Vocabulary TOPIK 5 · Lesson 7

I i-ya-gi-neun u-ri-e-ge gip-eun gyo-hun-eul jum-ni-da.

This story has a deep lesson for us.

Han-gug-ui min-dam-e-neun hae-hag-i dam-gyeo it-seum-ni-da.

Korean folktales contain humor.

Geu jak-pum-eun sa-hoe hyeon-sir-eul nal-ka-rop-ge bi-pan-haet-seum-ni-da.

The work sharply criticized social reality.

Jak-ga-neun bom-eul in-saeng-e bi-yu-haet-seum-ni-da.

The author compared spring to life.

I man-hwa-neun jeong-chi hyeon-sir-eul pung-ja-ha-go it-seum-ni-da.

This cartoon satirizes political reality.

'Si-gan-eun geum-i-da'-ra-neun gyeog-eon-i it-seum-ni-da.

There is a saying that goes, ‘Time is money.’

Chin-gu-e-ge sang-cheo ju-neun mar-eul ha-ji ma-se-yo. Ga-neun mar-i go-wa-ya o-neun mal-do go-un beob-im-ni-da.

Don't say hurtful things to your friends. Kind words beget kind words.

Bi-mil i-ya-gi-hal ttae-neun jo-sim-ha-se-yo. Nan-mar-eun sae-ga deut-go bam-mar-eun jwi-ga deut-neun-da-go ha-jan-a-yo.

Be careful when you talk about secrets. They say walls have ears.

Bu-tak-hal ttae gong-son-ha-ge mal-ha-se-yo. Mal han ma-di-ro cheon nyang bij-eul gam-neun-da-go ham-ni-da.

Be polite when asking for something. It is said that a single word can repay a thousand-nyang debt.

"Si-heom-e tteor-eo-jil geot gat-a." Geu-reo-ke na-ppeun mal ha-ji ma-se-yo. Mar-i ssi-ga doem-ni-da.

"I think I'll fail the exam." Don't say such negative things—words can come true.

So-mun-eun geum-bang peo-jyeo-yo. Bar-eom-neun mar-i cheol-li gan-da-jan-a-yo.

Rumors spread fast. They say words without feet travel a thousand li.

Eo, bang-geum min-su ssi i-ya-gi-haet-neun-de min-su ssi-ga wan-ne-yo. Ho-rang-i-do je mal ha-myeon on-da-deo-ni.

Oh, we were just talking about Minsu and here he comes. Speak of the devil.

Geu sa-ram-i sin-ip sa-won ttae sil-su man-at-eu-myeon-seo ji-geum sin-ip sa-won-eul na-mu-ram-ni-da. Gae-gu-ri ol-chaeng-i jeok saeng-gak mot-ha-ne-yo.

He made lots of mistakes as a new employee, yet now he scolds new employees. The frog has forgotten it was once a tadpole.

Keun hoe-sa-deur-i gyeong-jaeng-ha-ni-kka jag-eun hoe-sa-deul-man him-deur-eo-jyeo-sseo-yo. Go-rae ssa-um-e sae-u deung teo-jin sem-i-jyo.

As the big companies compete, only the small ones suffer. When whales fight, the shrimp's back gets broken.

Ja-gi-ga jal-mot-hae no-ko mo-reu-neun cheok-ha-da-ni, dak jab-a-meok-go o-ri-bal nae-mi-neun geot-do yu-bun-su-ji.

He did something wrong and pretends not to know—eating the chicken and then showing a duck's foot is going too far.

A-mu-ri jeon-mun-ga-ra-do sil-su-hal su i-sseo-yo. Won-sung-i-do na-mu-e-seo tteor-eo-jil ttae-ga it-jan-a-yo.

Even experts can make mistakes. Even monkeys sometimes fall from trees.

Si-jang-e gat-da-ga chin-gu-do man-na-go mul-geon-do ssa-ge sa-sseo-yo. Kkwong meok-go al meog-eot-ji-yo.

I went to the market, met a friend and bought things cheaply—two birds with one stone.

Deo neolb-eun se-sang-eul gyeong-heom-hae-ya ham-ni-da. U-mul an-ui gae-gu-ri-ga doe-myeon an doem-ni-da.

We need to experience a wider world. Don't be a frog in the well.

Gi-hoe-reul no-chi-go na-seo ga-seum-eul chyeot-seum-ni-da.

I hit my chest after missing the opportunity.

Dok-teuk-han di-ja-in-i sa-ram-deur-ui nun-gir-eul kkeur-eot-seum-ni-da.

The unique design caught people's attention.

Geu-reo-ke dae-chung neom-eo-ga-ryeo-go ha-ji ma-se-yo. Nun ga-ri-go a-ung ha-neun geo da ar-a-yo.

Don't try to gloss over it like that. Everyone can see through your trick.

Seon-mul gaps-eun man won-in-de po-jang-bi-ga i-man won-i-e-yo. Bae-bo-da bae-kkob-i deo keu-ne-yo.

The gift is 10,000 won but the wrapping costs 20,000 won. The extras cost more than the thing itself.

U-ri eo-meo-ni-neun son-i keo-seo hang-sang eum-sig-eul man-i ha-sim-ni-da.

My mother is generous, so she always makes a lot of food.

Tim-jang-i doe-go na-ni eo-kkae-ga mu-geop-seum-ni-da.

Now that I've become team leader, I feel a heavy responsibility.

Chin-gu-ga eo-ryeo-ul ttae bal beot-go na-seo-seo do-wa-ju-eot-seum-ni-da.

When my friend was in trouble, I stepped up and helped him.

Jo-eun jib-eul gu-ha-gi wi-hae bal-pum-eul man-i par-at-seum-ni-da.

I went around to many places on foot to find a good house.

Si-heom-i kkeun-na-seo i-je du bal ppeot-go jal su i-sseo-yo.

Now that the exam is over, I can sleep peacefully.

A-mu-do mwo-ra-go an haet-neun-de hon-ja hwa-reul nae-ne-yo. Do-dug-i je bal jeo-rin-ga bwa-yo.

No one said anything, but he is getting angry alone. He must have a guilty conscience.

Si-heom-i nae-ir-in-de a-jik gong-bu-reul an haet-sseo-yo. Bal-deung-e bur-i tteor-eo-jyeot-sseo-yo.

My exam is tomorrow and I haven't studied yet. I'm in a real bind.

A-mu-ri dong-saeng-i jal-mot-haet-sseo-do dong-saeng pyeon-eul deul-ge doe-ne-yo. Par-eun an-eu-ro gum-neun-da-deo-ni.

No matter how wrong my younger brother is, I end up taking his side. Blood is thicker than water.

I yeong-hwa-neun so-seor-eul gak-saek-hae-seo man-deur-eot-seum-ni-da.

This movie was adapted from a novel.

Nat-seon sa-ram-eul gyeong-gye-hae-ya ham-ni-da.

Be wary of strangers.

Yeol-sim-hi no-ryeok-ha-myeon jo-eun gyeol-gwa-ga i-sseul geo-ye-yo. Go-saeng kkeut-e nag-i on-da-go ha-jan-a-yo.

If you work hard, you will get good results. They say that happiness comes after suffering.

I-beon haeng-sa-neun gyu-mo-ga mae-u keum-ni-da.

This event is very large.

Gi-jon-ui bang-sig-eul ba-kku-neun geos-i jo-seum-ni-da.

It's a good idea to change your old ways.

Nu-ga i-gil-ji a-jik mol-la-yo. Gil-go jjalb-eun geos-eun dae-bwa-ya al-ji-yo.

We don't know who will win yet. You can't tell until you try.

Geu-neun da-reun sa-ram-deul ap-e na-seo-neun geos-eul kkeo-rim-ni-da.

He is reluctant to appear in front of others.

Jeo-reo-ke bi-ssan cha-neun jeo-e-ge geu-rim-ui tteog-im-ni-da.

Such an expensive car is a pie in the sky for me.

I mun-je-neun a-ju swi-wo-yo. Nu-wo-seo tteok meok-gi-im-ni-da.

This problem is very easy. It's a piece of cake.

A-jik hap-gyeok bal-pyo-do an nat-neun-de beol-sseo-bu-teo pa-ti-reul jun-bi-hae-yo? Tteok jul sa-ram-eun saeng-gak-do an-neun-de gim-chit-guk-bu-teo ma-si-ne-yo.

The results aren't even out yet, but you're already planning a party? You're counting your chickens before they hatch.

Gye-yak-ha-gi jeon-e seo-ryu-reul kkom-kkom-hi hwa-gin-ha-se-yo. Dol-da-ri-do du-deul-gyeo bo-go geon-neo-ra-go haet-seum-ni-da.

Check the documents carefully before signing the contract. It is better to be safe than sorry; look before you leap.

Gan-dan-han seon-mul jeong-do-neun gwaen-chan-seum-ni-da. Mu-bang-ham-ni-da.

A simple gift is okay. It's okay.

Dan-eo-ui tteus-eun mun-maeg-eul bo-go pa-ak-hae-ya ham-ni-da.

The meaning of a word must be understood by looking at the context.

Du sa-ram-eun hang-sang ga-chi da-nyeo-yo. Jeong-mal ba-neul ga-neun de sil ga-neun geot gat-a-yo.

Those two are always together. It's like a needle and thread.

Bur-i yeop geon-mul-kka-ji beon-jyeot-seum-ni-da.

The fire spread to the building next door.

So-mun-i sa-sil-bo-da deo bu-pul-lyeo-jyeot-seum-ni-da.

The rumor was inflated more than the truth.

Geo-jin-mar-in jul ppeon-hi al-myeon-seo-do sog-a ju-eot-seum-ni-da.

I knew it was a lie, but I pretended to be deceived.

Chin-gu-wa ssa-u-go na-seo deo chin-hae-jyeot-sseo-yo. Bi on dwi-e ttang-i gud-eo-jin-da-deo-ni man-neun mar-i-ne-yo.

I became closer with my friend after fighting. They say the ground hardens after rain, and it's true.

Hwa-jang-pum-eul sa-go sa-eun-pum-eu-ro geo-ur-eul bad-at-seum-ni-da.

I bought cosmetics and received a mirror as a free gift.

Mul-ga-ga ol-la-seo seo-min-deur-ui saeng-hwar-i him-deur-eo-jyeot-seum-ni-da.

Rising prices have made life difficult for ordinary people.

Geu sa-ram-i gap-ja-gi chin-jeol-ha-ge dae-ha-neun geos-eul bo-ni mu-seun sok-sem-i it-neun geot gat-a-yo.

Seeing him being suddenly kind, I think he has an ulterior motive.

Geu-neun nae nun-chi-reul seul-jjeok bo-deo-ni bakk-eu-ro na-gat-seum-ni-da.

He glanced at me and then went outside.

Neo-mu geok-jeong-ha-ji mal-go il-dan si-jak-hae bo-se-yo. Si-jag-i ban-im-ni-da.

Don't worry too much and just start. Well begun is half done.

Si-jung-e man-eun geon-gang-sik-pum-i na-wa it-seum-ni-da.

There are many health supplements on the market.

Jung-yo-han gyeol-jeong-il-su-rok sin-jung-ha-ge saeng-gak-hae-ya ham-ni-da.

The more important the decision, the more carefully you must think.

Sseum-sseu-i-ga he-peo-seo don-eul mo-eu-ji mot-ham-ni-da.

I cannot save money because I am a spendthrift.

Du sa-geon-eul eok-ji-ro yeon-gwan-si-ki-ji ma-se-yo.

Do not force a connection between the two incidents.

Ba-ram-i bur-eo-seo ot-gis-eul yeo-myeot-seum-ni-da.

The wind blew and I closed my collar.

I ir-e pir-yo-han ja-gyeok yo-geon-eun mu-eos-im-ni-kka?

What are the necessary qualifications for this job?

I keom-pyu-teo-neun yong-nyang-i keum-ni-da.

This computer has a lot of capacity.

Deut-gi sir-eun mar-i-ra-do bad-a-deur-i-se-yo. Ib-e sseun yag-i mom-e jo-ta-go ha-jan-a-yo.

Even if it's something you don't want to hear, accept it. They say bitter medicine is good for the body.

Chwi-eob-eul wi-hae ja-gyeok-jjeung-eul ttat-seum-ni-da.

I obtained a certificate to get a job.

Jeo-chul-ssan mun-je-neun sim-gak-han sa-hoe mun-je-im-ni-da.

Low birth rate is a serious social problem.

Jeong-hyeong-hwa-doen saeng-gag-e-seo beos-eo-na-ya ham-ni-da.

We need to break away from stereotyped thinking.

Ji-geum him-deur-eo-do po-gi-ha-ji ma-se-yo. Jwi-gu-meong-e-do byeot deul nar-i it-seum-ni-da.

Even if things are hard now, don't give up. Every dog has its day.

I yeong-hwa-neun u-ri sa-hoe-ui chuk-so-pan-im-ni-da.

This movie is a microcosm of our society.

Neo-mu jo-geup-hae-ha-ji ma-se-yo. Cheol-li gil-do han geor-eum-bu-teo-im-ni-da.

Don't be too impatient. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Sa-jang-nim-kke-seo bo-neo-seu-reul hu-ha-ge ju-syeot-seum-ni-da.

The boss gave me a generous bonus.