Seoul 4B vocabulary · Lesson 15

Seon-in-jang-eun mul ju-gi-ga beon-geo-rop-ji anh-a ba-ppeun jik-jang-in-deul-i khi-u-gi-e an-seong-ma-chum-i-da.

Cacti do not require watering, making them perfect for busy office workers.

Theol-i manh-i ppa-ji-neun dae-hyeong-gyeon-eul sil-nae-e-seo khi-u-myeon jip-i ji-jeo-bun-hae-ji-gi swip-da.

If you raise a large dog indoors that sheds a lot of hair, the house is likely to become messy.

Job-eun cheol-chang khei-i-ji an-e ha-ru jong-il gat-hyeo it-neun dong-mul-deul-eul bo-myeon an-sseu-reop-da.

It's sad to see animals locked up in narrow iron cages all day.

Dong-mul-deul-do mu-ri an-e-seo meog-i-na u-du-meo-ri ja-ri-reul cha-ji-ha-gi wi-hae chi-yeol-han gyeong-jaeng-sim-eul bo-in-da.

Animals also show fierce competition for food or the leader position within the group.

In-gan-ui o-rak-i-na phae-syeon-eul wi-hae dong-mul-deul-e-ge bul-phil-yo-han go-thong-eul ju-eo-seo-neun an doen-da.

Animals should not be subjected to unnecessary suffering for human entertainment or fashion.

Jo-seon si-dae seon-bi-deul-eun ga-mun-ui myeong-ye-reul nop-i-gi wi-hae gwa-geo si-heom geup-je-reul phyeong-saeng-ui mok-phyo-ro sam-at-da.

Scholars of the Joseon Dynasty made passing the civil service examination their lifelong goal in order to raise their family's honor.

Hwa-cho-neun gye-jeol-ma-da on-do-wa seup-do-reul se-sim-ha-ge mat-chwo ju-eo-ya hae-seo gwal-ri-ga him-deul-da.

Flowers are difficult to maintain because the temperature and humidity must be carefully adjusted each season.

Seo-neul-han ga-eul-ba-ram sok-e eun-eun-han hyang-gi-reul ppom-nae-neun no-ran guk-hwa-ga jeong-won-e hwal-jjak phi-eot-da.

Yellow chrysanthemums, showing off their delicate scent, were in full bloom in the garden in the cool autumn breeze.

A-chim-e jeong-won-e-seo kkeokk-eo on sing-sing-han jang-mi-kkot-eul hwa-byeong-e ye-ppeu-ge kkot-a du-eot-da.

The fresh roses I picked from the garden in the morning were beautifully placed in a vase.

Ban-ryeo-dong-mul-gwa-ui tta-tteut-han gyo-gam-eun oe-ro-un dok-geo-no-in-gwa no-yak-ja-deul-ui sim-ri chi-ryo-e kheun do-um-eul jun-da.

Warm communication with pets is a great help in psychological treatment for lonely seniors living alone and the elderly.

Bom haet-sal a-rae hwal-jjak phi-eo-nan jin-dal-rae-kkot-i go-un da-hong-saek bit-kkal-eul ja-rang-haet-da.

The azalea flowers in full bloom under the spring sunlight boasted a beautiful deep red color.

Si-gol ma-dang han-gu-seok dak-jang-e-seo sae-byeok-eul al-ri-neun su-thak-ui u-reong-chan ul-eum-so-ri-ga ul-ryeo pheo-jyeot-da.

The loud crow of a rooster announcing dawn rang out from a chicken coop in a corner of a rural yard.

Jak-eun sae han ma-ri-ga pho-sik-ja-ui wi-hyeop ap-e-seo-do mul-reo-seo-ji anh-go dae-dam-ha-ge sae-kki-reul ji-kyeot-da.

A small bird did not back down and boldly protected its chick even in the face of predator threats.

In-gan-ui mu-bun-byeol-han nam-hoek-eu-ro in-hae mo-ri-syeo-seu seom-ui do-do-sae-neun wan-jeon-hi myeol-jong-doe-go mal-at-da.

Due to indiscriminate overfishing by humans, the dodo bird on Mauritius Island became completely extinct.

Gil-ga-e beo-ryeo-jin ga-yeop-seun yu-gi-gyeon-eul bo-go dong-jeong-sim-i saeng-gyeo jip-eu-ro de-ryeo-wa jeong-seong-kkeot bo-sal-phyeot-da.

When I saw a poor dog abandoned on the side of the road, I felt sympathy for it and brought it home and cared for it with care.

Cheon-jeok-i eop-neun hwan-gyeong-e-seo ya-saeng dong-mul-deul-eul ma-gu pho-hoek-ha-myeon saeng-thae-gye-ui gyun-hyeong-i kkae-jin-da.

If wild animals are captured indiscriminately in an environment without natural enemies, the balance of the ecosystem is disrupted.

Thoe-geun-ha-go hyeon-gwan-mun-eul yeol-myeon ban-ryeo-gyeon-i kko-ri-reul se-cha-ge heun-deul-myeo ban-gap-ge maj-a jun-da.

When I open the front door after work, my dog greets me by wagging its tail vigorously.

Eom-gyeok-han hun-ryeon-eul thong-gwa-han maeng-in an-nae-gyeon-eun si-gak jang-ae-in-ui deun-deun-han nun-i doe-eo jun-da.

Guide dogs for the blind that have passed rigorous training serve as reliable eyes for the visually impaired.

Eo-mi sae-neun ha-ru-e-do su-sip beon-ssik beol-re-reul mul-eo-wa dung-ji sok sae-kki-deul-e-ge meog-i-reul meog-yeot-da.

The mother bird picked up bugs dozens of times a day and fed the babies in the nest.

Hwan-gyeong pha-goe-wa gi-hu byeon-hwa-ro in-hae ji-gu-sang-e-seo yeong-won-hi myeol-jong-doe-neun hui-gwi saeng-mul-deul-i neul-go it-da.

Due to environmental destruction and climate change, an increasing number of rare creatures are becoming extinct forever on Earth.

In-myeong-eul gu-jo-han gong-ro-ro so-bang-gwan-e-ge guk-ga hun-jang-i su-yeo-doe-neun myeong-ye-ro-un sun-gan-i-eot-da.

It was an honorable moment when a firefighter was awarded a national medal for saving lives.

In-do-yang nam-seo-bu-e wi-chi-han seom-na-ra mo-ri-syeo-seu-neun myeol-jong-doen do-do-sae-ui yu-il-han seo-sik-ji-yeot-da.

Mauritius, an island nation located in the southwestern Indian Ocean, was the only habitat for the extinct dodo bird.

Dong-mul bo-ho dan-che-deul-eun phae-syeon-eul wi-hae dong-mul-deul-ui mo-phi-reul gang-je-ro beot-gyeo-nae-neun haeng-wi-e ban-dae-han-da.

Animal rights groups oppose the practice of forcibly stripping animals of their fur for fashion.

Kkeunh-im-eop-si phi-go ji-neun kkeun-jil-gin saeng-myeong-ryeok-eul ji-nin mu-gung-hwa-neun han-guk-ui guk-hwa-i-da.

The Rose of Sharon, which has a persistent vitality that blooms and withers continuously, is Korea's national flower.

Do-do-sae-neun sa-ram-eul du-ryeo-wo-ha-ji anh-go da-ga-ga-da-ga sa-nyang-eul dang-hae pho-reu-thu-gal-eo-ro 'ba-bo'-ra-neun i-reum-eul eot-eot-da.

The dodo bird was not afraid of people and was hunted when it approached, earning it the name 'fool' in Portuguese.

Gun-gyeon-gwa gyeong-chal-gyeon-deul-eun hyeon-jang-e-seo thak-wol-han hu-gak neung-ryeok-eul bal-hwi-ha-yeo beom-in-eul geom-geo-han-da.

Military and police dogs use their excellent sense of smell to apprehend criminals at the scene.

U-ri jip gang-a-ji-neun sik-sa si-gan-man doe-myeon bap-sang mit-e yam-jeon-hi eop-deu-ryeo gi-da-rin-da.

When it's meal time, my dog quietly lies down under the table and waits.

Ban-ryeo-gyeon-gwa ham-kke gong-won-eul san-chaek-hal ttae-neun bae-seol-mul bong-thu-reul ban-deu-si ji-cham-hae-ya han-da.

When walking in the park with your dog, you must bring a waste bag.

Cheol-sae-deul-eun tta-tteut-han bom-i doe-myeon beon-sik-ha-gi wi-hae su-cheon khil-ro-mi-theo-reul nal-a-on-da.

Migratory birds fly thousands of kilometers to breed in the warm spring.

Haet-byeot-i jal deu-neun a-pha-theu be-ran-da-e cho-rok hwa-cho-deul-eul ga-kku-myeo mi-ni jeong-won-eul man-deul-eot-da.

I created a mini garden by growing green plants on the sunny apartment veranda.

Al-eul kkae-go gat thae-eo-nan no-ran byeong-a-ri-deul-i ppi-yak-ppi-yak ul-myeo eo-mi dak-eul jol-jol tta-rat-da.

The yellow chicks that were just born from the eggs were crying and following their mother hen.

Ya-saeng dong-mul-deul-eun wi-heom-i dak-chi-myeon do-mang-chi-geo-na bang-eo-ha-neun saeng-jon bon-neung-eul ga-ji-go it-da.

Wild animals have a survival instinct to run away or defend themselves when danger arises.

Geuk-sim-han bul-gyeong-gi sok-e-seo-do ban-ryeo-dong-mul gwan-ryeon san-eop-eun kku-jun-han seong-jang-se-reul i-eo-ga-go it-da.

Even amidst a severe recession, the pet-related industry continues to grow steadily.

Pheng-gwin-gwa tha-jo-neun o-raen jin-hwa gwa-jeong-eul geo-chi-myeo nal-gae-ui bi-haeng neung-ryeok-eul ilh-eo-beo-ryeot-da.

Penguins and ostriches lost their wings for flight over a long period of evolution.

Nal-ryeop-han mom-jip-gwa ye-ri-han gam-gak-eul ga-jin sa-nyang-gae-ga sa-nyang-kkun-eul do-wa sup-sok-eul su-saek-haet-da.

A hunting dog with a slim body and keen senses helped the hunter search the forest.

Choe-geun-e-neun dong-mul hak-dae non-ran-eul phi-ha-gi wi-hae dong-mul-i deung-jang-ha-ji anh-neun cheom-dan seo-kheo-seu-ga neul-go it-da.

Recently, cutting-edge circuses that do not feature animals are increasing in order to avoid controversy over animal abuse.

Kkot-ui hwa-ryeo-han saek-kkal-gwa dal-khom-han hyang-gi-e sok-a da-ga-gan gon-chung-i deot-e geol-ryeo-deul-eot-da.

Insects that were deceived by the flower's bright colors and sweet scent were caught in the trap.

Dae-hyeong su-jok-gwan-ui yu-ri-byeok neo-meo-ro geo-dae-han sang-eo-wa ga-o-ri-ga yu-yu-hi he-eom-chi-go it-eot-da.

Huge sharks and stingrays were swimming leisurely beyond the glass wall of the large aquarium.

Hun-ryeon-doen an-nae-gyeon-eun si-gak jang-ae-in-i an-jeon-ha-ge gil-eul geon-neol su it-do-rok dop-neun-da.

Trained guide dogs help visually impaired people safely cross the street.

On-sil sik-mul-won-e-neun jeon se-gye-e-seo su-jip-han jin-gwi-ha-go da-yang-han yeol-dae sik-mul-deul-i ja-ra-go it-da.

The greenhouse botanical garden is home to a variety of rare tropical plants collected from all over the world.

Hwa-cho-deul-i nae-ppum-neun malg-go sin-seon-han san-so deok-bun-e sil-nae gong-gi-ga han-gyeol sang-khwae-hae-jyeot-da.

Thanks to the clear and fresh oxygen emitted by the plants, the indoor air has become much fresher.

Ba-da-geo-buk-eun eo-du-un bam mo-rae-sa-jang-eu-ro ol-ra-wa gu-deong-i-reul pha-go su-baek gae-ui al-eul nah-neun-da.

Sea turtles come to the sandy beach at night, dig holes and lay hundreds of eggs.

Guk-hwa-in mu-gung-hwa-neun o-raen se-wol u-ri min-jok-ui ae-hwan-eul ham-kke-ha-myeo gang-han ae-guk-sim-eul bul-reo-il-eu-khyeot-da.

The national flower, the Rose of Sharon, has shared the joys and sorrows of our people for a long time and aroused strong patriotism.

Ye-jeon-e-neun ae-wan-gyeon-i-ra bul-reot-ji-man ji-geum-eun ga-jok gu-seong-won-eu-ro yeo-gyeo ban-ryeo-gyeon-i-ra bu-reun-da.

In the past, they were called pet dogs, but now they are considered family members and are called companion dogs.

Oe-ro-um-eul dal-rae-gi wi-hae go-yang-i-na gang-a-ji deung ae-wan-dong-mul-eul khi-u-neun sa-ram-deul-i manh-a-jyeot-da.

More and more people are raising pets such as cats and dogs to relieve loneliness.

Ju-in-ui mok-so-ri-wa mal-eul ttok-gat-i hyung-nae nae-neun ttok-ttok-han aeng-mu-sae-ga sa-ram-deul-ui sa-rang-eul bat-at-da.

A smart parrot that imitates its owner's voice and words was loved by people.

Hon-ja sa-neun no-in-deul-eun ban-ryeo-dong-mul-e-ge bap-eul ju-go gyo-gam-ha-myeo sseul-sseul-han oe-ro-um-eul dal-raen-da.

Elderly people who live alone relieve their loneliness by feeding and interacting with their pets.

Hwa-jae hyeon-jang-e-seo jit-eo-dae-myeo jam-deun ju-in-eul kkae-wo gu-chul-hae naen yong-gam-han jin-dot-gae i-ya-gi-ga gam-dong-eul ju-eot-da.

The story of a brave Jindo dog who woke up its sleeping owner and rescued him at the scene of a fire was moving.

I dok-theuk-han seon-in-jang-ui won-san-ji-neun nam-a-me-ri-kha-ui me-ma-reun sa-mak ji-dae-i-da.

This unique cactus is native to the dry desert regions of South America.

Seo-sik-ji pha-goe-wa mil-ryeop-eu-ro in-hae su-manh-eun ya-saeng-dong-mul-deul-i myeol-jong wi-gi-e cheo-hae it-da.

Many wild animals are at risk of extinction due to habitat destruction and poaching.

Oe-rae-jong dong-sik-mul-ui geup-gyeok-han beon-sik-eun tho-jong saeng-thae-gye-ui seo-sik-eul sim-gak-ha-ge wi-hyeop-han-da.

The rapid proliferation of exotic plants and animals seriously threatens the habitat of native ecosystems.

Gwa-geo-e myeol-jong-doe-eo sa-ra-jin saeng-mul-deul-i ma-chi yu-ryeong-cheo-reom bak-je-doe-eo bang-mul-gwan-e nam-a it-da.

Creatures that have become extinct in the past remain in museums, taxidermied like ghosts.

Han-guk-ui tho-jong-gae-in jin-dot-gae-neun ju-in-e dae-han chung-seong-sim-gwa yeong-ri-ham-eu-ro se-gye-jeok-eu-ro i-reum-i nop-da.

The Jindo dog, a native Korean dog, is world-renowned for its loyalty to its owner and its cleverness.

Ban-ryeo-dong-mul-ui bae-byeon hun-ryeon-eul si-khil ttae-neun hwa-nae-ji anh-go in-nae-sim-eul gat-go ga-reu-chyeo-ya han-da.

When potty training your pet, you must teach with patience and without getting angry.

In-do-yang-ui tta-tteut-ha-go malg-eun san-ho-cho ba-da-e-neun hyeong-hyeong-saek-saek-ui yeol-dae-eo-deul-i seo-sik-han-da.

Colorful tropical fish live in the warm, clear coral reef waters of the Indian Ocean.

Im-san-bu-e-ge sim-ri-jeok an-jeong-gam-eul ju-gi wi-hae gong-gi jeong-hwa hwa-cho-reul chim-sil-e du-eot-da.

To provide psychological stability to pregnant women, air purifying plants were placed in the bedroom.

Eo-mi dong-mul-eun mok-sum-eul geol-go sa-na-un maeng-su-ro-bu-teo ja-sik-eul ji-kyeo-nae-neun mo-seong-ae-reul bo-in-da.

Mother animals show maternal love by risking their lives to protect their children from ferocious beasts.

Be-ran-da-ui hwa-cho-deul sa-i-e eun-eun-han jang-sik-deung-eul dal-a bam-e-do a-neuk-han jeong-won bun-wi-gi-reul yeon-chul-haet-da.

Soft decorative lights were hung between the plants on the veranda to create a cozy garden atmosphere even at night.

A-i-deul-i sik-mul-eul jik-jeop khi-u-go bo-sal-phi-myeon-seo jeong-seo-jeok-eu-ro kheu-ge an-jeong-doe-eot-da.

As the children grew and cared for the plants themselves, they became emotionally more stable.

Dam-jaeng-i-deong-gul-ui jil-gin jul-gi-ga bulk-eun byeok-dol dam-jang-eul tha-go nop-i ppeot-eo ol-ra-gat-da.

The tough stems of ivy grew high up the red brick wall.

Jin-dot-gae-neun han beon maej-eun ju-in-eul phyeong-saeng ij-ji anh-neun chung-jik-han seong-phum-eu-ro neol-ri al-ryeo-jyeo it-da.

Jindo dogs are widely known for their loyal nature and never forget their owners.

Sik-mul-deul-eun geon-jo-han sa-mak hwan-gyeong-e jeok-eung-ha-gi wi-hae ip-eul ga-si-ro jin-hwa-si-khyeot-da.

Plants evolved leaves with spines to adapt to the dry desert environment.

Si-gol ma-dang-ui deum-jik-han gae-neun nat-seon sa-ram-i da-ga-o-myeon kheu-ge jit-eo jib-eul cheol-jeo-hi ji-kyeot-da.

The reliable dog in the country yard strictly guarded the house by barking loudly when a stranger approached.

Nat-seon bang-mun-gaek-ui bal-ja-guk so-ri-ga deul-ri-ja dae-mun ap gang-a-ji-ga him-cha-ge jit-gi si-jak-haet-da.

When the footsteps of an unfamiliar visitor were heard, the dog in front of the gate began barking vigorously.

Cheo-eum-e-neun sa-ram-eul gyeong-gye-ha-deon yu-gi-myo-ga cha-cheum ma-eum-ui mun-eul yeol-go da-ga-wat-da.

Yugimyo, who was wary of people at first, gradually opened his heart and approached me.

Cham-go-ro i sik-mul-eun jik-sa-gwang-seon-eul silh-eo-ha-meu-ro geu-neul-jin got-e-seo khi-u-neun geot-i joh-seum-ni-da.

Please note that this plant does not like direct sunlight, so it is best to grow it in a shady place.

Ju-in-eun mae-il a-chim ij-ji anh-go sin-seon-han sa-ryo-wa kkae-kkeut-han mul-eul chaeng-gyeo-ju-eot-da.

The owner never forgot to provide fresh feed and clean water every morning.

Ju-in-i se-sang-eul tteo-nan dwi-e-do myo-so-reul ji-khi-neun chung-gyeon-ui nun-mul-gyeo-un chung-seong-sim-i bo-do-doe-eot-da.

The tearful loyalty of a loyal dog guarding a gravesite even after its owner passed away was reported.

Tha-jo-neun nal-ji-neun mot-ha-ji-man si-sok chil-sip khil-ro-mi-theo-ga neom-neun eom-cheong-nan sok-do-ro dal-ril su it-da.

Ostriches cannot fly, but they can run at incredible speeds of over 70 kilometers per hour.

Gyeo-ul-cheol-i da-ga-o-ja dong-mul-deul-eun chu-wi-reul gyeon-di-gi wi-hae bu-deu-reop-go ppaek-ppaek-han theol-eul gi-reun-da.

As winter approaches, animals grow soft, dense fur to withstand the cold.

Hok-dok-han nam-geuk-ui nun-bo-ra sok-e-seo pheng-gwin-deul-eun seo-ro mom-eul mil-chak-ha-yeo che-on-eul na-nun-da.

In the harsh Antarctic snowstorm, penguins cling to each other to share body heat.

Ban-ryeo-dong-mul-eul ip-yang-hal ttae-neun phyeong-saeng chaek-im-eul ji-get-da-neun gut-eun gak-o-ga ban-deu-si phyil-yo-ha-da.

When adopting a pet, you must have a firm determination to take responsibility for it for the rest of its life.

Phu-reun cho-won wi-e-seo yang tte-ga han-ga-rop-ge phul-eul tteut-neun mo-seup-i cham-eu-ro pyeong-hwa-rop-da.

It is truly peaceful to see a flock of sheep grazing leisurely on a green meadow.

Gwa-geo pho-reu-thu-gal hang-hae-sa-deul-eun in-do-yang-eul hang-hae-ha-deon jung mo-ri-syeo-seu seom-eul bal-gyeon-haet-da.

In the past, Portuguese navigators discovered the island of Mauritius while sailing in the Indian Ocean.

Mal mot ha-neun dong-mul-eul bang-chi-ha-geo-na hak-dae-ha-neun haeng-wi-neun beop-jeok-eu-ro eom-hi cheo-beol-bat-neun-da.

Neglecting or abusing dumb animals is severely punished by law.

O-raen hang-hae kkeut-e mi-ji-ui dae-ryuk-e do-chak-han tham-heom-ga-deul-eun jin-gwi-han ya-saeng-dong-sik-mul-deul-eul mok-gyeok-haet-da.

The explorers who arrived on the unknown continent after a long voyage witnessed rare wild animals and plants.

Dwae-ji-na yong-i na-o-neun kkum-eul kkun sa-ram-deul-eun jae-mul-i deul-eo-ol gil-mong-i-ra-myeo hae-mong-eul jeul-gin-da.

People who dream of pigs or dragons enjoy interpreting the dream, saying it is a good dream that will bring them wealth.

Ho-gi-sim-i manh-eun a-gi go-yang-i-neun bang an-ui mo-deun mul-geon-eul kheung-kheung-geo-ri-myeo naem-sae-reul mat-at-da.

The curious kitten sniffed all the objects in the room.

Geo-sil chang-ga-e noh-in hwa-cho-deul-eun jip an bun-wi-gi-reul han-cheung sing-geu-reop-ge man-deul-eo jun-da.

The plants placed by the living room window make the atmosphere in the house more refreshing.

Seon-myeong-han hwang-saek git-theol-eul ga-jin hui-gwi-han sae-ga na-mut-ga-ji wi-e an-ja ji-jeo-gwi-eot-da.

A rare bird with bright yellow feathers sat on a tree branch and chirped.

Jeon-mun jo-ryeon-sa-neun gu-jo-gyeon-i jae-nan hyeon-jang-e-seo in-myeong-eul sin-sok-hi chat-eul su it-do-rok hun-ryeon-si-khyeot-da.

Professional trainers trained rescue dogs to quickly find people at disaster sites.

Su-manh-eun in-myeong-eul gu-jo-hae naen yong-gam-han in-myeong-gu-jo-gyeon-e-ge dong-mul choe-cho-ro myeong-ye hun-jang-i su-yeo-doe-eot-da.

A brave lifesaving dog that has saved countless lives has been awarded the Medal of Honor, the first animal to do so.