Sejong 4 vocabulary · Lesson 5

Hang-guk-e-seo-neun bap-gwa guk-eul meok-eul ttae ju-ro sut-ga-rak-eul sa-yong-ham-ni-da.

In Korea, spoons are mainly used when eating rice and soup.

Ban-chan-i-na guk-su-reul meok-eul ttae-neun jeot-ga-rak-eul sa-yong-ha-neun geot-i pyeon-hae-yo.

It is convenient to use chopsticks when eating side dishes or noodles.

Seo-yang yo-ri-reul meok-eul ttae-neun po-keu-wa na-i-peu-reul yang-son-e gwi-go sik-sa-hae-yo.

When eating Western food, hold a fork and knife in both hands.

Seu-te-i-keu-reul meok-gi jo-eun keu-gi-ro ja-reul ttae na-i-peu-reul sa-yong-ham-ni-da.

Use a knife to cut the steak into bite-size pieces.

Il-bon-e-seo-neun bap-geu-reut-eul son-e deul-go meok-neun geot-i il-ban-jeok-in sik-sa ye-jeol-i-e-yo.

In Japan, it is common dining etiquette to eat while holding the rice bowl in your hand.

Sik-sa-hal ttae so-ri-reul keu-ge nae-myeon-seo eum-sik-eul meok-eu-myeon sil-lye-ga doel su it-seo-yo.

It can be rude to eat loudly while eating.

Hang-guk-ui sik-sa ye-jeol-e-seo-neun eo-reun-i meon-jeo sut-ga-rak-eul deu-sin hu-e sik-sa-reul si-jak-hae-yo.

In Korean dining etiquette, the adult eats the spoon first before starting to eat.

Hang-guk-e-seo-neun ha-na-ui jji-gae-reul sik-tak ga-un-de-e du-go ga-jok-deul-i gat-i tteo-meok-eo-yo.

In Korea, one stew is placed in the middle of the table and the family eats it together.

Hang-guk-e-seo-neun sik-sa jung-e sik-tak-e-seo ko-reul pu-neun haeng-dong-eul ye-ui-e eo-geut-nan-da-go bom-ni-da.

In Korea, blowing your nose at the table during a meal is considered bad manners.

Mi-guk-e-seo-neun sik-sa-reul ma-chin hu sik-dang jik-won-e-ge tip-eul ju-neun mun-hwa-ga it-seum-ni-da.

In the United States, there is a culture of tipping restaurant staff after finishing a meal.

Chin-han chin-gu-ui gyeol-hon-sik-e ga-seo jin-sim-eu-ro chuk-ha-hae ju-eot-seum-ni-da.

I went to my close friend's wedding and congratulated him sincerely.

Jang-rye-sik-jang-e gal ttae-neun geom-eun-saek-i-na eo-du-un gye-yeol-ui ot-eul ib-eo-ya hae-yo.

When going to a funeral, you should wear black or dark-colored clothes.

Gyeol-hon-sik-jang-e deul-eo-ga-gi jeon-e chuk-ui-geum-eul nae-go sik-gwon-eul bad-at-seum-ni-da.

Before entering the wedding hall, I paid a congratulatory money and received a meal ticket.

Seul-peum-eul gyeokk-eun yu-ga-jok-eul wi-ro-ha-gi wi-hae jeong-seong-kkeot jo-ui-geum-eul naet-seo-yo.

I sincerely paid condolence money to comfort the bereaved family in their grief.

Hang-guk dae-hak-gyo-e-seo-neun seon-bae-ga hu-bae-e-ge bap-eul ja-ju sa ju-neun tta-tteut-han mun-hwa-ga it-seo-yo.

In Korean universities, there is a warm culture where seniors often buy meals for juniors.

Chin-gu-deul-gwa sik-sa-han dwi eum-sik gaps-eul gak-ja na-nu-eo naet-seum-ni-da.

After eating with my friends, we split the cost of the food.

Cheot wol-geup-eul tan gi-nyeom-eu-ro chin-gu-deul-e-ge mat-it-neun jeo-nyeok-eul han-teok-naet-seo-yo.

To celebrate receiving my first paycheck, I treated my friends to a delicious dinner.

Cheo-eum man-nan sa-ram-i-na ut-eo-reun-e-ge-neun hang-sang jon-daet-mal-eul hae-ya ham-ni-da.

You should always speak respectfully to people you meet for the first time or to older people.

Na-i-ga bi-seut-ha-da-go hae-seo cheo-eum-bu-teo ban-mal-eul ha-myeon sil-lye-ga doem-ni-da.

It is rude to speak informally from the beginning just because you are of similar age.

U-ri-neun seo-ro chin-hae-jin hu-e mal-eul noh-gi-ro yak-sok-haet-seo-yo.

We promised to stop talking after we got to know each other.

Tta-tteut-han bap-eul bap-geu-reut-e ga-deuk dam-a sik-tak-e ol-lyeot-seum-ni-da.

I filled a bowl with warm rice and put it on the table.

Hang-guk bap-sang-e-neun bap-gwa ham-kke tta-tteut-han guk-i hang-sang ol-la-om-ni-da.

At a Korean meal, warm soup is always served along with rice.

I jji-gae-neun guk-mul-i eol-keun-ha-go si-won-hae-seo sok-i hwak pul-lyeo-yo.

The soup in this stew is spicy and refreshing, so it really relaxes my stomach.

Yet-nal sa-ram-deul-eun on-dol-bang-e-seo chu-un gyeo-ul-eul tta-tteut-ha-ge bo-naet-seum-ni-da.

In the past, people stayed warm during the cold winter in ondol rooms.

Sik-sa-hal ttae da-ri-reul tteol-myeon bok-i dal-a-nan-da-neun mal-i it-seo-yo.

There is a saying that if you shake your legs while eating, good luck will run away.

Il-yo-il a-chim-ma-da ga-jok-deul-gwa ham-kke gyo-hoe-e ga-seo ye-bae-reul deu-ryeo-yo.

Every Sunday morning, I go to church with my family and worship.

Ju-mal-i-ra gyeol-hon-sik-jang ro-bi-ga ha-gaek-deul-ro mu-cheok bum-byeot-seo-yo.

Because it was a weekend, the lobby of the wedding hall was very crowded with guests.

Cheo-eum jon-daet-mal-eul sseul ttae-neun ip-e jal but-ji an-a eo-saek-haet-seum-ni-da.

When I first used honorifics, it was awkward because they didn't stick well in my mouth.

Sik-dang-e ja-ri-reul jap-go me-nyu-pan-eul bo-myeo eum-sik-eul si-kyeot-seum-ni-da.

I sat down at the restaurant, looked at the menu, and ordered food.

Pyeong-saeng hak-saeng-deul-eul wi-hae heon-sin-ha-sin seon-saeng-nim-eul gip-i jon-gyeong-ham-ni-da.

I deeply respect teachers who have dedicated their lives to their students.

Kkot-ui saek-kkal-e tta-ra juk-eum-i-na seul-peum-eul sang-jing-ha-gi-do ham-ni-da.

Depending on the color of the flower, it may symbolize death or sadness.

Hang-guk-e-seo-neun gil-han sut-ja-ro yeo-gyeo-jyeo seon-mul-eul hol-su gae-ro mat-chu-gi-do hae-yo.

In Korea, it is considered an auspicious number, so gifts are often given in odd numbers.

Saeng-il seon-mul-ro jang-mi-kkot baek song-i-reul bad-a-seo jeong-mal gam-dong-haet-seo-yo.

I was really touched to receive a hundred roses as a birthday present.

Da-reun na-ra-ui mun-hwa-reul jeop-hal ttae-neun gyeol-lye-ga doe-ji an-to-rok ju-ui-hae-ya hae-yo.

When encountering another country's culture, you must be careful not to be rude.

Jung-dong ji-yeok-e-seo-neun oen-son-eu-ro eum-sik-eul meok-neun geot-eul pi-ham-ni-da.

In the Middle East, eating with the left hand is avoided.

Ttam-eul ttak-gi wi-hae ga-bang sok-e hang-sang kkae-kkeut-han son-su-geon-eul neoh-go da-nyeo-yo.

I always carry a clean handkerchief in my bag to wipe away sweat.

Il-bu mun-hwa-gwon-e-seo-neun son-su-geon seon-mul-i i-byeol-eul ui-mi-ha-gi-do ham-ni-da.

In some cultures, the gift of a handkerchief symbolizes separation.

Cheo-eum jji-gae-reul ham-kke tteo-meok-neun mo-seup-eul bo-go mun-hwa cha-i-e nol-rat-seo-yo.

The first time I saw them eating stew together, I was surprised at the cultural differences.

Cheo-eum man-nan sa-ram-e-ge neo-mu gae-in-jeok-in jil-mun-eul ha-neun geot-eun pi-ha-neun ge jo-a-yo.

It's best to avoid asking too personal questions to someone you've just met.

Hang-guk sa-ram-deul-eun jeong-i man-a-seo i-ut-kki-ri eum-sik-eul ja-ju na-nwo meok-eo-yo.

Korean people are very affectionate and often share food with neighbors.

Gi-ppeum-eul na-nu-myeon du bae-ga doe-go seul-peum-eul na-nu-myeon ban-i doen-da-go hae-yo.

They say that if you share joy, it is doubled, and if you share sadness, it is halved.

Hang-guk yeo-haeng gyeong-heom-gwa mat-jip jeong-bo-reul gae-in beul-ro-geu-e yeon-jae-ha-go it-seum-ni-da.

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