Requesting a Temporary Membership Freeze | Learn Korean in English

Korean lesson set in a contemporary Seoul everyday setting: At a fitness facility, a member asks how to pause a membership during recovery while keeping personal details private..

EN → KO / Level: B2

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Dialogue

A

회복하는 동안 회원권을 일시 정지하고 싶습니다.

hweh-boh-KAH-nun tong-AHN hweh-won-KKWON-ul il-shi JUNG-jee-hah-goh ship-SUM-nee-dah. I need to pause my membership while I recover.
B

간단한 양식으로 일시 정지를 요청하실 수 있습니다.

gan-DAN-han yang-SHIK-oo-roh il-shi JUNG-jee-rul yo-CHŎNG-ha-SHIL soo it-SUM-nee-dah. You can request a temporary freeze with a short form.
A

서류는 제출할 수 있지만, 세부 내용은 비공개로 유지하고 싶습니다.

suh-RYOO-nun jeh-CHUL-hal soo it-JEE-man, seh-boo neh-YONG-un bee-gong-GEH-roh yoo-JEE-hah-goh ship-SUM-nee-dah. I can provide documentation, but I would rather keep the details private.
B

그 양식에는 기본적인 확인만 필요하고 진단 세부 내용은 필요하지 않습니다.

goo yang-SHIK-eh-nun gee-BON-juh-GEEN hwa-GEEN-man pee-RYOH-hah-goh jin-DAN seh-boo neh-YONG-un pee-RYOH-hah-jee an-SUM-nee-dah. The form only needs basic confirmation, not diagnosis details.
A

그러면 양식을 작성하기가 더 수월하겠습니다.

guh-ruh-MYUN yang-SHIK-ul jak-SŎNG-ha-GEE-gah duh soo-WŎL-ha-GEHSS-sum-nee-dah. That makes it easier for me to fill out.
B

요청 검토가 끝나면 회원권 일시 정지가 시작될 수 있습니다.

yo-CHŎNG gum-TOH-gah kkun-NAH-myun hweh-won-KKWON il-shi JUNG-jee-gah shi-JAK-twel soo it-SUM-nee-dah. Once the request is reviewed, the membership freeze can begin.
A

그 후에 제 이용 권한이 자동으로 다시 시작되나요?

goo hoo-EH jeh ee-YONG gwŎN-ha-nee jah-dong-oo-roh dah-SHEE shi-JAK-twey-nah-yo? Will my access restart automatically afterward?
B

그전에 연장을 요청하지 않으시면 자동으로 재개됩니다.

goo-JŎN-eh yun-JANG-ul yo-CHŎNG-ha-jee ah-noo-SHEE-myun jah-dong-oo-roh jeh-GEH-twem-nee-dah. It will, unless you request an extension before then.

Word by Word

회복하는 In “회복하는 동안,” this means recovering or getting better. It describes the recovery period during which the membership is paused. It is useful when explaining a recovery-related time period to a facility or service provider.
동안 In “회복하는 동안,” this means during or while and marks a period of time. It follows the activity or situation that continues during that period. Use it to describe how long an action or condition lasts.
회원권을 “회원권을” means the membership as the object of the requested action. The ending marks the membership as what the speaker wants to pause. This form is useful when discussing changes to a membership or subscription.
일시 In “일시 정지,” “일시” indicates that the suspension is temporary. It combines with “정지” to describe a pause rather than a permanent cancellation. Use it before a noun when a measure is intended to last for a limited time.
정지하고 In “일시 정지하고 싶습니다,” “정지하고” means pause or suspend and links that action to the speaker’s wish. The form connects the requested action with the following expression of desire. It is useful when politely requesting that a service or membership be paused.
싶습니다 In “정지하고 싶습니다,” this expresses a polite wish or preference: the speaker would like to pause the membership. It follows an action form to state what the speaker wants to do. Use it for formal requests or personal preferences.
간단한 “간단한” means simple or brief here and describes the form. It presents the required paperwork as not complicated. Use it before a noun when describing something as straightforward.
양식으로 In “간단한 양식으로,” this means by using a form or with a form. The ending marks the form as the means used to make the request. It is useful when explaining how an application or request should be submitted.
정지를 In “정지를 요청하실 수 있습니다,” “정지를” means the suspension or pause as the object of the request. The ending marks the requested action or measure. Use it when asking for a temporary stop to a membership or service.
요청하실 In “요청하실 수 있습니다,” this means request in a respectful form addressed to the listener. It appears before the possibility expression to say that the listener can make the request. Use this polite form when describing what a customer may formally ask for.
수 In “요청하실 수 있습니다,” “수” is part of the construction expressing ability or possibility. Together with the surrounding words, it says that the request can be made. This pattern is useful for explaining what a person is allowed or able to do.
있습니다 In “요청하실 수 있습니다,” “있습니다” completes the formal expression of possibility, giving the meaning can or is possible. It follows “수” in this construction. Use it in formal explanations of available actions or options.
서류는 “서류는” means the documents as the topic of the sentence. The ending marks the documents as what the speaker can provide, while the following clause introduces a contrast. Use this form when discussing paperwork in a formal request.
제출할 In “제출할 수 있지만,” “제출할” means submit or provide in the form used before an expression of ability. It says that the speaker is able to provide the documents. This is useful when explaining whether required paperwork can be supplied.
있지만 In “제출할 수 있지만,” this contributes the meaning can, but and connects the ability to provide documents with a contrasting preference. It signals that the speaker can cooperate while still wanting privacy. Use it to contrast what is possible with a reservation or concern.
세부 In “세부 내용은,” “세부” means detailed or specific and narrows the meaning of the following content. It refers to the particular information the speaker prefers not to disclose. Use it before a noun when distinguishing detailed information from basic information.
내용은 In “세부 내용은 비공개로 유지하고 싶습니다,” “내용은” means the content or details as the topic. The ending marks those details as the information the speaker wants to keep private. Use this form when discussing the content of documents, forms, or explanations.
비공개로 In “비공개로 유지하고 싶습니다,” “비공개로” means privately or as confidential. It describes the state in which the details should remain. Use it when requesting that personal or sensitive information not be made public.
유지하고 In “비공개로 유지하고 싶습니다,” “유지하고” means keep or maintain and links that action to the speaker’s wish. The complete expression says that the speaker wants the details to remain private. Use it when asking for a condition or status to be preserved.
그 In “그 양식에는,” “그” means that or the and points to a form already understood from the conversation. It identifies which form is being discussed. Use it before a noun when referring back to a previously mentioned item.
양식에는 “양식에는” means in or on the form as the place or topic where information is required. The ending marks the form as the relevant location while also setting it as the topic. Use it when explaining what a form requires or contains.
기본적인 “기본적인” means basic and describes the confirmation required on the form. It contrasts with the more detailed information mentioned afterward. Use it before a noun when only essential information is needed.
확인만 In “기본적인 확인만,” “확인만” means only confirmation. The ending limits the requirement to confirmation and indicates that more detailed information is not needed. Use it when emphasizing that a process requires only a simple verification.
필요하고 In “확인만 필요하고 진단 세부 내용은 필요하지 않습니다,” “필요하고” means is needed and connects the statement about confirmation with the next statement. It links two related requirements in the explanation of the form. Use it to join information about what is and is not required.
진단 In “진단 세부 내용은,” “진단” means diagnosis. It identifies the type of detailed information that the form does not require. Use it when discussing diagnostic information in a privacy-sensitive administrative context.
필요하지 In “필요하지 않습니다,” “필요하지” contributes the meaning not needed. It is followed by the formal negative ending to complete the statement that diagnosis details are unnecessary. Use this form when clearly stating that a requirement does not apply.
않습니다 In “필요하지 않습니다,” “않습니다” completes a polite formal negative statement. Together with the preceding form, it says that something is not necessary. Use it in formal explanations or customer-service communication when stating that a condition does not apply.
그러면 “그러면” means then or in that case and draws a conclusion from the previous information. Here it introduces the speaker’s reaction that completing the form would become easier. Use it when responding to an explanation and describing its practical result.
양식을 “양식을” means the form as the object of filling out or completing. The ending marks the form as what the speaker will complete. Use it when discussing the completion of an application or administrative document.
작성하기가 In “양식을 작성하기가 더 수월하겠습니다,” “작성하기가” treats filling out or completing the form as the subject being evaluated. The sentence says that this task would be more manageable under the stated conditions. Use this form when commenting on how easy or difficult an activity is.
더 In “더 수월하겠습니다,” “더” means more and marks a comparison with the earlier situation. It shows that the form would be easier to complete without unnecessary details. Use it before an adjective or description when expressing an increased degree.
수월하겠습니다 “수월하겠습니다” means would be easier or more manageable in this context. It politely expresses the speaker’s assessment that completing the form will be less difficult. Use it to describe a process that becomes easier because of a helpful condition.
요청 In “요청 검토가 끝나면,” “요청” means request and identifies what is being reviewed. It refers to the membership-freeze request submitted by the member. Use it in formal administrative communication about an application or request.
검토가 “검토가” means the review as the subject of the time clause. The ending marks the review as the process that must finish before the freeze can begin. Use it when explaining that an action depends on an application being reviewed.
끝나면 In “요청 검토가 끝나면,” this means when or once it ends. It introduces the condition that the review must be completed before the next event occurs. Use it to connect the completion of a process with a following action.
회원권 In “회원권 일시 정지,” “회원권” means membership. It identifies what is being temporarily suspended. Use it when discussing the status, pause, or continuation of a membership.
정지 In “회원권 일시 정지,” “정지” means suspension or pause. Here it describes the temporary stopping of membership access rather than ending the membership permanently. Use it for a temporary interruption of a service or membership.
시작될 In “정지가 시작될 수 있습니다,” “시작될” means begin or be started in the form used before the possibility expression. It describes the suspension becoming active after review. Use it when explaining when a scheduled process or status can begin.
후에 In “그 후에,” “후에” means afterward or after that. It refers to the time after the temporary period or event previously discussed. Use it to ask or explain what happens after a process is completed.
제 In “제 이용 권한이,” “제” means my and marks the access rights as belonging to the speaker. It is used before the noun it describes. Use it when referring politely to your own membership, account, or access.
이용 In “이용 권한이,” “이용” means use or access and specifies what kind of rights are being discussed. Together with the following word, it refers to permission to use the facility. Use it when talking about using a service, facility, or account.
권한이 “권한이” means access rights or permission as the subject of the question. It identifies what may restart automatically after the relevant period. Use it when asking about permission to access or use a service.
자동으로 “자동으로” means automatically or without a separate manual action. It describes the access restarting as part of the system’s normal process. Use it when explaining that a status changes on its own after a condition is met.
다시 In “다시 시작되나요,” “다시” means again and indicates that access returns after having stopped. It emphasizes the resumption of a previous state. Use it when asking whether a service or permission will return.
시작되나요 In “다시 시작되나요,” this asks whether something starts or resumes. In this dialogue, it asks whether the speaker’s access will restart automatically afterward. Use this polite question form when checking whether a process will begin again.
그전에 “그전에” means before then and refers to a time already established in the conversation. It sets the deadline for requesting an extension. Use it when giving a condition that must be handled before a specified time.
연장을 “연장을” means an extension as the object of the request. Here it refers to extending the temporary freeze before access resumes. Use it when asking for additional time for a membership status or service arrangement.
요청하지 In “요청하지 않으시면,” “요청하지” contributes the meaning do not request. It forms the negative condition stating what happens if the listener does not ask for an extension. Use it when expressing that an outcome depends on someone not making a request.
않으시면 In “요청하지 않으시면,” “않으시면” means if you do not, in a polite form addressed to the listener. Together with the preceding word, it creates the condition that no extension is requested. Use it in formal customer-service explanations of what happens when the listener takes no further action.
재개됩니다 “재개됩니다” means resumes or restarts in this context. It explains that access becomes active again unless an extension is requested beforehand. Use it for the formal description of a service or permission returning after a temporary pause.

Grammar Points

동사 어간 + -기

작성하기

jak-SŎNG-ha-GEE

filling out; writing

-기 turns a verb into a noun, similar to “-ing” or “to do” in English.

동사 어간 + -(으)ㄹ + 명사

제출할 서류

jeh-CHUL-hal suh-RYOO

documents to submit

-(으)ㄹ makes a verb modify a following noun, often expressing a future action or purpose.

Korean Vocabulary

간단한 adj
gan-DAN-han simple; brief

간단한 양식으로 일시 정지를 요청하실 수 있습니다.

기본적인 adj
gee-BON-juh-GEEN basic

그 양식에는 기본적인 확인만 필요하고 진단 세부 내용은 필요하지 않습니다.

비공개 adj
bee-gong-GEH private; confidential

세부 내용은 비공개로 유지하고 싶습니다.

서류 noun
suh-RYOO documents; paperwork

서류는 제출할 수 있지만, 세부 내용은 비공개로 유지하고 싶습니다.

세부 내용 phrase
seh-boo neh-YONG details

세부 내용은 비공개로 유지하고 싶습니다.

양식 noun
yang-SHIK form

간단한 양식으로 일시 정지를 요청하실 수 있습니다.

요청하실 verb
yo-CHŎNG-ha-SHIL can request; will request

간단한 양식으로 일시 정지를 요청하실 수 있습니다.

일시 정지 phrase
il-shi JUNG-jee temporary suspension; freeze

회원권을 일시 정지하고 싶습니다.

제출할 verb
jeh-CHUL-hal to submit; can submit

서류는 제출할 수 있지만, 세부 내용은 비공개로 유지하고 싶습니다.

확인 noun
hwa-GEEN confirmation

그 양식에는 기본적인 확인만 필요합니다.

회복하는 verb
hweh-boh-KAH-nun recovering

회복하는 동안 회원권을 일시 정지하고 싶습니다.

회원권 noun
hweh-won-KKWON membership

회복하는 동안 회원권을 일시 정지하고 싶습니다.

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

I need to pause my membership while I recover.

Show Answer회복하는 동안 회원권을 일시 정지하고 싶습니다.

That makes it easier for me to fill out.

Show Answer그러면 양식을 작성하기가 더 수월하겠습니다.

It will, unless you request an extension before then.

Show Answer그전에 연장을 요청하지 않으시면 자동으로 재개됩니다.

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

recovering

Show Answer회복하는

can request; will request

Show Answer요청하실

basic

Show Answer기본적인

confirmation

Show Answer확인