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Dialogue

이번 주에 디자인 행사가 있어요.

ee-BUHN joo-eh dee-jah-EEN haeng-SAH-gah ee-SUH-yoh. There's a design event this week.

가고 싶을 수도 있겠다고 생각했어요.

gah-goh SHEEP-uhl soo-DOO ee-KET-tah-goh saeng-GAHK-hae-SUH-yoh. I thought you might want to go.

그럴 수도 있어요. 어떤 행사예요?

guh-RUHL soo-DOO ee-SUH-yoh. uh-TTUHN haeng-SAH-yeh-yoh? I might. What kind of event is it?

짧은 발표가 몇 개 있고 작은 전시도 있어요.

JJAHL-buhn bal-PYUH-gah myuht-KKAE ee-KOH jah-GUHN juhn-SHEE-doh ee-SUH-yoh. It has a few short talks and a small exhibition.

그러면 잠깐 들르기 쉽겠네요.

guh-ruh-MYUN jahm-KKAN duhl-luh-gee sheep-KKEN-neh-yoh. So it should be easy to drop in.

방문객은 미리 신청해야 하나요?

pahng-moon-GWEH-guhn mee-ree sheen-CHUHNG-hae-yah hah-nah-yoh? Do visitors need to sign up beforehand?

행사 페이지를 확인하고 자세한 내용을 보내 드릴게요.

haeng-SAH PAY-jee-ruh hwah-GEEN-hah-goh jah-SEH-hahn nae-YONG-uhl boh-neh duh-REEL-ggeh-yoh. I'll check the event page and send you the details.

우리 어디에서 만나야 하는지도 알아봐 줄 수 있어요?

oo-ree uh-DEE-eh-suh mahn-NAH-yah hah-nuhn-jee-doh ah-rah-BWAH jool soo ee-SUH-yoh? Could you also find out where we should meet?

신청이 간단하면 첫 발표 전에 입구 근처에서 만나요.

sheen-CHUHNG-ee gahn-DAN-hah-myun chuhT PPAHL-pyuh jeh-eh eeP-KKOO guhn-CHUH-eh-suh mahn-NAH-yoh. If sign-up is simple, let's meet by the entrance before the first talk.

저는 괜찮아요. 계획이 정해지면 보내 주세요.

juh-NUHN gwen-CHAN-ah-yoh. gyeh-HWEK-ee juhng-hae-JEE-myun boh-neh JOO-seh-yoh. That works for me. Send the plan once you have it.

오늘 밤에 신청 규정을 확인하고 만날 시간을 제안할게요.

oh-NUHL pahm-eh sheen-CHUHNG gyoo-JUHNG-uhl hwah-GEEN-hah-goh mahn-NAHL SHEE-gahn-uhl jeh-AHN-hahl-ggeh-yoh. Tonight, I will confirm the sign-up rules and suggest a meeting time.

그러면 그날 저녁 시간을 비워 둘 수 있어요.

guh-ruh-MYUN guh-NAHL juh-NYUHNG SHEE-gahn-uhl bee-WUH dool soo ee-SUH-yoh. Then I can keep that evening free.

Word by Word

이번 “이번” means “this” or “current” in “이번 주에,” referring to the present week. A common reuse pattern is 이번 + time noun when talking about the current period. You could use it when discussing an event or plan happening now.

주에 “주에” means “in the week” in “이번 주에,” with 에 marking the time when the event exists. It follows a time expression to locate something in a particular week. Use a time noun plus 에 when saying when something happens.

디자인 “디자인” means “design” in “디자인 행사,” describing the type of event. It is used before another noun to form a noun combination. You would use it when identifying an event, field, or activity related to design.

행사가 “행사가” means “the event” as the subject of “있어요,” with 가 marking the subject. The sentence presents the event as something that exists this week. A common pattern is a noun plus 이/가 when introducing what exists or happens.

있어요 “있어요” says that something exists or is taking place; here, “디자인 행사가 있어요” means there is a design event. It is used with the subject marked by 이/가. Use it when announcing an event, appointment, or other thing that exists.

가고 “가고” is the form of “가다” used before “싶다” in “가고 싶을 수도 있겠다고,” expressing the action of going that someone may want to do. The combination 가고 싶다 means “want to go.” Use the pattern verb + 고 싶다 to express a wish to do an action.

싶을 “싶을” contributes the meaning “want to” in “가고 싶을 수도,” before the possibility expression 수도 있다. It presents wanting to go as something that may be true. A common pattern is verb + 고 싶을 수도 있어요 when someone may want to do something.

수도 “수도” expresses possibility in “싶을 수도 있겠다고,” contributing the idea that something may be the case. It is part of the reusable construction verb or adjective + 을/ㄹ 수도 있다. Use this pattern when describing one possible situation without stating it as certain.

있겠다고 “있겠다고” presents the possibility as the content of the speaker’s thought in “싶을 수도 있겠다고 생각했어요.” Here it means that the situation might be so. A useful pattern is …겠다고 생각하다 when reporting what possibility or expectation someone thought.

생각했어요 “생각했어요” means “thought” in “있겠다고 생각했어요,” describing the speaker’s past thought. It completes a statement about what the speaker believed or considered. Use …다고 생각하다 to say that someone thinks or thought that a statement is true.

그럴 “그럴” means “be so” or “be that way” in “그럴 수도 있어요,” referring back to the possibility just mentioned. It avoids repeating the entire preceding idea. Use 그럴 수도 있어요 when responding that the previous suggestion or situation may indeed be possible.

어떤 “어떤” means “what kind of” in “어떤 행사예요?” and asks for the type or nature of the event. It comes directly before the noun being identified. Use 어떤 + noun when asking someone to describe or identify a type of thing.

행사예요 “행사예요” means “is an event” in the polite identification question “어떤 행사예요?” It identifies the subject as an event rather than describing an action. Use a noun plus 이에요 or 예요 when politely asking or saying what something is.

짧은 “짧은” means “short” and modifies “발표” in “짧은 발표.” It describes the talks as brief in duration. A common reuse pattern is an adjective form directly before the noun it describes.

발표가 “발표가” means “talks” or “presentations” as the subject of “몇 개 있고,” with 가 marking what exists. The presentations are counted and then connected to the exhibition. Use a noun plus 이/가 when presenting what is included or available.

몇 “몇” means “a few” here in “몇 개,” rather than asking for an exact number. It comes before the counter 개 to describe the number of presentations. Use 몇 plus a counter when referring to an unspecified small number or asking how many.

개 “개” is the general counter used in “발표가 몇 개,” treating the presentations as countable items. It follows the number expression. Use number + 개 for ordinary countable things when no more specific counter is needed.

있고 “있고” means “there are, and” in “발표가 몇 개 있고,” linking the presentations to the exhibition that follows. The 고 ending connects this piece of information to another related one. Use it to list or connect things that exist or happen.

작은 “작은” means “small” and modifies “전시” in “작은 전시도 있어요.” It describes the exhibition as limited in size. Use an adjective form before a noun when giving a simple description.

전시도 “전시도” means “an exhibition too” or “also an exhibition,” with 도 adding it to the presentations already mentioned. In “작은 전시도 있어요,” the exhibition is another thing available at the event. Use a noun plus 도 when adding another item or possibility.

그러면 “그러면” means “then” or “if so,” connecting the event information to the conclusion about stopping by. It signals that the next idea follows from what was just said. Use it when drawing a consequence or responding to a condition.

잠깐 “잠깐” means “briefly” or “for a moment” in “잠깐 들르기,” limiting the length of the stop. It makes the planned visit sound short and informal. Use 잠깐 before an action when you mean that it will happen only for a short time.

들르기 “들르기” means “stopping by” in “잠깐 들르기 쉽겠네요.” It presents the action of stopping by as the thing that is easy. The pattern verb + 기 쉽다 is used to say that an action is easy to do.

쉽겠네요 “쉽겠네요” means “should be easy” or “seems easy,” expressing a conclusion based on the event details. In “들르기 쉽겠네요,” it evaluates stopping by as easy. Use verb + 기 쉽겠네요 when a situation appears easy from the information available.

방문객은 “방문객은” means “as for visitors,” with 은 marking visitors as the topic of the question. The sentence asks about what visitors need to do before attending. Use a noun plus 은/는 to set the topic for a statement or question.

미리 “미리” means “beforehand” in “미리 신청해야 하나요?” and places the sign-up before the event or visit. It commonly comes before the action that must happen early. Use it when telling someone to prepare or act in advance.

신청해야 “신청해야” means “need to sign up” in “신청해야 하나요?” It expresses the required action before the question ending 하나요. Use verb + 아/어야 하다 when saying that an action is necessary.

하나요 “하나요” turns the preceding requirement into a polite question in “신청해야 하나요?” Together with 신청해야, it asks whether sign-up is necessary. The reusable pattern verb + 아/어야 하나요? asks politely whether someone must do something.

행사 “행사” means “event” in “행사 페이지를,” where it describes the page connected with the event. It is used before 페이지 as part of a noun combination. You would use it when referring to information or materials belonging to an event.

페이지를 “페이지를” means “the page” as the object of 확인하고, with 를 marking what will be checked. In “행사 페이지를 확인하고,” the speaker checks the event page. Use a noun plus 을/를 before an action verb when that noun receives the action.

확인하고 “확인하고” means “check and,” linking checking the event page with sending the details. The 고 ending connects the two actions in sequence. Use verb + 고 when saying that one action is connected to another action.

자세한 “자세한” means “detailed” and modifies “내용” in “자세한 내용을.” It indicates that the speaker will send specific information rather than only a brief summary. Use an adjective form before a noun to describe the kind of information or object.

내용을 “내용을” means “the details” or “the contents” as the object of 보내 드릴게요, with 을 marking what will be sent. Here it refers to the event information. Use a noun plus 을/를 with 보내다 when identifying what is being sent.

보내 “보내” means “send” in “보내 드릴게요,” before the polite giving expression 드릴게요. It identifies the action the speaker promises to carry out for the listener. Use the pattern noun을 보내 드릴게요 when promising to send something to someone.

드릴게요 “드릴게요” adds the polite meaning “I’ll do or give it for you” in “보내 드릴게요.” It presents the sending as a helpful promise directed toward the listener. Use verb + 아/어 드릴게요 when offering or promising to do something for someone.

우리 “우리” means “we” or “us” in “우리 어디에서 만나야 하는지도,” referring to the two people who will meet. It is the group understood with the meeting action. Use 우리 when talking about a shared action or plan involving the speaker and others.

어디에서 “어디에서” means “where” or “at which place” in “어디에서 만나야,” with 에서 marking the place where the meeting action occurs. It asks for the location of the meeting. Use a place expression plus 에서 with an action that happens at that place.

만나야 “만나야” means “need to meet” or “should meet” in “만나야 하는지도.” It expresses the meeting as a required part of the plan. Use verb + 아/어야 하다 when describing an action that must be done.

하는지도 “하는지도” contributes “also whether” in “만나야 하는지도 알아봐,” adding this question to the other details to be checked. It forms part of the indirect question about what meeting arrangement is required. Use the pattern …하는지도 알아보다 when asking someone to find out an additional point.

알아봐 “알아봐” means “find out” or “check” in “알아봐 줄 수 있어요?” It names the information-gathering action that the speaker asks the other person to do. Use 알아봐 주다 when asking someone to investigate something for you.

줄 “줄” contributes the meaning “do for someone” in “알아봐 줄 수 있어요?” It shows that finding out the information would be a favor for the speaker. Use verb + 아/어 줄 수 있어요? when politely asking whether someone can do something for you.

수 “수” expresses ability or possibility in “줄 수 있어요?” Together with 있어요, it asks whether the person can find out the information. Use verb + 을/ㄹ 수 있어요? to ask whether someone is able to do an action.

신청이 “신청이” means “the sign-up” as the subject of “간단하면,” with 이 marking what may be simple. The condition concerns the sign-up process. Use a noun plus 이/가 when describing its quality or state.

간단하면 “간단하면” means “if it is simple” in “신청이 간단하면.” It sets a condition for the suggestion to meet by the entrance. Use an adjective or verb plus 면 to introduce a condition.

첫 “첫” means “first” and directly modifies “발표” in “첫 발표.” It identifies the earliest talk at the event. Use 첫 + noun when referring to the first item, occasion, or stage in a sequence.

발표 “발표” means “talk” or “presentation” in “첫 발표 전에.” It identifies the event activity that sets the meeting time. Use it with a time expression such as 전에 when arranging something around a presentation.

전에 “전에” means “before” in “첫 발표 전에,” placing the meeting earlier than the first talk. It follows the event or time that serves as the reference point. Use noun + 전에 when saying that something happens before another event.

입구 “입구” means “entrance” in “입구 근처에서,” identifying the place near which the speakers will meet. It names a physical access point to the event. Use it with a location expression when arranging where to meet.

근처에서 “근처에서” means “near” or “around” a place in “입구 근처에서 만나요,” with 에서 marking where the meeting happens. It places the meeting close to the entrance rather than at a precisely specified point. Use place + 근처에서 with an action that occurs nearby.

만나요 “만나요” means “let’s meet” in this context, functioning as a polite suggestion about the meeting place. The phrase “입구 근처에서 만나요” proposes meeting near the entrance. Use place + 에서 만나요 when suggesting where to meet.

저는 “저는” means “as for me,” with 는 marking the speaker as the topic. It introduces the speaker’s response to the proposed plan. Use it when stating your own opinion, acceptance, or preference.

괜찮아요 “괜찮아요” means “that is okay” or “that works for me” in “저는 괜찮아요.” Here it accepts the suggested meeting arrangement. Use it when agreeing that a plan, option, or situation is acceptable.

계획이 “계획이” means “the plan” as the subject of “정해지면,” with 이 marking what becomes settled. The sentence refers to the plan becoming definite before it is sent. Use a noun plus 이/가 with a verb describing its state or change.

정해지면 “정해지면” means “once it is decided” or “when it is set” in “계획이 정해지면.” It gives the time or condition for sending the plan. Use a verb form ending in 면 when one action should happen after another condition is met.

주세요 “주세요” means “please send” in “보내 주세요,” making a polite request. It asks the listener to send the plan after it is decided. Use verb + 아/어 주세요 when politely asking someone to do something.

오늘 “오늘” means “today” in “오늘 밤에,” specifying the current day. It combines with 밤에 to say when the confirmation will happen. Use 오늘 before a time expression when referring to the present day.

밤에 “밤에” means “at night” or “tonight,” with 에 marking the time of confirming the rules. In “오늘 밤에,” it identifies the evening period of today. Use a time noun plus 에 to state when an action takes place.

신청 “신청” means “sign-up” or “application” in “신청 규정,” describing the rules related to registration. It forms a noun combination with 규정. Use it when discussing the act or process of registering for an event.

규정을 “규정을” means “the rules” or “regulations” as the object of 확인하고, with 을 marking what will be confirmed. Here it refers specifically to the rules for signing up. Use a noun plus 을/를 with 확인하다 when checking rules, information, or requirements.

만날 “만날” means “to meet” or “meeting” while modifying “시간” in “만날 시간을.” It identifies the time intended for the meeting. Use verb + 을/ㄹ + noun when a verb describes a future or intended noun, such as a time for an action.

시간을 “시간을” means “the time” as the object of 제안할게요, with 을 marking what will be suggested. In “만날 시간을 제안할게요,” it is the proposed meeting time. Use 시간을 제안하다 when suggesting a time.

제안할게요 “제안할게요” means “I will suggest,” expressing the speaker’s intention or promise to propose something. Here the object is a meeting time. Use noun을 제안할게요 when promising to suggest an option or plan.

그날 “그날” means “that day,” referring to the day connected with the event and planned meeting. It identifies which evening the speaker will keep free. Use 그날 when referring back to a previously understood day.

저녁 “저녁” means “evening” in “그날 저녁 시간,” specifying the part of the day being discussed. It combines with 그날 to identify that day’s evening. Use it when arranging plans for the evening.

비워 “비워” means “leave free” in “시간을 비워 둘 수 있어요,” referring to keeping the evening without another appointment. It comes before 둘 to describe the action whose result will be maintained. Use 시간을 비워 두다 when reserving time by keeping it available.

둘 “둘” means “keep” or “leave in that state” in “비워 둘 수 있어요.” It indicates that the time will remain free after being cleared. Use verb + 아/어 두다 when doing something in advance and maintaining the resulting state.

Grammar Points

어떤 + 명사

어떤 발표

uh-TTUHN bal-PYUH

what kind of presentation

어떤 is placed before a noun to ask about its type or identity.

동사 어간 + 고 싶다

가고 싶다

gah-goh SHEEP-ttah

want to go

Attach -고 싶다 to a verb stem to express the speaker's desire to do something.

Korean Vocabulary

가고 싶다 phrase

gah-goh SHEEP-ttah to want to go

들르기 verb

duhl-luh-gee stopping by; dropping in

디자인 noun

dee-jah-EEN design

발표 noun

bal-PYUH talk; presentation

방문객 noun

pahng-moon-GWEK visitor

어떤 det

uh-TTUHN what kind of; which

이번 주 phrase

ee-BUHN joo this week

있어요 verb

ee-SUH-yoh there is; to exist

잠깐 adv

jahm-KKAN briefly; for a moment

전시 noun

juhn-SHEE exhibition

짧은 adj

JJAHL-buhn short

행사 noun

haeng-SAH event

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

There's a design event this week.

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이번 주에 디자인 행사가 있어요.

I thought you might want to go.

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가고 싶을 수도 있겠다고 생각했어요.

I might. What kind of event is it?

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그럴 수도 있어요. 어떤 행사예요?

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

exhibition

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전시

short

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짧은

there is; to exist

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있어요

design

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