About This Lesson
Use Choosing a Restaurant with Group Needs to practice Korean conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and quizzes.
Dialogue
A
우리에게 몇 가지 조건이 있어서 식당을 고르기가 쉽지 않아요.
oo-REE-eh-geh myut-KKAH-jee JOH-guh-nee ee-SUH-suh shik-TTAHNG-ul goh-ROO-gee SHWIP-jjee AH-nah-yo. Choosing a restaurant is tricky because we have a few constraints.
B
먼저 필요한 조건을 적어 봐요. 음식 선택, 소음 정도, 거리, 그리고 편안함이에요.
MEON-juh pee-RYOH-han JOH-guh-neul juh-GUH bwa-yo. um-SHIK sun-TAEK, soh-UM JUNG-doh, GUH-ree, guh-REE-goo, pyuh-NAHN-hah-MEE-eh-yo. Let's list the needs first: food options, noise level, distance, and comfort.
A
한 사람은 채식 메뉴가 필요하고, 다른 사람은 조용한 곳을 원해요.
han SAH-rah-meun CHAE-shik MEH-nyoo-ga pee-RYOH-hah-goo, DAH-reun SAH-rah-meun joh-YONG-han goh-seul WOHN-hae-yo. One person needs vegetarian options, and another wants somewhere quiet.
B
그렇다면 시끄러운 햄버거 식당은 좋은 타협안이 아니겠어요.
guh-ruh-TAH-myun shi-KKUR-uh-wun HAEM-buh-guh shik-TTAHNG-eun JOH-un tah-HYUH-ban-ee ah-nee-ge-SUH-yo. Then a loud burger place would not be a good compromise.
A
이 근처 식당에는 채식 요리가 있고 더 조용한 좌석 공간도 있어요.
ee GUHN-chuh shik-TTAHNG-eh-neun CHAE-shig-yo-ree-ga eet-kko duh joh-YONG-han JWAH-suhk GONG-gahn-do ee-SUH-yo. This nearby restaurant has vegetarian dishes and a quieter seating area.
B
그 메뉴가 모임의 모든 사람에게 괜찮을까요?
guh MEH-nyoo-ga mo-EE-meh mo-DEUN SAH-rah-meh-geh gwen-CHAN-ul-KKAH-yo? Would the menu work for the whole group?
A
메뉴가 충분히 간단해 보이고, 좌석도 편안해 보여요.
MEH-nyoo-ga choong-BOON-hee gan-DAN-hae bo-EE-goo, JWAH-suhk-do pyuh-NAHN-hae bo-YUH-yo. It looks simple enough, and the seating seems comfortable.
B
그럼 이곳이 모임에 왜 잘 맞는지 설명한 다음에 확정하세요.
guh-reom ee-GOH-shi mo-EE-meh wae jal MAN-neun-jee seol-MYUNG-han da-eum-eh hwak-JJEONG-ha-se-yo. Then explain why this place fits the group before you confirm it.
A
제가 이유를 말하고 걱정되는 점이 있는 사람이 있는지 물어볼게요.
jeh-ga ee-YOO-reul mal-ha-goo geok-JJEONG-dwae-neun juhm-ee in-neun SAH-rah-mee in-neun-jee moo-ruh-BOL-geh-yo. I'll share the reason and ask whether anyone has a concern.
B
분명한 이유를 말하면 나중에 어색해지는 일을 줄일 수 있어요.
boon-MYUNG-han ee-YOO-reul mal-ha-myun nah-JOONG-eh uh-SEK-hae-jee-neun ee-reul jool-eel ssoo ee-SUH-yo. Clear reasons reduce awkwardness later.Word by Word
우리에게
우리에게 means “to us” or “for us” here, referring to the group that has several conditions. The ending 에게 marks the people affected or concerned. A reusable pattern is 누구에게 필요한 조건, meaning conditions needed by someone.
몇
몇 means “a few” or “several” here and comes before 가지. The pattern 몇 가지 + noun is used to give an unspecified small number of kinds or items. In a new example, 몇 가지 방법 means “a few methods.”
가지
가지 is a counting word for kinds or types in 몇 가지 조건. Together, 몇 가지 means “a few kinds” or “several items.” A reusable pattern is 몇 가지 + noun, such as several options or several reasons.
조건이
조건이 means “conditions” as the thing that exists for the group, with 이 marking it as the subject. Here the conditions explain why choosing a restaurant is difficult. A new example is 필요한 조건이 있어요, meaning “There are necessary conditions.”
있어서
있어서 means “because there are” in this sentence: there are several conditions, so choosing is not easy. It comes from 있다 followed by 어서 to connect a reason to a result. A reusable pattern is N이 있어서 ..., meaning “because there is or are N.”
식당을
식당을 means “the restaurant” as the object being chosen, with 을 marking the object. It appears in the decision-making pattern 식당을 고르다, “choose a restaurant.” You can reuse the same object pattern with another action, such as 식당을 예약하다, “reserve a restaurant.”
고르기가
고르기가 means “choosing” as the subject of the evaluation 쉽지 않아요. It comes from 고르다, “to choose,” with the action turned into a subject and marked by 가. A reusable pattern is V-기가 쉽다 or 어렵다, such as deciding being difficult.
쉽지
쉽지 contributes the meaning “easy” in the negative expression 쉽지 않아요, “is not easy.” The 지 form connects 쉽다 to 않아요 so the whole expression can be negated. This pattern is useful when saying that an activity is not easy, such as 결정하기가 쉽지 않아요, a new example meaning “Deciding is not easy.”
않아요
않아요 completes the polite negative expression 쉽지 않아요, making it mean “is not easy.” It follows the 지 form in the reusable pattern V-지 않아요, which expresses that something does not happen or is not the case. It is useful when politely describing a difficulty in planning or deciding.
먼저
먼저 means “first” and tells the group which action should come before the others. Here it introduces listing the needs before making a choice. A reusable pattern is 먼저 + action, as in 먼저 확인해요, a new example meaning “Let’s check first.”
필요한
필요한 means “needed” or “necessary” and modifies 조건을. It is the form of 필요하다 used before a noun. The pattern 필요한 + noun is useful when identifying requirements, such as 필요한 정보, a new example meaning “needed information.”
조건을
조건을 means “the conditions” as the object of 적어 봐요, with 을 marking what should be written down. In this dialogue, these are the requirements for choosing the restaurant. A reusable pattern is 조건을 적다, “write down the conditions.”
적어
적어 means “write down” in 적어 봐요. It is the connecting form of 적다 and links the writing action to 봐요, which adds the idea of trying it. A reusable pattern is N을 적어 보다, such as 새 주소를 적어 봐요, a new example meaning “Try writing down the new address.”
봐요
봐요 contributes the meaning “try doing” in 적어 봐요, rather than literal looking. Together with a preceding action form, it suggests trying that action in a polite way. This is useful when making a gentle suggestion, such as 확인해 봐요, a new example meaning “Try checking.”
음식
음식 means “food” and is the first part of 음식 선택, one of the group’s decision criteria. It refers broadly to what food choices are available. A reusable pattern is 음식 + noun, such as 음식 메뉴, a new example for a food menu.
선택
선택 means “choice” or “selection” in 음식 선택, referring to the available food choices. It is a noun naming one aspect to consider when comparing restaurants. A reusable pattern is 선택 사항, a new example meaning “selection options.”
소음
소음 means “noise” and appears in 소음 정도, the amount or level of noise at the restaurant. It identifies how quiet or loud the setting may be. A common reuse pattern is 소음이 크다, a new example meaning “the noise is loud.”
정도
정도 means “level” or “degree” in 소음 정도. It asks the group to consider how much noise there is, rather than simply whether noise exists. A reusable pattern is N의 정도, meaning “the level or degree of N.”
거리
거리 means “distance” and is listed as another condition for the restaurant choice. It can refer to how far the place is from the people going there. A common reuse pattern is 거리가 멀다, a new example meaning “the distance is far.”
그리고
그리고 means “and” and joins 거리 with the final criterion, 편안함. It connects items in the same list without changing their individual meanings. A reusable pattern is A 그리고 B when adding one item to another.
편안함이에요
편안함이에요 means “it is comfort” and presents comfort as the final item in the list of needs. 편안함 names the quality, and 이에요 politely identifies it. A reusable pattern is N이에요 when defining or naming a criterion, such as 거리예요, a new example meaning “It is distance.”
한
한 means “one” here and modifies 사람 in 한 사람, “one person.” It identifies one member of the group without naming that person. A reusable pattern is 한 + noun, such as 한 가지, a new example meaning “one kind.”
사람은
사람은 means “one person” as the topic, with 은 marking the person being discussed. It introduces that person’s need before the sentence describes another person’s preference. A reusable pattern is 사람은 ... when describing one person’s situation or choice.
채식
채식 means “vegetarian eating” or “vegetarian food” and modifies 메뉴 in 채식 메뉴. It identifies menu items suitable for a vegetarian need. A reusable pattern is 채식 + noun, such as 채식 요리, which also appears later in the dialogue.
메뉴가
메뉴가 means “the menu” as the subject of 필요하고, with 가 marking what is needed. In this sentence, the vegetarian menu is the needed option. A reusable pattern is N이 필요하다, meaning that N is needed.
필요하고
필요하고 means “is needed and” and connects the first person’s need with the next person’s preference. It comes from 필요하다 followed by 고. A reusable pattern is N이 필요하고 ... when listing one requirement before another.
다른
다른 means “another” or “different” and modifies 사람 in 다른 사람, referring to a second person in the group. It distinguishes this person from the one mentioned first. A reusable pattern is 다른 + noun, such as 다른 방법, a new example meaning “another method.”
조용한
조용한 means “quiet” and modifies 곳 in 조용한 곳, “a quiet place.” It comes from 조용하다 in the form used before a noun. The pattern 조용한 + noun is useful for describing a quiet room, table, or place.
곳을
곳을 means “a place” as the object of 원해요, with 을 marking what the person wants. In context, it refers to somewhere quiet rather than a particular named location. A reusable pattern is 조용한 곳을 원하다, “want a quiet place.”
원해요
원해요 means “wants” or “would like” here and describes the other person’s preference. It comes from 원하다 and takes the desired thing as its object. A reusable pattern is N을 원해요, meaning “I or someone wants N.”
그렇다면
그렇다면 means “then” or “if that is so” and draws a conclusion from the group’s needs. It introduces the judgment that a loud burger restaurant would not work well. A reusable pattern is 그렇다면 ... when responding to information and moving to a consequence or decision.
시끄러운
시끄러운 means “loud” or “noisy” and modifies 햄버거 식당. It comes from 시끄럽다 in the form used before a noun. The pattern 시끄러운 + noun is useful when describing a noisy place or environment.
햄버거
햄버거 means “hamburger” and identifies the type of restaurant being considered. In 햄버거 식당, it modifies 식당 to mean a burger restaurant. A reusable pattern is food name + 식당, such as 한식당, a new example for a Korean restaurant.
식당은
식당은 means “the restaurant” as the topic, with 은 marking the restaurant being evaluated. Here it sets up the judgment that this type of restaurant would not be a good compromise. A reusable pattern is N은 ... when discussing or evaluating a particular option.
좋은
좋은 means “good” and modifies 타협안 in 좋은 타협안, “a good compromise.” It is the form of 좋다 used before a noun. The pattern 좋은 + noun is useful when evaluating an option, such as 좋은 선택, a new example meaning “a good choice.”
타협안이
타협안이 means “a compromise” as the subject of the judgment 아니겠어요. It refers to an option that balances the different group needs. A reusable pattern is 좋은 타협안이 아니다, meaning “is not a good compromise.”
아니겠어요
아니겠어요 gently suggests that something would not be the case; here, the loud burger restaurant would not be a good compromise. It presents the conclusion politely rather than stating it abruptly. A reusable pattern is N이 아니겠어요? when tentatively checking a negative judgment.
이
이 means “this” and points to the nearby restaurant being introduced. It comes before 근처 식당 to identify a particular place close to the speakers. A reusable pattern is 이 + noun when pointing out something nearby or currently under discussion.
근처
근처 means “nearby area” or “vicinity” in 이 근처 식당, “a restaurant nearby.” It locates the restaurant close to the speakers without giving a precise distance. A reusable pattern is 이 근처 + noun, meaning “a noun near here.”
식당에는
식당에는 means “at the restaurant” or “in the restaurant,” with 는 marking the location as the setting being discussed. The sentence then states what the restaurant has. A reusable pattern is 장소에는 N이 있어요, meaning “There is N at the place.”
요리가
요리가 means “dishes” as the thing that exists at the restaurant, with 가 marking the subject. In context, the dishes are vegetarian options. A reusable pattern is N이 있다 when saying that something is available or exists.
있고
있고 means “has” or “there is, and” in the restaurant description. It comes from 있다 followed by 고 and links the vegetarian dishes to the quieter seating area. A reusable pattern is N이 있고 N도 있어요 when listing two things that are available.
더
더 means “more” and makes the seating area quieter relative to another possible area. It comes directly before 조용한 in 더 조용한 좌석 공간. A reusable pattern is 더 + descriptive word, such as 더 편안한, a new example meaning “more comfortable.”
좌석
좌석 means “seating” or “seats” and appears in 좌석 공간, the seating area of the restaurant. It refers to the place where people sit rather than to the menu. A reusable pattern is 좌석이 편안하다, which is used later to describe comfortable seating.
공간도
공간도 means “space also,” with 도 adding the meaning “also” to the seating area. It shows that the restaurant has this additional feature as well as vegetarian dishes. A reusable pattern is N도 있어요, meaning “There is also N.”
있어요
있어요 means “there is” or “has” in the polite description of what the restaurant offers. With a location such as 식당에는, it says that something is available there. A reusable pattern is 장소에 N이 있어요, meaning “There is N at the place.”
그
그 means “that” or “the” and points to the menu already under discussion. It appears in 그 메뉴, referring back to the restaurant’s menu rather than introducing a new one. A reusable pattern is 그 + noun when referring to something previously mentioned.
모임의
모임의 means “of the group” or “the group’s,” with 의 showing the relationship between the group and the people being considered. It appears in 모임의 모든 사람, “everyone in the group.” A reusable pattern is N의 + noun for possession or association.
모든
모든 means “all” or “every” and modifies 사람 in 모든 사람, “everyone.” It makes the question apply to the whole group rather than only one member. A reusable pattern is 모든 + noun, such as 모든 조건, a new example meaning “all conditions.”
사람에게
사람에게 means “for the people” or “to the people,” with 에게 marking those affected by whether the menu works. Here it refers to all members of the group. A reusable pattern is N에게 괜찮다, meaning that something is acceptable or suitable for N.
괜찮을까요
괜찮을까요 means “would it be okay?” and politely asks whether the menu is suitable for everyone. It is useful for checking acceptability before making a group decision. A reusable pattern is N에게 괜찮을까요? when asking whether something will work for someone.
충분히
충분히 means “sufficiently” or “enough” and modifies 간단해 보이고. It says that the menu appears simple enough for the situation. A reusable pattern is 충분히 + descriptive word, such as 충분히 편안해요, a new example meaning “It is comfortable enough.”
간단해
간단해 means “simple” in 간단해 보이고, describing how the menu appears. It is the connecting form of 간단하다 before 보이다. A reusable pattern is N이 간단해 보여요, meaning “N looks simple.”
보이고
보이고 means “looks and” or “seems and” and connects the appearance of the menu with the later judgment about the seating. It comes from 보이다 followed by 고. A reusable pattern is A해 보이고 B해 보여요 when describing two impressions in sequence.
좌석도
좌석도 means “the seating also,” with 도 showing that the seating has an additional positive quality. Here it adds comfortable seating to the impression that the menu is simple enough. A reusable pattern is N도 + description, such as 공간도 넓어요, a new example meaning “The space is also spacious.”
편안해
편안해 means “comfortable” in 편안해 보여요, describing the apparent comfort of the seating. It is the connecting form of 편안하다 before 보여요. A reusable pattern is N이 편안해 보여요, meaning “N looks comfortable.”
보여요
보여요 means “looks” or “appears” here and completes the expression 편안해 보여요. It describes an impression based on appearance, not simply the act of seeing. A reusable pattern is N이 adjective-아 or 어 보여요, such as 좋아 보여요, a new example meaning “It looks good.”
그럼
그럼 means “then” and responds to the previous assessment by moving to the next step. Here it introduces explaining the restaurant’s suitability before confirming it. A reusable pattern is 그럼 ... when deciding what to do next.
이곳이
이곳이 means “this place” as the subject of the question about suitability, with 가 marking the place being evaluated. It refers to the nearby restaurant already introduced. A reusable pattern is 이곳이 ... 맞다, meaning that this place fits or is right.
왜
왜 means “why” and asks for the reason that this place fits the group. It introduces an explanation rather than a simple yes-or-no judgment. A reusable pattern is 왜 ...? when asking for the reason behind a choice.
잘
잘 means “well” in 잘 맞는지, saying that the place fits the group well. It modifies 맞다 and focuses on suitability. A reusable pattern is 잘 맞다, meaning “fit well” or “be a good match.”
맞는지
맞는지 means “whether it fits” in the embedded question 잘 맞는지. It comes from 맞다 followed by 는지 and lets the question become the content of 설명하다. A reusable pattern is N이 잘 맞는지 확인하다, meaning “check whether N is a good fit.”
설명한
설명한 means “explained” and modifies 다음에 in 설명한 다음에, meaning after explaining. It comes from 설명하다 in the form used before a following noun. A reusable pattern is V-(으)ㄴ 다음에, meaning “after doing V.”
다음에
다음에 means “after” or “next” in 설명한 다음에. Together with the preceding action, it places confirming after the explanation. A reusable pattern is V-(으)ㄴ 다음에 + action when giving an order of steps.
확정하세요
확정하세요 means “please confirm it” or “please finalize it” and gives a polite instruction. It comes from 확정하다 and asks the listener to make the restaurant choice definite. A reusable pattern is N을 확정하세요, meaning “Please confirm N.”
제가
제가 means “I” as the subject, with 가 identifying the person who will share the reason and ask the group. It emphasizes that the speaker will take responsibility for those actions. A reusable pattern is 제가 ...할게요 when volunteering to do something.
이유를
이유를 means “the reason” as the object of 말하고, with 를 marking what will be said. It refers to the explanation for choosing this restaurant. A reusable pattern is 이유를 말하다, meaning “state the reason.”
말하고
말하고 means “say and” or “explain and” and connects sharing the reason with asking about concerns. It comes from 말하다 followed by 고. A reusable pattern is 이유를 말하고 ... when giving a reason before taking another communicative action.
걱정되는
걱정되는 means “concerning” or “worrisome” and modifies 점 in 걱정되는 점, “a concerning point.” It comes from 걱정되다 in the form used before a noun. A reusable pattern is 걱정되는 + noun when identifying something that may cause concern.
점이
점이 means “a point” or “an issue” as the subject of the phrase about whether such an issue exists. In this dialogue, it refers to a concern about the restaurant choice. A reusable pattern is 걱정되는 점이 있다, meaning “There is a concerning point.”
있는
있는 means “having” or “that exists” and modifies 사람이 in 사람이 있는지, referring to a person who has a concern. It comes from 있다 in the form used before a noun. A reusable pattern is N이 있는 사람, meaning “a person who has N.”
사람이
사람이 means “a person” as the subject of the embedded question 사람이 있는지. It asks whether there is anyone with a concern. A reusable pattern is 사람이 있는지 물어보다, meaning “ask whether there is anyone.”
있는지
있는지 means “whether there is” or “whether someone has” in the question about a person with a concern. The 지 form makes the yes-or-no question content of 물어볼게요. A reusable pattern is N이 있는지 물어보다, meaning “ask whether N exists or is present.”
물어볼게요
물어볼게요 means “I’ll ask” and expresses the speaker’s intention to ask the group. It comes from 물어보다 with the polite ending ㄹ게요, often used when announcing what the speaker will do. A reusable pattern is N에게 물어볼게요 when saying that you will ask someone.
분명한
분명한 means “clear” and modifies 이유 in 분명한 이유, “clear reasons.” It comes from 분명하다 in the form used before a noun. A reusable pattern is 분명한 + noun when describing information that is easy to understand.
말하면
말하면 means “if or when one says” and introduces the condition that clear reasons are stated. It comes from 말하다 followed by 면. A reusable pattern is V-(으)면 ... for describing what happens if or when an action takes place.
나중에
나중에 means “later” and refers to a later point after the restaurant decision or meal planning. Here it marks when awkwardness might otherwise arise. A reusable pattern is 나중에 + action, such as 나중에 확인해요, a new example meaning “Check later.”
어색해지는
어색해지는 means “becoming awkward” and modifies 일 in 어색해지는 일, “a situation that becomes awkward.” It comes from 어색해지다 in the form used before a noun. A reusable pattern is 분위기가 어색해지다, a new example meaning “the atmosphere becomes awkward.”
일을
일을 means “a matter” or “a situation” as the object of 줄일. Here it refers to situations that become awkward later. A reusable pattern is 어색해지는 일을 줄이다, meaning “reduce situations that become awkward.”
줄일
줄일 means “to reduce” in 줄일 수 있어요. It comes from 줄이다 in the form used before 수. A reusable pattern is N을 줄일 수 있어요, meaning “can reduce N.”
수
수 is the noun used in 줄일 수 있어요 to express ability or possibility. Together with the preceding form and 있어요, 줄일 수 있어요 means “can reduce.” A reusable pattern is V-(으)ㄹ 수 있어요 when saying that an action is possible.
Grammar Points
V-(으)ㄴ지
좌석 공간이 잘 맞는지 물어볼게요.
JWAH-suhk GONG-gah-nee jal MAN-neun-jee moo-ruh-BOL-geh-yo.I'll ask whether the seating area suits us.
-(으)ㄴ지 expresses uncertainty or an indirect question meaning “whether.”
V-(으)ㄹ까요?
이 타협안이 괜찮을까요?
ee tah-HYUH-bah-nee gwen-CHAN-ul-KKAH-yo?Would this compromise be okay?
-(으)ㄹ까요? politely asks for an opinion or suggests a possibility.
Korean Vocabulary
거리
noun
GUH-ree
distance
고르다
verb
goh-ruh-dah
to choose
고르기가
소음 정도
phrase
soh-UM JUNG-doh
noise level
시끄럽다
adj
shi-KKUR-uhp-ttah
to be noisy; loud
시끄러운
음식 선택
phrase
um-SHIK sun-TAEK
food options
적다
verb
JUHK-ttah
to write down; to list
적어
조건
noun
JOH-guhn
constraint; condition
조용하다
adj
joh-YONG-hah-dah
to be quiet
조용한
채식 메뉴
phrase
CHAE-shing MEH-nyoo
vegetarian menu options
타협안
noun
tah-HYUH-ban
compromise
편안함
noun
pyuh-NAHN-ham
comfort
필요하다
adj
pee-RYOH-hah-dah
to be needed; to need
필요한
Quiz
Word Order
Arrange the words in the correct order.
Would the menu work for the whole group?
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그 메뉴가 모임의 모든 사람에게 괜찮을까요?Spelling
Tap the letters to spell the word.
to choose
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고르기가to be noisy; loud
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시끄러운compromise
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타협안comfort