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Dialogue

교환을 고려하고 있지만, 좀 더 내구성이 좋은 제품이 필요합니다.

gyao-HWAN-eul goh-RYUH-hah-goh it-JEE-man, jom duh nae-GOO-sung-ee JOH-eun jeh-POOM-ee pee-RYOH-ham-nee-dah. I am considering an exchange, but I need something more durable.

그건 얼마나 자주, 어디에서 사용할 계획인지에 따라 달라집니다.

guh-gun uhl-MAH-nah JAH-joo, uh-DEE-eh-suh sayong-HAL gyeh-HWEK-in-jee-eh ttah-RAH dall-AH-jim-nee-dah. That depends on how often and where you plan to use it.

자주 들고 다닐 예정이라서, 경첩과 배터리의 신뢰성이 중요합니다.

JAH-joo deul-goh dah-NEEL yeh-JUNG-ee-rah-suh, gyung-CHUHP-kkwah BAE-tuh-ree-eh shin-LOE-sung-ee joong-YOH-ham-nee-dah. It will travel often, so the hinges and battery reliability matter.

그렇다면 더 가벼운 모델이 가장 잘 맞는 선택은 아닐 수 있습니다.

guh-ruh-tah-myun duh GAH-byuh-oon MOH-del-ee gah-JAHNG jal MAN-neun sun-TAE-geun ah-NEEL soo it-sseum-nee-dah. In that case, the lighter model may not be the best fit.

더 튼튼한 구조라면 조금 더 무거워도 괜찮습니다.

duh TEUN-teun-han goo-JOH-rah-myun joh-geum duh moo-GUH-woh-doh gwaen-CHAN-sseum-nee-dah. I can accept a little extra weight for stronger construction.

그렇다면 보강된 모델을 보증 조건과 함께 비교해 보시죠.

guh-ruh-tah-myun boh-GAHNG-dwen MOH-del-eul boh-JEUNG JOH-gun-gwah ham-KKEH bee-GYOH-hae boh-SHEE-joh. Then compare the reinforced model with its warranty terms.

그게 제가 필요한 제품에 더 가까워 보입니다.

guh-geh jeh-GAH pee-RYOH-han jeh-POOM-eh duh gah-KKAH-woh boh-im-nee-dah. That sounds closer to what I need.

결정을 재촉하지 않고 차이점을 보여 드릴 수 있습니다.

gyul-JJUNG-eul jae-CHOH-kah-jee ahn-koh cha-ee-JUM-eul boh-YUH deuh-REEL soo it-sseum-nee-dah. I can show you the differences without pushing you to decide.

Word by Word

교환을 “교환을” means an exchange as the object being considered in this dialogue. The 을 marks “교환” as the object of “고려하고 있다.” This form is useful when describing an exchange or replacement that you are considering at a service counter.

고려하고 “고려하고” means considering and leads into the contrasting statement “있지만.” It comes from 고려하다 and connects the idea of considering an exchange with the speaker’s need for a more durable product. The pattern “교환을 고려하고 있다” is useful when you are weighing a replacement or option.

있지만 “있지만” contributes the meaning but or although after “고려하고 있다.” Here it contrasts considering an exchange with needing something more durable. This connective is useful when one situation is true but a different condition or preference follows.

좀 “좀” softens the degree of the following description, giving “좀 더 내구성이 좋은 제품” the meaning of a somewhat more durable product. It makes the request sound less abrupt. It is commonly used before a request or degree expression when asking for a small adjustment.

더 “더” means more in “좀 더 내구성이 좋은 제품,” increasing the desired level of durability. It compares the requested product with the current or previously considered option. The pattern “좀 더 + description” is useful when asking for a somewhat higher degree of a quality.

내구성이 “내구성이” means durability as the subject of the description “좋은 제품.” The 이 marks “내구성” as what has the desirable quality. This form is useful when discussing how well a product can withstand repeated use.

좋은 “좋은” describes the product as having a desirable level of durability in “내구성이 좋은 제품.” It is the noun-modifying form of 좋다 and comes before 제품. The pattern “내구성이 좋은 + product” is useful when recommending a durable product.

제품이 “제품이” means the product as the subject of what is needed. The 이 marks 제품 as the thing that is necessary in “제품이 필요합니다.” This pattern is useful when stating which item or replacement you need.

필요합니다 “필요합니다” means is needed here, completing the polite statement that a product is necessary. It is the formal polite form used in a service-counter conversation. The pattern “제품이 필요합니다” is useful when clearly stating a need.

그건 “그건” means as for that or that, referring to the product choice or exchange under discussion. It is the conversational form of 그것은 and sets the topic for the explanation that follows. It is useful when responding to a previously mentioned matter without repeating it.

얼마나 “얼마나” asks to what degree or how often in the phrase “얼마나 자주.” Here it helps ask about the frequency of planned use. The pattern “얼마나 자주 + action” is useful when asking how frequently someone does something.

자주 “자주” means often in “얼마나 자주.” It describes the frequency of using the product. This adverb is useful when explaining repeated use, such as how often something is carried or used.

어디에서 “어디에서” means where, specifically asking the place in which the product will be used. 에서 marks the location of the action “사용할.” This form is useful when asking where an activity will take place.

사용할 “사용할” means will use or is going to use in “사용할 계획인지.” It is the noun-modifying form of 사용하다 and describes the planned action before 계획. The pattern “사용할 계획” is useful when discussing an intended use.

계획인지에 “계획인지에” presents whether something is the plan and continues into “계획인지에 따라,” meaning depending on the plan. The form combines 계획 with the question-like ending 지 and 에 before 따라. This pattern is useful when a decision changes according to what someone plans to do.

따라 “따라” means according to or depending on in the exact expression “계획인지에 따라.” It links the condition about planned use to the result that the suitable product changes. The pattern “...에 따라 달라집니다” is useful for saying that something varies depending on a condition.

달라집니다 “달라집니다” means varies or depends, explaining that the suitable choice changes according to frequency and place of use. It is the formal polite form of 달라지다. The expression “...에 따라 달라집니다” is useful when giving a conditional recommendation.

들고 “들고” means carrying and in “들고 다닐,” linking the act of carrying something with going around. It contributes the carrying action, while “다닐” expresses moving around with it. The pattern “무언가를 들고 다니다” is useful for describing regularly carrying an item.

다닐 “다닐” means go around or travel around in “들고 다닐 예정.” It is the noun-modifying form of 다니다 and describes the planned activity before 예정. This form is useful when talking about regularly moving around while carrying or using something.

예정이라서 “예정이라서” means because it is planned or scheduled to happen. In “들고 다닐 예정이라서,” it gives the reason that hinges and battery reliability matter. The pattern “...할 예정이라서” is useful when explaining a need based on a future plan.

경첩과 “경첩과” means hinges and, listing the hinges together with battery reliability as important features. The 과 connects 경첩 with the following noun phrase. This form is useful when naming one item and adding another item in the same list.

배터리의 “배터리의” means the battery’s or of the battery in “배터리의 신뢰성.” The 의 links 배터리 to the quality being discussed. This pattern is useful when describing a specific feature or quality belonging to a product component.

신뢰성이 “신뢰성이” means reliability as the subject of “중요합니다.” It identifies the reliability of the battery as an important consideration. This form is useful when evaluating whether a component can be depended on.

중요합니다 “중요합니다” means is important and states the importance of the hinges and battery reliability. It is the formal polite form used to give a clear evaluation. The pattern “...이 중요합니다” is useful when explaining which feature matters.

그렇다면 “그렇다면” means in that case or then, drawing a recommendation from the customer’s stated priorities. It introduces the conclusion that the lighter model may not fit best. This expression is useful when responding to information just provided and giving the next suggestion.

가벼운 “가벼운” describes the model as light; in this comparison, it refers to the lighter option. It is the noun-modifying form of 가볍다 and comes before 모델. This form is useful when comparing products by weight.

모델이 “모델이” means the model as the subject of the evaluation “가장 잘 맞는 선택은 아닐 수 있습니다.” The 이 marks the model being assessed. This pattern is useful when identifying which model may or may not suit a person’s needs.

가장 “가장” means the most or best in “가장 잘 맞는 선택.” It gives the strongest degree to the idea of fitting well. This adverb is useful when identifying the option that fits better than the others under consideration.

잘 “잘” means well in “잘 맞는,” contributing the idea of fitting successfully or suitably. It modifies 맞는 rather than independently meaning that the choice is best. The pattern “잘 맞는 + noun” is useful for describing an option that suits a need.

맞는 “맞는” means fitting or suitable in “가장 잘 맞는 선택.” It is the noun-modifying form of 맞다 and describes the choice that suits the customer’s needs. This form is useful when saying that a product, plan, or option is appropriate.

선택은 “선택은” means the choice as the topic of the statement. The 은 marks the choice as the matter being evaluated, while the rest says it may not be the best fit. This pattern is useful when comparing or qualifying a particular option.

아닐 “아닐” means not be in the possibility expression “아닐 수 있습니다.” It modifies 수 and presents the possibility that the lighter model is not the best choice. This form is useful when expressing a cautious negative judgment rather than a definite rejection.

수 “수” is the possibility element in “아닐 수 있습니다,” allowing the speaker to say that something may not be the case. It does not by itself mean the whole sentence; its meaning comes from the surrounding possibility pattern. This construction is useful when making a careful recommendation without claiming certainty.

있습니다 “있습니다” completes the formal polite possibility expression “아닐 수 있습니다,” meaning may not be. Here it makes the recommendation cautious and non-absolute. This form is useful when presenting a possible result or evaluation politely.

튼튼한 “튼튼한” describes the construction as sturdy or strong in “튼튼한 구조.” It is the noun-modifying form of 튼튼하다 and identifies the physical quality the customer is willing to prioritize. This form is useful when describing a product built to withstand use.

구조라면 “구조라면” means if the construction is like that or if it has that sturdy construction. The conditional 라면 follows the noun 구조 and introduces the condition for accepting extra weight. This form is useful when stating what condition makes a trade-off acceptable.

조금 “조금” means a little in “조금 무거워도,” limiting the amount of additional weight. It makes clear that only a small increase is acceptable. This word is useful when setting a modest amount or degree.

무거워도 “무거워도” means even if it is heavy or heavier in “조금 무거워도 괜찮습니다.” The 도 adds the concessive meaning that the weight is acceptable despite being greater. This pattern is useful when accepting one disadvantage because another quality is more important.

괜찮습니다 “괜찮습니다” means is okay or is acceptable here, stating that a little extra weight is not a problem. It is the formal polite form used to accept the trade-off. This expression is useful when agreeing that a condition is acceptable.

보강된 “보강된” means reinforced and describes the model in “보강된 모델.” It is the noun-modifying form of 보강되다, indicating that the model has been strengthened. This form is useful when identifying a product improved for greater strength or durability.

모델을 “모델을” means the reinforced model as the object of the suggestion to compare. The 을 marks 모델 as what should be compared with the warranty terms. This pattern is useful when directing attention to a particular product option.

보증 “보증” means warranty and forms the first part of “보증 조건과,” the warranty terms. It identifies the coverage or guarantee associated with the product. This noun is useful when discussing product support and warranty information.

조건과 “조건과” means the terms and, in “보증 조건과 함께,” the warranty terms considered alongside the model. The 과 connects the warranty terms with the object of comparison. This expression is useful when evaluating a product together with its conditions or terms.

함께 “함께” means together or along with in “보증 조건과 함께 비교해.” It shows that the model and its warranty terms should be considered together. This word is useful when asking someone to examine two related things at the same time.

비교해 “비교해” means compare and in “비교해 보시죠,” linking the comparison to the polite suggestion that follows. It comes from 비교하다 and presents the action as something to try or do together. The pattern “A와 B를 비교해 보시죠” is useful when proposing a comparison.

보시죠 “보시죠” is a respectful suggestion to look at or examine something in “비교해 보시죠.” The honorific form suits a shop-service interaction and makes the recommendation polite. This expression is useful when inviting a customer to examine an option without sounding forceful.

그게 “그게” means that as the subject, referring to the reinforced model just discussed. It is the conversational form of 그것이 and introduces the customer’s evaluation of that option. This form is useful when responding to a previously mentioned choice.

제가 “제가” means I as the subject of “필요한,” identifying whose needed product is being discussed. The 가 marks the speaker as the subject. This form is useful when distinguishing the speaker’s own needs or preferences.

필요한 “필요한” means needed or that is needed in “제가 필요한 제품.” It is the noun-modifying form of 필요하다 and describes the product that the speaker needs. This pattern is useful when specifying an item required for a particular purpose.

제품에 “제품에” marks the product the speaker’s choice is closer to in “제가 필요한 제품에 더 가까워 보입니다.” Here 에 indicates the comparison target or direction of closeness, not a destination. This pattern is useful when saying that an option is closer to a desired product or standard.

가까워 “가까워” means being close or closer in “제품에 더 가까워 보입니다.” It links the idea of closeness to 보입니다, producing the meaning seems closer. This form is useful when evaluating how closely an option matches a need or desired standard.

보입니다 “보입니다” means seems or looks in “가까워 보입니다,” showing that the speaker’s judgment is based on how the option appears. It is a formal polite form used to express an impression rather than absolute certainty. This pattern is useful when giving a cautious evaluation.

결정을 “결정을” means the decision as the object of 재촉하지. It identifies what the shop staff will not rush the customer to make. This form is useful when discussing making or delaying a decision.

재촉하지 “재촉하지” means pressing or rushing someone, specifically rushing the customer to make a decision. It is the negative connective form before 않고 in “결정을 재촉하지 않고.” The pattern “결정을 재촉하다” is useful when talking about pressuring someone to decide.

않고 “않고” means without doing or while not doing and connects the negative action “재촉하지” with the action of showing differences. In this dialogue, the staff will show the options without rushing the customer. This pattern is useful for describing one action carried out without another action.

차이점을 “차이점을” means the differences as the object of “보여 드릴.” The 을 marks the differences as what the staff can show. This form is useful when asking or offering to explain how two products differ.

보여 “보여” contributes the meaning show in “차이점을 보여 드릴,” linking the act of showing to the respectful form 드릴. Together, the expression offers to show the differences to the customer. This pattern is useful in service situations when offering to display or explain something.

드릴 “드릴” is the respectful form used in “보여 드릴 수 있습니다,” presenting the act of showing as a polite service offered to the customer. It comes before 수 in the possibility expression and helps make the offer courteous. This form is useful when politely offering to do something for another person.

Grammar Points

V-(으)ㄹ 계획인지에 따라

자주 들고 다닐 계획인지에 따라 선택이 달라집니다.

JAH-joo deul-goh dah-NEEL gyeh-HWEK-in-jee-eh ttah-RAH sun-TAE-gyee dall-AH-jim-nee-dah.

The choice varies depending on whether you plan to carry it around often.

‘-ㄹ 계획인지’ forms an indirect question meaning ‘whether someone plans to…’; ‘에 따라’ means ‘depending on’.

Korean Vocabulary

경첩 noun

gyung-CHUHP hinge 경첩과

경첩과 배터리의 신뢰성

계획이다 verb

gyeh-HWEK-ee-dah to plan to 사용할 계획인지

사용할 계획인지에 따라

고려하다 verb

goh-RYUH-hah-dah to consider 고려하고

교환을 고려하고 있지만

교환 noun

gyao-HWAN exchange 교환을

교환을 고려하고 있지만

내구성이 좋다 adj

nae-GOO-sung-ee JOH-tah to be durable 내구성이 좋은

좀 더 내구성이 좋은 제품

달라지다 verb

dahl-LAH-jee-dah to differ; to vary 달라집니다

달라집니다

들고 다니다 phrase

deul-goh dah-NEE-dah to carry around; to take along 들고 다닐

자주 들고 다닐 예정이라서

사용하다 verb

sah-YONG-hah-dah to use 사용할

어디에서 사용할 계획인지

에 따라 phrase

eh ttah-RAH depending on; according to

계획인지에 따라 달라집니다

예정이다 phrase

yeh-JUNG-ee-dah to be scheduled; to be planning to 예정이라서

들고 다닐 예정이라서

자주 adv

JAH-joo often

얼마나 자주

제품 noun

jeh-POOM product 제품이

제품이 필요합니다

Quiz

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to differ; to vary

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달라집니다

to consider

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고려하고

to be scheduled; to be planning to

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예정이라서

often

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자주