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Functional Phrases

Expressions for requesting, declining, agreeing, and more

제가 도와드릴까요?

shall I help you?

짐이 많으신데 제가 도와드릴까요?— You've got a lot to carry — shall I help?

제가 도와드릴까요? 혼자 하시기 힘들어 보여서요.— Shall I give you a hand? It looks hard on your own.

다시 한번 말씀해 주시겠어요?

could you say that again?

잘 못 들었어요. 다시 한번 말씀해 주시겠어요?— I didn't catch that. Could you say it again?

죄송한데 다시 한번 말씀해 주시겠어요?— Sorry, could you repeat that?

네? 뭐라고요?

sorry, what was that?

네? 뭐라고요? 여기가 시끄러워서요.— Sorry, what? It's noisy in here.

네? 뭐라고요? 다시 말해 줄래요?— Sorry, what did you say? Could you repeat it?

그러니까 이런 말씀이시죠?

so what you mean is...?

그러니까 내일까지 보내면 된다는 말씀이시죠?— So you mean I just need to send it by tomorrow, right?

그러니까 이런 말씀이시죠? 제가 정리해 보겠습니다.— So that's what you mean? Let me summarise it.

무슨 뜻이에요?

what does that mean?

'퇴근'이 무슨 뜻이에요?— What does '퇴근' mean?

방금 하신 말씀이 무슨 뜻이에요?— What did you mean by what you just said?

이거 맞나요?

is this right?

여기까지 했는데 이거 맞나요?— I've done this much — is this right?

서류를 이렇게 쓰면 되나요? 이거 맞나요?— Should I fill in the form like this? Is this right?

제가 제대로 이해했는지 모르겠는데요

I'm not sure I understood correctly

제가 제대로 이해했는지 모르겠는데요, 다시 한번 설명해 주시겠어요?— I'm not sure I understood — could you explain it once more?

제가 제대로 이해했는지 모르겠는데요, 이 순서가 맞습니까?— I'm not sure I've got it right. Is this the correct order?

한국어로 뭐라고 해요?

how do you say this in Korean?

이건 한국어로 뭐라고 해요?— How do you say this in Korean?

이 공구, 한국어로 뭐라고 해요?— What's this tool called in Korean?

이 부분이 잘 이해가 안 돼서요

I don't quite follow this part

여기 이 부분이 잘 이해가 안 돼서요. 설명해 주실 수 있나요?— I don't quite follow this part. Could you explain it?

계약서 이 부분이 잘 이해가 안 돼서요.— I don't really understand this part of the contract.

확인차 여쭤봅니다

just to confirm, may I ask...

확인차 여쭤봅니다. 회의가 세 시 맞습니까?— Just to confirm — the meeting is at three, correct?

확인차 여쭤봅니다. 이 물량 전부 오늘 나가는 겁니까?— Just checking: does this whole batch ship today?

아, 잠깐만요

ah, hold on a second

아, 잠깐만요. 메모 좀 하고요.— Ah, hold on. Let me write that down.

아, 잠깐만요. 그 부분 다시 한번요.— Ah, wait a second. That part again, please.

말씀드리기 좀 조심스러운데요

this is a bit delicate to bring up

말씀드리기 좀 조심스러운데요, 이번 건은 다시 봐야 할 것 같습니다.— This is a bit delicate to say, but I think we should review this case again.

말씀드리기 좀 조심스러운데요… 저 다음 달에 그만두려고요.— This is hard to bring up... I'm planning to leave next month.

어… 뭐랄까

uh, how should I put it (filler)

어… 뭐랄까, 좀 애매해.— Uh, how should I put it — it's kind of vague.

어… 뭐랄까, 나쁘진 않은데 뭔가 부족해.— Uh, how do I say it... it's not bad, but something's missing.

잠깐만 생각 좀 해 볼게요

let me think for a second

잠깐만 생각 좀 해 볼게요. 급한 건 아니죠?— Let me think for a moment. It's not urgent, right?

음, 잠깐만 생각 좀 해 볼게요.— Hmm, give me a second to think.

그러니까 제 말은요

what I mean is...

그러니까 제 말은요, 순서를 바꾸자는 거예요.— What I mean is, we should change the order.

그러니까 제 말은요… 아, 어떻게 설명하죠?— What I mean is... ah, how do I explain this?

아, 그게 말이죠

ah, about that...

아, 그게 말이죠. 어제 기계가 멈춰서요.— Ah, about that — the machine stopped yesterday.

아, 그게 말이죠… 얘기가 좀 길어요.— Ah, about that... it's a bit of a long story.

갑자기 생각이 안 나네요

it's slipped my mind

그 서류 이름이… 갑자기 생각이 안 나네요.— The name of that document... it's slipped my mind.

죄송해요, 갑자기 생각이 안 나네요. 찾아보고 말씀드릴게요.— Sorry, it's gone from my head. I'll look it up and tell you.

어떻게 말씀드려야 할지

I'm not sure how to put this

어떻게 말씀드려야 할지 모르겠는데요, 납기가 늦어질 것 같습니다.— I'm not sure how to say this, but the delivery will be late.

어떻게 말씀드려야 할지… 제가 그만두게 되었습니다.— I don't know how to tell you this... I'm leaving the company.

너무 좋아요

I really like it

여기 분위기 너무 좋아요.— I love the atmosphere here.

선물 너무 좋아요. 잘 쓸게요.— I love the present. I'll use it well.

진짜 짜증 나

that's so annoying (casual)

또 지각이야. 진짜 짜증 나.— Late again. So annoying.

버스가 눈앞에서 갔어. 진짜 짜증 나.— The bus left right in front of me. So annoying.

깜짝 놀랐어요

I was startled / shocked

갑자기 소리를 지르셔서 깜짝 놀랐어요.— You shouted suddenly and startled me.

가격 보고 깜짝 놀랐어요.— I was shocked when I saw the price.

정말 속상해요

I'm really upset (hurt, disappointed)

열심히 했는데 결과가 안 좋아서 정말 속상해요.— I worked so hard and the result was bad — I'm really upset.

아이가 아프니까 정말 속상해요.— My child is sick and it breaks my heart.

너무 아쉬워요

what a shame / I'm sorry it's over

벌써 가신다니 너무 아쉬워요.— It's a shame you're leaving already.

한 골 차로 져서 너무 아쉬워요.— We lost by one goal — such a shame.

걱정돼요

I'm worried

시험 결과가 걱정돼요.— I'm worried about the exam results.

어머니 건강이 걱정돼요.— I'm worried about my mother's health.

대박!

wow, amazing! (slang)

너 취직했다고? 대박!— You got the job? That's awesome!

이 가격에 이만큼이나? 대박이다.— This much for that price? Insane.

기분이 좀 그래요

I feel a bit off about it

그런 말을 들으니까 기분이 좀 그래요.— Hearing that made me feel a bit off.

괜찮다고는 했는데 기분이 좀 그래요.— I said it was fine, but I still feel odd about it.

신난다!

yay, I'm excited! (casual)

내일 쉬는 날이야? 신난다!— Tomorrow's a day off? Yay!

드디어 월급날이다. 신난다!— Payday at last. So happy!

잘하셨어요

you did well

처음인데 정말 잘하셨어요.— That was really good for a first try.

네, 잘하셨어요. 그렇게 하시면 됩니다.— Yes, well done. That's exactly how to do it.

정말 대단하시네요

that's really impressive

혼자서 다 하셨다니 정말 대단하시네요.— You did all this alone? That's really impressive.

3개 국어를 하신다고요? 정말 대단하시네요.— You speak three languages? That's amazing.

역시!

I knew it — you never disappoint

역시! 제가 믿고 맡긴 보람이 있네요.— I knew it! It paid off trusting you with this.

역시 사장님이세요. 한 번에 해결하셨네요.— That's our boss for you — sorted in one go.

솜씨가 좋으시네요

you're really skilled

직접 만드신 거예요? 솜씨가 좋으시네요.— You made this yourself? You're really skilled.

마무리가 깔끔합니다. 솜씨가 좋으시네요.— The finish is clean. You've got a good hand.

잘했어

good job (casual)

잘했어, 그 정도면 충분해.— Good job, that's plenty.

응, 잘했어. 다음에도 그렇게 하면 돼.— Yeah, nice work. Do it like that next time too.

한국말 정말 잘하시네요

your Korean is really good

한국말 정말 잘하시네요. 얼마나 배우셨어요?— Your Korean is really good. How long have you studied?

발음이 좋으세요. 한국말 정말 잘하시네요.— Your pronunciation is great. Your Korean is excellent.

보기 좋습니다

it looks good

정리를 잘하셔서 보기 좋습니다.— You've arranged it neatly — it looks good.

두 분 같이 다니시니 보기 좋습니다.— It's nice to see you two together.

괜찮아요

it's okay / never mind

괜찮아요, 그럴 수 있어요.— It's okay, that can happen.

괜찮아요. 제가 다시 하면 돼요.— It's fine. I'll just do it again.

너무 걱정하지 마세요

don't worry too much

잘 해결될 테니까 너무 걱정하지 마세요.— It'll work out, so don't worry too much.

너무 걱정하지 마세요. 제가 옆에서 도와드릴게요.— Don't worry too much. I'll be here to help.

힘내세요

hang in there / cheer up

조금만 더 하면 끝나요. 힘내세요!— Just a bit more and it's done. Hang in there!

많이 힘드시죠? 힘내세요.— It's tough, isn't it? Stay strong.

그럴 수도 있죠

these things happen

실수는 누구나 해요. 그럴 수도 있죠.— Everyone makes mistakes. These things happen.

그럴 수도 있죠, 뭐. 너무 자책하지 마세요.— It happens. Don't be so hard on yourself.

얼마나 힘드셨어요

that must have been so hard for you

혼자 아이 키우시느라 얼마나 힘드셨어요.— Raising a child alone — how hard that must have been.

얼마나 힘드셨어요. 이제라도 좀 쉬세요.— You've been through so much. Please rest now.

힘내

cheer up (casual)

너무 신경 쓰지 마. 힘내!— Don't dwell on it. Cheer up!

힘내, 내가 있잖아.— Hang in there — you've got me.

다 잘될 거예요

everything will be fine

걱정 마세요, 다 잘될 거예요.— Don't worry, everything will be fine.

지금은 힘들어도 다 잘될 거예요.— It's hard now, but it will all work out.

고생 많으셨어요

you've been through a lot / thanks for your effort

오늘 야근까지 하시고, 고생 많으셨어요.— You even worked late today — you've had a long one.

먼 길 오시느라 고생 많으셨어요.— Thank you for coming all this way.

축하합니다

congratulations (formal)

승진하셨다고 들었습니다. 축하합니다!— I heard you were promoted. Congratulations!

합격을 진심으로 축하합니다.— Sincere congratulations on passing.

축하해

congrats (casual)

취직 축하해! 한턱 쏴.— Congrats on the job! You're buying.

축하해, 진짜 잘됐다.— Congrats, I'm really happy for you.

정말 잘됐네요

I'm so glad for you

비자가 나왔다고요? 정말 잘됐네요.— Your visa came through? I'm so glad!

정말 잘됐네요. 그동안 마음고생 많으셨잖아요.— That's wonderful. You've had such a worrying time.

결혼 축하드립니다

congratulations on your wedding

두 분 결혼 축하드립니다. 행복하게 사세요.— Congratulations on your wedding. Be happy together.

결혼 축하드립니다. 꼭 참석하겠습니다.— Congratulations on the wedding. I'll be sure to attend.

생일 축하해요[sʰɛŋiɭ t͡ɕʰukʰa̠ɦɛjo]

happy birthday (polite)

생일 축하해요! 좋은 하루 보내세요.— Happy birthday! Have a lovely day.

늦었지만 생일 축하해요.— It's late, but happy birthday.

새해 복 많이 받으세요[sʰɛɦɛ po̞ŋma̠ni pa̠dɯsʰe̞jo]

happy New Year (formal)

새해 복 많이 받으세요. 건강하시고요.— Happy New Year. Stay well.

사장님, 새해 복 많이 받으세요!— Happy New Year, sir!

이거 얼마예요?

how much is this?

아저씨, 이거 얼마예요?— Excuse me, how much is this?

이거 얼마예요? 두 개 사면 좀 싸요?— How much is this? Is it cheaper if I buy two?

이거 주세요

I'll take this one, please

이거 주세요. 두 개요.— I'll take this, please. Two of them.

저기 저거요, 이거 주세요.— That one over there — I'll take it.