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Dialogue

그룹 프로젝트를 위해 스터디룸을 예약하고 싶어요.

guh-ROOP peh-roh-JEK-teu-reul wee-hae suh-tuh-DEE-room-eul yeh-yah-KAH-go shee-PEO-yo I'd like to reserve a study room for a group project.

어느 정도 크기의 방이 필요하세요?

uh-nuh JUNG-doh koo-GEE-eh bahng-ee pee-ryoh-HAH-seh-yo What size room do you need?

언제 사용하고 싶으세요?

uhn-jeh sah-YONG-ha-go shee-peu-SEH-yo When do you want to use it?

저희는 오늘 오후에 네 명이 쓸 조용한 방이 필요해요.

juh-HEE-neun oh-NEUL oh-HOO-eh neh MYUNG-ee sseul joh-YONG-han bahng-ee pee-RYOH-hae-yo We need a quiet room this afternoon for four people.

오늘 오후에 두 시간 동안 이용할 수 있는 방이 하나 있어요.

oh-NEUL oh-HOO-eh doo SHEE-gan doh-ONG-hae ee-YONG-hal soo IN-neun bahng-ee ha-NAH ee-SSUH-yo There is one available for two hours this afternoon.

저희가 슬라이드를 검토하고 각 부분을 누가 발표할지 정하기에 충분한 시간이 돼요.

juh-HEE-ga sseul-LAI-deu-reul gum-TOH-ha-go gahk ppoo-BOON-eul noo-GAH bal-PYO-hal-jji jung-HAH-gee-eh choong-BOON-han shee-GAHN-ee dwae-yo That gives us enough time to review the slides and decide who will present each part.

고객님의 도서관 계정으로 예약해 드릴게요.

goh-GAEK-nim-eh doh-SUH-gwan gyeh-JUNG-uh-ro yeh-yah-KAE deu-RIL-geh-yo I'll reserve it under your library account.

계획이 바뀌면 온라인으로 취소할 수 있어요.

gyeh-HWEK-ee bah-KWEE-myun ohn-LAI-neu-ro chwee-SOH-hal soo ee-SSUH-yo You can cancel online if plans change.

저희가 열쇠를 이 데스크에서 받으면 되나요?

juh-HEE-ga yul-SWAE-reul ee DEH-seu-keu-eh-suh bah-deu-myun dweh-NAH-yo Do we pick up the key at this desk?

열쇠를 여기서 받아 가신 다음, 다음 예약이 시작되기 전에 반납해 주세요.

yul-SWAE-reul yuh-GEE-suh ba-DAH ga-SHIN da-EUM, da-EUM yeh-YAK-ee shee-JAHK-dweh-gee jun-eh ban-NAHP-hae joo-SEH-yo Pick it up here, then return it before the next booking starts.

저희는 방을 깨끗하게 사용하고 정시에 나가겠습니다.

juh-HEE-neun bahng-eul kkeh-KKEU-ta-geh sah-YONG-ha-go jung-SHEE-eh na-gah-GET-sseum-nee-DAH We'll keep the room clean and leave on time.

그러면 다음 그룹이 기다리지 않고 시작할 수 있어요.

guh-ruh-MYUN da-EUM geu-RU-bee gee-DAH-ree-jee an-GO shee-JAHK-hal soo ee-SSUH-yo That way, the next group can start without waiting.

Word by Word

그룹 “그룹” means “group” here, as in the group working on a project. It is used before another noun in “그룹 프로젝트.”

프로젝트를 “프로젝트를” means “the project” as the object of the action. The ending 를 marks the project as what the group is doing something for or about; use a noun with 를 when it receives an action.

위해 “위해” means “for” or “for the purpose of,” showing the purpose of the reservation. In “프로젝트를 위해,” it introduces the goal, and this pattern is useful when explaining why an action is done.

스터디룸을 “스터디룸을” means “the study room” as the object being reserved. The ending 을 marks the room as what the speaker wants to reserve; use the object form before an action verb.

예약하고 “예약하고” means “reserve and” and links the reservation action to the following expression of desire. In “예약하고 싶어요,” it creates the pattern “want to reserve,” which is useful when making a booking request.

싶어요 “싶어요” expresses a polite desire to do something; here it means “want to” reserve the room. It follows “예약하고” in “예약하고 싶어요,” a useful pattern for politely stating what you want to do.

어느 “어느” means “which” or “what kind of” when choosing among possible options. In “어느 정도 크기의,” it helps ask about the approximate size needed, useful when requesting a suitable option.

정도 “정도” means “degree” or “extent” here and helps ask how large the room should be. Together with “어느,” it forms “어느 정도,” a useful way to ask about an approximate level or amount.

크기의 “크기의” means “of what size” and describes the following room. It connects the idea of size to “방” in “크기의 방”; use this form when one noun describes the size of another noun.

방이 “방이” means “the room” as the subject of what is needed. The ending 이 marks the room as the subject in “방이 필요하세요,” useful when asking what kind of room someone needs.

필요하세요 “필요하세요” politely asks whether something is needed, here asking what size room the listener needs. It is used after the needed item in “방이 필요하세요,” a useful service-desk question.

언제 “언제” means “when” and asks about the time of using the room. It appears before the action in “언제 사용하고 싶으세요,” a useful pattern for asking when someone wants to do something.

사용하고 “사용하고” means “use and” and links using the room to the following expression of desire. In “사용하고 싶으세요,” it forms a polite question about whether the listener wants to use something.

싶으세요 “싶으세요” politely asks whether another person wants to do something. In “사용하고 싶으세요,” it asks when the listener wants to use the room; this is useful when asking about another person’s preference.

저희는 “저희는” means “we” or “our group” as the topic, using a polite humble form for the speaker’s group. In “저희는 오늘 오후에,” it introduces the group’s requirements; use it when speaking politely about your own group.

오늘 “오늘” means “today” and identifies the day of the reservation. It appears in “오늘 오후에,” a useful time expression for specifying when something will happen.

오후에 “오후에” means “in the afternoon,” with 에 marking the time when the room will be used. In “오늘 오후에,” it gives the scheduled time; use a time expression with 에 to state when an event occurs.

네 “네” means “four” here and comes before the people counter in “네 명이.” Use it before a counting word when stating the number of people.

명이 “명이” means “people” in the phrase “네 명이,” with 이 marking the people as the subject of the room use. This counter is used after a number when describing how many people are involved.

쓸 “쓸” means “will use” or “to use” and describes the room that four people will use. In “네 명이 쓸 조용한 방,” it comes before the noun; this form is useful when describing what someone will use.

조용한 “조용한” means “quiet” and describes the room’s condition. It appears in “조용한 방,” a useful adjective-plus-noun pattern for requesting a quiet place.

필요해요 “필요해요” means “is needed” in this polite statement about the group’s requirement. In “조용한 방이 필요해요,” the needed item comes before it; use this pattern to state a need.

두 “두” means “two” here and comes before “시간” to express a two-hour duration. Use it before the relevant counting word when stating this amount.

시간 “시간” means “hours” in “두 시간 동안,” describing the length of the reservation. It is used after a number to state a duration.

동안 “동안” means “for the duration of” and shows how long the room is available. In “두 시간 동안,” it follows the duration; use this pattern to describe how long an activity continues.

이용할 “이용할” means “to use” or “to make use of” as the action in the availability expression. In “이용할 수 있는 방,” it introduces what can be done with the room; this pattern describes a room available for use.

수 “수” marks possibility or ability in “이용할 수 있는,” meaning that the room can be used. It is useful in this construction when describing an action that is possible.

있는 “있는” means “available” or “being possible” in “이용할 수 있는 방.” Together with the preceding possibility expression, it describes a room that can be used; this is useful before a noun when describing availability.

하나 “하나” means “one” here, referring to one available room. In “방이 하나 있어요,” it identifies the number of rooms available; use it when indicating a single item.

있어요 “있어요” means “there is” or “exists,” stating that an available room exists. In “하나 있어요,” it is useful for telling someone that an option is available.

저희가 “저희가” means “we” or “our group” as the subject of the reviewing and deciding actions. The ending 가 marks the group as the subject; use it when emphasizing who will perform an action.

슬라이드를 “슬라이드를” means “the slides” as the object being reviewed. The ending 를 marks the slides as what the group reviews; use the object form before an action.

검토하고 “검토하고” means “review and” and links reviewing the slides to deciding who will present. In “검토하고 각 부분을,” it lists one action before another; this is useful for connecting related actions.

각 “각” means “each” and modifies “부분,” referring to the individual parts of the presentation. In “각 부분을,” it is useful before a noun when considering items one by one.

부분을 “부분을” means “each part” as the object of deciding who will present it. The ending 을 marks the parts as the object; use this object form before an action.

누가 “누가” means “who” as the subject of presenting. In “누가 발표할지,” it asks which person will present; use it when identifying the person responsible for an action.

발표할지 “발표할지” introduces the question of who will present. In “누가 발표할지 정하기에,” it is part of the decision about presentation responsibility; this pattern is useful when deciding which person will do something.

정하기에 “정하기에” means “for deciding” in the explanation that the available time is enough for making the decision. In “정하기에 충분한 시간이,” it links the decision to the amount of time needed.

충분한 “충분한” means “enough” or “sufficient” and describes the time available for reviewing and deciding. It appears before “시간” in “충분한 시간이,” a useful pattern for saying that something is sufficient.

시간이 “시간이” means “time” as the subject of what the two-hour period provides. The ending 이 marks time as the subject in “시간이 돼요”; use it when describing whether the available time serves a purpose.

돼요 “돼요” means “becomes” or “serves as” here, so the available period serves as enough time for the group. In “시간이 돼요,” it is useful for saying that a period is sufficient for an activity.

고객님의 “고객님의” means “your” in a respectful service context, literally referring to the customer’s. In “고객님의 도서관 계정,” it shows whose library account is being used; use this respectful possessive form when addressing a customer.

도서관 “도서관” means “library” and identifies the type of account in the reservation. It appears in “도서관 계정,” a useful noun combination for talking about a library account.

계정으로 “계정으로” means “under” or “using the account,” with 으로 marking the account used for the reservation. In “도서관 계정으로 예약해,” it identifies the account associated with the booking; use this pattern when an account is the basis for an action.

예약해 “예약해” means “reserve” or “book” and links the booking action to the service promise that follows. In “예약해 드릴게요,” it is useful when offering to make a reservation for someone.

드릴게요 “드릴게요” expresses the speaker’s polite promise to do something for the listener. In “예약해 드릴게요,” it shows that the staff member will make the reservation as a service; use an action followed by this form when offering help.

계획이 “계획이” means “the plans” as the subject of changing. The ending 이 marks the plans as the subject in “계획이 바뀌면,” useful when describing what may change.

바뀌면 “바뀌면” means “if or when they change,” referring to the plans. In “계획이 바뀌면,” the ending 면 creates a condition; use this form when an action depends on a possible change.

온라인으로 “온라인으로” means “online” or “through an online channel,” with 으로 marking the method used to cancel. In “온라인으로 취소할 수 있어요,” it specifies how the cancellation can be made; use it to state a method of doing something.

취소할 “취소할” means “to cancel” as the action that is possible if the plans change. In “온라인으로 취소할 수 있어요,” it appears in the possibility expression; this is useful when explaining that a booking can be cancelled.

열쇠를 “열쇠를” means “the key” as the object to be picked up and returned. The ending 를 marks the key as the object; use it before actions involving the key.

이 “이” means “this” and points to the desk near the speaker. In “이 데스크에서,” it comes before the noun to identify a specific nearby desk; use it before a noun when pointing something out.

데스크에서 “데스크에서” means “at the desk,” with 에서 marking the place where the key is received. In “이 데스크에서,” it identifies the location of the action; use a place followed by 에서 when stating where an action happens.

받으면 “받으면” means “if or when we receive” and introduces the condition in the question about collecting the key. In “받으면 되나요,” it asks whether receiving it in that way is the correct procedure; use this conditional form when checking what should be done.

되나요 “되나요” means “is it okay?” or “will that do?” in the question “받으면 되나요?” It is useful after an action to politely ask whether that action is the correct or acceptable procedure.

여기서 “여기서” means “here,” identifying the place where the key should be picked up. In “여기서 받아,” it tells the listener where to perform the action; use it before an action when directing someone to a nearby place.

받아 “받아” means “receive” or “pick up” and is the receiving part of “받아 가신 다음.” Together with the following movement expression, it describes picking up the key and taking it away; use it when telling someone to collect an item.

가신 “가신” indicates going away with the item after receiving it, in the polite expression “받아 가신 다음.” It refers respectfully to the listener’s leaving with the key; use this expression when describing what the listener does after taking something.

다음 “다음” means “next” or “following” and describes the booking that comes after this one. In “다음 예약이,” it is useful before a noun when referring to the following event or group.

예약이 “예약이” means “the booking” as the subject of starting. The ending 이 marks the booking as the subject in “예약이 시작되기 전에,” useful when explaining what event will begin.

시작되기 “시작되기” means “starting” as the event that must happen later. In “시작되기 전에,” it names the start of the next booking before the word meaning “before”; this pattern is useful for setting a deadline before an event.

전에 “전에” means “before” and sets the deadline for returning the key. In “시작되기 전에,” it is used after an event expression to say that something must happen earlier.

반납해 “반납해” means “return” and is linked to “주세요” to form a polite request. In “반납해 주세요,” it is useful when asking someone to return an item.

주세요 “주세요” makes the preceding action into a polite request meaning “please do it.” In “반납해 주세요,” it asks the listener to return the key; use it after an action when making a courteous request.

방을 “방을” means “the room” as the object of keeping clean. The ending 을 marks the room as the object in “방을 깨끗하게 사용하고”; use it before an action that affects the room.

깨끗하게 “깨끗하게” means “cleanly” or “in a clean condition,” describing how the room will be used. In “방을 깨끗하게 사용하고,” it gives the manner of using the room; this is useful when promising to keep a shared place clean.

정시에 “정시에” means “on time” or “at the scheduled time.” In “정시에 나가겠습니다,” it describes when the group will leave; use it when making a commitment to follow a schedule.

나가겠습니다 “나가겠습니다” means “we will leave” and expresses a polite, firm commitment to leave. In “정시에 나가겠습니다,” it promises that the group will leave on time; use this form when stating a formal intention or commitment.

그러면 “그러면” means “then” or “in that case” and connects the group’s promise with the result for the next group. It is useful for introducing a consequence that follows from the previous statement.

기다리지 “기다리지” contributes the meaning “waiting” in the negative expression “기다리지 않고.” The complete expression means “without waiting,” and the form is useful when linking an action that is not done to the next action.

않고 “않고” supplies the negative meaning in “기다리지 않고,” which means “without waiting.” Together with the preceding verb form, it creates a useful pattern for saying that one action is not done before another.

시작할 “시작할” means “to start” as the action that the next group can perform. In “시작할 수 있어요,” it appears in the possibility expression; this is useful when saying that someone is able to begin.

그룹이 “그룹이” means “the group” as the subject of starting. The ending 이 marks the group as the one that can begin in “그룹이 시작할 수 있어요”; use it when identifying who performs an action.

Grammar Points

-(으)면 되나요?

열쇠를 받으면 되나요?

yul-SWAE-reul bah-deu-myun dweh-NAH-yo

Is it okay to pick up the key?

Use -(으)면 되나요? to ask whether an action is acceptable or sufficient.

-지 않고

기다리지 않고 정시에 반납해 주세요.

gee-DAH-ree-jee an-GO jung-SHEE-eh ban-NAHP-hae joo-SEH-yo

Please return it on time without waiting.

Attach -지 않고 to a verb to mean “without doing” that action.

Korean Vocabulary

그룹 프로젝트 noun

guh-ROOP peh-roh-JEK-teu group project

네 명 num

neh MYUNG four people

두 시간 동안 phrase

doo SHEE-gan doh-ONG for two hours

사용하고 싶으세요 phrase

sah-YONG-ha-go shee-peu-SEH-yo want to use

스터디룸 noun

suh-tuh-DEE-room study room

어느 정도 크기의 방 phrase

uh-nuh JUNG-doh koo-GEE-eh bahng a room of what size

예약하고 싶어요 phrase

yeh-yah-KAH-go shee-PEO-yo would like to reserve

오늘 오후 noun

oh-NEUL oh-HOO this afternoon

이용할 수 있는 phrase

ee-YONG-hal soo IN-neun available; able to use

조용한 adj

joh-YONG-han quiet

충분한 시간 noun

choong-BOON-han SHEE-gan enough time

필요하세요 verb

pee-RYOH-ha-SEH-yo need

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

I'd like to reserve a study room for a group project.

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그룹 프로젝트를 위해 스터디룸을 예약하고 싶어요.

What size room do you need?

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어느 정도 크기의 방이 필요하세요?

When do you want to use it?

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언제 사용하고 싶으세요?

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

study room

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스터디룸

need

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필요하세요

quiet

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조용한