About This Lesson
Use Preparing for a Stormy Commute to practice Korean conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and quizzes.
Dialogue
A
출근하는 동안 폭풍우가 올 수도 있어요.
chool-GUHN-ha-neun doh-AHN pohk-POONG-oo-gah ohl soo-DOH ee-SSUH-yoh. A storm may hit during my commute.
B
이동해야 한다면 일찍 출발하고 경로를 바꿀 수 있게 준비하세요.
ee-DOHNG-hae-yah hahn-dah-MYUN eel-JJUK chool-BAHL-ha-goh kyuhng-NOH-reul bah-KKOOL soo eet-KKEH joon-BEE-ha-SEH-yoh. If you have to travel, leave earlier and keep your route flexible.
A
사무실에 가야 해요.
sah-moo-SHEE-reh gah-yah HAE-yoh. I need to go to the office.
A
하지만 더 세지기 전에 돌아올 수 있어요.
hah-jee-MAHN duh SEH-jee-gee juh-neh doh-rah-OHL soo ee-SSUH-yoh. But I can come back before it gets stronger.
B
방수 신발을 신고 보통 물에 잠기는 길은 피하세요.
bang-SOO shin-BAH-reul SHIN-goh boh-TOONG moo-reh jahm-GHEE-neun GHEE-reun pee-ha-SEH-yoh. Wear waterproof shoes and avoid any streets that usually flood.
A
역 근처 지하도는 비가 많이 오면 자주 물에 잠겨요.
yuhk GUHN-chuh jee-HAH-doh-neun BEE-gah MAH-nee OH-myun JAH-joo moo-reh JAHM-GYUH-yoh. The underpass near the station often floods in heavy rain.
B
시간이 조금 더 걸리더라도 대신 큰길로 가세요.
SHEE-gahn-ee CHOH-geum duh GUHL-lee-duh-RAH-doh DEH-shin keuhn-GHEEL-loh gah-SEH-yoh. Take the main road instead, even if it adds a little time.
A
방수 케이스가 제 노트북을 보호하는 데 도움이 될까요?
bang-SOO KEH-ee-seu-gah jeh noh-tuh-BOO-geul boh-HOH-ha-neun deh doh-OO-mee dwel-KKAH-yoh? Would a waterproof sleeve help protect my laptop?
B
하나 사용하세요. 지연도 답답하지만 장비가 망가지는 건 더 안 좋아요.
hah-NAH sah-YOHNG-ha-SEH-yoh. jee-YUHN-doh DAHP-ttah-PAH-jee-mahn JAHNG-bee-gah MAHNG-gah-jee-neun guh-n duh ahn JOH-ah-yoh. Use one, because delays are frustrating, but damaged equipment is worse.
A
출발하기 전에 휴대폰 배터리가 가득 찼는지 확인할게요.
chool-BAHL-ha-gee juh-neh hyoo-DEH-pohn BEH-tuh-ree-gah gah-DEUK CHAHN-neun-jee hwahg-EEN-hal-GEH-yoh. Before I leave, I will make sure my phone battery is full.
B
그러면 경로가 바뀔 때 업데이트를 확인할 수 있어요.
guh-ruh-MYUN kyuhng-NOH-gah bah-KKWEEL tteh uhp-DEH-ee-teu-reul hwahg-EEN-hal soo ee-SSUH-yoh. Then you can check updates if the route changes.Word by Word
출근하는
In “출근하는 동안”, “출근하는” means commuting to work. It describes the activity that is happening during the period expressed by “동안”. A new example is “출근하는 길에 비가 왔어요” for saying that it rained on the way to work.
동안
In “출근하는 동안”, “동안” means during the period when something happens. It follows a time expression or activity to show its duration, as in “회의하는 동안” in a new example. You can use it when describing what happens while traveling, working, or waiting.
폭풍우
In “폭풍우가 올 수도 있어요”, “폭풍우” means a storm with heavy or strong weather. Here it is the weather event that may come during the commute. You can use it when warning someone about dangerous weather before going outside.
가
In “폭풍우가 올 수도 있어요”, “가” marks “폭풍우” as the subject of the sentence. It shows that the storm is the thing that may come. A new example is “비가 와요” when rain is the subject.
올
In “폭풍우가 올 수도 있어요”, “올” means will come or may come. It appears before “수” to describe a possible future event. A new example is “손님이 올 거예요” for saying that a guest will come.
수
In “올 수도 있어요”, “수” is part of the expression for possibility, meaning that the storm may come. The pattern “동사-(으)ㄹ 수 있다” is used to say that something can or may happen. Use this pattern when discussing possible weather, travel, or schedule changes.
도
In “올 수도 있어요”, “도” adds the sense of even or also to the possibility expression. It emphasizes that the storm is one possible outcome, alongside other possibilities. A new example is “늦을 수도 있어요” for saying that someone may be late.
있어요
In “올 수도 있어요”, “있어요” completes the polite expression for saying that a possibility exists. Together with “올 수”, it gives the meaning “may come” rather than simply “there is”. Use the polite form when discussing a possible event with another adult.
이동해야
In “이동해야 한다면”, “이동해야” means have to travel or move. It expresses the required action that is being considered in the condition that follows. A new example is “지금 이동해야 해요” when saying that you have to leave or move now.
한다면
In “이동해야 한다면”, “한다면” introduces a condition meaning if that is the case or if one does so. Here it follows “이동해야” to form the condition “if you have to travel”. Use it to introduce advice that applies only under a certain condition.
일찍
In “일찍 출발하고”, “일찍” means early, before the usual or expected time. It modifies “출발하고” and tells the listener to leave earlier for the stormy commute. A new example is “내일 일찍 일어나세요” when advising someone to get up early.
출발하고
In “일찍 출발하고 경로를 바꿀 수 있게 준비하세요”, “출발하고” means leave or depart and then connects that action to the next one. The “-고” ending links the two recommended actions. Use it to list actions that should be done together, such as “우산을 챙기고 나가세요” in a new example.
경로
In “경로를 바꿀 수 있게”, “경로” means route or path of travel. It is the route that may need to be changed because of the weather. You can use it when discussing travel plans, navigation, or alternate ways to reach a destination.
를
In “경로를 바꿀 수 있게”, “를” marks “경로” as the object being changed. It shows what the action “바꿀” applies to. A new example is “계획을 바꿨어요” with “을” marking the plan as the object.
바꿀
In “경로를 바꿀 수 있게”, “바꿀” means change or switch, describing a possible change to the route. It appears before “수 있게” in the pattern for making an action possible. A new example is “시간을 바꿀 수 있어요” when saying that the time can be changed.
있게
In “바꿀 수 있게 준비하세요”, “있게” helps express making something possible, so the route can be changed if necessary. The full pattern “동사-(으)ㄹ 수 있게” is useful for preparing or arranging conditions for an action. Use it when giving practical instructions about access, timing, or options.
준비하세요
In “바꿀 수 있게 준비하세요”, “준비하세요” is a polite request or instruction to prepare. Here the preparation is for keeping the route changeable during the trip. Use it when politely telling someone to get ready or arrange something before an activity.
사무실
In “사무실에 가야 해요”, “사무실” means office. It is the destination that the speaker needs to go to. You can use it when talking about going to, working in, or returning from an office.
에
In “사무실에 가야 해요”, “에” marks “사무실” as the destination of going. It commonly follows a place before a movement verb such as “가다”. A new example is “집에 돌아가요” for saying that someone returns home.
가야
In “사무실에 가야 해요”, “가야” means must go or need to go. It combines with “해요” to express an obligation. Use the pattern “장소에 가야 해요” when explaining that you need to go somewhere.
해요
In “가야 해요”, “해요” completes the polite obligation expression. Together, “가야 해요” means that the speaker has to go, rather than simply saying that they do something. This polite pattern can be reused with another action, such as “확인해야 해요” in a new example.
하지만
In “하지만 더 세지기 전에”, “하지만” means but and introduces a contrast with the previous statement. Here it contrasts needing to go to the office with being able to return before the weather becomes stronger. Use it to connect two opposing points in conversation.
더
In “더 세지기 전에”, “더” means more or even more. It shows that the weather may become stronger than it is now. A new example is “더 늦기 전에 출발하세요” when advising someone to leave before it gets even later.
세지기
In “더 세지기 전에”, “세지기” means becoming stronger. The “-기” form turns the action into something that can be followed by “전에”, meaning before it happens. Here it describes the storm or weather becoming stronger before the speaker returns.
전에
In “더 세지기 전에”, “전에” means before. It follows an activity or event and places the main action earlier than that event. Use it in practical timing advice, such as “출발하기 전에 확인하세요” in a new example.
돌아올
In “돌아올 수 있어요”, “돌아올” means come back or return. It appears before “수 있어요” to express the ability to return. A new example is “저녁에 돌아올게요” when promising to come back in the evening.
방수
In “방수 신발” and “방수 케이스”, “방수” means waterproof or designed to resist water. It describes equipment that is useful in the storm and heavy rain. You can place it before an item when discussing protection from water, as in “방수 가방” in a new example.
신발
In “방수 신발을 신고”, “신발” means shoes. Here the shoes are waterproof and are worn for safer travel in rain or flooded areas. Use it when talking about what someone puts on their feet before going outside.
을
In “신발을 신고”, “을” marks “신발” as the object of the action. It shows that the shoes are the item being worn. A new example is “우산을 가져가세요” where “을” marks the umbrella as the object.
신고
In “신발을 신고 ... 피하세요”, “신고” means wear the shoes and then carries the sentence to the next action. The “-고” ending connects the two instructions. Use it to describe one action followed by another, such as “재킷을 입고 나가세요” in a new example.
보통
In “보통 물에 잠기는 길”, “보통” means usually or normally. It describes the streets that tend to flood as a regular result of certain conditions. Use it before an action or description when talking about what commonly happens.
물
In “물에 잠기는 길”, “물” means water. Here it is the water that covers or submerges the road. A new example is “물에 젖었어요” when saying that something became wet from water.
잠기는
In “물에 잠기는 길”, “잠기는” means becoming submerged or flooded. It describes the roads that are covered by water, and “물에” identifies what they are submerged in. Use this form when describing a place or object that is regularly affected by rising water.
길
In “물에 잠기는 길은 피하세요”, “길” means road or street. It refers to a route that should be avoided because it often floods. You can use it when giving directions or discussing which path to take.
은
In “물에 잠기는 길은 피하세요”, “은” marks “길” as the topic of the instruction. It sets up the road as the thing that should be avoided. A new example is “이 길은 안전해요” when commenting on a particular road.
피하세요
In “물에 잠기는 길은 피하세요”, “피하세요” is a polite instruction to avoid something. Here the listener is told not to use roads that flood. Use it for practical warnings about unsafe places, objects, or situations.
역
In “역 근처 지하도”, “역” means station. It identifies the location near which the underpass is found. Use it when describing meeting points, routes, or places near public transportation.
근처
In “역 근처 지하도”, “근처” means near or nearby. It follows “역” to specify that the underpass is close to the station. A new example is “학교 근처에 카페가 있어요” when describing a café near a school.
지하도
In “역 근처 지하도는”, “지하도” means underpass. Here it is the passage near the station that often floods in heavy rain. Use it when warning someone about a route that goes underneath a road or railway.
는
In “지하도는 비가 많이 오면”, “는” marks “지하도” as the topic of the statement. It introduces information about what happens to that underpass in heavy rain. A new example is “이 지하도는 밤에 어두워요” when describing the same kind of place.
비
In “비가 많이 오면”, “비” means rain. It is the weather condition that triggers the flooding described in the sentence. Use it when discussing rain, forecasts, or plans for going outside.
많이
In “비가 많이 오면”, “많이” means a lot or heavily. It describes the amount of rain and indicates that heavy rain is the relevant condition. A new example is “오늘 비가 많이 와요” when saying that it is raining heavily today.
오면
In “비가 많이 오면”, “오면” means if or when it comes, and with “비” it means if or when it rains. It introduces the condition under which the underpass often floods. Use it to connect a weather condition with its result.
자주
In “자주 물에 잠겨요”, “자주” means often or frequently. It tells the listener that the underpass floods repeatedly rather than only once. Use it when describing a recurring problem with a route, place, or service.
잠겨요
In “지하도는 ... 자주 물에 잠겨요”, “잠겨요” means gets flooded or becomes submerged. It is the polite form used to report what regularly happens to the underpass. Use it when describing a place that becomes covered by water.
시간
In “시간이 조금 더 걸리더라도”, “시간” means time. Here it is the amount of travel time that may increase when taking the main road. You can use it when comparing routes, schedules, or how long an activity takes.
이
In “시간이 조금 더 걸리더라도”, “이” marks “시간” as the subject of “걸리다”. It shows that the time is what takes a little longer. A new example is “시간이 많이 걸려요” when saying that something takes a lot of time.
조금
In “시간이 조금 더 걸리더라도”, “조금” means a little. It limits the extra amount of time and makes the delay sound small. Use it when describing a small difference in time, quantity, or degree.
걸리더라도
In “시간이 조금 더 걸리더라도”, “걸리더라도” means even if it takes time. It introduces a condition that does not change the recommendation to take the main road. Use this concessive pattern when accepting a disadvantage in order to emphasize a more important choice.
대신
In “대신 큰길로 가세요”, “대신” means instead or in place of another option. Here it introduces the main road as the alternative to the flooded underpass. Use it when replacing one route, object, or action with another.
큰길
In “큰길로 가세요”, “큰길” means a main road or larger road. It is recommended as the alternative route during heavy rain. You can use it when giving directions through a safer or more direct road.
로
In “큰길로 가세요”, “로” marks the route or way by which someone should go. It gives the meaning “via the main road”. A new example is “이 길로 가세요” when directing someone to go this way.
가세요
In “큰길로 가세요”, “가세요” is a polite instruction to go. Here it tells the listener to use the main road. Use it when giving directions or making a polite travel recommendation.
케이스
In “방수 케이스가 ... 도움이 될까요?”, “케이스” means a case or sleeve used to cover and protect an item. Here it refers to a waterproof cover for the laptop. Use it when discussing protective coverings for electronics or other objects.
제
In “제 노트북”, “제” means my in a polite way. It identifies the laptop as belonging to the speaker. Use it before a noun when referring respectfully to your own belongings.
노트북
In “제 노트북을 보호하는 데”, “노트북” means laptop. It is the equipment the speaker wants to protect from rain. You can use it when discussing carrying, using, or protecting a portable computer.
보호하는
In “노트북을 보호하는 데”, “보호하는” means protecting or safeguarding. It describes the action for which the waterproof sleeve may be helpful. A new example is “개인 정보를 보호하는 방법” when discussing ways to protect personal information.
데
In “보호하는 데 도움이 될까요?”, “데” is used after an action to mean in or for doing that action. The expression “동사-는 데 도움이 되다” means to be helpful for doing something. Use it when asking whether a tool or suggestion helps with a particular task.
도움
In “도움이 될까요?”, “도움” means help or assistance. It is the thing that the waterproof sleeve might provide for protecting the laptop. Use it in the pattern “도움이 되다” when saying that something is helpful.
될까요
In “도움이 될까요?”, “될까요” asks whether something will be or become helpful. Here the speaker politely asks if the waterproof sleeve would help protect the laptop. Use this question form when asking whether an option, tool, or suggestion will be useful.
하나
In “하나 사용하세요”, “하나” means one, referring back to one waterproof sleeve or case. The noun is not repeated because the item is clear from the previous question. Use it when selecting a single item from the context.
사용하세요
In “하나 사용하세요”, “사용하세요” is a polite instruction to use something. Here the listener recommends using one waterproof case. Use it when giving practical advice about using a tool, product, or device.
지연
In “지연도 답답하지만”, “지연” means delay. It refers to travel delays caused by the storm or an altered route. You can use it when discussing late transport, postponed plans, or waiting longer than expected.
답답하지만
In “지연도 답답하지만”, “답답하지만” means frustrating or bothersome, but. It describes the speaker’s feeling about delays and then connects that feeling to the more serious problem of damaged equipment. Use it when acknowledging one negative point before contrasting it with another.
장비
In “장비가 망가지는 건 더 안 좋아요”, “장비” means equipment. Here it refers to work equipment such as the laptop that could be damaged by water. Use it when talking about tools or devices needed for work or another activity.
망가지는
In “장비가 망가지는 건”, “망가지는” means getting damaged or broken. It describes what may happen to the equipment, rather than a deliberate action by someone. Use it when explaining a possible problem with an object.
건
In “장비가 망가지는 건 더 안 좋아요”, “건” presents “the equipment getting damaged” as the topic being evaluated. It lets the speaker compare that situation with delays. Use the same pattern when treating an event or fact as a topic for an opinion.
안
In “더 안 좋아요”, “안” makes the following description negative. Here it means that damaged equipment is not good and, with “더”, is worse than a delay. Use it directly before a predicate when giving a simple negative evaluation.
좋아요
In “더 안 좋아요”, “좋아요” means good or okay in a polite form. The preceding “안” changes it to “not good”, and “더” makes the comparison stronger. Use it to give a polite evaluation of a situation, option, or result.
출발하기
In “출발하기 전에”, “출발하기” means leaving or departing as an activity. The “-기” form allows that activity to be followed by “전에”, meaning before leaving. Use this pattern when describing a check or action to complete before departure.
휴대폰
In “휴대폰 배터리”, “휴대폰” means mobile phone or cell phone. Here it is the device whose battery must be checked before leaving. Use it when discussing calls, messages, updates, or battery status while traveling.
배터리
In “휴대폰 배터리가 가득 찼는지”, “배터리” means battery. It is the part of the phone whose charge level the speaker wants to check. Use it when discussing whether an electronic device has enough power.
가득
In “배터리가 가득 찼는지”, “가득” means full or filled completely. Here it describes the battery as having a complete charge. A new example is “컵에 물이 가득 있어요” when saying that a cup is full of water.
찼는지
In “가득 찼는지 확인할게요”, “찼는지” asks or reports whether something has become full. With “배터리”, it means whether the battery is fully charged. Use the pattern “...는지 확인하다” when checking whether a condition is true.
확인할게요
In “확인할게요”, “확인할게요” means I will check or make sure. It politely expresses the speaker’s intention to verify the phone battery before leaving. Use it when taking responsibility for a check or promising to handle it.
그러면
In “그러면 경로가 바뀔 때”, “그러면” means then or in that case. It connects the previous action of checking the battery with the useful result that follows. Use it to introduce a consequence or next step based on what was just said.
바뀔
In “경로가 바뀔 때”, “바뀔” means changes or will change. It describes a possible change to the route before “때”, meaning when. A new example is “일정이 바뀔 때 알려 주세요” when asking someone to tell you when the schedule changes.
때
In “경로가 바뀔 때”, “때” means when or the time at which something happens. It follows “바뀔” to indicate the moment when the route changes. Use it to connect an event with the time for another action.
업데이트
In “업데이트를 확인할 수 있어요”, “업데이트” means updates or newly posted information. Here it refers to current travel information that can be checked if the route changes. Use it when discussing new information from an app, service, or system.
확인할
In “업데이트를 확인할 수 있어요”, “확인할” means check or verify, describing an action that is possible. It appears before “수 있어요” in the expression for being able to check updates. A new example is “예약을 확인할 수 있어요” when saying that a reservation can be checked.
Grammar Points
동사 어간 + 는 동안
출근하는 동안 경로를 확인하세요.
chool-GUHN-ha-neun doh-AHN kyuhng-NOH-reul hwahg-EEN-ha-SEH-yoh.Check the route while commuting to work.
-는 동안 means “while” or “during” and follows a verb stem.
-지만
지연이 답답하지만 장비를 확인할게요.
jee-YUH-nee dahp-TTAH-pah-jee-mahn JAHNG-bee-reul hwahg-EEN-hal-GEH-yoh.The delay is frustrating, but I’ll check the equipment.
-지만 connects contrasting ideas and means “but” or “although.”
Korean Vocabulary
경로
noun
kyuhng-NOH
route
이동해야 한다면 일찍 출발하고 경로를 바꿀 수 있게 준비하세요.
돌아오다
verb
doh-rah-OH-dah
to come back
돌아올
하지만 더 세지기 전에 돌아올 수 있어요.
동안
noun
doh-AHN
while; during
출근하는 동안 폭풍우가 올 수도 있어요.
바꾸다
verb
bah-KKOO-dah
to change
바꿀
이동해야 한다면 일찍 출발하고 경로를 바꿀 수 있게 준비하세요.
사무실
noun
sah-moo-SHEEL
office
사무실에 가야 해요.
세다
adj
SEH-dah
to be strong
세지기
하지만 더 세지기 전에 돌아올 수 있어요.
이동하다
verb
ee-DOHNG-hah-dah
to travel; to move
이동해야
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일찍
adv
eel-JJUK
early
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준비하다
verb
joon-BEE-hah-dah
to prepare
준비하세요
이동해야 한다면 일찍 출발하고 경로를 바꿀 수 있게 준비하세요.
출근하다
verb
chool-GUHN-hah-dah
to commute to work
출근하는
출근하는 동안 폭풍우가 올 수도 있어요.
출발하다
verb
chool-BAHL-hah-dah
to depart; to leave
출발하고
이동해야 한다면 일찍 출발하고 경로를 바꿀 수 있게 준비하세요.
폭풍우
noun
pohk-POONG-oo
storm
출근하는 동안 폭풍우가 올 수도 있어요.
Quiz
Word Order
Arrange the words in the correct order.
A storm may hit during my commute.
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출근하는 동안 폭풍우가 올 수도 있어요.I need to go to the office.
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사무실에 가야 해요.Spelling
Tap the letters to spell the word.
to depart; to leave
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출발하고to prepare
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준비하세요to travel; to move
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이동해야to commute to work