word. It generally refers to the action of “cutting” something. In English, depending on what you cut, the word might change.
Common Usages:
값을 깎다 = to lower a price (cut the price)
연필을 깎다 = to sharpen a pencil
머리(카락)을 깎다 = to cut one’s hair, to get one’s hair cut (usually used for males)
손톱을 깎다 = to trim one’s nails
- 값을 깎다 = <span class="md spoiler">to lower a price (cut the price)</span>
- 연필을 깎다 = <span class="md spoiler">to sharpen a pencil</span>
- 머리(카락)을 깎다 = <span class="md spoiler">to cut one’s hair, to get one’s hair cut (usually used for males)</span>
- 손톱을 깎다 = <span class="md spoiler">to trim one’s nails</span>
Examples:
머리를 깎았어요? = Did you get a haircut?
값을 좀 깎아 주세요! = Please lower the price for me a little bit
- 머리를 깎았어요? = <span class="md spoiler">Did you get a haircut?</span>
- 값을 좀 깎아 주세요! = <span class="md spoiler">Please lower the price for me a little bit</span>
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Notes: This word can be used to indicate that one recognizes (or does not recognize) something, usually because of a change in appearance. When used like this, “알아보다” is formed by combining the meanings of the words “알다” (to know) and “보다” (to see). For example:
Notes:
머리를 깎아서 못 알아봤어요 = I couldn’t recognize you because you cut your hair
친구가 수술을 받은 후에 알아보기 어려워요 = It is difficult to recognize my friend after she got surgery
This word can be used to indicate that one recognizes (or does not recognize) something, usually because of a change in appearance. When used like this, “알아보다” is formed by combining the meanings of the words “알다” (<span class="md spoiler">to know</span>) and “보다” (<span class="md spoiler">to see</span>). For example:
- 머리를 깎아서 못 알아봤어요 = <span class="md spoiler">I couldn’t recognize you because you cut your hair</span>
- 친구가 수술을 받은 후에 알아보기 어려워요 = <span class="md spoiler">It is difficult to recognize my friend after she got surgery</span>
It can also be formed by combining “알다” (to know) with the grammatical principle \~아/어보다 (to try to), which is introduced in [Lesson 32](https://www.howtostudykorean.com/unit-2-lower-intermediate-korean-grammar/unit-2-lessons-26-33/lesson-32/). When used like this, the translation is closer to “to try to know,” and is often used when somebody looks into something new. For example:
저는 캐나다 숙소를 알아봐야 돼요 = I need to look into places to stay in Canada
어제 비행기표를 알아봤는데 싼 게 없어요 = I looked into plane tickets last night, and there is nothing cheap
- 저는 캐나다 숙소를 알아봐야 돼요 = <span class="md spoiler">I need to look into places to stay in Canada</span>
- 어제 비행기표를 알아봤는데 싼 게 없어요 = <span class="md spoiler">I looked into plane tickets last night, and there is nothing cheap</span>
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The pronunciation of this word is closer to “극뽀카다”
The noun form of this word (“극복”) translates to something like “conquest”
The noun form of this word (“극복”) translates to something like “<span class="md spoiler">conquest</span>”
Common Usages:
문제를 극복하다 = to overcome a problem
상황을 극복하다 = to overcome a situation
시련을 극복하다 = to overcome some sort of difficult situation
장애를 극복하다 = to overcome an obstacle
- 문제를 극복하다 = <span class="md spoiler">to overcome a problem</span>
- 상황을 극복하다 = <span class="md spoiler">to overcome a situation</span>
- 시련을 극복하다 = <span class="md spoiler">to overcome some sort of difficult situation</span>
- 장애를 극복하다 = <span class="md spoiler">to overcome an obstacle</span>
Examples:
- 이 문제를 극복하는 것이 힘들 거예요 <AudioButton src="https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Lesson26s10.mp3" /> = <span class="md spoiler">It will be difficult to overcome this problem</span>
- 우리는 이렇게 어려운 시련을 절대 극복하지 않을 거예요 = We will never overcome this difficult situation
- 우리는 이렇게 어려운 시련을 절대 극복하지 않을 거예요 = <span class="md spoiler">We will never overcome this difficult situation</span>
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The pronunciation of this word is closer to “맏추다”
Common Usages:
알람을 맞추다 = to set an alarm
양복을 맞추다 = to get a suit tailored
초점을 맞추다 = to bring something into focus
정답을 맞추다 = to guess the correct answer
- 알람을 맞추다 = <span class="md spoiler">to set an alarm</span>
- 양복을 맞추다 = <span class="md spoiler">to get a suit tailored</span>
- 초점을 맞추다 = <span class="md spoiler">to bring something into focus</span>
- 정답을 맞추다 = <span class="md spoiler">to guess the correct answer</span>
Examples:
이 셔츠를 바지에 맞춰 입기 위해 노력했어요 = I tried to match this shirt with the pants
어젯밤에 알람을 맞추는 것을 깜빡해서 늦게 일어났어요 = I forgot to set my alarm last night, so I woke up late
- 이 셔츠를 바지에 맞춰 입기 위해 노력했어요 = <span class="md spoiler">I tried to match this shirt with the pants</span>
- 어젯밤에 알람을 맞추는 것을 깜빡해서 늦게 일어났어요 = <span class="md spoiler">I forgot to set my alarm last night, so I woke up late</span>
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The pronunciation of this word is closer to “합껴카다”
The noun form of this word (“합격”) translates to something like “acceptance”
The noun form of this word (“합격”) translates to something like “<span class="md spoiler">acceptance</span>”
Common Usages:
시험에 합격하다 = to pass an exam
간신히 합격하다 = to barely pass
합격률 = the acceptance/success rate
합격자 = a person who passed/successful candidate
- 시험에 합격하다 = <span class="md spoiler">to pass an exam</span>
- 간신히 합격하다 = <span class="md spoiler">to barely pass</span>
- 합격률 = <span class="md spoiler">the acceptance/success rate</span>
- 합격자 = <span class="md spoiler">a person who passed/successful candidate</span>
Examples:
그 시험을 합격하기 위해 공부를 안 해도 되었다 = I didn’t need to study to pass that test
내가 공부했더라면 시험을 합격했을 것이다 = If I studied, I would have passed the test
어쩌다 시험을 합격하게 되었어요 = I ended up passing the exam
- 그 시험을 합격하기 위해 공부를 안 해도 되었다 = <span class="md spoiler">I didn’t need to study to pass that test</span>
- 내가 공부했더라면 시험을 합격했을 것이다 = <span class="md spoiler">If I studied, I would have passed the test</span>
- 어쩌다 시험을 합격하게 되었어요 = <span class="md spoiler">I ended up passing the exam</span>
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The pronunciation of this word is closer to “결쩡하다”
The noun form of this word (“결정”) translates to “a decision.”
The noun form of this word (“결정”) translates to “<span class="md spoiler">a decision</span>.”
Common Usages:
결정력 = determination
- 결정력 = <span class="md spoiler">determination</span>
Examples:
미국은 경제적인 결정을 했어요 = The US made an economical decision
서울에 지하철로 가기로 결정했어요 = We decided that we would take the subway to Seoul
- 미국은 경제적인 결정을 했어요 = <span class="md spoiler">The US made an economical decision</span>
- 서울에 지하철로 가기로 결정했어요 = <span class="md spoiler">We decided that we would take the subway to Seoul</span>
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The noun form of this word (“이혼”) translates to “a divorce”
The noun form of this word (“이혼”) translates to “<span class="md spoiler">a divorce</span>”
Common Usages:
이혼율 = divorce rate
이혼소송 = a divorce suit
- 이혼율 = <span class="md spoiler">divorce rate</span>
- 이혼소송 = <span class="md spoiler">a divorce suit</span>
Examples:
소문에 의하면 그 남자는 아내랑 이혼했어요 = According to rumors, he divorced his wife
우리가 서로를 사랑하지 않아서 이혼하기로 했어요 = We decided to get a divorce because we didn’t love each other
- 소문에 의하면 그 남자는 아내랑 이혼했어요 = <span class="md spoiler">According to rumors, he divorced his wife</span>
- 우리가 서로를 사랑하지 않아서 이혼하기로 했어요 = <span class="md spoiler">We decided to get a divorce because we didn’t love each other</span>
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Notes: The original word for “to ask” is 묻다, but it is much more commonly used as “물어보다,” which puts a spin on the meaning of the word to “to try to ask about” (the grammar of adding \~아/어보다 to a verb is introduced in [Lesson 32](https://www.howtostudykorean.com/unit-2-lower-intermediate-korean-grammar/unit-2-lessons-26-33/lesson-32/)).
I asked a Korean person once why the word “묻다” isn’t commonly used. When 묻다 is used, most conjugations would change “묻” to “물” as per the ㄷ irregular. For example:
I asked a Korean person once why the word “<TTS>묻다</TTS>” isn’t commonly used. When 묻다 is used, most conjugations would change “묻” to “물” as per the ㄷ irregular. For example:
묻다 + \~아/어요 = 물어요
묻다 + \~아/어 = 물어
묻다 + \~았/었어요 = 물었어요
- 묻다 + \~아/어요 = 물어요
- 묻다 + \~아/어 = 물어
- 묻다 + \~았/었어요 = 물었어요
The word for “bite” in Korean is 물다. When 물다 is conjugated, most of the results are similar to the conjugations of “묻다.” For example:
물다 + \~아/어요 = 물어요
물다 + \~아/어 = 물어
물다 + \~았/었어요 = 물었어요
- 물다 + \~아/어요 = 물어요
- 물다 + \~아/어 = 물어
- 물다 + \~았/었어요 = 물었어요
To prevent confusion between “묻다” (to ask) and “물다” (to bite), Korean people often use “물어보다” to mean “to ask.” Whether or not this is the actual reason why 물어보다 is used instead of 묻다, I can’t be sure - but I’ve always remembered this explanation.
To prevent confusion between “묻다” (<span class="md spoiler">to ask</span>) and “물다” (<span class="md spoiler">to bite</span>), Korean people often use “물어보다” to mean “<span class="md spoiler">to ask</span>.” Whether or not this is the actual reason why 물어보다 is used instead of 묻다, I can’t be sure - but I’ve always remembered this explanation.
Common Usages:
질문을 물어보다 = to ask a question
- 질문을 물어보다 = <span class="md spoiler">to ask a question</span>
Examples:
저는 점원한테 질문을 물어봤어요 = I asked the clerk a question
그것을 하려면 먼저 부장님께 물어봐야 돼요 = In order to do that, you need to ask the boss first
저는 그들에게 결혼식에 갈 거냐고 물어봤어요 = I asked if they were going to the wedding
우리 아빠는 나에게 어디 갔냐고 물어봤어 = My dad asked me where I went
저는 그에게 수영을 할 수 있냐고 물어봤어요 = I asked him if he could swim
선생님이 저에게 그 질문을 물어본 것이 기억 안 나요 = I don’t remember the teacher asking that question to me
- 저는 점원한테 질문을 물어봤어요 = <span class="md spoiler">I asked the clerk a question</span>
- 그것을 하려면 먼저 부장님께 물어봐야 돼요 = <span class="md spoiler">In order to do that, you need to ask the boss first</span>
- 저는 그들에게 결혼식에 갈 거냐고 물어봤어요 = <span class="md spoiler">I asked if they were going to the wedding</span>
- 우리 아빠는 나에게 어디 갔냐고 물어봤어 = <span class="md spoiler">My dad asked me where I went</span>
- 저는 그에게 수영을 할 수 있냐고 물어봤어요 = <span class="md spoiler">I asked him if he could swim</span>
- 선생님이 저에게 그 질문을 물어본 것이 기억 안 나요 = <span class="md spoiler">I don’t remember the teacher asking that question to me</span>
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Common Usages:
담배를 피우다 = smoke cigarettes
불을 피우다 = to start a fire
바람을 피우다 = to have an affair
- 담배를 피우다 = <span class="md spoiler">to smoke cigarettes</span>
- 불을 피우다 = <span class="md spoiler">to start a fire</span>
- 바람을 피우다 = <span class="md spoiler">to have an affair</span>
Examples:
- 담배를 피우는 것은 건강에 나빠요 <AudioButton src="https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Lesson26s8.mp3" /> = <span class="md spoiler">It is unhealthy to smoke cigarettes</span>
- 옛날에 담배를 많이 피운 환자가 많아요 <AudioButton src="https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Lesson26s3.mp3" /> = <span class="md spoiler">There are a lot of patients who smoked a lot a long time ago</span>
- 이곳은 흡연 구역이라서 담배를 피워도 돼요 = You are allowed to smoke here because this is a smoking area
- 이곳은 흡연 구역이라서 담배를 피워도 돼요 = <span class="md spoiler">You are allowed to smoke here because this is a smoking area</span>
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Common Usages:
바람을 불다 = for wind to blow
휘파람을 불다 = to whistle
트럼펫/트롬본/플루트를 불다 = to play the trumpet, trombone, flute
- 바람을 불다 = <span class="md spoiler">for wind to blow</span>
- 휘파람을 불다 = <span class="md spoiler">to whistle</span>
- 트럼펫/트롬본/플루트를 불다 = <span class="md spoiler">to play the trumpet, trombone, flute</span>
Examples:
안산에서는 바람이 세게 불어요 = The wind (blows) is strong in Ansan
저는 입으로 풍선을 불었어요 = I blew up a balloon with my mouth
바다 근처에는 바람이 세게 불어요 = The wind is strong near the ocean
- 안산에서는 바람이 세게 불어요 = <span class="md spoiler">The wind (blows) is strong in Ansan</span>
- 저는 입으로 풍선을 불었어요 = <span class="md spoiler">I blew up a balloon with my mouth</span>
- 바다 근처에는 바람이 세게 불어요 = <span class="md spoiler">The wind is strong near the ocean</span>
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The pronunciation of this word is closer to “계소카다”
Notes: “계속” is used as an adverb that means “always” or “continually/continuously”
Notes:
Examples: 건물을 지나가서 오른 쪽으로 가지 말고 계속 직진하세요
= Go past the building, then don’t turn right, but keep going straight
“계속” is used as an adverb that means “<span class="md spoiler">always</span>” or “<span class="md spoiler">continually/continuously</span>”
우리가 계속 얘기하다가 선생님의 말씀을 못 들었어요
= We were talking, and then (as a result) we didn’t hear what the teacher said
Examples:
제가 가자고 했지만 애기는 가고 싶지 않은 듯이 계속 자고 일어나지 않았어요
= I said “let’s go,” but the baby kept sleeping as if he didn’t want to go
우리 집 옆에 살고 있는 사람이 계속 노래하는 것이 싫어요
= I hate that the person who lives in the house beside ours always sings
제가 학생들에게 뛰지 말라고 했지만 학생들이 계속 했어요
= I told the students to stop running, but they continued to do it
- 건물을 지나가서 오른 쪽으로 가지 말고 계속 직진하세요 = <span class="md spoiler">Go past the building, then don’t turn right, but keep going straight</span>
- 우리가 계속 얘기하다가 선생님의 말씀을 못 들었어요 = <span class="md spoiler">We were talking, and then (as a result) we didn’t hear what the teacher said</span>
- 제가 가자고 했지만 애기는 가고 싶지 않은 듯이 계속 자고 일어나지 않았어요 = <span class="md spoiler">I said “let’s go,” but the baby kept sleeping as if he didn’t want to go</span>
- 우리 집 옆에 살고 있는 사람이 계속 노래하는 것이 싫어요 = <span class="md spoiler">I hate that the person who lives in the house beside ours always sings</span>
- 제가 학생들에게 뛰지 말라고 했지만 학생들이 계속 했어요 = <span class="md spoiler">I told the students to stop running, but they continued to do it</span>
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Common Usages:
다친 데가 있나요? = Are you injured? (Is there any injured place?)
무릎을 다치다 = to injure one’s knee
- 다친 데가 있나요? = <span class="md spoiler">Are you injured? (Is there any injured place?)</span>
- 무릎을 다치다 = <span class="md spoiler">to injure one’s knee</span>
Examples:
- 저는 저의 손목을 다쳤어요 = I hurt my wrist
- 저는 저의 손목을 다쳤어요 = <span class="md spoiler">I hurt my wrist</span>
- 병원에서 넘어져서 팔을 다친 아줌마가 약을 무료로 받았어요 <AudioButton src="https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Lesson26s15.mp3" /> = <span class="md spoiler">The woman who fell in the hospital and hurt her arm received free medicine</span>
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The pronunciation of this word is closer to “다파다”
The noun form of this word (“답”) translates to “an answer”
Notes: When answering a letter or e-mail, the word “답장하다” is more commonly used.
The noun form of this word (“답”) translates to “<span class="md spoiler">an answer</span>”
Notes:
When answering a letter or e-mail, the word “<TTS>답장하다</TTS>” is more commonly used.
Common Usages:
질문에 답하다 = to answer a question
정답 = the right/correct answer
- 질문에 답하다 = <span class="md spoiler">to answer a question</span>
- 정답 = <span class="md spoiler">the right/correct answer</span>
Examples:
- 시험을 끝내기 전에 답을 확인하세요 = Check your answers before finishing the test
- 시험을 끝내기 전에 답을 확인하세요 = <span class="md spoiler">Check your answers before finishing the test</span>
- 선생님은 학생들이 물어본 질문에 답했어요 <AudioButton src="https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Lesson26s2.mp3" /> = <span class="md spoiler">The teacher answered the question that the student asked</span>
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정보가 틀리다 = for information to be incorrect
계산이 틀리다 = for calculations to be incorrect
답이 틀리다 =for an answer to be incorrect
말이 틀리다 = for something that one says to be incorrect
- 정보가 틀리다 = <span class="md spoiler">for information to be incorrect</span>
- 계산이 틀리다 = <span class="md spoiler">for calculations to be incorrect</span>
- 답이 틀리다 = <span class="md spoiler">for an answer to be incorrect</span>
- 말이 틀리다 = <span class="md spoiler">for something that one says to be incorrect</span>
Examples:
- 그 달력은 틀린 것 같아요 = It seems like this calendar is wrong
- 그 달력은 틀린 것 같아요 = <span class="md spoiler">It seems like this calendar is wrong</span>
- 네가 지금 말하는 것이 틀려 <AudioButton src="https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Lesson26s12.mp3" /> = <span class="md spoiler">(the thing that) What you are saying now is incorrect</span>
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The pronunciation of this word is closer to “깨끄타다”
The adverb form of this verb can be 깨끗하게 or 깨끗이, which both translate to “cleanly”
The adverb form of this verb can be <TTS>깨끗하게</TTS> or <TTS>깨끗이</TTS>, which both translate to “<span class="md spoiler">cleanly</span>”
Common Usages:
깨끗한 물 = clean water
깨끗한 공기 = clean air
- 깨끗한 물 = <span class="md spoiler">clean water</span>
- 깨끗한 공기 = <span class="md spoiler">clean air</span>
Examples:
이 집은 아주 깨끗해요 = This house is very clean
나는 엄마를 도와 정리를 했다. 거실을 깨끗하게 정리하고 엄마한테 진심으로 감사하다는 말을 전했다 = I helped mom clean-up/organize. We cleanly organized the living room, and then said ‘thank you’ to my mom from the bottom of my heart
- 이 집은 아주 깨끗해요 = <span class="md spoiler">This house is very clean</span>
- 나는 엄마를 도와 정리를 했다. 거실을 깨끗하게 정리하고 엄마한테 진심으로 감사하다는 말을 전했다 = <span class="md spoiler">I helped mom clean-up/organize. We cleanly organized the living room, and then said ‘thank you’ to my mom from the bottom of my heart</span>
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The pronunciation of this word is closer to “남따”
Notes: This word is often used in the present tense, the past tense or with \~아/어 있다 attached. Each has a very similar meaning. For example:
Notes:
두 개 남아요 = Two are left
두 개 남았어요 = Two are left (or “two were left”)
두 개 남아 있어요 = Two are left
This word is often used in the present tense, the past tense or with \~아/어 있다 attached. Each has a very similar meaning. For example:
- 두 개 남아요 = <span class="md spoiler">Two are left</span>
- 두 개 남았어요 = <span class="md spoiler">Two are left (or “two were left”)</span>
- 두 개 남아 있어요 = <span class="md spoiler">Two are left</span>
Common Usages:
5분 남아요 = There are 5 minutes left
5분 남았어요 = There are 5 minutes left
5분 남아 있어요 = There are 5 minutes left
몇 개 남아요? = How many are left?
몇 개 남았어요? = How many are left?
몇 개 남아 있어요? = How many are left?
- 5분 남아요 = <span class="md spoiler">There are 5 minutes left</span>
- 5분 남았어요 = <span class="md spoiler">There are 5 minutes left</span>
- 5분 남아 있어요 = <span class="md spoiler">There are 5 minutes left</span>
- 몇 개 남아요? = <span class="md spoiler">How many are left?</span>
- 몇 개 남았어요? = <span class="md spoiler">How many are left?</span>
- 몇 개 남아 있어요? = <span class="md spoiler">How many are left?</span>
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The pronunciation of this word is closer to “막따”
Common Usages:
맑은 날씨 = clear weather
맑은 공기 = clear air
Idiom: 윗물이 맑아야 아랫물이 맑다 = Only if one’s master is honest, can the servants be honest
- 맑은 날씨 = <span class="md spoiler">clear weather</span>
- 맑은 공기 = <span class="md spoiler">clear air</span>
Idiom:
- 윗물이 맑아야 아랫물이 맑다 = <span class="md spoiler">Only if one’s master is honest, can the servants be honest</span>
Examples:
오늘 하늘이 아주 맑아 보여요 = Today, the sky looks so clear
- 오늘 하늘이 아주 맑아 보여요 = <span class="md spoiler">Today, the sky looks so clear</span>
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Notes: The word 공짜(로) is very similar to 무료(로). 무료 is quite easy to remember if you know the Hanja characters:
Notes:
[無](https://www.howtostudykorean.com/hanja-unit-1-lessons-1-20/hanja-lesson-12/)(무): nothing, without
料(요/료): money, fee
The word <TTS>공짜(로)</TTS> is very similar to <TTS>무료(로)</TTS>. 무료 is quite easy to remember if you know the Hanja characters:
- [無](https://www.howtostudykorean.com/hanja-unit-1-lessons-1-20/hanja-lesson-12/)(무): <span class="md spoiler">nothing, without</span>
- 料(요/료): <span class="md spoiler">money, fee</span>
When used as an adverb, \~로 is often attached to 무료. For example:
캐나다 사람들은 병원에서 치료를 무료로 받을 수 있어요 = Canadian people can receive treatment at hospitals free of charge
- 캐나다 사람들은 병원에서 치료를 무료로 받을 수 있어요 = <span class="md spoiler">Canadian people can receive treatment at hospitals free of charge</span>
It is often placed before a noun, acting like an adjective that describes the upcoming noun. When used like this, \~로 is usually not used. For example:
캐나다 사람들은 병원에서 무료 치료를 받을 수 있어요 = Canadian people can receive free treatment at hospitals
- 캐나다 사람들은 병원에서 무료 치료를 받을 수 있어요 = <span class="md spoiler">Canadian people can receive free treatment at hospitals</span>
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The pronunciation of this word is closer to “영업 씨간”
Notes: Although “영업” is a word by itself (which is one meaning of the word “business”), for a beginner of Korean the most common place you will see this word is as “영업 시간,” which refers to the time that a business is in operation during the day. You would most likely see this written on a sign outside of a store/restaurant or any type of business to indicate their hours.
Notes:
Although “영업” is a word by itself (which is one meaning of the word “business”), for a beginner of Korean the most common place you will see this word is as “영업 시간,” which refers to the time that a business is in operation during the day. You would most likely see this written on a sign outside of a store/restaurant or any type of business to indicate their hours.
Examples:
우리 영업시간은 오전 8시부터 오후 5시까지입니다 = Our business hours are from 8 am to 5 pm
영업시간이 몇 시부터 몇 시까지예요? = From when to when are you open? (What are your business hours?)
- 우리 영업시간은 오전 8시부터 오후 5시까지입니다 = <span class="md spoiler">Our business hours are from 8 am to 5 pm</span>
- 영업시간이 몇 시부터 몇 시까지예요? = <span class="md spoiler">From when to when are you open? (What are your business hours?)</span>
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