Tidy the living room before guests arrive | Learn Korean in English

Korean lesson set in a contemporary Seoul everyday setting: At home, two adults tidy the living room, put things away, and prepare before guests arrive..

EN → KO / Level: A2

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Dialogue

A

손님들이 곧 올 거예요.

sohn-nim-deu-ree GOHT ohl guh-YEH-yoh Our guests are coming soon.
B

그러면 손님들이 오기 전에 거실을 정리해야겠어요.

guh-ruh-myuhn sohn-nim-deu-ree oh-gee jun-eh guh-SHEEL-eul juhng-nee-hae-ya-get-suh-YOH Then we should clear the living room before they arrive.
A

제가 책들을 다시 책장에 꽂을게요.

jeh-GAH chaek-TTEU-reul dah-SHEE chaek-JAHNG-eh KKKOH-jeul-geh-YOH I'll put the books back on the shelf.
B

제가 소파 쿠션을 가지런히 놓을게요.

jeh-GAH soh-PAH koo-shuhn-eul gah-jee-ruhn-HEE noh-eul-geh-YOH I'll straighten the cushions on the sofa.
A

러그도 청소기로 청소할까요?

RUH-guh-doh CHUHNG-soh-gee-roh CHUHNG-soh-hal-KKAH-yoh Should we vacuum the rug as well?
B

특히 현관 근처를 청소기로 청소하면 도움이 될 거예요.

tuh-KEE HYUHN-gwahn GUHN-chuh-reul CHUHNG-soh-gee-roh CHUHNG-soh-ha-myun doh-OOM-ee dwel guh-YEH-yoh Vacuuming would help, especially near the doorway.
A

거실이 벌써 더 편안해진 것 같아요.

guh-SHEEL-ee BUHL-ssuh duh pyuh-NAHN-hae-jin guht GAH-tah-yoh The room already feels more comfortable.
B

다 준비되면 차를 끓여요.

dah joon-bee-DWEH-myun CHAH-reul KKEUL-lyuh-yoh Let's make tea once everything is ready.

Word by Word

손님들이 “손님들이” means “the guests” in this dialogue. It is the subject of “올 거예요” and is used for people who are visiting. A new example is “손님들이 도착했어요,” meaning “The guests have arrived.”
곧 “곧” means “soon,” referring here to the guests’ arrival in the near future. It commonly comes before a verb, as in “곧 시작해요,” a new example meaning “It starts soon.”
올 “올” means “will come” in “올 거예요.” It is the form of 오다 used before “거예요” to describe an expected future event. A new example is “친구가 올 거예요,” meaning “My friend will come.”
거예요 In “올 거예요,” “거예요” helps express an expected or planned situation, so the whole expression means “will come.” It follows a verb form such as “올” in this future-looking pattern. A new example is “비가 올 거예요,” meaning “It will rain.”
그러면 “그러면” means “then” or “in that case,” connecting the guests’ near arrival with the decision to tidy. It is useful when responding to information and introducing a resulting action. A new example is “그러면 지금 시작해요,” meaning “Then let’s start now.”
오기 “오기” means “coming” in “손님들이 오기 전에,” referring to the guests’ arrival. It is 오다 in a form used before “전에” to make a time expression. A new example is “집에 오기 전에 전화해 주세요,” meaning “Please call before coming home.”
전에 “전에” means “before” and places the tidying before the guests’ arrival in “오 기 전에.” It commonly follows a verb form such as “오기” to express that one action happens earlier. A new example is “자기 전에 책을 읽어요,” meaning “I read a book before going to bed.”
거실을 “거실을” means “the living room” as the object being tidied in this dialogue. The ending “을” marks the room as the object of “정리해야겠어요.” A new example is “거실을 청소해요,” meaning “I clean the living room.”
정리해야겠어요 “정리해야겠어요” means “we should tidy” or “I think we need to organize,” expressing the speaker’s judgment that tidying is necessary. It is used here for the action needed before the guests arrive. A new example is “이제 가야겠어요,” meaning “I think I should go now.”
제가 “제가” means “I” as the subject, with the speaker taking responsibility for the action. It is used before an action such as “책들을 다시 책장에 꽂을게요.” A new example is “제가 할게요,” meaning “I’ll do it.”
책들을 “책들을” means “the books,” which are the objects being put back on the shelf. The ending “들” marks more than one book, and “을” marks them as the object of the action. A new example is “책들을 읽어요,” meaning “I read the books.”
다시 “다시” means “again” or “back,” showing that the books will be returned to the shelf. It commonly appears before the verb describing the repeated or returned action. A new example is “다시 확인해 주세요,” meaning “Please check again.”
책장에 “책장에” means “onto or in the bookshelf,” the destination where the books will be placed. The ending “에” marks the place or destination of “꽂을게요.” A new example is “책장에 책이 많아요,” meaning “There are many books in the bookshelf.”
꽂을게요 “꽂을게요” means “I’ll put them in” or “I’ll place them,” specifically describing putting the books into the shelf. It is used to offer or promise the speaker’s own future action. A new example is “여기에 꽂을게요,” meaning “I’ll put it in here.”
소파 “소파” means “sofa,” the furniture whose cushions are being arranged. It appears before “쿠션을” to identify which cushions are meant. A new example is “소파에 앉아요,” meaning “I sit on the sofa.”
쿠션을 “쿠션을” means “the cushions,” which are the objects being placed neatly on the sofa. The ending “을” marks the cushions as the object of “놓을게요.” A new example is “쿠션을 옮겨 주세요,” meaning “Please move the cushion.”
가지런히 “가지런히” means “neatly” or “in an orderly way,” describing how the cushions will be placed. It modifies the action “놓을게요” and focuses on their tidy arrangement. A new example is “신발을 가지런히 놓아요,” meaning “I place the shoes neatly.”
놓을게요 “놓을게요” means “I’ll put them” or “I’ll place them,” referring here to placing the cushions neatly. It offers or promises the speaker’s own future action. A new example is “가방을 여기 놓을게요,” meaning “I’ll put the bag here.”
러그도 “러그도” means “the rug too,” adding the rug to the cleaning tasks already mentioned. The ending “도” has the meaning “also” or “too.” A new example is “창문도 닫아 주세요,” meaning “Please close the window too.”
청소기로 “청소기로” means “with a vacuum cleaner,” identifying the tool used to clean the rug and nearby area. The ending “로” marks the instrument or means used for the action. A new example is “청소기로 바닥을 청소해요,” meaning “I clean the floor with a vacuum cleaner.”
청소할까요 “청소할까요” means “Shall we clean?” or “Should we vacuum?” and proposes doing the cleaning together. It is a polite way to ask whether to carry out the action. A new example is “지금 청소할까요?” meaning “Shall we clean now?”
특히 “특히” means “especially,” pointing out that the area near the doorway deserves particular attention. It is commonly placed before the part or action receiving special focus. A new example is “특히 아침에 바빠요,” meaning “I’m especially busy in the morning.”
현관 “현관” means “the entrance” or “doorway area,” referring here to the place near which cleaning would be helpful. It commonly combines with “근처” to identify the area around the entrance. A new example is “현관에서 신발을 벗어요,” meaning “I take off my shoes at the entrance.”
근처를 “근처를” means “the area near it” as the area to be cleaned near the doorway. The ending “를” marks that nearby area as the object of “청소하면.” A new example is “역 근처를 걸어요,” meaning “I walk around near the station.”
청소하면 “청소하면” means “if we clean” or “by cleaning,” introducing the condition that leads to help in this sentence. It is used before a result such as “도움이 될 거예요.” A new example is “매일 청소하면 방이 깨끗해져요,” meaning “If you clean every day, the room becomes clean.”
도움이 “도움이” means “help” as the subject of the expression “도움이 될 거예요.” Together with “되다,” it describes something being helpful. A new example is “이 정보가 도움이 돼요,” meaning “This information is helpful.”
될 “될” means “will be” or “will become” in “도움이 될 거예요,” where the whole expression means “will be helpful.” It is the form of 되다 used before “거예요” to describe an expected result. A new example is “좋은 경험이 될 거예요,” meaning “It will be a good experience.”
거실이 “거실이” means “the living room” as the subject of the sentence about becoming more comfortable. The ending “이” marks the living room as the thing being described. A new example is “거실이 넓어요,” meaning “The living room is spacious.”
벌써 “벌써” means “already,” showing that the living room feels more comfortable sooner than expected or by this point. It commonly appears before the result or state that has happened. A new example is “벌써 끝났어요,” meaning “It’s already finished.”
더 “더” means “more,” showing a comparison with how comfortable the living room felt before. It comes before “편안해진” to describe an increased degree. A new example is “조금 더 기다려요,” meaning “Let’s wait a little longer.”
편안해진 “편안해진” means “having become more comfortable,” describing the changed state of the living room. It comes before “것” in “편안해진 것 같아요” to describe what seems to have happened. A new example is “날씨가 따뜻해진 것 같아요,” meaning “It seems the weather has become warmer.”
것 “것” is the noun-like element in “편안해진 것 같아요,” allowing the preceding situation to be described as something that seems true. The whole expression “편안해진 것 같아요” means “It seems to have become more comfortable.” A new example is “비가 온 것 같아요,” meaning “It seems to have rained.”
같아요 “같아요” means “seems” or “appears,” expressing the speaker’s impression rather than a firm statement. In this dialogue, it follows “편안해진 것” to say that the room appears more comfortable. A new example is “괜찮은 것 같아요,” meaning “It seems fine.”
다 “다” means “everything” or “all,” referring here to all the preparation being finished. It comes before “준비되면” in “다 준비되면,” meaning “once everything is ready.” A new example is “다 끝났어요,” meaning “Everything is finished.”
준비되면 “준비되면” means “when it is ready” or “once it is ready,” referring to the preparation being complete. It introduces the condition or time after which the speakers will make tea. A new example is “준비되면 출발해요,” meaning “Once we are ready, we’ll leave.”
차를 “차를” means “tea,” the drink the speakers plan to make after the preparation is complete. The ending “를” marks tea as the object of “끓여요.” A new example is “차를 마셔요,” meaning “I drink tea.”
끓여요 “끓여요” means “make” or “brew” tea in this dialogue, using the verb for bringing something to a boil. It is used with “차를” when preparing tea. A new example is “물을 끓여요,” meaning “I boil water.”

Grammar Points

동사-기 전에

손님들이 오기 전에 거실을 정리해야겠어요.

sohn-nim-deu-ree oh-gee jun-eh guh-SHEEL-eul juhng-nee-hae-ya-get-suh-YOH

I should tidy the living room before the guests come.

-기 전에 means “before doing something.” Attach it to the verb stem: 오다 → 오기 전에.

동사-아/어야겠어요

손님들이 오기 전에 거실을 정리해야겠어요.

sohn-nim-deu-ree oh-gee jun-eh guh-SHEEL-eul juhng-nee-hae-ya-get-suh-YOH

I should tidy the living room before the guests come.

-아/어야겠어요 expresses “I should” or “I’d better.” It shows the speaker’s decision or intention.

Korean Vocabulary

거실 noun
guh-SHEEL living room
곧 adv
GOHT soon
그러면 conj
guh-ruh-myuhn then; in that case
꽂다 verb
KKOHT to put in; to place on a shelf 꽂을게요
다시 adv
dah-SHEE again; back
소파 noun
soh-PAH sofa
손님 noun
sohn-nim guest 손님들이
오기 전에 phrase
oh-gee jun-eh before someone comes
오다 verb
oh-dah to come 올
정리하다 verb
juhng-nee-hah-dah to tidy; to organize 정리해야겠어요
책 noun
chaek book 책들을
책장 noun
chaek-JAHNG bookshelf 책장에

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

Our guests are coming soon.

Show Answer손님들이 곧 올 거예요.

Then we should clear the living room before they arrive.

Show Answer그러면 손님들이 오기 전에 거실을 정리해야겠어요.

I'll put the books back on the shelf.

Show Answer제가 책들을 다시 책장에 꽂을게요.

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

to tidy; to organize

Show Answer정리해야겠어요

guest

Show Answer손님들이

to put in; to place on a shelf

Show Answer꽂을게요

bookshelf

Show Answer책장에