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Dialogue

실례합니다. 해당 승강장으로 이동하기 편한 방법이 있나요?

shil-LYEH-ham-nee-dah. HAE-dahng soong-GAHNG-jahng-uh-roh ee-DOHNG-hah-gee PYUN-hahn bahng-BUH-mee in-NAH-yoh? Excuse me, is there an accessible way to reach the correct platform?

가장 가까운 엘리베이터는 지금 점검 중이라 이용할 수 없습니다.

GAH-jahng GAH-kkah-oon el-lee-BAY-ee-tuh-neun jee-GEUM juhm-GUHM joong-ee-RAH ee-YONG-hal soo up-SSEUM-nee-dah. The closest elevator is closed for maintenance at the moment.

무거운 여행 가방을 가지고 있어서 어려울 수도 있겠네요.

moo-GUH-oon yuh-HAENG gah-bahng-eul gah-JEE-goh ee-SSEUH-suh uh-RYUH-ool soo-doh it-KKET-neh-yoh. That might be difficult with my heavy suitcase.

북쪽 출입구 옆 엘리베이터를 이용하세요. 조금 더 걸어야 합니다.

book-JJOK chool-IP-goo yuhp el-lee-BAY-ee-tuh-reul ee-YONG-ha-SEH-yoh. joh-GUHM duh guh-ruh-YAH ham-NEE-dah. Use the elevator by the north entrance. It adds a short walk.

그쪽으로 가는 길을 가리켜 주실 수 있나요, 아니면 표지판을 따라가면 되나요?

guh-JJOK-uh-roh gah-neun gee-reul gah-ree-KYUH joo-shil soo in-NAH-yoh, ah-nee-MYUN PYOH-jee-pah-neul ttah-rah-gah-myun DWEH-nah-yoh? Could you point me toward it, or are the signs easy to follow?

표 발매기를 지나서 파란 표지판을 따라가세요.

PYOH bal-MEH-gee-reul jee-NAH-suh pah-RAHN PYOH-jee-pah-neul ttah-rah-gah-SEH-yoh. Go past the ticket machines, then follow the blue signs.

기차가 출발하기 전에 그래도 도착할 수 있을까요?

gee-CHAH-gah choo-bal-hah-gee JUH-neh guh-REH-doh doh-CHAHK-hal soo ee-SSEUL-kkah-yoh? Will I still reach the train before it leaves?

지금 출발하시면 여유 있게 도착하실 수 있을 거예요.

jee-GEUM choo-bal-ha-SHEE-myun yuh-YOO it-KKEH doh-CHAHK-ha-SHEEL soo ee-SSEUL guh-YEH-yoh. If you leave now, you should get there with time to spare.

그럼 지금 그쪽으로 갈게요.

guh-REUM jee-GEUM guh-JJOK-uh-roh gal-KKEH-yoh. I'll head that way now.

가는 길에 도움이 필요하면 개찰구 직원에게 물어보세요.

gah-neun gee-reh doh-OO-mee pee-RYOH-ha-myun geh-CHAL-goo JEEK-won-eh-geh moo-ruh-BOH-seh-yoh. Ask the gate staff if you need help on the way.

Word by Word

실례합니다 “실례합니다” means “excuse me” and is a polite way to get someone’s attention before asking a question. Use it when speaking respectfully to station staff or another person you do not know.

해당 “해당” means the relevant or intended one, as in “해당 승강장,” the platform the traveler needs. It is useful before a noun when identifying the particular item connected to the current situation.

승강장 “승강장” means “platform,” here referring to the train platform the traveler must reach. Use it for the designated boarding platform at a station.

으로 In “승강장으로,” “으로” marks movement toward the platform. It is used after a destination or direction when describing where someone is going.

이동하기 “이동하기” means moving or getting to a place, in the expression “이동하기 편한 방법.” The form presents the action of moving as something that can be described as easy or convenient.

편한 “편한” means easy or convenient in “이동하기 편한 방법,” describing a way that makes getting there easier. It is the noun-modifying form of 편하다 and is used before a noun such as 방법.

방법 “방법” means a way or method, here referring to a route or means of reaching the platform. In “방법이 있나요,” it is the thing whose availability is being asked about.

이 In “방법이 있나요,” “이” marks 방법 as the subject of the question. It is attached after a noun ending in a consonant.

있나요 “있나요” asks whether something exists or is available, so “방법이 있나요” means “is there a way?” Use this polite question form when checking for an available option or resource.

가장 “가장” means “most” and creates the highest degree in “가장 가까운,” meaning “closest.” It is commonly placed before an adjective when selecting the item with the greatest degree of a quality.

가까운 “가까운” means close or nearest in “가장 가까운 엘리베이터,” the closest elevator. It is the noun-modifying form of 가깝다 and is used before a place or object.

엘리베이터 “엘리베이터” means “elevator,” the facility used to move between levels. In this situation, it identifies the elevator that is unavailable and the alternative elevator staff recommends.

는 In “엘리베이터는,” “는” marks the elevator as the topic of the explanation that follows. It sets up information about that particular elevator.

지금 “지금” means “now” or “at the moment,” specifying the current time in the maintenance situation. Use it to describe something happening at the present time.

점검 “점검” means inspection or maintenance checking, as in “점검 중이라.” Here it identifies the work being carried out on the elevator.

중이라 In “점검 중이라,” “중이라” presents something as being in progress and connects that situation to a reason: the elevator cannot be used because it is under inspection. This pattern is useful when an ongoing activity explains what happens next.

이용할 In “이용할 수 없습니다,” “이용할” supplies the action “use” before an expression of possibility or ability. It is used when describing whether a facility or service can be used.

수 In “이용할 수 없습니다,” “수” expresses possibility or ability as part of the construction meaning “cannot use.” It commonly appears between an action form and 있다 or 없다 when discussing whether an action is possible.

없습니다 “없습니다” is a formal polite negative form that means something is absent or unavailable. Together with “이용할 수,” it states that using the elevator is not possible.

무거운 “무거운” means heavy and describes the traveler’s suitcase in “무거운 여행 가방.” It is the noun-modifying form of 무겁다 and is used before a physical object.

여행 “여행” means travel or a trip, and in “여행 가방” it specifies a bag used for traveling. This kind of noun combination identifies the purpose of the following object.

가방 “가방” means bag and refers here to the traveler’s suitcase. It is the object being carried while walking through the station.

을 In “가방을 가지고 있어서,” “을” marks 가방 as the object of 가지고 있다, the expression for having or carrying something. It is attached after a noun ending in a consonant.

가지고 In “가방을 가지고 있어서,” “가지고” contributes the meaning of having or carrying the suitcase. It connects that possession or carrying situation to the following reason.

있어서 In “가지고 있어서,” “있어서” links the fact of having or carrying the suitcase to the result that walking may be difficult. The -어서 ending is useful for giving a reason or cause.

어려울 In “어려울 수도 있겠네요,” “어려울” presents being difficult as a possible situation. It is the form of 어렵다 used before the possibility expression 수도 있겠네요.

도 In “어려울 수도 있겠네요,” “도” marks difficulty as one possible outcome; the full possibility meaning comes from the surrounding construction. This form is useful when acknowledging that a result may occur.

있겠네요 In “어려울 수도 있겠네요,” “있겠네요” gives a tentative, understanding tone such as “I suppose it might be.” The speaker uses it to acknowledge a possible difficulty rather than state it as certain.

북쪽 “북쪽” means “north,” identifying the direction of the alternative entrance in “북쪽 출입구.” Use it before a place noun when specifying a northern location.

출입구 “출입구” means entrance or access point, here referring to the north entrance of the station. In “북쪽 출입구 옆,” it helps identify the location of the recommended elevator.

옆 “옆” means beside or next to, as in “출입구 옆 엘리베이터,” the elevator next to the entrance. Use it to describe the position of one place or object beside another.

를 In “엘리베이터를 이용하세요,” “를” marks 엘리베이터 as the object of 이용하다, “to use.” It is attached after a noun ending in a vowel.

이용하세요 “이용하세요” means “please use” and gives a polite instruction to use the alternative elevator. Use this form when directing someone toward a facility or service.

조금 “조금” means “a little” and softens the amount of extra walking in “조금 더 걸어야 합니다.” It is useful when describing a small quantity or degree.

더 “더” means “more” or “further,” so “조금 더” indicates an additional small amount. Here it describes walking farther than on the closest route.

걸어야 In “걸어야 합니다,” “걸어야” means “have to walk.” The -어야 form expresses a required action before the polite statement ending 합니다.

합니다 In “걸어야 합니다,” “합니다” gives the sentence a formal polite statement ending. Together with 걸어야, it states politely that walking a little farther is necessary.

그쪽 “그쪽” means “that direction” or “that way,” referring to the elevator or route just mentioned. Use it when pointing toward a place understood from the conversation.

가는 In “그쪽으로 가는 길,” “가는” means going or leading toward a place and modifies 길. It is useful for describing a route that leads in a particular direction.

길 “길” means a way, path, or route, here referring to the route toward the alternative elevator. In “가는 길,” it identifies the path someone will take.

가리켜 In “가리켜 주실 수 있나요,” “가리켜” means point out or show the direction. The traveler uses it when asking staff to indicate where to go.

주실 In “가리켜 주실 수 있나요,” “주실” adds the idea of doing something as a favor for the speaker in a polite form. Together with 가리켜, it creates a respectful request for someone to point out the route.

아니면 “아니면” means “or” or “if not” and connects the request for directions with the alternative of following the signs. Use it to present another option in a question.

표지판 “표지판” means a sign or signboard, here referring to the station signs that guide travelers. It is useful when discussing visible directions in a public place.

따라가면 In “표지판을 따라가면 되나요,” “따라가면” means “if I follow” or “if I go along.” The conditional form asks what will happen if the traveler follows the signs.

되나요 In “따라가면 되나요,” “되나요” asks whether an action is acceptable or sufficient. This is a practical way to check whether following the stated route will work.

표 “표” means “ticket,” and in “표 발매기” it identifies the tickets issued by the machine. Use it when referring to a ticket in a travel or station setting.

발매기 “발매기” means a machine that issues or sells something, and “표 발매기” means a ticket machine. Here it identifies a landmark the traveler should pass.

지나서 In “표 발매기를 지나서,” “지나서” means “after passing” or “past.” It connects passing the ticket machines with the next instruction to follow the signs.

파란 “파란” means blue and modifies 표지판 in “파란 표지판.” It is the noun-modifying form of 파랗다 and helps the traveler identify the correct signs by color.

따라가세요 “따라가세요” means “please follow” or “please go along” and gives a polite direction. In “표지판을 따라가세요,” it tells the traveler to use the blue signs as guidance.

기차 “기차” means “train,” here referring to the train the traveler is trying to catch. It is the subject of the departure event in the next expression.

가 In “기차가 출발하기 전에,” “가” marks 기차 as the subject of 출발하기, the train’s departure. It is attached after a noun ending in a vowel.

출발하기 In “기차가 출발하기 전에,” “출발하기” means departing and presents the departure as an event before 전에. This pattern is useful for saying that something happens before another event.

전에 “전에” means “before,” and in “출발하기 전에” it places the traveler’s arrival before the train departs. Use it after an event or time expression when setting a deadline.

그래도 “그래도” means “still” or “nevertheless,” acknowledging that the traveler may arrive despite the longer route. Use it when considering a result that remains possible after a difficulty or change.

도착할 In “도착할 수 있을까요,” “도착할” means “arrive” before the possibility expression. It describes the action whose possibility the traveler is asking about.

있을까요 In “도착할 수 있을까요,” “있을까요” forms a polite question about whether a possibility exists. Together with 도착할 수, it asks whether the traveler can arrive in time.

출발하시면 “출발하시면” means “if you leave” in a polite form addressed to the traveler. It sets the condition for the reassurance that follows.

여유 “여유” means spare time, room, or leeway, as in “여유 있게 도착하실 수 있을 거예요.” Here it refers to arriving with extra time before the train leaves.

있게 In “여유 있게 도착하실 수 있을 거예요,” “있게” makes 여유 into the manner of arriving, meaning with spare time or comfortably. It is useful when describing an action carried out with a certain amount of time or room.

도착하실 In “도착하실 수 있을 거예요,” “도착하실” means “arrive” in a polite form that respects the traveler. It appears before 수 in a polite expression of ability or possibility.

있을 In “도착하실 수 있을 거예요,” “있을” completes the possibility expression meaning that arriving will be possible. It links the ability expression to the prediction that follows.

거예요 In “있을 거예요,” “거예요” gives a polite expectation or prediction, meaning “will” or “is likely to.” The staff member uses it to reassure the traveler about arriving with time to spare.

그럼 “그럼” means “then” or “in that case,” linking the traveler’s response to the directions just given. Use it when accepting a conclusion or deciding what to do next.

갈게요 “갈게요” means “I’ll go” or “I’ll head there” and expresses the speaker’s commitment to take the action. In this situation, the traveler uses it to accept the suggested route and leave now.

에 In “가는 길에,” “에” marks the setting or point along the route, giving the meaning “on the way.” It is commonly used after a place or route when describing where or when something happens.

도움 “도움” means “help,” and in “도움이 필요하면” it refers to assistance the traveler may need while walking through the station. It commonly appears with 필요하다 when talking about needing assistance.

필요하면 In “도움이 필요하면,” “필요하면” means “if it is needed” or naturally “if you need it.” The -면 form creates the condition for asking the gate staff.

개찰구 “개찰구” means a ticket gate or gate area at a station. In “개찰구 직원,” it identifies the location and role of the staff member who can provide help.

직원 “직원” means a staff member or employee, here referring to station staff working at the ticket gate. Use it for an employee who can assist customers.

에게 In “직원에게 물어보세요,” “에게” marks the staff member as the person being asked. It is used after a person or animate recipient when directing an action toward them.

물어보세요 “물어보세요” means “please ask” and is a polite instruction to ask someone for information or help. In “개찰구 직원에게 물어보세요,” it tells the traveler to ask the gate staff if assistance is needed.

Grammar Points

A/V-(으)ㄹ 수도 있겠네요

무거운 여행 가방은 어려울 수도 있겠네요.

moo-GUH-oon yuh-HAENG gah-bahng-eun uh-RYUH-ool soo-doh it-KKET-neh-yoh.

A heavy suitcase might be difficult.

This expresses a possibility softly: “might be” or “could be.”

V-기 전에

출발하기 전에 직원에게 물어보세요.

choo-bal-hah-gee JUH-neh JEEK-won-eh-geh moo-ruh-BOH-seh-yoh.

Ask a staff member before departing.

Attach -기 전에 to a verb to mean “before doing something.”

Korean Vocabulary

가장 가까운 phrase

GAH-jahng GAH-kkah-oon the closest

가장 가까운 엘리베이터는 지금 점검 중이라 이용할 수 없습니다.

무거운 adj

moo-GUH-oon heavy

무거운 여행 가방을 가지고 있어서 어려울 수도 있겠네요.

북쪽 noun

book-JJOK north; northern side

북쪽 출입구 옆 엘리베이터를 이용하세요.

승강장 noun

soong-GAHNG-jahng platform

해당 승강장으로 이동하기 편한 방법이 있나요?

실례합니다 intj

shil-LYEH-ham-nee-dah Excuse me

실례합니다. 해당 승강장으로 이동하기 편한 방법이 있나요?

어려울 수도 있겠네요 phrase

uh-RYUH-ool soo-doh it-KKET-neh-yoh might be difficult

무거운 여행 가방을 가지고 있어서 어려울 수도 있겠네요.

엘리베이터 noun

el-lee-BAY-ee-tuh elevator

가장 가까운 엘리베이터는 지금 점검 중이라 이용할 수 없습니다.

여행 가방 noun

yuh-HAENG gah-bahng suitcase; travel bag

무거운 여행 가방을 가지고 있어서 어려울 수도 있겠네요.

이동하기 편한 phrase

ee-DOHNG-hah-gee PYUN-hahn accessible; convenient for getting around

해당 승강장으로 이동하기 편한 방법이 있나요?

이용할 수 없습니다 phrase

ee-YONG-hal soo up-SSEUM-nee-dah cannot use; is unavailable

가장 가까운 엘리베이터는 지금 점검 중이라 이용할 수 없습니다.

점검 중 phrase

juhm-GUHM joong under maintenance; being inspected

가장 가까운 엘리베이터는 지금 점검 중이라 이용할 수 없습니다.

해당 det

HAE-dahng corresponding; relevant

해당 승강장으로 이동하기 편한 방법이 있나요?

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

Go past the ticket machines, then follow the blue signs.

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표 발매기를 지나서 파란 표지판을 따라가세요.

I'll head that way now.

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그럼 지금 그쪽으로 갈게요.

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

Excuse me

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실례합니다

elevator

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엘리베이터

platform

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승강장

north; northern side

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북쪽