About This Lesson
Use Using a Computer and Printer Quietly to practice Korean conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and quizzes.
Dialogue
A
이 컴퓨터를 사용해도 돼요?
ee KUM-pyuh-tuh-rul sah-yong-hae-doh dweh-yoh? Can I use this computer?
B
그 컴퓨터는 비어 있어요.
kuh KUM-pyuh-tuh-nun bee-uh ee-ssuh-yoh. That computer is free.
A
화면이 아주 밝아요.
hwah-myuh-nee ah-joo BAL-gah-yoh. The screen is very bright.
B
여기서 밝기를 낮출 수 있어요.
YUH-gi-suh BAL-kki-rul NAT-chul soo ee-ssuh-yoh. You can lower the brightness here.
A
프린터도 사용해도 돼요?
puh-RIN-tuh-doh sah-yong-hae-doh dweh-yoh? Can I use the printer too?
B
책상 근처에 있는 프린터를 사용하면 돼요.
chek-ssang KUN-chuh-eh IN-nun puh-RIN-tuh-rul sah-yong-ha-myun dweh-yoh. You can use the printer near the desk.
A
소리를 틀면 헤드폰을 쓸게요.
soh-ree-rul TUL-myuhn HEH-duh-pon-ul ssul-KKEH-yoh. I'll use headphones if I play any audio.
B
그러면 방이 조용할 거예요.
kuh-ruh-myun bahng-ee joh-yong-hal guh-yeh-yoh. That will keep the room quiet.Word by Word
이
In “이 컴퓨터를 사용해도 돼요?”, “이” means “this” and points to the computer near the speaker. It comes directly before the noun it identifies. Use it when indicating a nearby or currently selected item, such as when asking about something in front of you.
컴퓨터를
In “이 컴퓨터를 사용해도 돼요?”, “컴퓨터를” means “the computer” as the object being used, and 를 marks that object. The object comes before the action form “사용해도”. In a library, this form is useful when asking permission to use a particular computer.
사용해도
In “사용해도 돼요?”, “사용해도” presents using the computer as the action whose permission is being asked about. Its meaning is completed by “돼요”, which makes the whole expression a permission question. This construction can be reused when asking whether an identified item may be used.
돼요
In “사용해도 돼요?”, “돼요” means that the action is allowed or okay. Together with “사용해도”, it asks whether using the computer is permitted. In the library, this is a polite way to request permission before starting an action.
그
In “그 컴퓨터는 비어 있어요”, “그” means “that” and identifies the computer being discussed. It comes directly before the noun. Use it to refer to a specific item that the other person can identify from the conversation or situation.
컴퓨터는
In “그 컴퓨터는 비어 있어요”, “컴퓨터는” makes the computer the topic of the statement, with 는 marking the topic. The following words describe its current availability. This form is useful when giving information about a particular device.
비어
In “그 컴퓨터는 비어 있어요”, “비어” describes the computer as empty or available, rather than occupied by another user. It works with “있어요” to describe this current state. In a library, this form can answer whether a seat or computer is available.
있어요
In “비어 있어요”, “있어요” completes the description of the computer’s continuing state. Here, the whole phrase means that the computer is currently available. This form is useful when describing a state that exists at the time of speaking.
화면이
In “화면이 아주 밝아요”, “화면이” means “the screen” as the subject being described, with 이 marking the subject. The description comes after it. In a computer or phone setting, use this form when commenting on the screen’s condition.
아주
In “화면이 아주 밝아요”, “아주” means “very” and strengthens the description “밝아요”. It comes before the word it intensifies. Use it when a quality is especially strong, such as when a screen is very bright.
밝아요
In “화면이 아주 밝아요”, “밝아요” means “is bright” and describes the screen’s brightness. With “아주”, it says that the screen is very bright. In the library, this comment can lead to a suggestion to adjust the brightness.
여기서
In “여기서 밝기를 낮출 수 있어요”, “여기서” means “here” and identifies this place or control point as where the brightness can be lowered. It comes before the action information. The pattern “여기서” followed by an action is useful when explaining where something can be done.
밝기를
In “여기서 밝기를 낮출 수 있어요”, “밝기를” means “the brightness” as the object being lowered, with 를 marking the object. It comes before “낮출”. In a device setting, this form is useful when explaining what adjustment the listener can make.
낮출
In “밝기를 낮출 수 있어요”, “낮출” means “lower” and describes the adjustment that can be made to the brightness. It appears before “수” in the possibility expression. In a device-support conversation, this form is useful for explaining how to make a setting less strong.
수
In “낮출 수 있어요”, “수” contributes the idea of possibility or ability. The complete expression says that lowering the brightness is possible, while “낮출” names the action and “있어요” completes the expression. Use this construction when telling someone that an action can be done.
프린터도
In “프린터도 사용해도 돼요?”, “프린터도” means “the printer too” and adds the printer to the computer as another item under discussion. 도 gives the meaning “also” or “too”. In the library, this form is useful when asking permission to use an additional device.
책상
In “책상 근처에 있는 프린터”, “책상” means “desk”. It names the reference point for locating the printer. This word can be used with a nearby-location expression when giving directions to equipment.
근처에
In “책상 근처에 있는 프린터”, “근처에” means “near” or “in the vicinity of” the desk, with 에 marking the location. It tells the listener where the printer is situated. A place noun can come before “근처에” when identifying something nearby.
있는
In “책상 근처에 있는 프린터”, “있는” means “being located” and describes the printer as located near the desk. It connects the location information to the noun “프린터를”. The pattern of a place followed by “있는” and a noun is useful for identifying a specific object.
프린터를
In “책상 근처에 있는 프린터를 사용하면 돼요”, “프린터를” means “the printer” as the object to use, with 를 marking the object. The words before it specify which printer: the one near the desk. In a library, this form is useful when directing someone to the correct device.
사용하면
In “사용하면 돼요”, “사용하면” presents using the printer as the action that is appropriate or sufficient. Together with “돼요”, it gives practical guidance rather than merely describing the action. This pattern is useful when telling someone what action to take.
소리를
In “소리를 틀면 헤드폰을 쓸게요”, “소리를” means “the sound” as the object that will be played or turned on, with 를 marking the object. It comes before “틀면”, which sets the condition. In a quiet place, this form is useful when discussing whether sound will be played.
틀면
In “소리를 틀면 헤드폰을 쓸게요”, “틀면” means “if” or “when” the sound is played or turned on. It sets the condition for the speaker’s action of using headphones. This form is useful for explaining what someone will do when a particular event occurs.
헤드폰을
In “헤드폰을 쓸게요”, “헤드폰을” means “headphones” as the object the speaker will use, with 를 marking the object. It comes before “쓸게요”. In a library or other quiet place, this form is useful when saying that headphones will be used instead of playing sound aloud.
쓸게요
In “헤드폰을 쓸게요”, “쓸게요” expresses the speaker’s decision or commitment to use the headphones. The object “헤드폰을” specifies what will be used. This form is useful when reassuring another person that you will take a particular action.
그러면
In “그러면 방이 조용할 거예요”, “그러면” means “then” or “in that case” and connects the preceding plan to its expected result. It signals that the next statement follows from using headphones. Use it when stating a result after an action or condition has been mentioned.
방이
In “그러면 방이 조용할 거예요”, “방이” means “the room” as the subject whose condition is being described, with 이 marking the subject. The following words describe the expected condition of the room. In a library, this form is useful when explaining the effect of keeping sound contained.
조용할
In “방이 조용할 거예요”, “조용할” describes the room as expected to be quiet. It appears before “거예요”, which completes the expectation about the future result. This form is useful when predicting a quiet condition after a considerate action.
거예요
In “조용할 거예요”, “거예요” completes the expression of an expected future state. Together with “조용할”, it means that the room will be quiet, while “그러면” links this result to the headphone plan. Use this ending when making a prediction about what will happen.
Grammar Points
-아/어도 돼요
이 컴퓨터 사용해도 돼요?
ee KUM-pyuh-tuh sah-yong-hae-doh dweh-yoh?May I use this computer?
Attach -아/어도 되다 to ask for or give permission. 돼요 is the polite form used here.
-(으)ㄹ게요
헤드폰을 쓸게요.
HEH-duh-pon-ul ssul-KKEH-yoh.I’ll use headphones.
Use -(으)ㄹ게요 to express the speaker’s intention or promise to do something.
Korean Vocabulary
그
det
kuh
that
That computer is free.
낮추다
verb
NAT-choo-da
to lower
낮출
You can lower the brightness here.
밝기
noun
BAL-kki
brightness
You can lower the brightness here.
밝다
adj
bak-tta
to be bright
밝아요
The screen is very bright.
비어 있다
phrase
bee-uh it-tta
to be empty; to be free
비어 있어요
That computer is free.
사용해도 되다
phrase
sah-yong-hae-doh dweh-da
to be allowed to use; may use
사용해도 돼요
Can I use this computer?
아주
adv
ah-joo
very
The screen is very bright.
여기서
adv
YUH-gi-suh
here
You can lower the brightness here.
이
det
ee
this
Can I use this computer?
컴퓨터
noun
KUM-pyuh-tuh
computer
Can I use this computer?
프린터
noun
puh-RIN-tuh
printer
Can I use the printer too?
화면
noun
hwah-myuhn
screen
The screen is very bright.
Quiz
Word Order
Arrange the words in the correct order.
Can I use this computer?
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이 컴퓨터를 사용해도 돼요?That computer is free.
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그 컴퓨터는 비어 있어요.The screen is very bright.
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화면이 아주 밝아요.Spelling
Tap the letters to spell the word.
here
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여기서very
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아주computer
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컴퓨터brightness