Borrowing a Charger and Confirming Return Conditions | Learn Korean in English

Korean lesson set in a contemporary Seoul everyday setting: In a shared workspace, one person borrows a laptop charger briefly while confirming when and where it should be returned..

EN → KO / Level: B2

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Dialogue

A

충전기를 다른 곳에 두고 와서 노트북 배터리가 거의 다 떨어졌어.

choong-JUHN-gee-rul DAH-run GOH-seh DOO-goh WAH-suh NOH-tuh-book BEH-tuh-ree-gah GUH-ee DAH TTUH-ruh-JYUH-suh I left my charger elsewhere and my laptop battery is nearly empty.
B

네 포트가 최신 커넥터를 쓰면 내 것도 맞을 거야.

neh POH-tuh-gah CHWEH-SHEEN kuh-NEK-tuh-rul SSUH-myun neh GUHT-ttoh MAH-jul GUH-yah Mine should fit, provided your port uses the newer connector.
A

응, 그런데 이번 업로드를 하는 동안만 필요해.

oong, kuh-RUN-deh ee-BUHN UHM-noh-duh-rul hah-NUN dong-AHN-man pee-RYOH-heh It does, although I only need it during this upload.
B

그 정도는 괜찮아. 내 컴퓨터는 이미 완전히 충전되어 있으니까.

guh JUNG-doh-nun kwen-CHAN-ah. neh kuhm-PYOO-tuh-nun ee-MEE wahn-JUN-hee choong-JUHN-dweh-uh ee-SSUH-nee-kka That is manageable, since my computer is already fully charged.
A

파일 동기화가 끝나는 대로 돌려줄게.

pah-EEL dong-gee-HWA-gah KKEUN-NAH-nun DEH-roh dohl-lyuh-JOOL-kkeh I can give it back as soon as the files finish synchronizing.
B

가까운 곳에 두어 줘. 나중에 필요할 수도 있어.

gah-KKAH-oon GOH-seh DOO-uh JWOH. nah-JOONG-eh pee-RYOH-hal soo-doh ee-SSUH Please keep it nearby, because I may need it later.
A

네가 쉽게 돌려받을 수 있게 가까이 있을게.

neh-gah SHWEEP-kkeh dohl-lyuh-BAH-deul soo IT-kkeh gah-KKAH-ee ee-SSUL-kkeh I can stay close by so you can get it back easily.
B

그렇게 하면 우리 둘 다 방해받지 않아도 되겠네.

guh-ruh-KEH hah-myun oo-ree DOOL dah bang-HEH-bat-JJEE ah-NAH-doh dweh-GEN-neh That arrangement works without interrupting either of us.

Word by Word

충전기 “충전기를” means “the charger” as the item being left behind. The form is used when talking about a charger that someone has brought, left, borrowed, or needs. In this dialogue, the speaker uses it to explain why a replacement charger is needed.
를 In “충전기를,” “커넥터를,” and “업로드를,” “를” marks the noun as the object of the action. It commonly follows an object before the verb that acts on it. Use it when identifying what someone leaves, uses, uploads, or returns.
다른 “다른” means “another” or “different” and describes the place in “다른 곳에.” It comes before a noun to distinguish it from the place being discussed. It is useful when explaining that an item is somewhere else.
곳 “곳” means “place” in “다른 곳에,” referring to the place where the charger was left. It combines naturally with a location marker when saying where something is or was. Use it when identifying a place without naming the exact location.
에 In “곳에,” “에” marks a location, while in “나중에” it marks a time. It follows a place or time expression to show where or when something happens. Use it for locations such as where an item is kept and times such as later.
두고 In “두고 와서,” “두고” means leaving or putting the charger somewhere before coming away. The form connects that earlier action with the following action or result. Use it when explaining that something was left in one place and the speaker then came elsewhere.
와서 In “두고 와서,” “와서” contributes the meaning of coming after leaving the charger there, leading to the present situation. It connects a completed action with a following result or explanation. Use this kind of sequence when one action explains why the speaker is now in a particular situation.
노트북 “노트북” means “laptop” in “노트북 배터리.” It is placed before another noun to identify the type of battery. Use it in workplace or study situations when discussing a laptop, its battery, or its accessories.
배터리 “배터리가” means “the battery” as the subject whose condition is described. In this dialogue, it is the laptop battery that is nearly depleted. Use it when reporting the remaining power or condition of a device.
가 In “배터리가,” “포트가,” “동기화가,” and “네가,” “가” marks the subject of the clause. It commonly follows the person, thing, or process being described or performing an action. Use it to identify what has a condition, uses something, finishes, or performs an action.
거의 “거의” means “nearly” in “거의 다 떨어졌어.” It shows that the battery has reached a point close to being completely depleted. Use it when describing a condition that is almost complete but not necessarily finished.
다 In “거의 다 떨어졌어,” “다” means completely or entirely, so the battery is nearly fully depleted. In “둘 다,” it means both and refers to the two people. Use it with a condition to emphasize completeness or with two items or people to include both.
떨어졌어 “떨어졌어” means that the battery has become depleted or has run out in this context, not that it physically fell. Its subject here is “배터리.” Use it when reporting that a battery or another resource has become unavailable.
네 “네” means “your” in “네 포트,” referring to the other person’s port. It comes before a noun to show that the noun belongs to or is associated with the person being addressed. Use it when identifying the other person’s device, item, or setting.
포트 “포트가” means “the port” as the subject that uses a connector. It refers to the connection point on the laptop or device. Use it when checking whether a device can accept a particular connector or cable.
최신 “최신” means “newest” or “latest” in “최신 커넥터.” It describes the connector as belonging to the most recent type being considered. Use it before a noun when distinguishing the newest version or standard.
커넥터 “커넥터를” means “the connector” as the object used by the port. It identifies the connection component whose type determines whether the charger will fit. Use it when discussing compatibility between a device port and an accessory.
쓰면 “쓰면” means “if you use” in “포트가 최신 커넥터를 쓰면.” It introduces the condition under which the charger is expected to fit. Use it before a result when explaining what will happen if someone uses a particular item or method.
내 “내” means “my” or “mine” in “내 것도,” referring to the speaker’s charger. It comes before “것” to identify an item belonging to the speaker. Use it when distinguishing the speaker’s item from the other person’s item.
것 In “내 것도,” “것” stands for the relevant item, here the speaker’s charger. Together with “내,” it avoids repeating the name of the item while still identifying which one is meant. Use this pattern when the item is already clear from the conversation.
도 In “것도,” “도” adds “also,” meaning the speaker’s charger will fit as well. In “수도,” it is part of the expression that presents a possibility. Use it to add another comparable item or, in a possibility expression, to show that something may happen.
맞을 “맞을” means “will fit” or “will be suitable” in “맞을 거야,” referring to the charger fitting the port. It appears before “거야” to present the expected result. Use it when checking whether an item is suitable for a device, place, or purpose.
거야 In “맞을 거야,” “거야” presents the fitting result as an expected conclusion, giving the meaning “it should fit” or “it will fit.” It follows the preceding form and turns the statement into a prediction or assurance. Use it when giving a likely answer about a future or unconfirmed result.
응 “응” is a conversational affirmative response, meaning “yes” or “right.” Here it confirms that the port uses the newer connector. Use it to give a casual confirmation when responding to someone you can address informally.
그런데 “그런데” means “but” or “however” and introduces a limitation after the confirmation. Here it shifts from confirming compatibility to explaining that the charger is needed only temporarily. Use it when adding information that qualifies or redirects what was just said.
이번 “이번” means “this” in the sense of the current occasion, referring to the upload in “이번 업로드.” It comes before an event or period to identify the one happening now. Use it when limiting a need or action to the current task or occasion.
업로드 “업로드를” means “the upload” as the object of the action. It refers to the current file-uploading task during which the charger is needed. Use it when discussing a particular upload or other digital task as an object.
하는 In “업로드를 하는 동안,” “하는” means “doing” or “carrying out” the upload. It connects the upload action with the following time expression. Use it when describing the period during which an activity is taking place.
동안 In “하는 동안만,” “동안” means “during” or “for the duration of.” It identifies the period occupied by the upload. Use it after an activity or time expression when specifying how long something continues.
만 In “동안만,” “만” means “only,” limiting the need for the charger to the upload period. It follows the expression whose scope is being restricted. Use it when saying that an action, need, or condition applies only for a particular time or purpose.
필요해 “필요해” means “is needed” or “I need it” in this dialogue, with the charger understood from context. It states that the item is necessary for the current upload. Use it when explaining a practical need or requesting something required for a task.
그 “그” means “that” in “그 정도,” referring back to the limited borrowing period just mentioned. It comes before “정도” to point to the extent already under discussion. Use it when evaluating an amount, duration, or level that has just been described.
정도 “정도는” means “that extent” or “that amount” in “그 정도는 괜찮아.” It refers here to the amount of time the charger will be borrowed. Use it when judging whether a particular degree, duration, or amount is acceptable.
는 In “정도는” and “컴퓨터는,” “는” marks the noun phrase as the topic of the statement. It sets up what is being evaluated or described, such as that amount or the computer. Use it when shifting attention to a topic or framing a statement as “as for” something.
괜찮아 “괜찮아” means “it is okay” or “that is fine” in response to the temporary borrowing arrangement. It gives acceptance and shows that the situation is manageable. Use it to reassure someone or approve a reasonable request in a conversational setting.
컴퓨터 “컴퓨터는” means “the computer” as the topic whose condition explains why lending the charger is manageable. It refers to the speaker’s computer in this dialogue. Use it when discussing a computer’s power, status, or current use.
이미 “이미” means “already,” showing that the computer reached the charged condition before this statement. It commonly appears before the condition or action that has been completed. Use it when emphasizing that something is true earlier than now or before another event.
완전히 “완전히” means “fully” or “completely” in “완전히 충전되어 있어.” It emphasizes that the computer is not merely partly charged. Use it before a state or condition when stressing that it is complete.
충전되어 “충전되어” describes the computer as being in a charged state in “충전되어 있으니까.” It combines with the following form to provide the reason for lending the charger. Use it when describing a device’s charged condition as background for another decision.
있으니까 In “충전되어 있으니까,” “있으니까” means “since it is” or “because it is,” introducing the reason the arrangement is manageable. It follows the described charged state and places the reason before the conclusion. Use it when explaining why an action or decision is acceptable.
파일 “파일” means “file” in “파일 동기화.” It identifies the digital items involved in the synchronization process. Use it before a related process or action when discussing files in a computer or workspace context.
동기화 “동기화가” means “synchronization” as the process that needs to finish. It is the subject of the ending event in “동기화가 끝나는 대로.” Use it when referring to files or devices becoming synchronized.
끝나는 “끝나는” means “finishing” or “ending” in “끝나는 대로.” It describes the point at which the synchronization is complete. Use it before a time expression when another action will follow once a process ends.
대로 In “끝나는 대로,” “대로” means “as soon as” or “once,” so the charger will be returned immediately after synchronization finishes. It follows the event that sets the timing for the next action. Use it when promising to act immediately after a process or event is completed.
돌려줄게 “돌려줄게” means “I’ll give it back” or “I’ll return it,” with the charger understood as the object. It expresses the speaker’s commitment to return the borrowed item. Use it when reassuring someone that a borrowed item will be returned.
가까운 “가까운” means “nearby” or “close” in “가까운 곳에.” It describes the place where the charger should be kept. Use it before a place or location when asking that something remain within easy reach.
두어 In “두어 줘,” “두어” means “put” or “leave” the charger in a place. It describes the requested placement of the item, while “줘” makes the request directed toward the other person. Use it when asking someone to leave an object somewhere.
줘 In “두어 줘,” “줘” contributes the meaning “please do it for me,” making the request conversational and directed to the listener. The full request asks the listener to leave the charger nearby. Use this form for a casual request for someone’s help or action.
나중 “나중에” means “later,” referring to a future time after the current upload. The “에” marks it as a time expression. Use it when saying that an item or action may be needed at a later point.
필요할 In “필요할 수도 있어,” “필요할” means “may need” or “may be needed,” referring to a possible later need for the charger. It comes before the possibility expression that follows. Use it when mentioning a need that is not certain but may arise.
수 In “수도 있어,” “수” helps form the expression for possibility rather than ability. Together with “도 있어,” it presents the later need as something that may happen. Use this construction when describing an uncertain possibility.
있어 In “필요할 수도 있어,” “있어” completes the expression that something is possible, giving the meaning “may be.” It follows “수도” and makes the possibility statement conversational. Use it when saying that an uncertain situation may occur.
쉽게 “쉽게” means “easily” in “쉽게 돌려받을 수 있게.” It describes the return as requiring little difficulty. Use it before an action or ability when explaining that something can be done without difficulty.
돌려받을 In “돌려받을 수 있게,” “돌려받을” means “get back” or “receive back,” referring to the listener recovering the charger. It appears before the expression of ability and purpose. Use it when arranging for a borrowed item to be returned to its owner.
있게 In “돌려받을 수 있게,” “있게” contributes the meaning “so that it is possible,” linking the arrangement to its intended result. The full expression explains that staying nearby will make getting the charger back easy. Use it to describe an arrangement made so that someone can carry out an action.
가까이 “가까이” means “nearby” or “close by” in “가까이 있을게.” It describes the speaker’s location relative to the other person or the charger. Use it when offering to remain near someone or something for convenience.
있을게 “있을게” means “I’ll stay” or “I’ll be there” in “가까이 있을게.” It presents the speaker’s decision or commitment to remain nearby. Use it to reassure someone that you will stay available or in a convenient place.
그렇게 “그렇게” means “that way” or “like that,” referring to the arrangement just proposed. It points back to staying nearby so the charger can be returned easily. Use it when summarizing or referring to an action or plan already mentioned.
하면 “그렇게 하면” means “if you do that” or “by doing so.” It introduces the condition under which the arrangement will work. Use it when evaluating the result of a proposed action or plan.
우리 “우리” means “we,” “us,” or “our,” and here refers to the two people in the shared workspace. It is used with “둘” to make the reference to both participants explicit. Use it when discussing a shared situation involving the speaker and listener.
둘 In “우리 둘 다,” “둘” means “two,” referring to the speaker and listener together. With “다,” it emphasizes that both people are included. Use it when clearly referring to two people or two items as a pair.
방해받지 “방해받지” describes the two people as not being interrupted in “방해받지 않아도 되겠네.” The form links the idea of avoiding interruption to the following expression about what is possible or necessary. Use it when discussing a work arrangement that lets people continue without disturbance.
않아도 In “방해받지 않아도 되겠네,” “않아도” contributes “without having to” or “even without,” and the full construction means that interruption does not need to occur. It combines with “되다” to express that an action or situation is unnecessary. Use it when saying that someone can avoid doing something or avoid an unwanted situation.
되겠네 In “않아도 되겠네,” “되겠네” expresses the conclusion that the arrangement looks workable or will be acceptable. It shows the speaker recognizing a practical result after considering the proposal. Use it when responding to a plan that appears to solve the problem.

Grammar Points

-아/어서

충전기를 두고 와서

choong-JUHN-gee-rul DOO-goh WAH-suh

because I left the charger behind and came

-아/어서 connects an action with its reason or a following result.

-(으)ㄹ 거야

맞을 거야

MAH-jul GUH-yah

It will fit.

-(으)ㄹ 거야 expresses a prediction or future expectation in casual speech.

Korean Vocabulary

거의 adv
GUH-ee nearly; almost
노트북 noun
NOH-tuh-book laptop
동안 noun
dohng-AHN during; while
두고 오다 phrase
DOO-goh OH-dah to leave behind and come 두고 와서
떨어지다 verb
TTUH-ruh-JEE-dah to run out; to become depleted 떨어졌어
맞다 verb
MAHT-ttah to fit; to be compatible 맞을 거야
배터리 noun
BEH-tuh-ree battery
업로드 noun
UHM-noh-duh upload
최신 det
CHWEH-SHEEN newest; latest
충전기 noun
choong-JUHN-gee charger 충전기를
커넥터 noun
kuh-NEK-tuh connector
포트 noun
POH-tuh port

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

I can give it back as soon as the files finish synchronizing.

Show Answer파일 동기화가 끝나는 대로 돌려줄게.

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

to run out; to become depleted

Show Answer떨어졌어

charger

Show Answer충전기를

laptop

Show Answer노트북

newest; latest

Show Answer최신