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Dialogue

접수 창구에서 민감한 내용을 이야기하는 것이 불편합니다.

juhp-SSOO chahng-GOO-eh-suh min-GAHM-hahn nae-YONG-eul ee-YAH-gee-hah-neun guh-SHI bool-PYUN-ham-nee-dah. I am not comfortable discussing sensitive details at the reception desk.

개인적인 내용은 별도 공간으로 이동해서 말씀하실 수 있습니다.

geh-EEN-juhk-in nae-YONG-eun byuhl-DOH gong-GAHN-oo-roh ee-DONG-hae-suh mahl-SSOOM-ha-shil soo it-SOOM-nee-dah. We can move to a private area for anything personal.

대기실이 바로 가까이에 있어서 그러면 도움이 될 것 같아요.

deh-GEE-shi-ree bah-roh gah-KKAH-wee-eh ee-SSUH-suh guh-ruh-MYUN doh-OO-mee dwehl guht gah-TAH-yo. That would help, because the waiting room is very close.

사생활 보호가 중요하므로 그런 내용은 공개된 곳에서 이야기하면 안 됩니다.

sah-saeng-HWAL boh-HOH-gah joong-YOH-ha-moo-roh guh-ruh n nae-YONG-eun gong-GAE-dwen goht-eh-suh ee-YAH-gee-ha-myun ahn DWEM-nee-dah. Your privacy matters, and those details should not be discussed in public.

대부분의 배경 정보를 대신 서면 양식에 적어도 될까요?

dae-BOO-boon-eh bae-GYUNG jung-BOH-reul dae-SHIN suh-MYUN yahng-SHI-geh juhg-UH-doh dwehl-KKAH-yo? Could I put most of the background on the written forms instead?

그렇게 하셔도 되지만 의료진이 별도 공간에서 여전히 질문할 수도 있습니다.

guh-ruh-KEH ha-SHYUH-doh dweh-JEE-mahn ee-RYOH-ji-nee byuhl-DOH gong-GAHN-eh-suh yuh-JUHN-hee jil-MOON-hal soo-doh it-SOOM-nee-dah. You can, although the clinician may still ask questions in private.

그러면 저에게는 대화가 훨씬 수월해질 것 같아요.

guh-ruh-MYUN juh-eh-GEH-neun dae-HWAH-gah hwuhl-SSHIN soo-WUHL-hae-jil guht gah-TAH-yo. That would make the conversation much easier for me.

호출되시기 전에 원하시는 방식을 기록해 두겠습니다.

hoh-CHOO-dweh-shi-GEE juh-neh wuhn-HAH-shi-neun bahng-SHIG-oo-roh gee-ROH-kae doo-geh-SOOM-nee-dah. I will note your preference before you are called.

Word by Word

접수 “접수” means reception or check-in here, as in receiving a patient at a clinic. In “접수 창구,” it identifies the place where check-in is handled. A common reuse is 접수를 하다 for checking in or submitting something.

창구에서 “창구에서” means at the counter, specifically where the discussion takes place in this dialogue. The particle 에서 marks the place where an action occurs. A common pattern is [장소]에서 이야기하다, meaning to talk at [a place].

민감한 “민감한” means sensitive here and describes the details being discussed. It comes before a noun, as in “민감한 내용.” You can use it before other information or subjects that require careful handling.

내용을 “내용을” means the content or details as the object of 이야기하다. The particle 을 marks what is being discussed. A common pattern is 내용을 설명하다, meaning to explain the contents.

이야기하는 “이야기하는” means discussing or talking about in “이야기하는 것이 불편합니다.” It describes the action before 것, which turns the action into the subject of the sentence. A common pattern is 어떤 내용을 이야기하는 것, meaning talking about certain details.

것이 “것이” turns the preceding action into “the act of doing it” and marks that act as the subject. In “이야기하는 것이 불편합니다,” the act of discussing sensitive details is uncomfortable. A common pattern is V-는 것이 어렵다, meaning that doing something is difficult.

불편합니다 “불편합니다” means is uncomfortable or feels uncomfortable in this formal polite sentence. It expresses that discussing the details causes discomfort. A common reuse is 어떤 상황이 불편합니다, meaning a situation feels uncomfortable.

개인적인 “개인적인” means personal here and describes the content that may need privacy. It comes before “내용” in “개인적인 내용.” You can use it before other nouns when referring to matters belonging to an individual or private matters.

내용은 “내용은” means as for the content or details, with the topic marker 은. In “개인적인 내용은 별도 공간으로,” it sets the personal details as the topic of the proposed arrangement. A common pattern is 내용은 [장소]에서 이야기하다, meaning to discuss the details at [a place].

별도 “별도” means separate or additional in “별도 공간.” It indicates that the content will be handled in a separate space rather than at the reception counter. A common reuse is 별도 공간 or 별도 안내, meaning a separate space or separate guidance.

공간으로 “공간으로” means to a space or area, marking the destination of 이동하다. The particle 으로 shows the direction or destination here. A common pattern is [장소]으로 이동하다, meaning to move to [a place].

이동해서 “이동해서” means moving to a place and then doing the next action. The form connects 이동하다 with 말씀하실 수 있습니다, showing the sequence of moving and speaking. A common pattern is [장소]로 이동해서 이야기하다, meaning to move to [a place] and talk.

말씀하실 “말씀하실” is the honorific form used for speaking or telling, before 수 있습니다. It respectfully refers to the patient speaking about personal details. A common pattern is 말씀하실 수 있습니다, meaning you can speak or tell us.

수 “수” expresses ability or possibility in “말씀하실 수 있습니다.” It is used with a verb form ending in ㄹ or 을 to say that someone can do something. A common pattern is V-(으)ㄹ 수 있습니다, meaning someone can do V.

있습니다 “있습니다” completes the expression “말씀하실 수 있습니다,” meaning it is possible or you can speak. Together with 수, it gives a formal polite statement of ability. A common reuse is 확인할 수 있습니다, meaning it is possible to check.

대기실이 “대기실이” means the waiting room as the subject of the sentence. The particle 이 marks the waiting room as what is close. A common pattern is 대기실이 가깝다, meaning the waiting room is nearby.

바로 “바로” emphasizes that something is right nearby or immediately so in this dialogue. It strengthens the sense that the waiting room is close to the reception desk. A common reuse is 바로 앞에 있다, meaning to be right in front of something.

가까이에 “가까이에” means nearby or in a nearby location. It describes where the waiting room is in relation to the reception desk. A common pattern is [장소] 가까이에 있다, meaning to be near [a place].

있어서 “있어서” means being located there and therefore or because of that in this sentence. It gives the reason that the waiting room being nearby makes a private discussion difficult. A common pattern is [장소]에 있어서, meaning because something is located at [a place].

그러면 “그러면” means then or in that case, referring to the suggestion of moving to a separate space. It introduces the result the speaker expects from that suggestion. A common reuse is 그러면 도움이 됩니다, meaning then it will help.

도움이 “도움이” means help as the subject of “도움이 될 것 같아요.” The particle 이 marks help as what the proposed arrangement will be. A common pattern is 도움이 되다, meaning to be helpful.

될 “될” means will be or will become in “도움이 될 것 같아요.” It is the form of 되다 placed before 것, expressing the expected result. A common pattern is 도움이 될 것 같다, meaning it seems likely to help.

것 “것” nominalizes the situation before it in “도움이 될 것 같아요.” It allows the speaker to present the expected situation as something that seems true. A common pattern is V-(으)ㄹ 것 같다, meaning it seems that V will happen.

같아요 “같아요” means seems or I think in this polite expression. In “도움이 될 것 같아요,” it softens the statement to express the speaker’s expectation rather than absolute certainty. A common reuse is 괜찮을 것 같아요, meaning I think it will be okay.

사생활 “사생활” means privacy or private life in this clinic context. It refers to personal matters that should be protected from public discussion. A common reuse is 사생활을 보호하다, meaning to protect someone’s privacy.

보호가 “보호가” means protection as the subject in “사생활 보호가 중요하므로.” It identifies privacy protection as what is important. A common pattern is [대상] 보호가 중요하다, meaning protection of [something] is important.

중요하므로 “중요하므로” means because it is important or since it is important. It gives the reason for not discussing those details in public. This form is useful in formal explanations before a resulting statement.

그런 “그런” means such or those kinds of and points back to the sensitive details already mentioned. It comes before “내용,” creating “그런 내용,” those kinds of details. A common pattern is 그런 질문, meaning that kind of question.

공개된 “공개된” means public or openly exposed in “공개된 곳.” It describes a place where other people could hear or see the conversation. A common pattern is 공개된 장소, meaning a public place.

곳에서 “곳에서” means in a place, marking where the discussion must not happen. The particle 에서 marks the location of 이야기하다. A common pattern is 조용한 곳에서 이야기하다, meaning to talk in a quiet place.

이야기하면 “이야기하면” means if one talks or discusses something. The ending 면 presents the condition in “이야기하면 안 됩니다.” A common pattern is 여기서 이야기하면 안 됩니다, meaning you must not talk here.

안 “안” means not in “안 됩니다.” Together with 됩니다, it expresses that an action is not allowed. A common pattern is V-면 안 됩니다, meaning you must not do V.

됩니다 “됩니다” means is allowed or is acceptable in the prohibition “이야기하면 안 됩니다.” With 안, the expression means that discussing the details is not permitted. A common reuse is 들어가도 됩니다, meaning it is okay to go in.

대부분의 “대부분의” means most of and describes the amount of background information. It comes before “배경 정보” in the request to write most of it on the forms. A common pattern is 대부분의 [명사], meaning most of [a noun].

배경 “배경” means background here, referring to background information about the patient. It is part of the phrase “배경 정보.” A common reuse is 배경 정보를 적다, meaning to write down background information.

정보를 “정보를” means information as the object of 적다. The particle 를 marks the information that will be written on the forms. A common pattern is 정보를 제공하다, meaning to provide information.

대신 “대신” means instead in the request to write the information on forms rather than discuss most of it at the counter. It marks a replacement of one way of providing information with another. A common pattern is 말로 하는 대신 글로 쓰다, meaning to write instead of saying it aloud.

서면 “서면” means written or in writing in “서면 양식.” It describes a form used to provide information in written form. A common reuse is 서면으로 제출하다, meaning to submit in writing.

양식에 “양식에” means on or in a form, marking where the information will be written. The particle 에 identifies the form as the destination or place for the writing. A common pattern is 양식에 정보를 적다, meaning to write information on a form.

적어도 In “적어도 될까요,” “적어도” contributes the meaning “if I write or fill it in,” as part of a polite permission request. The action is writing the background information on the form. A common pattern is 정보를 적어도 될까요, meaning may I write down the information?

될까요 “될까요” means would it be okay or may I in “적어도 될까요.” It makes the request for permission polite and tentative. A common pattern is V-아도 될까요, meaning may I do V?

그렇게 “그렇게” means that way or like that, referring to writing most of the information on the forms. It points back to the action just proposed rather than naming it again. A common pattern is 그렇게 하다, meaning to do it that way.

하셔도 In “그렇게 하셔도,” “하셔도” means even if you do that or doing that is okay, using an honorific form for the patient. It combines the respectful action form with the permission pattern completed by 됩니다. A common pattern is 그렇게 하셔도 됩니다, meaning it is okay for you to do that.

되지만 “되지만” means is okay, but and connects permission with a limitation or additional point. In “그렇게 하셔도 되지만,” the forms are acceptable, but the clinician may still ask questions privately. A common pattern is V-아도 되지만, meaning it is okay to V, but...

의료진이 “의료진이” means the clinician or medical staff as the subject of the next action. The particle 이 marks the staff as the people who may ask questions. A common pattern is 의료진이 질문하다, meaning the medical staff ask questions.

공간에서 “공간에서” means in a space or area, referring to the separate private area. The particle 에서 marks where the clinician may ask questions. A common pattern is 별도 공간에서 상담하다, meaning to consult in a separate space.

여전히 “여전히” means still, showing that questions may continue even after most information is written on the forms. It highlights that the written forms do not necessarily replace every private question. A common reuse is 여전히 필요하다, meaning to still be necessary.

질문할 “질문할” means ask questions in the future-oriented form before 수. It describes what the clinician may still do in private. A common pattern is 질문할 수 있다, meaning someone can ask questions.

수도 In “질문할 수도 있습니다,” “수도” expresses that something may or might happen, with the additional nuance of also being possible. It presents private questions as one possible outcome after completing the forms. A common pattern is V-(으)ㄹ 수도 있습니다, meaning V may happen.

저에게는 “저에게는” means for me or as for me, marking the speaker’s personal perspective. It shows that the proposed arrangement would make the conversation easier for this speaker. A common pattern is 저에게는 도움이 됩니다, meaning it is helpful for me.

대화가 “대화가” means the conversation as the subject of “대화가 훨씬 수월해질 것 같아요.” The particle 가 marks the conversation as what will become easier. A common pattern is 대화가 편하다, meaning the conversation is comfortable or easy.

훨씬 “훨씬” means much or far more and strengthens the degree of improvement. It shows that the conversation would become considerably easier for the speaker. A common pattern is 훨씬 더 쉽다, meaning to be much easier.

수월해질 “수월해질” means will become easier or smoother in “수월해질 것 같아요.” It describes a change in the conversation after the privacy arrangement. A common pattern is 일이 수월해지다, meaning work becomes easier.

호출되시기 “호출되시기” means being called, with respectful language for the person being called. It appears before 전에 in “호출되시기 전에,” meaning before you are called. A common pattern is V-시기 전에, meaning before someone honorifically does V.

전에 “전에” means before and follows “호출되시기” to set the time for recording the preference. It indicates that the note will be made before the patient is called. A common pattern is V-기 전에, meaning before doing V.

원하시는 “원하시는” means you want or prefer, using an honorific form and modifying “방식.” It refers respectfully to the patient’s preferred way of discussing the information. A common pattern is 원하시는 방식, meaning the way you prefer.

방식을 “방식을” means the method or way as the object of 기록하다. It refers to the patient’s preferred way of handling the conversation. A common pattern is 방식을 선택하다, meaning to choose a method or way.

기록해 “기록해” means record and then, connecting 기록하다 to the following expression. In “기록해 두겠습니다,” it introduces the action of making a note and keeping it recorded. A common pattern is 내용을 기록해 두다, meaning to record and keep the contents noted.

두겠습니다 In “기록해 두겠습니다,” “두겠습니다” expresses the speaker’s intention to leave the record in place for later use. The full expression means “I will make a note and keep it recorded,” not merely “I will put it somewhere.” A common reuse is 적어 두겠습니다, meaning I will write it down and keep it noted.

Grammar Points

-(으)므로

사생활 보호가 중요하므로 별도 공간으로 이동합니다.

sah-saeng-HWAL boh-HOH-gah joong-YOH-ha-moo-roh byuhl-DOH gong-GAHN-oo-roh ee-DONG-ham-nee-dah.

Because privacy protection is important, we move to a separate area.

-(으)므로 expresses a reason in a relatively formal style. 중요하다 becomes 중요하므로.

-(으)시-

원하시는 방식으로 기록합니다.

wuhn-HAH-shi-neun bahng-SHIG-oo-roh gee-ROH-kam-nee-dah.

We record it in the way you prefer.

-(으)시- honors the subject. 원하다 becomes 원하시- before the noun-forming suffix -는.

Korean Vocabulary

가깝다 adj

gah-KKAHB-dah to be close 가까이에

개인적인 내용 phrase

geh-EEN-juhk-in nae-YONG personal matters

공개된 곳 phrase

gong-GAE-dwen goht public place

대기실 noun

deh-GEE-shil waiting room

민감한 내용 phrase

min-GAHM-hahn nae-YONG sensitive details

별도 공간 noun

byuhl-DOH gong-GAHN separate or private area

불편하다 adj

bool-PYUN-hah-dah to be uncomfortable 불편합니다

사생활 보호 noun

sah-saeng-HWAL boh-HOH privacy protection

이동하다 verb

ee-DONG-hah-dah to move 이동해서

이야기하다 verb

ee-YAH-gee-hah-dah to discuss or talk about 이야기하는

접수 창구 noun

juhp-SSOO chahng-GOO reception desk

중요하다 adj

joong-YOH-hah-dah to be important 중요하므로

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

I will note your preference before you are called.

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호출되시기 전에 원하시는 방식을 기록해 두겠습니다.

Spelling

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to be close

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가까이에

to move

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이동해서

to be uncomfortable

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불편합니다

to discuss or talk about

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이야기하는