About This Lesson
Use Borrowing a laptop adapter before a presentation to practice Korean conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and quizzes.
Dialogue
A
내 노트북 어댑터가 없는데, 발표가 곧 시작해요.
neh noh-tuh-book uh-DAEP-tuh-gah UHM-neun-deh, bahl-pyoh-gah goht shee-jahk-heh-yoh. My laptop adapter is missing, and my presentation starts soon.
B
사용할 수 있는 어댑터가 하나 있어요.
sah-yong-hal soo EEN-neun uh-DAEP-tuh-gah hah-nah ee-SSUH-yoh. I have one you can use.
B
하지만 네 노트북에서 작동하는지 확인해 봐요.
hah-jee-mahn neh noh-tuh-book-eh-suh jahk-TTOHNG-ha-neun-jee hwa-GEEN-heh bwah-yoh. But let's check that it works with your laptop.
A
포트에 잘 맞아요. 그래도 프로젝터를 테스트해야 해요.
poh-tuh-eh jahl mah-JAH-yoh. guh-REH-doh puh-roh-JEHK-tuh-rul teh-suh-tuh-heh-yah heh-yoh. It fits the port. I still need to test the projector.
B
지금 하세요. 작은 문제도 압박을 받으면 해결하기 더 어려워져요.
jee-guhm hah-seh-yoh. jah-geuhn moon-jeh-doh ahp-PPahk-uhl bah-deu-myuhn heh-gyuhl-ha-gee duh uh-ryuh-wuh-jyuh-yoh. Do it now; small problems get harder under pressure.
A
화면이 제대로 나오니까, 이제 준비됐어요.
hwah-myuhn-ee jeh-DEH-roh nah-oh-nee-kkah, ee-jeh joon-bee-DWEH-SSUH-yoh. The screen is showing correctly, so we're set.
B
혹시 모르니 슬라이드 백업본을 다른 기기에 보관해 두세요.
hok-SSHEE moh-ruh-nee suh-lah-ee-duh behg-uhp-PPohn-uhl dah-ruhn gee-gee-eh boh-gwahn-heh doo-seh-yoh. Keep a backup copy of your slides on a second device, just in case.
A
시작하기 전에 다른 기기에 하나 저장해 둘게요.
shee-jahk-ha-gee juh-neh dah-ruhn gee-gee-eh hah-nah juh-jahng-heh dool-geh-yoh. I'll put one on another device before I start.
B
세션이 끝나면 어댑터를 돌려줄 수 있어요? 나중에 필요해요.
seh-SHYUHN-ee kkeun-nah-myuhn uh-DAEP-tuh-rul dohl-lyuh-jool soo ee-SSUH-yoh? nah-joong-eh pee-ryoh-heh-yoh. Could you bring the adapter back after the session? I need it later.
A
세션이 끝나는 대로 돌려드릴게요.
seh-SHYUHN-ee kkeun-na-neun DEH-roh dohl-lyuh-deu-ril-geh-yoh. I'll return it as soon as the session ends.
B
그러면 걱정할 일이 하나 줄어들 거예요.
guh-ruh-myuhn guhk-JJUHNG-hal ee-ree hah-nah joo-ruh-deul guh-yeh-yoh. That should give you one less thing to worry about.Word by Word
내
"내" means my here and identifies the laptop adapter as belonging to the speaker. It appears before the noun in "내 노트북 어댑터가". Use it when naming something that belongs to you.
노트북
"노트북" means laptop, the device connected to the adapter in this dialogue. It is used before another noun in "내 노트북 어댑터" to specify the type of adapter. Use it for talking about a laptop in work or study situations.
어댑터가
"어댑터가" means the adapter is the subject of the clause. The final 가 marks the adapter as the thing that is missing in "어댑터가 없는데". Use this pattern when stating that a particular item is or is not available.
없는데
"없는데" says that something is missing or unavailable and provides the background for what follows. In "내 노트북 어댑터가 없는데, 발표가 곧 시작해요", the missing adapter creates an urgent situation. Use it to give a situation or background before a request or explanation.
발표가
"발표가" means the presentation is the subject of the next clause. The final 가 marks the presentation as the thing that will start in "발표가 곧 시작해요". Use it when describing a presentation as the event being discussed.
곧
"곧" means soon, indicating that the presentation will begin in a short time. In "발표가 곧 시작해요", it adds urgency to the upcoming start. Use it with an event that is expected to happen shortly.
시작해요
"시작해요" means starts or begins; here it refers to the presentation beginning soon. It is the polite ending of "발표가 곧 시작해요". Use it to say that an event is beginning or is scheduled to begin.
사용할
"사용할" means that can be used in "사용할 수 있는 어댑터". It comes before the ability expression "수 있는" and describes the adapter. Use it before a noun when describing something intended or possible to use.
수
"수" is the possibility or ability component in "사용할 수 있는" and "돌려줄 수 있어요". Together with the surrounding words, it helps express that something can be used or returned. Keep the object or action before "수" when reusing this pattern.
있는
"있는" completes the possibility expression "사용할 수 있는" and modifies "어댑터", meaning an adapter that can be used. It also conveys availability in the larger phrase "하나 있어요". Use it after "수" when describing a possible action before a noun.
하나
"하나" means one here, referring to one available adapter. In "사용할 수 있는 어댑터가 하나 있어요", it indicates the quantity of the item. Use it when offering or identifying one item.
있어요
"있어요" means there is or I have in this context, because one usable adapter is available. In "어댑터가 하나 있어요", it presents the adapter as existing or being available. Use it to say that an item is present or available.
하지만
"하지만" means but and introduces a qualification to the offer of the adapter. In "하지만 네 노트북에서 작동하는지 확인해 봐요", it signals that compatibility still needs to be checked. Use it to connect a contrasting point or condition.
네
"네" means your here and identifies the laptop as belonging to the other person. It appears before the noun in "네 노트북에서". Use it when referring to something owned or associated with the person you are addressing.
노트북에서
"노트북에서" means on or with the laptop in this context, marking the device where the adapter should work. In "네 노트북에서 작동하는지", it identifies the laptop used for the compatibility check. Use a device or environment before 에서 when describing where something operates.
작동하는지
"작동하는지" means whether it works. The ending 지 turns the question of operation into the point being checked in "작동하는지 확인해 봐요". Use it before verbs such as "확인해" when checking whether something functions.
확인해
"확인해" means check or verify in "확인해 봐요". It names the action being suggested, while "봐요" adds the idea of trying or seeing whether it works. Use it with an object or embedded question such as "작동하는지 확인해 봐요".
봐요
"봐요" contributes the idea of trying or seeing in the suggestion "확인해 봐요". Together, "확인해 봐요" politely suggests checking something. Use this construction when proposing that someone try an action.
포트에
"포트에" means into or with the port, marking the connection point that the adapter fits. In "포트에 잘 맞아요", it identifies where the adapter fits correctly. Use it when describing something fitting into a port or other specific place.
잘
"잘" means well or properly in "포트에 잘 맞아요". It emphasizes that the adapter fits the port correctly. Use it before a verb or descriptive expression to indicate that something is done or works well.
맞아요
"맞아요" means fits here, describing the adapter's match with the port. The full relation is expressed in "포트에 잘 맞아요". Use it when an object fits a place, size, or connection.
그래도
"그래도" means still or nevertheless. In "그래도 프로젝터를 테스트해야 해요", it shows that testing is necessary even though the adapter fits the port. Use it to continue with an action that remains necessary despite a positive or contrasting fact.
프로젝터를
"프로젝터를" means the projector as the object of the test. The final 를 marks the projector as the thing being tested in "프로젝터를 테스트해야 해요". Use it when naming the equipment that receives the testing action.
테스트해야
"테스트해야" means must or need to test in the phrase "테스트해야 해요". It is the action placed before the necessity expression and says what needs to be done. Use it before "해요" when explaining that testing is necessary.
해요
In "테스트해야 해요", "해요" completes the expression meaning need to or must do. It does not simply mean do on its own in this phrase. Use the pattern "행동해야 해요" with the needed action in the first slot.
지금
"지금" means now and sets the time for the requested test. In "지금 하세요", it makes the instruction immediate. Use it when asking someone to do something at the present time.
하세요
"하세요" is a polite instruction meaning please do it or do it. In "지금 하세요", the action is understood from the previous sentence, namely testing the projector. Use it for a polite directive when the action is already clear.
작은
"작은" means small and modifies "문제" in "작은 문제도". It describes the problem as minor in size or seriousness. Use it before a noun when describing something as small.
문제도
"문제도" means even small problems or small problems too. The final 도 adds the idea that the statement also applies to these problems in "작은 문제도 압박을 받으면...". Use it when including an item in an already relevant group or emphasizing that even it is affected.
압박을
"압박을" means pressure as the thing experienced in "압박을 받으면". The final 을 marks pressure as the object of 받다. Use it in this expression when describing pressure affecting a person or situation.
받으면
"받으면" means if or when receiving, and in "압박을 받으면" it means when under pressure. The ending 면 introduces the condition under which small problems become harder. Use it after an action or state when describing a condition.
해결하기
"해결하기" means solving or to solve in "해결하기 더 어려워져요". It turns the action of solving into the activity whose difficulty is being described. Use it before a word such as "어려워져요" when saying that an action is difficult.
더
"더" means more and compares the difficulty under pressure with the difficulty without that pressure. In "해결하기 더 어려워져요", it means becomes more difficult to solve. Use it before a descriptive expression when indicating an increased degree.
어려워져요
"어려워져요" means becomes difficult. In "해결하기 더 어려워져요", it describes a change to a more difficult state. Use it when a task or situation becomes harder than before.
화면이
"화면이" means the screen is the subject of the display statement. The final 이 marks the screen as the thing that is showing correctly in "화면이 제대로 나오니까". Use it when describing what the screen is displaying or how it appears.
제대로
"제대로" means correctly or as it should. In "화면이 제대로 나오니까", it says that the screen display is functioning properly. Use it to evaluate whether an action or result is working as expected.
나오니까
"나오니까" means since or now that it is showing, referring to the screen display appearing correctly. The ending 까 links this reason to the conclusion "이제 준비됐어요". Use it after a reason when explaining the result that follows.
이제
"이제" means now or by this point. In "이제 준비됐어요", it marks the change from testing to being ready. Use it when a situation has reached a new stage.
준비됐어요
"준비됐어요" means is ready or we are ready in this dialogue. It concludes that the equipment check is complete and the presentation can proceed. Use it to say that a person, event, or setup is ready.
혹시 모르니
"혹시 모르니" means just in case. "혹시" introduces a possible unexpected situation, and "모르니" gives the reason that one cannot know what may happen; together they recommend a precaution before the presentation. Use the whole expression when suggesting preparation for an uncertain problem.
슬라이드
"슬라이드" means slides, referring to the presentation material. It is part of the noun phrase "슬라이드 백업본". Use it when talking about presentation slides or their files.
백업본을
"백업본을" means the backup copy as the object to be stored. The final 을 marks the backup copy as what should be kept in "백업본을 다른 기기에 보관해 두세요". Use it when directing someone to store a duplicate of important material.
다른
"다른" means another or different and modifies "기기" in "다른 기기에". It distinguishes the backup device from the primary device. Use it before a noun when referring to an alternative or separate item.
기기에
"기기에" means on or in the device, marking where the backup copy should be stored. In "다른 기기에 보관해 두세요", it identifies the storage location. Use it with a device when describing where a file or item is kept.
보관해
"보관해" means store or keep in "보관해 두세요". It names the action of placing the backup copy somewhere safe, while "두세요" adds the idea of leaving it stored. Use it with an item and a location when talking about keeping something.
두세요
"두세요" contributes the idea of leaving or keeping something in its stored state in "보관해 두세요". Together, the phrase asks the listener to store the backup in advance and leave it available. Use it after an action when the resulting state should be maintained.
시작하기
"시작하기" means starting or to start in "시작하기 전에". It turns the action of starting into the event used as a time reference. Use it before "전에" when saying that something happens before an action begins.
전에
"전에" means before and places the saving action before the start of the presentation. In "시작하기 전에", it follows an action noun phrase. Use it to set a time limit before an event or action.
저장해
"저장해" means save in "저장해 둘게요". It identifies the action the speaker promises to complete for the backup copy. Use it with a file or other digital material when saying that it will be saved.
둘게요
"둘게요" contributes the speaker's commitment to leave or keep something in place in "저장해 둘게요". Together, the phrase means the speaker will save the copy and leave it there before starting. Use it when promising to maintain a useful result for someone.
세션이
"세션이" means the session is the subject of the time clause. The final 이 marks the session as the event that ends in "세션이 끝나면". Use it when describing what happens when a session finishes.
끝나면
"끝나면" means when or after it ends. In "세션이 끝나면 어댑터를 돌려줄 수 있어요?", it sets the time for returning the adapter. Use it after an event when the next action will happen after that event.
어댑터를
"어댑터를" means the adapter as the object being returned. The final 를 marks the adapter as the item affected by "돌려줄". Use it when identifying an item that someone will give back.
돌려줄
"돌려줄" means return or give back in "돌려줄 수 있어요?". It is the action placed before "수 있어요" in a polite question about whether the listener can return the adapter. Use it with the item being given back.
나중에
"나중에" means later and explains when the speaker needs the adapter. In "나중에 필요해요", it contrasts the later need with the current loan. Use it when referring to a time after the present.
필요해요
"필요해요" means need or be needed. Here, the omitted subject is the speaker, who needs the adapter later. Use it with an item when explaining that it will be necessary.
끝나는
"끝나는" means ending and modifies "대로" in "끝나는 대로". It identifies the session's ending as the event that determines when the adapter will be returned. Use it before a time expression when referring to an event that is about to finish.
대로
"대로" means as soon as in "세션이 끝나는 대로". It shows that the return will happen immediately after the session ends. Use it after an event expression to promise or describe an action that follows without delay.
돌려드릴게요
"돌려드릴게요" means I will return it to you politely. The form combines returning with respectful giving and the speaker's commitment to do it, in the promise "세션이 끝나는 대로 돌려드릴게요". Use it when promising to give a borrowed item back to someone respectfully.
그러면
"그러면" means then or in that case. It connects the promised return with the positive result in "그러면 걱정할 일이 하나 줄어들 거예요". Use it to introduce a consequence or conclusion based on what was just said.
걱정할
"걱정할" means to worry about and modifies "일" in "걱정할 일이". The phrase refers to a matter that could cause worry. Use it before "일" when identifying something that someone may worry about.
일이
"일이" means a thing or matter as the subject of the result. In "걱정할 일이 하나 줄어들 거예요", it is one matter that will become fewer as a concern. Use it when referring to a task, matter, or issue in context.
줄어들
"줄어들" means decrease or be reduced. In "걱정할 일이 하나 줄어들 거예요", it describes the number of worries becoming smaller because the adapter will be returned as promised. Use it with a quantity, amount, or number of concerns that becomes less.
거예요
"거예요" marks the statement as an expected future result in "줄어들 거예요". Together, the phrase means that one thing to worry about will decrease. Use it after an action or change when describing what is expected to happen.
Grammar Points
동사-는지
기기가 작동하는지 확인해요.
gee-gee-gah jahk-TTOHNG-ha-neun-jee hwa-GEEN-heh-yoh.I check whether the device is working.
-는지 introduces an indirect yes/no question, meaning “whether” or “if.”
동사-아/어야 하다
프로젝터를 테스트해야 해요.
puh-roh-JEHK-tuh-rul teh-suh-tuh-heh-yah heh-yoh.I have to test the projector.
-아/어야 하다 expresses necessity or obligation: “must” or “have to.”
Korean Vocabulary
곧
adv
goht
soon
그래도
adv
guh-REH-doh
still; nevertheless
노트북
noun
noh-tuh-book
laptop
맞다
verb
maht-TTAH
to fit
맞아요
발표
noun
bahl-pyoh
presentation
사용하다
verb
sah-yong-hah-dah
to use
사용할
시작하다
verb
shee-jahk-hah-dah
to start
시작해요
어댑터
noun
uh-DAEP-tuh
adapter
작동하다
verb
jahk-TTOHNG-hah-dah
to work; to operate
작동하는지
포트
noun
poh-tuh
port
프로젝터
noun
puh-roh-JEHK-tuh
projector
확인하다
verb
hwa-geen-hah-dah
to check
확인해
Quiz
Word Order
Arrange the words in the correct order.
I have one you can use.
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사용할 수 있는 어댑터가 하나 있어요.But let's check that it works with your laptop.
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하지만 네 노트북에서 작동하는지 확인해 봐요.The screen is showing correctly, so we're set.
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화면이 제대로 나오니까, 이제 준비됐어요.Spelling
Tap the letters to spell the word.
to start
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시작해요to work; to operate
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작동하는지projector
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프로젝터port