Borrowing and Caring for a Non-Stick Pan | Learn Korean in English

Korean lesson set in a contemporary Seoul everyday setting: In a shared kitchen, one adult borrows a non-stick pan and asks how to use, wash, and return it carefully..

EN → KO / Level: B1

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Use Borrowing and Caring for a Non-Stick Pan to practice Korean conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and quizzes.

Dialogue

A

제가 요리하는 데 쓰게 논스틱 프라이팬을 빌려도 될까요?

jeh-GAH yoh-ree-HAH-nuhn deh sseu-GEH nohn-suh-TEEK puh-rye-PAN-eul beel-LYUH-doh dwehl-KKAH-yoh Can I borrow your non-stick pan for something I am cooking?
B

빌려도 되지만, 금속 조리 도구는 사용하지 말아 주세요.

beel-LYUH-doh DWEH-jee-MAHN, guhM-SOHK joh-ree doh-GOO-neun sah-yong-HAH-jee mah-rah joo-SEH-yoh You can, but please do not use metal utensils on it.
A

표면에 흠집이 나지 않도록 나무 숟가락을 사용할게요.

pyoh-MYUH-neh heum-JEE-bee nah-jee an-TOH-rok nah-moo SOOT-kkah-rah-geul sah-yong-HAL-geh-yoh I will use a wooden spoon so I do not scratch the surface.
B

센 불은 코팅을 손상시킬 수 있으니 불도 중간으로 유지하세요.

sen BOOL-eun koh-TEENG-eul son-sang-SHEE-keel soo ee-SSEU-nee BOOL-doh joong-GAH-neu-roh yoo-jee-HAH-seh-yoh Keep the heat at medium too, because high heat can damage the coating.
A

짐작해서 망가뜨리느니 지금 물어보는 게 낫겠어요.

jeem-jah-KAE-seh mahng-gah-TTEU-ree-nuhn-nee jee-geum moo-ruh-BOH-neun geh naht-KKEH-suh-yoh I would rather ask now than guess and ruin it.
B

그게 도움이 되네요. 조심해서 다루면 더 오래 쓸 수 있을 거예요.

guh-GEH doh-OO-mee dweh-NEH-yoh. joh-SHEEM-hae-suh dah-roo-MYUN duh oh-RAE sseul SSOO ee-SSEUL KKUH-yeh-yoh That helps. It should last longer if it is handled carefully.
A

식기세척기에 넣지 말고 손으로 씻어야 하나요?

sheek-KKYEH-seh-CHUK-kkee-eh nuht-JJEE mahl-goh soh-neu-roh SHEE-suh-yah hah-NAH-yoh Should I wash it by hand instead of putting it in the dishwasher?
B

손으로 조심스럽게 씻고, 돌려주기 전에 말려 주세요.

soh-neu-roh joh-SHEEM-seu-REOP-kkeh SHEET-kkoh, dohl-LYUH-joo-gee juh-neh mahl-LYUH joo-SEH-yoh Wash it gently by hand and dry it before you bring it back.
A

요리를 마친 후에 깨끗하게 해서 돌려드릴게요.

yoh-ree-reul mah-CHIN hoo-eh KKEH-kkeut-TAH-geh hae-suh dohl-LYUH-deu-reel-GEH-yoh I will return it clean after I finish cooking.
B

요리가 어떻게 되었는지 알려 주세요.

yoh-ree-gah uh-TTUH-keh dweh-uhSS-neun-jee ah-LYUH joo-SEH-yoh Let me know how the dish turns out.

Word by Word

제가 “제가” means “I” as the subject of the request. It is the subject-marked form of “저,” and it is used here when the speaker says what they will do. Use it when identifying yourself as the person performing an action.
요리하는 “요리하는” describes the cooking the speaker is doing in “제가 요리하는 데 쓰게.” It is the form of “요리하다” used to describe an ongoing or relevant action before a noun-like expression. Use it when explaining what activity something is for.
데 In “요리하는 데 쓰게,” “데” means “for doing” or “in doing” something. Together with the surrounding words, it identifies cooking as the purpose. Use this construction when describing the purpose of an action.
쓰게 In “제가 요리하는 데 쓰게,” “쓰게” expresses using something for a purpose, here using the pan for cooking. It connects the intended use with the request to borrow the pan. Use it when explaining what an object will be used for.
논스틱 “논스틱” means “non-stick” and describes the type of pan in “논스틱 프라이팬.” It identifies the pan as having a surface intended to prevent food from sticking. Use it when specifying this kind of cookware.
프라이팬을 “프라이팬을” means “the frying pan” as the object being borrowed. The ending marks the pan as the object of “빌려도,” or borrowing. Use this object-marked form when asking to borrow or use the pan.
빌려도 In “빌려도 될까요,” “빌려도” means “borrow, if it is permitted.” It comes from “빌리다” and forms part of a polite permission question. Use this pattern when asking whether you may borrow or do something.
될까요 In “빌려도 될까요,” “될까요” asks whether something would be okay or permitted. Together, “빌려도 될까요” politely asks for permission to borrow the pan. Use it when making a respectful request for permission.
되지만 In “빌려도 되지만,” “되지만” means “it is okay, but” and introduces a condition or contrasting instruction. The speaker grants permission and then adds a restriction about the pan. Use it when giving permission followed by a qualification.
금속 “금속” means “metal” and describes the material of the utensils in “금속 조리 도구.” It identifies the type of utensil that should not be used on the pan. Use it when describing metal objects or materials.
조리 “조리” refers to cooking or food preparation in “조리 도구.” Together, “조리 도구” means tools used for preparing food. Use it when talking about cooking equipment or utensils.
도구는 “도구는” means “utensils” or “tools” as the topic of the warning. The topic marker presents these cooking tools as the items being discussed. Use this form when setting cooking tools apart as the topic of an instruction.
사용하지 In “사용하지 말아 주세요,” “사용하지” means “use” inside a negative request. It comes from “사용하다” and combines with the following words to say not to use something. Use it when politely prohibiting the use of an object.
말아 In “사용하지 말아 주세요,” “말아” contributes the meaning “do not” or “please refrain from.” It turns the preceding action into a polite negative request when combined with “주세요.” Use this construction when asking someone not to perform an action.
주세요 “주세요” means “please” in the polite request “사용하지 말아 주세요.” It makes the instruction respectful and directed to the listener. Use it when politely asking someone to do or not do something.
표면에 “표면에” means “on the surface” of the pan. The ending marks the surface as the place where a scratch might appear. Use it when describing where a mark, change, or action occurs.
흠집이 “흠집이” means “a scratch” or “a mark” as the subject of “나지.” In this dialogue, it refers to damage appearing on the pan’s surface. Use it when talking about scratches or visible marks on an object.
나지 In “흠집이 나지 않도록,” “나지” means that a scratch does not appear or occur. It comes from “나다” and is part of a negative purpose expression. Use it when explaining how to prevent a problem from appearing.
않도록 In “흠집이 나지 않도록,” “않도록” means “so that it does not.” The whole expression explains that the wooden spoon is used to prevent scratches. Use it when describing an action taken to avoid an unwanted result.
나무 “나무” means “wood” and describes the material of the spoon in “나무 숟가락.” Here it identifies the spoon as wooden rather than metal. Use it when specifying a wooden object or material.
숟가락을 “숟가락을” means “a spoon” as the object the speaker will use. The ending marks the spoon as the object of “사용할게요.” Use this object-marked form when saying that someone will use a spoon.
사용할게요 “사용할게요” means “I will use it” in a promise or commitment to the listener. It comes from “사용하다” and shows the speaker’s intention to follow the instruction. Use it when assuring someone what you will do.
센 “센” means “strong” or “high” in “센 불,” referring to high heat or a strong flame. It describes the intensity of the heat that could damage the coating. Use it when describing strong heat or another strong force.
불은 “불은” means “the heat” or “the flame” as the topic in “센 불은 코팅을 손상시킬 수 있으니.” The topic marker presents high heat as the possible cause of damage. Use it when discussing heat settings or flames as a topic.
코팅을 “코팅을” means “the coating” as the object that high heat may damage. The ending marks the coating as the affected object. Use this form when describing an action that affects a coating or protective layer.
손상시킬 In “손상시킬 수 있으니,” “손상시킬” means “damage” before an expression of possibility. It comes from “손상시키다” and identifies the possible effect of high heat on the coating. Use it when explaining that something may cause damage.
수 In “손상시킬 수 있으니,” “수” expresses possibility or ability. The whole pattern says that high heat can damage the coating. Use this construction when stating that an action or event is possible.
있으니 In “손상시킬 수 있으니,” “있으니” means “because it can” or “since it may.” It gives the reason for the instruction to keep the heat at medium. Use it when giving a reason for advice or an instruction.
불도 “불도” means “the heat too” or “the flame too.” The particle adds heat to the other care instructions already being discussed. Use it when adding another item that should also be adjusted or controlled.
중간으로 “중간으로” means “to medium” in the instruction to keep the heat at a medium level. The ending marks the target setting of the heat. Use it when describing a change to a medium setting.
유지하세요 “유지하세요” means “please keep” or “please maintain” the heat at that level. It is a polite instruction addressed to the person using the pan. Use it when asking someone to keep a condition or setting unchanged.
짐작해서 “짐작해서” means “by guessing” or “after guessing” in “짐작해서 망가뜨리느니.” It describes an action that could lead to the pan being ruined. Use it when explaining that someone is acting without certain information.
망가뜨리느니 In “짐작해서 망가뜨리느니,” “망가뜨리느니” means “rather than ruin it.” It comes from “망가뜨리다” and presents ruining the pan as the option to avoid. Use this form when comparing an undesirable action with a better alternative.
지금 “지금” means “now,” referring to the present moment when the speaker asks for instructions. It emphasizes asking before using the pan incorrectly. Use it when specifying that something should happen at the current time.
물어보는 In “물어보는 게 낫겠어요,” “물어보는” means “asking” or “the act of asking.” It comes from “물어보다” and describes the action being judged as better. Use it when turning the act of asking into the topic of a comparison or decision.
게 In “물어보는 게 낫겠어요,” “게” presents “물어보는,” or asking, as the thing being compared. The expression means that asking now would be better than guessing. Use it when referring to an action as the better choice.
낫겠어요 “낫겠어요” means “would be better” in the speaker’s judgment. Here it evaluates asking now as better than guessing and possibly ruining the pan. Use it when giving a tentative or polite recommendation.
그게 “그게” means “that” as the subject of “도움이 되네요.” It points back to the helpful advice or explanation just given. Use it when referring to a preceding action, idea, or piece of information.
도움이 In “도움이 되네요,” “도움이” means “help” as the subject of the expression meaning “that helps.” The whole expression describes advice that is useful to the speaker. Use it when saying that information or an action is helpful.
되네요 In “도움이 되네요,” “되네요” means “is helpful” or “helps,” with the speaker noticing the result. Together, “도움이 되네요” acknowledges that the explanation is useful. Use it when reacting positively to helpful information.
조심해서 “조심해서” means “carefully” or “with care” in “조심해서 다루면.” It describes the manner in which the pan should be handled. Use it when giving advice about handling an object cautiously.
다루면 In “조심해서 다루면,” “다루면” means “if it is handled” or “if you handle it.” It comes from “다루다” and introduces the condition for the pan lasting longer. Use it when describing what will happen if something is handled in a certain way.
더 “더” means “more” in “더 오래 쓸 수 있을 거예요.” It increases the length of time the pan can be used. Use it when comparing a greater amount, degree, or duration.
오래 “오래” means “for a long time” in “더 오래 쓸 수 있을 거예요.” Together with “더,” it means the pan can be used for a longer time. Use it when talking about how long something continues or remains usable.
쓸 In “오래 쓸 수 있을 거예요,” “쓸” means “use” before the expression of possibility. It comes from “쓰다” and refers to continuing to use the pan. Use it when describing the possible future use of an object.
있을 In “쓸 수 있을 거예요,” “있을” helps form the expectation that the speaker will be able to use the pan. Together with “쓸 수,” it expresses possible continued use. Use this form when discussing what will likely be possible.
거예요 In “쓸 수 있을 거예요,” “거예요” gives the statement an expected or future meaning. The whole expression means that the pan will probably remain usable for longer. Use it when making a polite prediction or expectation.
식기세척기에 “식기세척기에” means “in or into the dishwasher.” The ending marks the dishwasher as the place where the pan might be put. Use it when describing placing dishes or cookware in a dishwasher.
넣지 In “넣지 말고,” “넣지” means “put in” inside a negative alternative. It comes from “넣다” and is followed by “말고” to say not to put the pan in the dishwasher. Use it when rejecting one action in favor of another.
말고 In “넣지 말고 손으로 씻어야 하나요,” “말고” means “instead of” or “rather than.” The whole expression contrasts putting the pan in the dishwasher with washing it by hand. Use it when choosing one action instead of another.
손으로 “손으로” means “by hand” or “using the hands.” It identifies the method of washing the pan. Use it when explaining that something should be done manually rather than with a machine.
씻어야 In “씻어야 하나요,” “씻어야” means “must wash” or “should wash.” It comes from “씻다” and expresses the action whose necessity the speaker is asking about. Use it when asking whether an action is required.
하나요 In “씻어야 하나요,” “하나요” forms a polite question about whether the action is necessary. Together, “씻어야 하나요” asks whether the speaker should wash the pan by hand. Use it when checking an obligation or recommended procedure.
조심스럽게 “조심스럽게” means “carefully” or “gently” and describes how the pan should be washed. It emphasizes avoiding rough treatment of the pan. Use it when giving instructions for a delicate action.
씻고 In “씻고 ... 말려 주세요,” “씻고” means “wash and” and links washing to the next action, drying. It comes from “씻다” and shows the order of the care instructions. Use it when connecting two actions that should be done in sequence.
돌려주기 In “돌려주기 전에,” “돌려주기” means “returning” or “giving back.” It comes from “돌려주다” and names the action that will happen after the pan is dried. Use it when referring to returning a borrowed object.
전에 In “돌려주기 전에,” “전에” means “before.” The whole expression says that the pan should be dried before it is returned. Use it after an action when specifying that another action must happen earlier.
말려 In “말려 주세요,” “말려” means “dry it” as part of a polite request. It tells the listener to dry the pan after washing it. Use it when asking someone to remove moisture from an object.
요리를 “요리를” means “the cooking” or “the dish” as the object of “마친.” It refers to the cooking activity that the speaker plans to complete. Use this object-marked form when saying that cooking has been finished.
마친 In “요리를 마친 후에,” “마친” means “finished” or “completed” and describes the cooking before “후에.” It comes from “마치다” and identifies the completed activity. Use it when placing another action after something has been completed.
후에 In “요리를 마친 후에,” “후에” means “after.” The whole expression means after finishing cooking. Use it when stating that one action happens later than another.
깨끗하게 “깨끗하게” means “cleanly” or “in a clean condition” in “깨끗하게 해서 돌려드릴게요.” It describes the condition in which the speaker will return the pan. Use it when explaining that an object will be made or left clean.
해서 In “깨끗하게 해서 돌려드릴게요,” “해서” connects making the pan clean with returning it. The whole expression means “I will return it after making it clean.” Use it when one action leads into or accompanies the next action.
돌려드릴게요 “돌려드릴게요” means “I will return it to you” in a polite promise to the owner. The form respectfully presents the return as something done for the listener. Use it when promising to give a borrowed item back to someone.
요리가 “요리가” means “the dish” or “the cooking” as the subject of “어떻게 되었는지.” It identifies the result being discussed. Use it when asking about how prepared food turned out.
어떻게 “어떻게” means “how” and asks about the manner or result of the dish becoming ready. In “어떻게 되었는지,” it introduces a question about the outcome. Use it when asking how something happened or turned out.
되었는지 In “요리가 어떻게 되었는지,” “되었는지” means “how it turned out” or “what happened to it.” It comes from “되다” and places the question about the result inside the request to be told. Use it when asking about the final state or outcome of something.
알려 In “알려 주세요,” “알려” means “tell” or “let someone know.” It comes from “알리다” and combines with “주세요” to make a polite request for information. Use it when asking someone to report a result or give you an update.

Grammar Points

V-(으)면

손으로 조심스럽게 다루면

soh-neu-roh joh-SHEEM-seu-REOP-kkeh dah-roo-MYUN

If it is handled gently by hand

Attach -(으)면 to express a condition: “if/when someone does something.”

V-느니

짐작해서 망가뜨리느니 알려 주세요

jeem-jah-KAE-seh mahng-gah-TTEU-ree-nuhn-nee ah-LYUH joo-SEH-yoh

Rather than ruin it by guessing, please let me know

V-느니 means choosing one action instead of another, often translated as “rather than.”

Korean Vocabulary

금속 noun
guhm-SOHK metal
나무 숟가락 noun
nah-moo SOOT-kkah-rahk wooden spoon
논스틱 adj
nohn-suh-TEEK non-stick
빌려도 될까요 phrase
beel-LYUH-doh dwehl-KKAH-yoh May I borrow it?
사용하지 말아 주세요 phrase
sah-yong-HAH-jee mah-rah joo-SEH-yoh Please do not use it
센 불 phrase
sen BOOL high heat
요리하는 verb
yoh-ree-HAH-nuhn cooking
조리 도구 noun
joh-ree doh-GOO cooking utensils
코팅 noun
koh-TEENG coating
표면 noun
pyoh-MYUN surface
프라이팬 noun
puh-rye-PAN frying pan
흠집 noun
heum-JEEP scratch

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

I would rather ask now than guess and ruin it.

Show Answer짐작해서 망가뜨리느니 지금 물어보는 게 낫겠어요.

Should I wash it by hand instead of putting it in the dishwasher?

Show Answer식기세척기에 넣지 말고 손으로 씻어야 하나요?

I will return it clean after I finish cooking.

Show Answer요리를 마친 후에 깨끗하게 해서 돌려드릴게요.

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

frying pan

Show Answer프라이팬

cooking

Show Answer요리하는

non-stick

Show Answer논스틱

metal

Show Answer금속