Packing Efficiently for a Business Trip | Learn Korean in English

Korean lesson set in a contemporary Seoul everyday setting: Before a business trip, two adults decide how to pack a carry-on with meeting clothes, documents, chargers, and quick-access items..

EN → KO / Level: B1

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Dialogue

A

출장에는 기내용 가방 하나만 가져가고 싶어요.

choong-JANG-eh-nuhn kee-NYONG ga-BANG ha-NA-man ga-juh-GA-go SHEE-puh-yo. I want to take only a carry-on bag for the business trip.
B

그럼 회의 복장을 중심으로 준비하고 여분은 최소한으로 챙기세요.

guh-RUM HWEH-ee boh-JANG-eul joong-SHIM-uh-ro joon-BEE-ha-go yuh-BOON-un choe-so-HAN-uh-ro chaeng-GEE-seh-yo. Then plan around the meeting outfit and keep extras to a minimum.
A

일정에 회의 하나와 편한 저녁 식사 하나가 있어요.

il-JUNG-eh HWEH-ee ha-NA-wa pyun-HAN juh-NUHK SHIK-sa ha-NA-ga ee-SUH-yo. I have one meeting and one casual dinner on the itinerary.
B

둘 다 입을 수 있는 옷을 챙기세요.

DOOL da ee-BEUL soo een-NEUN OHT-eul chaeng-GEE-seh-yo. Pack pieces that can work for both.
B

그렇지 않으면 가방이 금방 꽉 찰 거예요.

guh-ruh-CHEE an-EU-myun ga-BANG-ee GUHM-bang KKWAK chal guh-YEH-yo. Or the bag will fill up fast.
A

회의 전에 셔츠가 구겨질까 봐 걱정돼요.

HWEH-ee juhn-EH SHYUH-cheu-ga goo-GYUH-jil-KKA bwa GUH-jung-DWAE-yo. I'm worried my shirt will wrinkle before the meeting.
B

조심해서 돌돌 만 다음 호텔에 도착하자마자 꺼내세요.

jo-SHIM-hae-suh dol-DOL man da-EUM ho-TEL-eh doh-CHAK-ha-ja-ma-ja KKUH-nae-seh-yo. Roll it carefully, then unpack it as soon as you reach the hotel.
A

충전기와 서류는 앞주머니에 넣을까요?

choong-JUHN-gee-wa suh-RYOO-neun ap-JOO-muh-nee-eh NUH-eul-KKA-yo? Should chargers and documents go in the front pocket?
B

그곳에는 바로 꺼내 쓰는 물건과 회의 안건의 예비 사본도 함께 넣어 두세요.

guh-GOH-seh-neun ba-RO KKUH-nae SSEU-neun MOOL-guhn-gwa HWEH-ee an-GUHN-e YEH-bee sa-BON-do HAM-kkeh NUH-uh DOO-seh-yo. Keep quick-access items there, along with a backup copy of the agenda.
A

그러면 공항에서 가방 전체를 열지 않아도 되겠네요.

guh-ruh-MYUN gong-HANG-eh-suh ga-BANG jun-CHEH-reul YUHL-jee an-A-do DWEH-gen-NEH-yo. Then I won't have to open the whole bag at the airport.
B

그런 물건들이 가까이 있으면 보안 검색이 더 쉬울 거예요.

guh-RUN MOOL-guhn-deul-ee ga-KKA-ee ee-SSEU-myun bo-AN geom-SAEK-ee duh SHEE-ool guh-YEH-yo. Security will be easier when those things are close at hand.

Word by Word

출장 “출장” means a business trip here. It names the trip context in “출장에는 기내용 가방 하나만 가져가고 싶어요.” It is useful when discussing work-related travel and commonly appears before a location or time marker.
에 In “출장에는,” “에” marks the business trip as the context or occasion for the action. It follows a noun naming a time, place, or situation. Use it when saying where or when something happens.
는 In “출장에는,” “는” marks the trip as the topic or context being highlighted. Together with “에,” it makes the trip the setting for the speaker’s packing choice. It is useful when shifting attention to a particular topic.
기내용 “기내용” means intended for use in an airplane cabin, so “기내용 가방” is a carry-on bag. It directly modifies “가방.” Use it when choosing luggage for air travel.
가방 “가방” means bag, specifically the carry-on bag in this dialogue. It is the object of “가져가고 싶어요.” Use it when discussing what to pack or carry.
하나 “하나” means one and counts the carry-on bag in “가방 하나만.” It appears before “만” to emphasize that there is only one bag. Use it when specifying a single item.
만 “만” means only and limits the choice to one carry-on bag in “하나만.” It follows the item being limited. Use it when excluding additional items or options.
가져가고 “가져가고” means take along and connects that action to “싶어요” in “가져가고 싶어요.” The form is used when expressing a desire to take something to another place. A reusable pattern is “가방 하나만 가져가고 싶어요.”
싶어요 “싶어요” expresses the speaker’s wish to do the preceding action, so “가져가고 싶어요” means want to take along. It follows a verb connected with “-고.” Use it to state a polite desire, such as when discussing travel plans.
그럼 “그럼” means then or in that case and introduces advice based on the speaker’s wish to take one bag. It connects the previous statement with the next suggestion. Use it when responding to a plan or condition.
회의 “회의” means meeting in “회의 복장.” It identifies the event that determines the suitable clothes. Use it when discussing a work meeting or meeting-related preparations.
복장 “복장” means outfit or attire, especially the clothing appropriate for the meeting here. It combines with “회의” in “회의 복장.” Use it when talking about clothing as a complete appearance rather than one item.
을 “을” marks “회의 복장” as the object of “준비하고.” It follows a noun ending in a consonant in this sentence. Use it to mark what someone prepares or handles.
중심 “중심” means center or focus in “회의 복장을 중심으로.” The phrase makes the meeting outfit the main basis for planning. Use it when organizing something around a central item or consideration.
으로 In “회의 복장을 중심으로,” “으로” completes the expression meaning centered on or based around. It follows “중심” and shows the basis for the preparation. Use this kind of expression when making one thing the focus of a plan.
준비하고 “준비하고” means prepare and connects the preparation clause with the instruction about extras. It shows that preparing around the meeting outfit is one action in a sequence. Use it when linking two actions or instructions.
여분 “여분” means extra or spare items, referring to things beyond the main clothes needed for the trip. It is contrasted with keeping the packing limited. Use it when deciding whether to bring additional supplies.
은 In “여분은,” “은” marks extras as the topic being limited. It gives “여분” a contrastive focus after the main meeting outfit. Use it when setting one category apart for special treatment.
최소한 “최소한” means to a minimum in “최소한으로 챙기세요.” It describes the limited amount of extra items to pack. Use it when advising someone to reduce quantity while keeping what is necessary.
챙기세요 “챙기세요” is a polite instruction to pack or make sure to bring something. Here it tells the listener to keep extras to a minimum. Use it when giving practical advice about items someone should take.
일정 “일정” means schedule or itinerary in “일정에.” It contains the planned meeting and casual dinner. Use it when describing the events that determine travel plans.
와 “와” connects “회의 하나” and “편한 저녁 식사 하나” as two items in the itinerary. It means and after a noun ending in a vowel. Use it to join two nouns in a list.
편한 “편한” means casual or comfortable here and modifies “저녁 식사.” It describes a dinner that does not require the meeting outfit. Use it when describing comfortable clothing, plans, or situations.
저녁 “저녁” refers to the evening or the evening meal in “저녁 식사.” Here it helps identify the casual dinner on the itinerary. Use it when discussing evening plans or meals.
식사 “식사” means a meal and completes “저녁 식사,” meaning dinner. It identifies the second planned event. Use it in polite or neutral discussion of eating a meal.
가 “가” marks “회의 하나와 편한 저녁 식사 하나” as the subject of “있어요.” It shows what exists on the itinerary. Use it after a subject when stating that something is present or scheduled.
있어요 “있어요” means there is or there are here, stating that the itinerary includes the meeting and dinner. It describes the existence of planned events rather than possession. Use it when saying that an event or item is present in a schedule or place.
둘 “둘” means two and refers to the two uses being discussed: the meeting and the casual dinner. It appears with “다” in “둘 다.” Use it when counting two people or things.
다 In “둘 다,” “다” means both, so the clothes should work for both planned occasions. It follows “둘” and completes the expression for the two items together. Use it when referring to two things as a pair.
입을 “입을” means to wear in “입을 수 있는 옷.” It names the wearing action inside the possibility expression “수 있는.” Use it when describing clothes that someone can wear for a particular purpose.
수 “수” in “입을 수 있는” expresses possibility or ability, making the phrase mean can wear. It is used together with the preceding action and “있는.” Use it when describing whether an action is possible.
있는 “있는” completes “입을 수 있는 옷,” meaning clothes that can be worn for both occasions. It modifies “옷” by describing its suitability. Use it before a noun when describing something that has a possible or available quality.
옷 “옷” means clothes in “둘 다 입을 수 있는 옷.” It is the item to pack and is chosen for use at both events. Use it when discussing clothing generally.
그렇지 않으면 “그렇지 않으면” means otherwise or if that is not so. “그렇지” refers back to packing clothes that work for both, while “않으면” makes the condition negative. Use it to introduce the likely result when the previous advice is not followed.
이 “이” marks “가방” as the subject in “가방이 금방 꽉 찰 거예요.” It identifies the bag as the thing that will become full. Use it after a subject noun ending in a consonant.
금방 “금방” means quickly or soon here, emphasizing how fast the bag will become full. It modifies the prediction “꽉 찰 거예요.” Use it when describing something happening after a short time.
꽉 “꽉” means completely or tightly and shows that the bag will become full with no room left. It modifies “찰.” Use it when describing something being packed, filled, or closed very tightly.
찰 “찰” means will fill or become full in “꽉 찰 거예요.” It describes the expected future state of the bag. Use it before “거예요” when predicting that a container will become full.
거예요 In “꽉 찰 거예요,” “거예요” presents the filling of the bag as an expected result or prediction. It follows “찰” to refer to a future situation. Use it when making a polite prediction about what will happen.
전 “전” means before in “회의 전에,” placing the possible wrinkling earlier than the meeting. It follows the event that serves as the reference point. Use it with an event or time when describing what happens earlier.
셔츠 “셔츠” means shirt, the clothing item the speaker is worried about. It is the subject of the possible wrinkling. Use it when discussing a shirt that needs to stay neat.
구겨질까 봐 “구겨질까 봐” means because I am worried it might wrinkle. “구겨질까” frames wrinkling as a possibility, and “봐” contributes the concern in this construction. A reusable pattern is “구겨질까 봐 걱정돼요,” as in this dialogue.
걱정돼요 “걱정돼요” means I am worried or it causes concern. Here the possible wrinkling of the shirt is what causes the worry. Use it after describing a situation that concerns you.
조심해서 “조심해서” means carefully and tells the listener how to roll the shirt. It connects the manner of the action with “돌돌 만.” Use it when giving instructions that require care.
돌돌 만 “돌돌 만” means rolled up, describing the shirt after it has been rolled carefully. “돌돌” emphasizes the rolling motion, and “만” describes the resulting rolled item. Use it when explaining how clothing or another flexible item is packed.
다음 “다음” means after or next in “돌돌 만 다음.” It places unpacking after the rolling action. Use it in a sequence when one action follows another.
호텔 “호텔” means hotel, the destination where the shirt should be taken out. It appears with “도착하자마자,” meaning as soon as arriving there. Use it when discussing accommodation during a trip.
도착하자마자 “도착하자마자” means as soon as you arrive. It shows that taking the shirt out should happen immediately after reaching the hotel. Use it when one action follows another without delay.
꺼내세요 “꺼내세요” is a polite instruction to take something out, here referring to the rolled shirt. It tells the listener what to do after arriving at the hotel. Use it when asking someone to remove an item from a bag, drawer, or container.
충전기 “충전기” means charger and is one of the items considered for the front pocket. It is listed together with documents as something that may need quick access. Use it when discussing travel electronics or charging equipment.
서류 “서류” means documents, referring to the papers needed for the business trip. It is considered for storage in the front pocket. Use it when discussing work papers or official documents.
앞주머니 “앞주머니” means front pocket, the suggested location for chargers and documents. It combines “앞” with “주머니” to identify the pocket at the front. Use it when describing where small, important items are stored.
넣을까요 “넣을까요” means shall I put it or them in, and politely asks for confirmation about placing the chargers and documents in the front pocket. It is used for offering or checking a proposed action. A reusable pattern is asking whether an item should go into a specified place.
그곳 “그곳” means that place or there and refers back to the front pocket. It identifies the location where quick-access items should be kept. Use it when pointing back to a place already mentioned.
바로 “바로” means immediately or directly in “바로 꺼내 쓰는 물건.” It emphasizes that the items can be taken out and used without delay. Use it when describing quick access or an action done directly.
꺼내 “꺼내” means take out and connects with “쓰는” in “꺼내 쓰는 물건.” It describes removing an item before using it. Use it when explaining a sequence of taking something out and using it.
쓰는 “쓰는” means using in “꺼내 쓰는 물건,” describing items that are taken out for immediate use. It modifies “물건.” Use it before a noun when describing what someone uses.
물건 “물건” means item or thing, referring to objects that should be easy to access. In “바로 꺼내 쓰는 물건,” the phrase identifies items used immediately. Use it for practical objects whose specific names are not important.
과 “과” connects “물건” and “안건” in the list of items to keep in the front pocket. It means and after a noun ending in a consonant. Use it to join two nouns.
안건 “안건” means an agenda item or matter for discussion. Here it appears in “회의 안건의 예비 사본,” referring to the meeting agenda material. Use it when discussing topics or items planned for a meeting.
의 In “회의 안건의 예비 사본,” “의” links the agenda item to its backup copy. It shows the relationship between the source document and the copy. Use it to connect a noun with another noun that describes its possession or relation.
예비 “예비” means backup or spare in “예비 사본.” It indicates that the copy is kept for use if the main copy is unavailable. Use it when preparing an extra resource for a possible need.
사본 “사본” means copy, referring to a duplicate of the meeting agenda. It is kept with the quick-access items. Use it when discussing a duplicate document rather than the original.
도 “도” means also or too in “예비 사본도.” It adds the backup copy to the other items that should be kept in the pocket. Use it to include an additional item in an instruction or list.
함께 “함께” means together or along with and indicates that the backup copy should be placed with the other quick-access items. It emphasizes keeping the items in the same location. Use it when grouping items or actions together.
넣어 “넣어” means put in and connects the placement action to “두세요.” Together, “넣어 두세요” means put something in and keep it there. Use it when giving an instruction to store an item in a particular place.
두세요 In “넣어 두세요,” “두세요” means keep or leave the item in place after putting it there. It adds the idea that the item should remain stored and ready. Use it when instructing someone to put something somewhere for later use.
그러면 “그러면” means then or in that case and introduces the benefit of keeping the items in the front pocket. It connects the storage plan with the airport result. Use it when drawing a consequence from the previous statement.
공항 “공항” means airport, the place where the speaker expects to go through security. It appears with “에서” to mark the location of opening the bag. Use it when discussing actions during air travel.
에서 In “공항에서,” “에서” marks the airport as the place where the action happens. It commonly follows a location when describing an activity performed there. Use it to identify where an action takes place.
전체 “전체” means whole or entire in “가방 전체.” It emphasizes that the speaker would otherwise need to open all of the bag. Use it when referring to something as a complete unit.
를 “를” marks “가방 전체” as the object of “열지.” It follows the object being opened. Use it to mark what an action directly affects.
열지 “열지” means open and connects the action to the negative necessity construction “열지 않아도 되겠네요.” It identifies the action that may not be required. Use it when forming a statement about not doing an action.
않아도 “않아도” contributes the meaning even without doing or not having to do in “열지 않아도 되겠네요.” Together with “되다,” it says that opening the whole bag will not be necessary. Use it when explaining that an action is unnecessary.
되겠네요 In “열지 않아도 되겠네요,” “되겠네요” expresses the speaker’s realization that something will be okay or apparently unnecessary. It completes the idea that the whole bag need not be opened. Use it when drawing a polite conclusion from new information.
그런 “그런” means such or those and points back to the quick-access items just mentioned. It modifies “물건들” rather than naming the items again. Use it when referring to items with the qualities or role described previously.
물건들 “물건들” means the items or things referred to earlier, especially the chargers, documents, and agenda copy. “들” makes the reference plural. Use it when discussing several practical objects together.
가까이 “가까이” means nearby or close and describes the location of the items during security screening. It appears in “가까이 있으면,” meaning if they are close at hand. Use it when emphasizing convenient physical access.
있으면 “있으면” means if they are or when they are, making the items’ closeness the condition for easier security. It connects the condition with the result “쉬울 거예요.” Use it when stating what happens if something is in a certain state or place.
보안 “보안” means security in “보안 검색.” It identifies the airport security process being discussed. Use it when talking about protecting or checking access and belongings.
검색 “검색” means inspection or screening in “보안 검색.” Together, the phrase refers to security screening at the airport. Use it for an official check of people or belongings.
더 “더” means more and makes the comparison that security screening will be easier when the items are close. It modifies “쉬울.” Use it when describing a greater degree of a quality or result.
쉬울 “쉬울” means will be easier in “더 쉬울 거예요.” It presents easier security screening as the expected result of keeping the items nearby. Use it before “거예요” when making a polite prediction about difficulty.

Grammar Points

-자마자

도착하자마자 충전기를 꺼내세요.

doh-CHAK-ha-ja-ma-ja choong-JUHN-gee-reul KKUH-nae-seh-yo.

Take out the charger as soon as you arrive.

-자마자 means “as soon as” and shows that the second action happens immediately after the first.

-(으)ㄹ까 걱정되다

옷이 구겨질까 걱정돼요.

O-shi goo-GYUH-jil-KKA GUH-jung-DWEH-yo.

I'm worried that the clothes might get wrinkled.

-(으)ㄹ까 expresses concern about a possible situation; 걱정되다 means “to be worried.”

Korean Vocabulary

가져가다 verb
ga-juh-GA-da to take; to bring 가져가고
기내용 가방 phrase
kee-NYONG ga-BANG carry-on bag

출장에는 기내용 가방 하나만 가져가고 싶어요.

복장 noun
bohk-JANG outfit; attire

회의 복장을 중심으로 준비하고 여분은 최소한으로 챙기세요.

여분 noun
yuh-BOON extra; spare

회의 복장을 중심으로 준비하고 여분은 최소한으로 챙기세요.

일정 noun
il-JUNG schedule; itinerary

일정에 회의 하나와 편한 저녁 식사 하나가 있어요.

저녁 식사 phrase
juh-NUHK SHIK-sa dinner

일정에 회의 하나와 편한 저녁 식사 하나가 있어요.

준비하다 verb
joon-BEE-ha-da to prepare 준비하고
중심으로 phrase
joong-SHIM-uh-ro centered around; focusing on

회의 복장을 중심으로 준비하고 여분은 최소한으로 챙기세요.

최소한으로 adv
chweh-so-HAN-uh-ro to a minimum

회의 복장을 중심으로 준비하고 여분은 최소한으로 챙기세요.

출장 noun
choong-JANG business trip

출장에는 기내용 가방 하나만 가져가고 싶어요.

편하다 adj
pyun-HA-da to be comfortable; to be casual 편한
회의 noun
HWEH-ee meeting

회의 복장을 중심으로 준비하고 여분은 최소한으로 챙기세요.

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

I want to take only a carry-on bag for the business trip.

Show Answer출장에는 기내용 가방 하나만 가져가고 싶어요.

I'm worried my shirt will wrinkle before the meeting.

Show Answer회의 전에 셔츠가 구겨질까 봐 걱정돼요.

Should chargers and documents go in the front pocket?

Show Answer충전기와 서류는 앞주머니에 넣을까요?

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

to prepare

Show Answer준비하고

to a minimum

Show Answer최소한으로

to take; to bring

Show Answer가져가고

centered around; focusing on

Show Answer중심으로