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Dialogue

휴대폰을 떨어뜨렸는데, 화면에 금이 갔지만 아직 작동해.

hyoo-deh-POH-nul tteo-rruh-TTEU-ryun-neun-deh, hwah-MYUN-eh guh-MEE gat-JJEE-man ah-JEEK jak-TTOHNG-hae. I dropped my phone, and the screen is cracked but still works.

손상이 더 심해지기 전에 데이터를 백업해.

SOHN-sahng-ee duh shim-hae-JEE-gee juh-neh DEH-ee-tuh-rul BEH-guhp-hae. Back up your data before the damage gets worse.

지금 할게. 깨진 유리 때문에 불안해.

jee-GUHM hal-geh. KKEH-jin YOO-ree ttae-MOON-eh bool-AHN-hae. I will do that now. The broken glass is making me nervous.

임시 화면 보호 필름을 붙이고, 화면을 세게 누르지 마.

IM-shee hwah-MYUN boh-hoh PIL-luh-mul boo-CHEE-goh, hwah-MYUN-ul seh-GEH noo-ruh-JEE ma. Put on a temporary screen protector and avoid pressing hard on it.

수리 서비스에서 확인할 때까지 계속 사용해도 될까?

SOO-ree suh-BEE-suh-eh-suh hwa-GEEN-hal ttae-KKAH-jee kyeh-SOHK sah-YONG-hae-doh dwel-KKAH? Should I keep using it until a repair service checks it?

간단한 일에만 사용해. 떨어진 유리 조각에 손가락을 베일 수 있으니까.

GAN-dan-han ee-reh-MAN sah-YONG-hae. tteo-rruh-jin YOO-ree joh-GAH-geh SOHN-gah-rag-ul beh-IL soo ee-ssuh-NI-kka. Use it only for simple tasks, because loose glass can cut your finger.

케이스에 넣고 조심해서 들고 다닐 수 있어.

KEH-ee-suh-eh nuh-KOH joh-SHIM-hae-suh deul-goh dah-NEEL soo ee-ssuh. I can keep it in a case and carry it carefully.

수리 일정을 잡는 동안에는 그렇게 하면 위험을 줄일 수 있을 거야.

SOO-ree il-JJUNG-ul JAHM-nun dong-an-eh-nun, guh-ruh-keh ha-myun wee-HUHM-ul joo-REEl soo ee-ssul guh-YAH. That should lower the risk while you arrange the repair.

기다리지 말고 수리를 예약할게.

kee-dah-ree-JEE mal-goh SOO-ree-rul yeh-YAK-hal-geh. I will book a repair instead of waiting.

휴대폰을 계속 사용하면 작은 금도 더 퍼질 수 있어.

hyoo-deh-POH-nul kyeh-SOHK sah-YONG-ha-myun JAH-geun guhm-doh duh puh-JEEL soo ee-ssuh. Small cracks can spread if you keep using the phone.

Word by Word

휴대폰을 “휴대폰을” means “the phone” as the object that was dropped. The particle 를 marks 휴대폰 as the object of the action in “휴대폰을 떨어뜨렸는데.” This pattern is used when describing an action done to a phone or another object.

떨어뜨렸는데 “떨어뜨렸는데” means “dropped it, and” and gives the background for the screen problem. The ending connects this past event to the next statement, which describes the result. Use this kind of form when explaining what happened before an important situation.

화면에 “화면에” means “on the screen,” the place where the crack appeared. The particle 에 marks the location in “화면에 금이 갔지만.” This pattern is useful for describing something appearing or happening on a surface.

금이 “금이” means “a crack” as the subject of the expression “금이 가다.” Here it identifies the crack that appeared on the screen. The particle 이 marks 금 as what underwent the change in “화면에 금이 갔지만.”

갔지만 In “금이 갔지만,” “갔지만” means that the crack developed, followed by “but.” The form 갔지만 connects the cracked condition with the contrasting fact that the phone still works. Use this form to connect a fact with an opposite or unexpected result.

아직 “아직” means “still” in “아직 작동해,” showing that the phone continues to work despite the damage. It is used with an ongoing or remaining condition. A common reuse point is placing it before the verb or expression that describes what continues.

작동해 “작동해” means “works” or “operates” here, referring to the damaged phone. Its casual ending suits the conversation between the two adults. Use it to say that a device continues to function.

손상이 “손상이” means “the damage” as the subject of “손상이 더 심해지기 전에.” The particle 이 marks the damage as what may become worse. This form can be used when describing damage to an object or device.

더 “더” means “more” or “further” in “더 심해지기 전에,” indicating an additional increase in severity. It comes before the expression it modifies. Use it when warning that an existing condition may increase.

심해지기 “심해지기” means “becoming worse” in “손상이 더 심해지기 전에.” The ending 기 turns the process of becoming severe into the event that 전에 refers to. This pattern is useful before a time expression meaning “before” something happens.

전에 “전에” means “before” in “심해지기 전에,” marking the event that should not happen first. It follows a clause or event and sets a deadline for the action that comes next. Use it when giving advice about what to do before a condition changes.

데이터를 “데이터를” means “the data” as the object to be backed up. The particle 를 marks 데이터 as the object of “백업해.” This pattern is used when naming the information or files that should be protected.

백업해 “백업해” means “back up” as a casual instruction to save a copy of the data. The form is used directly with the object “데이터를.” Use it for practical advice about protecting information before a device problem gets worse.

지금 “지금” means “now,” specifying when the speaker will act. It appears before “할게” in “지금 할게.” Use it to make clear that an action will happen immediately rather than later.

할게 “할게” means “I will do it” as a casual promise or willing decision. In “지금 할게,” it responds to the advice and assures the other person that the action will be taken. Use it when accepting a request or announcing your own intended action.

깨진 “깨진” means “broken” and modifies “유리” in “깨진 유리.” It describes the glass in its damaged state. Use this modifier before a noun when identifying something that has broken.

유리 “유리” means “glass,” referring here to the broken material from the phone screen. In “깨진 유리,” it is modified by 깨진. Use it when talking about glass as a material or about broken glass in a safety situation.

때문에 “때문에” means “because of” in “깨진 유리 때문에 불안해,” giving the cause of the speaker’s anxiety. It follows the noun phrase that causes the feeling or situation. Use it to explain why something is happening because of a specific thing.

불안해 “불안해” means “feel nervous or anxious” about the situation. In “깨진 유리 때문에 불안해,” it describes the speaker’s emotional reaction to the broken glass. Its casual ending fits a personal statement to someone familiar.

임시 “임시” means “temporary” in “임시 화면 보호 필름,” indicating that the protection is only for the period before repair. It comes before the noun or noun phrase it describes. Use it when something is intended as a short-term solution.

화면 “화면” means “screen” in “화면 보호 필름,” the part of the phone being protected. Here it combines with 보호 필름 to identify a film for the screen. Use it in compound expressions about a device’s display.

보호 “보호” means “protection” in the compound “화면 보호 필름.” It explains the purpose of the film rather than naming the film itself. Use it before a noun when describing something intended to protect a person or object.

필름을 “필름을” means “the film” as the object to attach in “필름을 붙이고.” The particle 을 marks the screen protector film as the object of 붙이고. This pattern is useful when giving instructions to apply or attach a film.

붙이고 “붙이고” means “attach or put on, and then” in “필름을 붙이고.” The ending connects applying the protector with the next instruction about pressing the screen. Use it to link two actions performed in sequence.

화면을 “화면을” means “the screen” as the object that should not be pressed hard. The particle 을 marks the screen as the affected object in “화면을 세게 누르지 마.” Use this pattern when giving an instruction about handling a device surface.

세게 “세게” means “hard” or “strongly,” describing how much force is used. In “세게 누르지 마,” it warns against applying strong pressure to the screen. It is placed before the action it modifies.

누르지 In “누르지 마,” “누르지” means “pressing” as part of a negative instruction. The form connects with 마 to say not to press the screen. Use this construction when telling someone not to perform a particular action.

마 In “누르지 마,” “마” completes the casual prohibition “do not press.” It follows the negative form 누르지 and makes the instruction direct but familiar. Use this ending for a direct negative instruction in an informal conversation.

수리 “수리” means “repair” in the context of having the phone checked and fixed. It appears in “수리 서비스” and later in expressions about arranging or booking the repair. Use it when discussing repair work or a repair appointment.

서비스에서 “서비스에서” means “at the repair service,” identifying where the checking will happen. The particle 에서 marks the place where the action in “확인할” is carried out. Use this pattern when naming the location or organization performing an action.

확인할 “확인할” means “check” in “서비스에서 확인할 때까지,” referring to the repair service examining the phone. It modifies 때까지 to identify the checking event that marks the endpoint. Use this form before a time expression when referring to an action that has not happened yet.

때까지 “때까지” means “until the time when” in “확인할 때까지.” It marks the endpoint up to which the speaker asks about continuing to use the phone. Use it after an event or time period to express an upper time limit.

계속 “계속” means “continuously” or “keep” in “계속 사용해도 될까,” emphasizing that the use would continue. It comes before the action that is maintained. Use it when discussing an action that does not stop during a period.

사용해도 In “사용해도 될까,” “사용해도” means “even if I use it” or “is it okay to use it.” The form combines the action of using with the construction that asks about permission or acceptability. Use this pattern when checking whether an action is allowed or safe.

될까 In “사용해도 될까,” “될까” asks whether something would be okay or possible. Together with 사용해도, it forms a polite casual question about permission to continue using the phone. Use it when asking if a proposed action is acceptable.

간단한 “간단한” means “simple” and modifies “일” in “간단한 일에만.” It limits the type of tasks that are considered safe enough here. Use it before a noun when describing something uncomplicated.

일에만 “일에만” means “only for tasks,” limiting the phone’s use to simple tasks. The particle 에 marks the purpose or area of use, and 만 adds “only.” Use this pattern when restricting an action to one purpose or type of activity.

떨어진 “떨어진” means “loose” or “fallen” in “떨어진 유리 조각,” describing glass pieces that have come away from the screen. It modifies 조각 and identifies the dangerous pieces. Use this modifier before a noun when describing something that has fallen or separated.

조각에 “조각에” means “by or from the piece” in “유리 조각에 손가락을 베일 수 있으니까.” The particle 에 marks the glass piece as the source of the possible injury. Use it here to identify what may cause someone to be cut.

손가락을 “손가락을” means “the finger” as the body part that could be cut. The particle 을 marks the finger as the affected object in “손가락을 베일 수 있다.” Use this form when describing an injury affecting a particular body part.

베일 “베일” means “be cut” in “손가락을 베일 수 있다.” It describes the possible injury caused by the loose glass. Use this form before 수 있다 when explaining that an injury or other event may happen.

수 “수” expresses possibility in “베일 수 있으니까,” meaning that being cut is possible. It is used with the following 있다 construction rather than carrying the full meaning by itself. Use it when describing something that may happen or be possible.

있으니까 In “베일 수 있으니까,” “있으니까” means “because it can happen,” giving the reason for the instruction to use the phone only for simple tasks. It follows the possibility expression 베일 수 and connects the reason to the advice. Use this ending when explaining a reason in a conversational way.

케이스에 “케이스에” means “in a case” or “into a case,” showing where the phone can be kept. The particle 에 marks the destination or resulting location in “케이스에 넣고.” Use it when describing putting an object into a container.

넣고 “넣고” means “put in, and then” in “케이스에 넣고.” The ending connects placing the phone in the case with carrying it carefully. Use it to link two actions performed one after another.

조심해서 “조심해서” means “carefully,” describing the manner of carrying the phone. It connects careful behavior with the following action in “조심해서 들고 다닐 수 있어.” Use it before an action when telling someone to do that action with care.

들고 In “들고 다닐,” “들고” means “holding or carrying, and” and combines with 다니다 to describe carrying something around. The form links the manner of movement with the next verb. Use this pattern when an object is carried while moving from place to place.

다닐 In “들고 다닐 수 있어,” “다닐” means “go around” while carrying the phone. It appears before 수 있어 to express the ability to do this. Use it in the expression 들고 다니다 when describing carrying something around.

있어 In “다닐 수 있어,” “있어” completes the expression meaning “can” or “is able to.” Together with 다닐 수, it says that carrying the phone around carefully is possible. Use this casual ending when stating ability or possibility to someone familiar.

일정을 “일정을” means “the schedule” as the object being arranged in “일정을 잡는 동안에는.” The particle 을 marks the schedule as the object of 잡는. Use it when discussing the timing or arrangement of an appointment or event.

잡는 “잡는” means “arranging” or “setting” in “일정을 잡는 동안에는,” referring to arranging the repair schedule. It modifies 동안에는 to identify the period during which the scheduling happens. Use it with 일정 when talking about setting an appointment or schedule.

동안에는 “동안에는” means “during that time,” referring to the period of arranging the repair. The particle 는 adds focus to this period as the time when the risk can be reduced. Use it after an activity or time period when describing what happens during it.

그렇게 “그렇게” means “that way,” referring to keeping the phone in a case and carrying it carefully. It points back to the method just described rather than naming the actions again. Use it to refer to a previously mentioned way of doing something.

하면 “하면” means “if you do that” in “그렇게 하면,” introducing the condition for lowering the risk. It connects the suggested action with its expected result. Use it when explaining what will happen if someone follows a particular method.

위험을 “위험을” means “the risk” as the object that can be lowered. The particle 을 marks 위험 as the object of 줄일. Use this form when describing the amount of danger affected by a protective action.

줄일 “줄일” means “reduce” in “위험을 줄일 수 있을 거야.” It identifies the reduction as the possible result of carrying the phone carefully. Use it before 수 있다 when discussing the ability or possibility of reducing a problem or risk.

있을 In “줄일 수 있을 거야,” “있을” contributes the expected possibility that the risk can be reduced. It follows the ability expression 줄일 수 and comes before 거야. Use this construction when making a conversational prediction about what should be possible.

거야 In “줄일 수 있을 거야,” “거야” gives a casual statement of expectation or assurance: the risk should be reduced. It makes the speaker’s prediction sound conversational. Use it when confidently explaining an expected result.

기다리지 In “기다리지 말고,” “기다리지” means “waiting” as the action the speaker chooses not to do. It combines with 말고 to introduce the preferred alternative. Use this construction when telling someone to choose one action rather than continuing to wait.

말고 “말고” means “instead of” or “rather than” in “기다리지 말고.” It follows the negative form 기다리지 and connects the rejected action with the chosen action, booking the repair. Use it to replace one action with another.

수리를 “수리를” means “the repair” as the object that will be booked. The particle 를 marks 수리 as the object of 예약할게. Use it when naming the repair service or repair appointment being arranged.

예약할게 “예약할게” means “I will book it” as a casual promise or decision. In “수리를 예약할게,” the speaker commits to arranging the repair instead of waiting. Use it when telling someone what action you will take.

사용하면 “사용하면” means “if you use it” in “계속 사용하면,” introducing the condition that may make the cracks spread. It connects continued phone use with the possible result. Use it when explaining a consequence that follows if an action continues.

작은 “작은” means “small” and modifies “금” in “작은 금도.” It describes the crack as minor in size at the present stage. Use it before a noun when identifying something as small.

금도 “금도” means “even a crack” or “a crack too,” emphasizing that a small crack can also spread. The particle 도 adds the meaning “also” or “even” to 금. Use it when including an item in a warning or saying that it is affected as well.

퍼질 “퍼질” means “spread” in “금도 더 퍼질 수 있어,” describing the crack becoming more extensive. It appears before 수 있어 to express possibility. Use it when warning that a crack, stain, or similar problem may extend further.

Grammar Points

-지만

금이 갔지만 작동해.

guh-MEE gat-JJEE-man jak-TTOHNG-hae.

It has a crack, but it works.

‘-지만’ connects two contrasting facts, like “but” in English.

Korean Vocabulary

금이 가다 phrase

guh-MEE gah-dah to develop a crack 금이 갔지만

깨지다 verb

KKEH-jee-dah to break; to be broken 깨진

데이터 noun

DEH-ee-tuh data

데이터를 백업해

백업하다 verb

BEH-guhp-hah-dah to back up 백업해

불안하다 adj

bool-AHN-hah-dah to feel nervous; to be anxious 불안해

손상 noun

SOHN-sahng damage

손상이 더 심해지기 전에

심해지다 verb

shim-hae-JEE-dah to get worse 심해지기

유리 noun

YOO-ree glass

깨진 유리

임시 adj

IM-shee temporary

임시 화면 보호 필름

작동하다 verb

jak-TTOHNG-hah-dah to work; to operate 작동해

화면 noun

HWAH-myun screen

화면에 금이 갔지만

휴대폰 noun

hyoo-DEH-pohn mobile phone

휴대폰을 떨어뜨렸는데

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

Back up your data before the damage gets worse.

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손상이 더 심해지기 전에 데이터를 백업해.

I will do that now. The broken glass is making me nervous.

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지금 할게. 깨진 유리 때문에 불안해.

I will book a repair instead of waiting.

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기다리지 말고 수리를 예약할게.

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

to get worse

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심해지기

to feel nervous; to be anxious

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불안해

damage

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손상

mobile phone

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휴대폰