Seoul 4B vocabulary · Lesson 11

Geo-jit-mal-eul bap meok-deut ha-deon a-i-neun gyeol-guk ma-eul sa-ram-deul-ro-bu-teo geo-jit-mal-jaeng-i-ra-neun so-ri-reul deul-eot-da.

The child, who had been telling lies for a long time, was eventually called a liar by the village people.

Sin-jo-eo sa-yong sil-thae-e gwan-han seol-mun jo-sa-ui gyeol-gwa-ga o-neul bal-phyo-doe-eot-da.

The results of a survey on the use of new words were announced today.

Cheong-so-nyeon-gi-e hyeong-seong-doen jal-mot-doen eon-eo seup-gwan-eun seong-in-i doe-eo-seo-do swip-ge gud-eo-jin-da.

Bad language habits formed during adolescence easily become established even as adults.

Da-deul al-go it-neun swi-un u-ri-mal-eul gud-i eo-ryeo-un oe-rae-eo-ro ba-kkul phyil-yo-neun eop-da.

There is no need to change the easy Korean words that everyone knows into difficult foreign words.

Eum-seong in-sik gi-gye-ui bal-jeon-eu-ro mal-ro gi-gi-reul jo-jak-hal su it-ge doe-eot-da.

The development of voice recognition machines has made it possible to operate devices by speaking.

Chin-gu-ga mu-sim-kho deon-jin nal-kha-ro-un mal han-ma-di-e mop-si gi-bun-i sang-haet-da.

I was very offended by a sharp remark my friend inadvertently said.

Oe-guk-eo-reul kku-jun-hi hak-seup-ha-myeon noe-ga ja-geuk-doe-eo gi-eok-ryeok hyang-sang-e kheun do-um-i doen-da.

Consistently learning a foreign language stimulates the brain and greatly helps improve memory.

Nae dan-jjak chin-gu-neun ju-mal-ma-da nam-chin-gwa ham-kke de-i-theu-reul jeul-gin-da.

My best friend enjoys going out with her boyfriend every weekend.

Eo-rin-a-i-deul-i yok-seol-gwa ja-geuk-jeok-in eon-eo-e mu-bang-bi-ro no-chul-doe-ji anh-do-rok hae-ya han-da.

We must ensure that young children are not exposed to profanity and provocative language.

Da-yang-han eon-eo-reul gu-sa-hal-su-rok noe-ui eon-eo jung-chu yeong-yeok-i hwal-seong-hwa-doen-da.

The more different languages you speak, the more activated the language center area of your brain becomes.

Bu-bu sa-i-e-seo-neun seo-ro-reul jon-jung-ha-myeo 'dang-sin'-i-ra-neun ho-ching-eul ja-ju sseun-da.

Married couples respect each other and often use the title 'you'.

Seo-ro eo-saek-han chim-muk-i heu-reu-myeon-seo dae-hwa-ga kkeunh-gi-go mal-at-da.

The conversation ended in awkward silence.

Ne-ga jul-im-mal-ro sseun geu dan-eo-ga do-dae-che mu-seun tteut-in-ji jeon-hyeo mo-reu-get-da.

I have no idea what that word you abbreviated means.

Yo-jeum cheong-so-nyeon-deul-eun geul-bo-da in-theo-net dong-yeong-sang-eul thong-hae jeong-bo-reul seup-deuk-ha-neun phyeon-i-da.

These days, teenagers tend to acquire information through internet videos rather than text.

Geu phyo-hyeon-eun ji-geum nae sim-jeong-eul na-tha-nae-gi-e ttak eo-ul-ri-neun mal-i-da.

That expression is perfect for expressing how I feel right now.

Ha-go sip-eun mal-eun manh-eun-de meo-rit-sok-i bok-jap-hae-seo je-dae-ro phyo-hyeon-ha-gi eo-ryeop-da.

There's a lot I want to say, but my mind is so complicated that it's hard to express it properly.

Bi-sog-eo-ui mu-bun-byeol-han sa-yong-eun dae-in gwan-gye-e bu-jeong-jeok-in yeong-hyang-eul mi-chin-da.

Indiscriminate use of profanity has a negative impact on interpersonal relationships.

Sae-ro-un sin-jo-eo-deul-i kkeunh-im-eop-si saeng-gyeo-na-neun ban-myeon go-yu-eo dan-eo-deul-eun jeom-cha sa-ra-ji-go it-da.

While new words are constantly being created, native words are gradually disappearing.

On-ra-in-e-seo dae-hwa-hal ttae-do tha-in-ui sa-saeng-hwal-eul chim-hae-ha-ji anh-do-rok ju-ui-hae-ya han-da.

Even when communicating online, you must be careful not to invade other people's privacy.

Chaek-eul manh-i ilk-neun seup-gwan-eun phung-bu-han eo-hwi-ryeok-gwa tti-eo-nan sang-sang-ryeok-eul khi-wo jun-da.

The habit of reading a lot of books develops a rich vocabulary and excellent imagination.

I sik-dang-e-seo-neun mul-gwa gi-bon ban-chan-eul son-nim-i jik-jeop ga-jyeo-da meong-neun sel-pheu bang-sik-eul sseun-da.

This restaurant uses a self-service method where customers bring their own water and basic side dishes.

I-mi eop-jil-reo-jin mul-i-ni ji-na-gan il-e dae-hae hu-hoe-hae bwat-ja so-yong-i eop-da.

Since the water has already been spilled, there is no use in regretting what happened in the past.

Hak-gyo-e-seo-neun ol-ba-reun guk-eo saeng-hwal-eul gwon-jang-ha-gi wi-hae eon-eo sun-hwa gyo-yuk-eul sil-si-haet-da.

Schools conducted language purification education to encourage proper Korean language practice.

Eon-eo sa-yong-i in-gan-ui noe hwal-dong-e mi-chi-neun yeong-hyang-eul gwa-hak-jeok sil-heom-eul thong-hae jeung-myeong-haet-da.

The impact of language use on human brain activity has been proven through scientific experiments.

In-theo-net ak-seong daet-geul-ro in-han eon-eo phok-ryeok mun-je-neun sa-hoe-jeok-eu-ro mae-u sim-gak-ha-da.

The problem of verbal violence caused by malicious comments on the Internet is very serious in society.

Dae-hak-saeng-deul-eun bang-hak dong-an hak-bi-reul beol-gi wi-hae kha-phe-na phyeon-ui-jeom-e-seo al-ba-reul han-da.

College students work part-time at cafes or convenience stores to earn tuition during vacation.

Eo-rin-a-i-deul-eun ju-byeon eo-reun-deul-ui mal-ssi-wa haeng-dong-eul geu-dae-ro tta-ra bae-un-da.

Young children learn by imitating the speech and behavior of adults around them.

Da-yang-han bun-ya-ui chaek-eul kku-jun-hi ilk-eo-ya phung-bu-han eo-hwi-ryeok-eul gi-reul su it-da.

You can develop a rich vocabulary by consistently reading books in a variety of fields.

Manh-eun cheong-so-nyeon-deul-i bi-sog-eo sa-yong-eul geu-jeo chin-geun-ham-ui phyo-si-ro yeo-gi-neun gyeong-hyang-i it-da.

Many teenagers tend to view the use of profanity as just a sign of friendliness.

Yeo-bo, thoe-geun-gil-e ma-theu-e deul-reogwa-il jom sa-da jul su it-eo-yo?

Honey, can you stop by the supermarket on your way home from work and buy me some fruit?

Geu chin-gu-neun i-beon ju-mal-e yeo-chin-e-ge jul saeng-il seon-mul-eul go-reu-go it-da.

The friend is choosing a birthday present for his girlfriend this weekend.

Eon-eo-neun sa-ram-gwa sa-ram-ui ma-eum-eul i-eo-ju-neun ga-jang tta-tteut-han yeon-gyeol go-ri-i-da.

Language is the warmest link that connects people and their hearts.

U-ri-ga phyeong-so-e sseu-neun mal-eun ja-sin-ui sa-go-bang-sik-gwa seong-gyeok hyeong-seong-e-do kheun yeong-hyang-eul mi-chin-da.

The words we use on a daily basis have a huge impact on our way of thinking and the formation of our personality.

Mo-ho-han dan-eo-reul sseu-da bo-myeon sang-dae-bang-gwa-ui sa-i-e tteut-ha-ji anh-eun o-hae-ga saeng-gil su it-da.

Using ambiguous words can cause unexpected misunderstandings with the other person.

Dan-jeong-han ot-cha-rim-gwa go-un mal-ssi-neun sang-dae-bang-e-ge joh-eun cheot-in-sang-eul jun-da.

Dressing neatly and speaking politely makes a good first impression on others.

Bul-phil-yo-ha-ge ji-na-chin oe-rae-eo-reul sa-yong-ha-neun geot-bo-da go-un u-ri-mal-eul sseu-neun geot-i ba-ram-jik-ha-da.

It is better to use polite Korean language than to use unnecessarily excessive foreign words.

Hwa-ga nan-da-go hae-seo sang-dae-bang-e-ge mu-cha-byeol-jeok-eu-ro yog-eul hae dae-neun geot-eun olh-ji mot-ha-da.

It is not right to swear indiscriminately at the other person just because you are angry.

Jeolm-eun cheung-e-seo-neun bang-song-i-na SNS-e-seo na-on choe-sin yu-haeng-eo-reul tta-ra ha-neun gyeong-u-ga heun-ha-da.

It is common for young people to follow the latest buzzwords from broadcasts or social media.

Sang-dae-bang-ui ip-jang-eul gyeong-cheong-ha-go gong-gam-hae jul ttae bi-ro-so won-hwal-han ui-sa-so-thong-i jal-doen-da.

Smooth communication becomes possible only when you listen to and empathize with the other person's point of view.

Gam-jeong-e hwip-sseul-ri-gi-bo-da-neun naeng-cheol-han i-seong-eul ba-thang-eu-ro hap-ri-jeok-in gyeol-jeong-eul nae-ryeo-ya han-da.

Rather than being swayed by emotions, we must make rational decisions based on cool-headed reason.

Geu-neun a-mu-ri wi-geup-han sang-hwang-e-seo-do hang-sang i-seong-jeok-in thae-do-reul ilh-ji anh-neun-da.

He always maintains a rational attitude no matter how critical the situation is.

Da-yang-han dok-seo gyeong-heom-eun mun-maek-eul jeong-hwak-hi pha-ak-ha-neun gip-eun i-hae-ryeok-eul gil-reo jun-da.

Diverse reading experiences foster deep understanding that accurately grasps context.

Seon-bae-ui jo-eon-eul gom-gom-i deul-eo-bo-ni geu-ui ji-jeok-e chung-bun-hi il-li-ga it-eot-da.

After carefully listening to my senior's advice, I found that his point made a lot of sense.

Geu-neun won-ha-neun dae-hak-e hap-gyeok-ha-gi wi-hae yeol-sim-hi ip-hak-si-heom-eul jun-bi-ha-go it-da.

He is preparing hard for the entrance exam to be accepted to the university of his choice.

Chin-han sa-i-ra-do ji-na-chin jang-nan-eun sang-dae-bang-ui gi-bun-eul sang-ha-ge hal su it-da.

Even among close friends, excessive pranks can hurt the other person's feelings.

Han-guk sa-ram-deul-eun dae-che-ro jeong-i manh-a-seo gon-ran-han cheo-ji-ui i-ut-eul bo-myeon bal beot-go dop-neun-da.

Korean people are generally very affectionate, so when they see their neighbors in trouble, they go out of their way to help.

Guk-rip-guk-eo-won-eun guk-min-deul-ui eon-eo ui-sik-eul pha-ak-ha-gi wi-han jo-sa-reul mae-nyeon si-haeng-han-da.

The National Institute of the Korean Language conducts a survey every year to understand the language consciousness of the people.

Mun-ja me-si-ji-reul bo-nael ttae jul-im-mal-eul sseo beo-reut-ha-myeon phyo-jun-eo ma-chum-beop-eul ij-eo-beo-ri-gi swip-da.

If you have a habit of using abbreviations when sending text messages, it is easy to forget standard spelling.

Non-jaeng-eul jung-jae-hal ttae-neun eo-neu han-jjok-e chi-u-chi-ji anh-go jung-rip-jeok-in ip-jang-eul ji-kyeo-ya han-da.

When mediating a dispute, you must maintain a neutral stance without being biased towards one side or the other.

Jjam-ppong-gwa jja-jang-myeon jung-e-seo mu-eot-eul meog-eul-ji go-min-doel ttae-neun jjam-jja-myeon-eul ju-mun-ha-myeon doen-da.

If you are wondering whether to eat Jjamppong or Jjajangmyeon, just order Jjamjjamyeon.

Cheong-so-nyeon-gi-neun ga-chi-gwan-gwa eon-eo seup-gwan-i hwak-rip-doe-neun mae-u jung-yo-han seong-jang si-gi-i-da.

Adolescence is a very important growth period in which values and language habits are established.

Hwa-ga nan-da-go hae-seo chung-dong-jeok-eu-ro geo-chin mal-eul baet-eu-myeon na-jung-e ban-deu-si hu-hoe-ha-ge doen-da.

If you impulsively spit out harsh words because you are angry, you will definitely regret it later.

Ja-sin-ui saeng-gak-eul cha-bun-ha-ge seol-myeong-ha-myeon sang-dae-bang-do chung-bun-hi i-hae-hae jul geot-i-da.

If you explain your thoughts calmly, the other person will fully understand.

Go-hyang sa-thu-ri-ro dae-hwa-reul na-nu-da bo-myeon sang-dae-bang-e-ge hwol-ssin chin-geun-han neu-kkim-i deun-da.

When you talk in your hometown dialect, you feel much closer to the other person.

Han-guk-e-seo thong-yong-doe-neun 'seu-khin-sip'-i-na 'haen-deu-phon' gat-eun dan-eo-neun dae-phyo-jeok-in khong-geul-ri-si-i-da.

Words such as 'skinship' and 'cell phone' that are commonly used in Korea are representative Konglish words.

Gyeok-han gam-jeong-e sa-ro-jab-hyeot-seul ttae-il-su-rok ja-sin-ui eon-haeng-eul eom-gyeok-hi thong-je-hae-ya han-da.

The more you are caught up in strong emotions, the more strictly you must control your words and actions.

In-theo-net kheo-myu-ni-thi-e-seo si-jak-doen sin-jo-eo-ga sun-sik-gan-e jeon-guk-eu-ro neol-ri pheo-jyeot-da.

A new word that started in the Internet community quickly spread across the country.

Phung-bu-han mun-hak jak-phum-eul jeop-hal-su-rok da-chae-ro-un eo-hwi-wa seom-se-han phyo-hyeon-ryeok-i gil-reo-jin-da.

The more you are exposed to rich literary works, the more diverse your vocabulary and delicate expressive skills will develop.

Da-yang-han bi-yu-wa eo-hwi-reul ik-hi-myeon geul-eul sseul ttae phyo-hyeon-i hwol-ssin phung-bu-hae-jin-da.

If you learn various metaphors and vocabulary, your expressions will become much richer when writing.

Seo-yang-ui eum-sik mun-hwa-ga deul-eo-o-myeon-seo u-ri ip-mat-e ma-chun han-guk-sik phyu-jeon yo-ri-ga yu-haeng-haet-da.

With the introduction of Western food culture, Korean fusion cuisine tailored to our tastes became popular.

Mal-eun geu sa-ram-ui ma-eum-eul deu-reo-nae-go haeng-dong-eun geu sa-ram-ui doem-doem-i-reul bo-yeo-jun-da.

Words reveal a person's heart, and actions show what a person is.

U-ri-ga il-sang-e-seo heun-hi sseu-neun oe-rae-eo jung-e-neun al-ge mo-reu-ge jeong-chak-doen mal-i manh-da.

Among the foreign words we commonly use in our daily lives, there are many that have become established without us knowing.