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The Korean Video Phrasebook

by Memrise

"talking about his love life makes him embarrassed"
"our dad doesn't know anything about technology"
"should we tell them about the argument?"

"does your friend like comedies?"
"she prefers thrillers"
"I like playing basketball"
"she likes playing badminton as well, but she likes ssireum more"
"what kind of movies does your friend prefer?"
"I like drama as well, but I prefer comedies"

"tell me about your family"
"we usually go abroad in the winter"
"she had a pretty good job five years ago"
"our parents will retire in about three years"
"we still play football together every Wednesday"
"my (younger) brother studies at university"
"my daughter goes to kindergarten"

"how was your holiday?"
"... because it's a really interesting place"
"what was the most fun?"
"we really enjoyed parachuting"
"that Indian restaurant was definitely the best one"
"which city should we visit?"
"you have to have a ticket and a visa"
"you have to show your passport in the airport"
"we have to take a taxi"
"my luggage is too heavy"
"we have to fly to Japan tonight"
"the flight has been delayed"
"we're going to the mountain"
"do you guys have any plans later?"
"we are going to watch my favorite TV show"
"my friends and I are going to go out for a drink"
"do you want to come as well?"
"have a safe journey"
"it's a long journey"
"mind the gap"

"is there a king in Korea? "
"there is no king or queen in Korea "
"the government doesn't really have any power"

"let’s give it a try"
"are you certain?"
"this is my final offer"
"it's a deal!"
"what’s the next step?"
"it isn't it simple"
"what’s your point of view?"
"the die is cast"
"I have thrown in my two cents"
"penny-wise, pound-foolish"
"that's just the way it goes"
"actions speak louder than words"

"they're for example pretty good at math"
"they're good at playing the piano"
"she's not good at playing the guitar"
"she's especially good at singing"
"I'm not good at telling jokes"
"I think math is difficult"

"do you guys want to see our photos?"
"this is a photo of me"
"we went to a remote village"
"I want to hear that story again"
"show us that video again"
"please don't show us those pictures again"

"it's an order!"
"war is never needed"
"the people want peace"
"politicians always promise to change the law"
"politicians actually control nothing"

"if it rains, you'll get wet"
"I'm too hot"
"then take off your coat"
"if it snows, we can make a snowman"
"the rain stopped so we went outside"
"always watch the weather forecast"
"there is a chance that the sun will shine today"
"there will be showers this afternoon"
"the weather will probably clear up today"
"it might snow this evening"
"if he doesn't bring his umbrella, he'll get soaked"

"this is the match of the century"
"he's a very talented player"
"he's the player of the year"
"this is the biggest stadium in Asia"
"it was a foul!"
"it was never a goal!"
"ssireum is the most popular sport"
"send him off! "

"picture-perfect"
"in the blink of an eye"
"don't cry over spilled milk"
"it's correct"
"it's my turn"
"every cloud has a silver lining"
"it's a win-win situation"
"don't jinx it"
"tough luck"
"take care (polite)"
"no problem"
"don't worry (polite)"
"I don't mind"
"oops!"
"oh no!"
"indeed!"
"congratulations!"
"yay!"

"sit down please"
"the doctor will examine you"

"I used to own a business"
"we used to live abroad"
"we used to run a business, but not anymore"
"my grandparents went to Africa when they were young"
"we used to live in America, but we moved"

"he was a little disappointed"
"suddenly I got very scared"
"I got so scared I dropped my ice cream"
"I didn't bring my toothbrush"
"we could choose between many hotels"
"we went to a nice hotel by the sea"

"the next election is in two years"
"do you think the President is reliable?"
"I think opinion polls are often unreliable"
"I suggest a tax cut"
"religion is an important topic"

"this was a total success!"
"that's just the way it is"
"I love someone else"
"it's a piece of cake"
"finding a needle in a haystack"
"it was a wise choice"
"it was the natural choice"
"it was my top choice"
"it’s value for money / it's a great bargain"
"these are tough times"
"I assume so"
"this is a matter of opinion"
"to the best of my ability"
"this is beneath you"

"there are no toilets available"
"unfortunately there were no seats available"
"what an idiot!"
"we didn't score any points in the first half"
"should we get chicken and beer at half-time?"
"I heard the results over the radio"
"they're six points ahead now"
"she won because she was better"

"whose pillow is this?"
"these are mine"
"are those hers?"
"the purple one is yours"
"these flowers are for our mom"
"this is Minjun's house now"
"these earrings are my wife's"
"my son doesn't need another video game"

"I made a mistake"
"you hurt his feelings"
"she obviously made a mistake"
"he didn't mean it"
"yes, I did"
"no, I didn't"
"she didn't mean to hurt you"
"it seems I hurt his feelings"
"forgive me (polite)"
"I'm sure everything will be okay"

"the season always begins in August"
"I want to become a member of the fan club"
"if they win this match, they'll win the league"

"just talk to me"
"we don't agree"
"I don't agree with you"
"she never listens to what I'm saying"
"this isn't fair"
"don't lie to me "
"this is very unfair"
"this is just a silly argument"

"I think it was the man to the left"
"can you draw a picture of him?"
"you can either describe the woman or draw a picture"

"can I give you some advice?"
"you really should forget him"
"you should forgive him"
"she shouldn't tell anyone"
"should I really forgive my boyfriend?"
"stop worrying"

"my brother's team has a pretty good chance of winning"
"maybe they'll win the league"
"I think our team will win tomorrow"

"it was a robbery"
"it was murder"
"the witness saw the suspect"
"he robbed the bank in broad daylight"
"the police caught the murderer red-handed"
"unfortunately, the police couldn't find the murder weapon"

"we walked into the jungle"
"I hope we don't get lost"
"my husband said "I hope we don't get lost""
"suddenly our tour guide disappeared"
"we tried to walk towards the waterfall, but it was too dangerous"
"finally we found a road sign"
"we didn't get lost because we followed the river"

"there was a risk of strong wind"
"there was a chance of sunshine so we brought suntan lotion"
"it'll rain tomorrow so they'll need their raincoats"
"there was a lot of snow on the ground"
"it snowed so much we couldn't go outside"

"how did you break your nose?"
"this treatment immediately has an effect"
"the patient has to rest for at least a week"
"the patient should avoid unhealthy food"
"not all fast food is junk food"

"there is no case without evidence"
"the suspect has no alibi"
"there were witnesses everywhere"
"someone stole the drug"
"the police can't arrest the suspect without evidence"
"it doesn't prove anything"

"my daughter wants to become a pop star"
"he wants to travel the world"
"his family is poor so he wants to become a rich man"
"I wanted to become a famous writer my whole life"
"it's my dream to be a musician"
"I always dreamed of becoming a professional ssireum wrestler"

"they don't speak to each other anymore"
"we used to be a couple, but not anymore"
"he still cares about his ex girlfriend"
"they never speak to each other"
"we should make up"

"if you make an effort, you can win a medal"
"if she gets a gold medal, I'll be very proud of her"

"imagine your dream job"
"to not care / to not mind"
"I don't care about money"
"I don't want to be single forever"
"I'm sure you'll be very successful"
"I want to live forever"
"it's going to be fantastic"

"... because she's the woman of my dreams"
"what kind of man is the man of your dreams?"
"the man of my dreams is a brave and gentle man"
"they got engaged after three weeks"
"my parents are divorced"
"we broke up"
"there are plenty of fish in the sea"

"you have to make an effort"
"don't make the same mistake again"
"if you try hard, everything will be alright"

"do you remember what he looked like?"
"he looked like a monster"
"I swear I know nothing!"
"I don't believe him"
"the judge sentenced the robber to five years"

"there is always hope "
"don't get your hopes up (polite)"
"we're in deep trouble"
"think positive thoughts"
"hang in there"
"it's water under the bridge now"

"... the man who reported the problem"
"... the girl who worked at the movie theater"
"... the box which contained the diamonds"
"... the letter which I wrote this morning"
"... the man whose sister worked for the government"

"I told you I was out of credit on my phone"
"they claim they were only protecting the children"
"they said that they were going to be parents"
"he noted that the store was closed at noon"
"the evidence indicates that you're guilty"

"if I could fly, I could go to the stars"
"if I were an astronaut, I could go to outer space"

"he isn't very clever, is he?"
"he's always in the way, isn't he?"
"the treatment doesn't seem to have an effect, does it?"
"he seems to be a clever politician, doesn't he?"

"cat got your tongue?"
"it's raining cats and dogs"
"all bark and no bite"
"all roads lead to Rome"
"the apple never falls far from the tree"
"put your past behind you"

"the case was solved by the police"
"the hospital was built by the authorities"

"if you had been there you would have heard the story as well"
"if we had bought more eggs we could have made a cake"
"if you had been there, I would have heard your side of the story as well"
"if he had dealt with his problems, he would have been fine"

"very well done!"
"you nailed it!"
"you're the best!"

"we have a problem"
"we have lost our way"
"do you have a map?"
"I'm a foreigner"
"I'm a little confused"
"the park is over there"
"where are you going?"
"she's going to a bar"
"I'm looking for the library"

"can we (please) have something to eat?"
"I don't have any cash"
"is it possible to pay ?"
"is it possible to pay by card?"

"I need a new hat"
"I need a moment to think"
"look at that"
"can I try this on?"
"it's really expensive"
"this one is cheaper"
"that one is actually bigger"

"can I ask you a question?"
"follow me"
"turn left"
"you speak too quickly"
"can you speak slower please?"

"he wears glasses"
"I sometimes wear a red dress"
"she's blonde"
"I'm a journalist"
"I write stories every day"

"this is an emergency"
"I don't feel well"
"(it) hurts"
"I have a stomachache"
"you'd better go to the hospital"
"the doctor thinks he needs medicine"

"ladies and gentlemen ..."
"... and they lived happily ever after"
"oh my word!"
"never ever!"
"sort of"
"be careful!"

"room"
"where is the toilet?"
"it's between the kitchen and the living room"

"we have to buy a present for our mom"
"he gives me a present every day"
"I already have a cell phone"
"my brother already has a laptop, but he wants a new one"

"there are 100 centimeters to a meter"
"there are 1000 grams to a kilogram"
"she weighs 60 kilograms"
"I weigh three kilograms too much"
"he's one meter and seventy-five centimeters tall"

"is there a museum near here? "
"the gym is right here"
"the hotel is over there"
"the bridge is very close"
"the movie theater is far away"
"the church is near the bar"
"can you say that again please?"
"can you take me to this hotel please?"

"what does he like to do?"
"what are you interested in?"
"he hates reading the newspaper"
"are you interested in art?"
"he's interested in languages"
"my girlfriend hates art and music"
"their mom always watches the news"

"where does it hurt? (polite)"
"call an ambulance"
"my arm hurts"
"your leg is broken"
"the doctor thinks your leg is broken"

"what do you want to do today?"
"this afternoon, I want to go for a swim"
"do you want to go for a walk?"
"we're going to go for a dance tomorrow night"

"it's July"
"what's the date today?"
"today is January second"

"she has too much money"
"we can't spend all our money"
"the bookshop has a sale on"
"how much is that?"
"it's very cheap because it's on sale"
"It's five thousand won"
"I don't have enough money"
"let's make a deal"
"let me make you an offer"
"it's a very good offer"
"(it's) free!"

"it's under the sofa"
"do you know where my key is?"
"your key is under the sofa"
"how many chairs are there in the living room?"
"how much milk is there in the fridge?"

"what will the others do this afternoon?"
"maybe they'll go to the theater"
"we'll go to the museum and to the library"
"do the others want to go to the beach this afternoon?"

"how long is the movie?"
"two hours, twenty minutes and five seconds"

"what do you want to achieve in life?"
"I don't want to do anything"
"he wants to see the world"
"does your daughter want an education?"
"I hope so"

"I'll come home at four o'clock"
"I won't be at school tomorrow"
"we're going to go to Korea in the summer"
"she'll go to Korea next winter"

"he wants to be alone"
"he wants to stay at home because he's tired"
"I have to write an essay"
"our mom hates doing the laundry"

"which day of the week is today?"
"today is Monday so tomorrow is Tuesday"
"when is her birthday?"
"her birthday is on February third"
"happy birthday!"

"it'll be great"
"are you going to watch a movie tonight?"
"we could go to the movie theater"
"he's going to go to a museum this afternoon"
"when are you going to leave?"
"we'll speak later"

"what do you like to do in the morning?"
"I like to go for a run and then take a shower"
"today we could just relax"
"do you want to go to the party with me?"
"I would love to go, but I have to get up early tomorrow"
"no one wants to hang out with me"

"I helped my dad yesterday"
"we waited for two weeks"
"I studied in Japan for two months"
"we ordered four appetizers yesterday"
"they travelled to Germany last week"
"they lived in China for eight years"
"I loved him"
"he spoke Korean very well"
"we drank too much beer last night"
"he bought that car twenty years ago"
"we took a taxi"
"I wrote a book two years ago"
"they didn't have dinner with us"
"I saw her in the library yesterday"

"French people love talking about food"
"they usually talk about the weather"
"I don't want to talk about my love life"

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