1. lonely planet PHRASEBOOKkNGUAGE IN THE LAND OF MORNING
CALM
2. QUICK REFERENCEHello. annyong haseyoGoodbye. annyonghi
kyeseyoExcuse me. shille hamnida s2il (for attention)Excuse me.
choesong hamnida (apologising)Thank you. komapsumnidaYes./No.
ne/anioDo you speak English? yong-6 haseyo?I dont understand.
modaradurossoyoWheres the ...? ...i/ga odi issoyo?Straight ahead.
dokparo kaseyoTo the left/right. wentchoguro/ oruntchoguro kaseyo
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5. Acknowledgments 3About the AuthorsMinkyoung Kim is a Seoul
native who studies at KoreaUniversity, focusing on the field of
English education.Jonathan Hilts-Park is a California native who
has lived inSeoul since graduating from the University of
California atIrvine in the 1990s, and is pursuing graduate studies
at YonseiUniversity focusing on public health issues in Korea.
Sinceworking together at Koreas EBS radio and television
network,where Minkyoung was a production assistant and
Jonathanworks as a news commentator and developer of
Englisheducational programs, they have collaborated on a numberof
publishing projects. They welcome comments on theirwork, which can
be forwarded to Lonely Planet Publications.From the
AuthorsMinkyoung and Jonathan wish to thank their friend
ElizabethHarriman for sacrificing her time proofreading so much
ofthis book, and hope shell be satisfied with a free copy anda nice
meal at the restaurant of her choosing. They wouldalso like to
thank their family and friends who acted assounding boards for
their ideas, as well as Minkyoungsroommate Alexia for not getting
angry about the manylate night calls when deadlines were
approaching. Finally,they would like to thank the Lonely Planet
staff for theirunderstanding and patience when Jonathan had an
emergencyappendectomy right before deadline.From the PublisherThe
Korean phrasebook was like wandering up one of Koreasmajestic
forested mountains. Annelies Mertens worked devotedlyfrom the
temple of editing and was attended by SeniorEditors Karina Coates
and Karin Vidstrup Monk. AdrienneCostanzo ran a careful eye over
these pages. Emma Koch andDavid Burnett stood guard against
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6. AcknowledgmentsYukiyoshi Kamimura and Belinda Campbell
calmly craftedand laid out the manuscript, taking over from Patrick
Marris.Patricks world-renowned illustrations supplemented the
text,and he also detailed the colourful view from the summit onthe
front cover. Senior Designer Fabrice Rocher guided thesedeft brush
strokes and Natasha Velleley brought the map to theworking party.
Publishing Manager Jim Jenkin oversaw all thisand proclaimed it the
little book of calm. Thanks also to Kim Young Ok and Robert Joseph
Dowlingwho wrote the previous edition of the Lonely Planet
Koreanphrasebook, from which this edition developed.
7. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.History & Linguistic Spoken
Communication 16 Influences 10 Abbreviations Used inWritten Korean
12 This Book 16WJrMglllJtiiyAJLiJJI BVowels 17 Stress 25Making
Syllables 19 Intonation 25Consonants 20 Transliteration System
25Word Order 27 Modals 47Articles 28 Adjectives 50Nouns 28 Adverbs
52Pronouns 30 Questions 52Particles 30 Yes& No 54Demonstratives
37 Negatives 54Verbs 38 Conjunctions 55You Should Know 57 Cultural
Differences 67Greetings & Goodbyes 59 Age 68Civilities 59
Occupations 69Forms of Address 59 Feelings 70First Encounters 62
Breaking the LanguageMaking Conversation 63 Barrier 71Nationalities
66emJIJkWrUHIJUFinding Your Way 73 Subway 82Addresses 75 Boat
83Buying Tickets 76 Taxi 83Air 77 Car 85Bus 78 Bicycle 89Train
79
8. ACCOMMODATIONFinding Accommodation 91 Complaints 96Booking
Ahead 92 Checking Out 97Checking In 93 Renting 98Requests &
Queries 95 Paperwork 99Looking For 101 Telecommunications 105At the
Bank 102 Sightseeing 108At the Post Office 104Where to Go 113
Arranging to Meet.... .118Invitations 115 Dating & Romance...
.118Nightclubs & Bars 116Questions & Answers 121 Talking
with Parents 122Family Members 122 Talking with Children 124
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIESCommon Interests & Skiing 132 Hobbies
125 Golf 133Types of Sport 126 Games 134Talking about Sport 127 Art
134Going to the Match 128 Music 135Soccer 129 Cinema & Theatre
136Keeping Fit 131 Staying in Touch 139Tennis & Table Tennis
132 Writing Letters 139Politics 141 Environment 143Social Issues
142 Drugs 144MH!MJJI7TcWWiLooking For 145 Toiletries 151Making a
Purchase 146 For the Baby 152Bargaining 147 Stationery &
Publications 152Souvenirs 148 Music 153Clothing 149 Photography
154Materials 150 Smoking 155Colours 150 Sizes & Comparisons
156
9. Contents i 7Through the Day 157 Typical Korean Dishes
164Breakfast 158 Self-Catering 169Snacks 159 At the Market
171Vegetarian & Special Meals 160 Drinks 175Eating Out 161 In
the Bar 176MSldUihlllJHAMCamping 179 Geographical Terms 185Hiking
180 Fauna 186At the Beach 182 Flora & Agriculture 187Weather
184!IJJh!WlAt the Doctor 189 Alternative Treatments 195Ailments 191
Parts of the Body 196Womens Health 193 At the Chemist 197Special
Health Needs 194 At the Dentist 198Disabled Travellers 199 On
Business 202Gay Travellers 200 Tracing Roots & History
203Travelling with the Family 201 Religion 205Cardinal Numbers 209
Fractions 215Counting Markers 212 Useful Amounts 215Ordinal Numbers
214Telling the Time 217 Festivals & Celebrations 225Days of the
Week 218 Birthdays 228Months 219 Christmas & New Year 229The
Korean Calendar 219 Christenings & Weddings 231National
Holidays 222 Toasts & Condolences 231 General 233 Health 238
Dealing with the Police 234 ENGLISH-KOREAN DICTIONARY.
11. INTRODUCTIONKorean is the official language of both South
and North Korea.Currently around 77 million people speak Korean.
The majorityof them, nearly 50 million, are in South Korea while
approximately 22 million are in North Korea. At least another
fivemillion speakers are part of the Korean diaspora,
includingmillions of speakers in northern China. There are many in
theformer Soviet Union, not only in the Russian Far East, butalso
in Central Asia. Japan and North America are also hometo hundreds
of thousands of Korean speakers, as are parts ofEurope, South
America and Australia. Korean is part of the Ural-Altaic family of
languages (whichincludes Turkish, Mongolian and Manchu) and was
brought tothe peninsula by Altaic peoples during Neolithic times.
Strongsimilarities between Korean and Japanese grammar make thetwo
seem so closely related that some linguists feel they shouldbe in a
class by themselves. Over time, the Korean vocabularyhas also been
influenced considerably by Chinese and English. There are five main
dialects of Korean in South Korea, withthe dialects boundaries
closely following provincial borders.The dialect of the capital
region, Seoul and the surroundingKyonggi-do (Gyeonggi-do) Province,
is considered standard. InNorth Korea, the dialect in the capital
Pyongyang (Pyeongyang)plays the same role. The media in both
countries have helpedcreate a uniform language, but regional
differences remain strong.Accents can be used as a way to identify
a persons province oforigin, which sometimes reinforces
inter-regional tensions. Regional dialects differ primarily in
terms of intonation andword endings. Generally, the farther away
from the capital, thestronger these differences are. Only on the
island province ofCheju-do (Jeju-do), in the far south, is the
proliferation of non-standard vocabulary so strong that the local
speech is difficultfor non-locals to understand. Often locals will
adopt a morestandard form of Korean when speaking with someone
fromoutside the region, especially international visitors.
12. 10 History & Linguistic Influences Linguistic
differences between the official varieties in theO two Koreas have
not been particularly dramatic. Kim Daejungs so-called Sunshine
Policy saw a relative flourishing of trade and exchange between the
South and the North, and there were very few communication
problems. In many ways, theO difference between the two standard
forms of Korean is probably similar to the degree of difference
between North American and British English, with minor vocabulary
and spelling differences. Also, Chinese characters are rarely used
in North Korea. HISTORY & LINGUISTIC INFLUENCES The Korean
language itself reflects the history of both North and South Korea.
Long coveted by the neighbouring Chinese, Japanese, Mongolians and
Russians, the Korean peninsula has been seen by its neighbours as a
channel for cultural exchange, a buffer against invasion, and a
staging ground for imperial conquest. Through it all, the resilient
and pragmatic Koreans have managed to thrive, but not without their
neighbours having a great impact on their history, culture, economy
and even language. But Korea has also experienced a great deal of
cultural exchange with these neighbours. Over the centuries, the
threat of occupation or absorption by China, Japan and Mongolia has
made the Korean people strive to maintain their unique cultural
heritage. It has not been easy. Korean folklore tells us that the
Korean language existed from the days when Tan-gun (Dan-gun), the
semi-deity whose mother was a bear, founded the country in 2333 BC.
Different forms of proto-Korean (or Old Korean) existed in the
three major kingdoms of early Korean history, Shilla (Silla),
Koguryo (Goguryeo), and Paekche (Baekje), but became uniform when
the Shilla Kingdom conquered the other two in the 8th century.
13. History & Linguistic InfluencesChinese
InfluenceImperial China saw Korea as a loyal little brother, its
right-handman, and the two enjoyed a great deal of positive
interchange.Korea flourished as a conduit between China and Japan
for theflow - especially from China to Korea to Japan - of
culture,religion, technology, and social and political
institutions. Chinese cultural and political influence can be seen
in thenumber of Korean words of Chinese origin, approximately70% of
all Korean vocabulary, although the two languagesare linguistically
distinct. In many ways, the use of Chinese inKorean and Japanese is
similar to the use of Latin by Europeansin the post-Roman era.
Koreas elite class, called yangban(o^lL!")* were trained in Chinese
classics, and civil serviceexams were conducted using Chinese
characters. Even nowadays,technical words are typically formed by
stringing togetherrelevant Chinese characters.Japanese InfluenceThe
strong similarity between Korean and Japanese grammarappears to
many linguists to reflect both voluntary and forcedmigrations from
Korea to Japan over a millennium ago. Japansnearly half-century
occupation of Korea led to a small numberof borrowed words,
including those from other countries thatwere filtered through
Japan, such as arubaitii (O|-.s ti|-0|^.),part-time job, from the
German word Arbeit, work. In the first half of the 20th century,
Japanese military occupiers sought to wipe out any vestiges of a
unique Korean culture,including replacing the Korean language with
the Japaneselanguage. Korean language instruction was eventually
banned,and virtually all Koreans were required to change their
Koreannames to Japanese ones. Koreans reverted back to usingKorean
language and Korean names immediately after liberationfrom Japanese
military rule in 1945, but many elderly peopletoday still maintain
some Japanese language ability.
14. 12 Written Korean American Influence Americas media and
economic domination since WWII, not to mention its strong military
presence in Korea since the Korean War (1950-53), have led to
hundreds of words of purported English origin in everyday use in
Korean. Words like haendupon (!!!?), mobile phone (lit: hand
phone), bippi (HH| UU|), beeper/pager and baengmiro (^i Dl S-j),
rear-view mirror (lit: back mirror) have made their way into
everyday Korean. Pure Korean Since liberation from the Japanese at
the end of WWII, both North and South Korea have engaged in
manipulation of the Korean language for nationalistic purposes.
Foreign words in Korean were at one time discouraged by the South
Korean regime of Park Chunghee, and the teaching of all but the
most basic Chinese characters was once stopped for a period of
time. In North Korea, virtually nothing is written in Chinese
characters, and the North Korean rulers have succeeded in
systematically replacing most foreign words even Korean words of
Chinese origin with new words composed ofpure Korean components. A
good example can be found in the Korean words for ice cream.
Koreans originally referred to it as aisukurim (0|-0 |^l3), the
Hangulised (see below) form of the English word. The North Koreans,
on the other hand, coined a new pure Korean term for the dessert,
6rumposung-i (^ "H-M^O |), literally ice-flufty-thing. However,
many North Koreans still use the original term, as do all South
Koreans. WRITTEN KOREAN Korean was originally written using Chinese
characters made up of complex pictographs, meaning that only the
educated elite were literate. King Sejong the Great, considered
Koreas finest and wisest ruler, headed the creation of a simple
script that the masses could easily learn and use. Hangul (lit:
Korean letters) was officially adopted in 1446.
15. Written Korean The decision to create a simple writing
system for the masseswas born from incredible foresight and
democratic vision.The creation of the alphabet followed scientific
principles thatclosely match linguistic thought today. With the
original 28characters, it was said that any conceivable sound could
bewritten. Hangul is one of the principle reasons the two Koreasare
among the most literate countries in the world, both withliteracy
rates approaching 100%. Both North and South Koreanstake enormous
pride in their unique alphabet. Hangul has since been simplified to
include ten vowels and 14consonants. Whereas Chinese characters
represent morphemes- elements having a meaning or grammatical
function thatcannot be subdivided into further elements - and
Japanesecharacters represent independent syllables, each character
inKorean represents a sound by itself, making Hangul the onlytrue
alphabet native to East Asia. Korean was traditionally written the
same as Chinese: topto bottom in columns running from right to
left. It canstill be written this way although, due to Western
influence,its now generally written from left to right, in rows
goingfrom top to bottom. Most Korean is written in Hangul
only,although South Korean newspapers and some textbooks mix
inChinese characters. Many syllables, from everyday words suchas
san (uJ")> mountain or kang (S"), river, as well as mostpersonal
and place names, can be represented by Chinesecharacters called
hantcha (1_^F). North Koreas Juche (self-reliance) philosophy has
led them to eschew Chinese charactersalmost completely. South
Koreans are currently taught a minimum of 1000everyday Chinese
characters. Even if one is not adept at readingand writing them,
knowing their pronunciation as roots isimportant. Virtually every
Chinese character is written only oneway in Hangul (unlike
Japanese, in which one Chinese charactercan have multiple
spellings). Chinese characters represent onlySino-Korean words -
Korean words of Chinese origin - notpure Korean words, which can be
written only in Hangul.
16. INTRODUCTIONKOREAN CHINA NORTH Sea of Japan (East Sea)
17. ->n Kongnung Yellow -ngju) DIALECTS Hamgyong Pyong-an
Hwanghae Central JAPAN Chungchong Cheju East Kyongsang Cheju-d0
5^^m_l00 km Island Chin a S *4airline terminal 2 che-i
chdngsadomestic terminal kungnae chdngsaWhens the next flight to
...? ...e kanun daum CHI pihaenggiga onje issoyo?How long does the
flight take? pihaeng shigani olmana dwaeyo? u|t!JA|^O|What time do
I have tocheck in at the airport? myoshie chekiiinul a|o|| haeya
dwaeyo?Wheres the baggage claim? chim buchinun goshi odieyo?
OCC3L?My luggage hasnt arrived. che jimi ajik anwassoyo
80. At CustomsI have nothing to declare.I have something to
declare. shin-go hal goshi issumnidaDo I have to declare this?
igotto shin-go haeya hanayo?This is all my luggage. ige che chim
cnonbu imnida 0|7|| x||Thats not mine. kugon che goshi anindeyo HZJ
*i|I didn t know I had to declare it. shingo haeya hanunjul morugo
issossumnidaBUS tH^Korea has five major types of buses:shinae bosu
AILH tH regular metropolitan buses that go from one district of the
city to another; some go to nearby citieschwasdk bosii QM H-| ^
first-class metropolitan buses usually servicing the same routes as
shinae bosu (AlL|tH^), as well as long-distance routes to the
suburbs or to destinations like the airport; twice as expensivemaul
bosu D|-#tHr^: cheaper buses that snake through the local
neighbourhoodkosok bosii ZL^U-j^: long-distance inter-city buses
that crisscross the countrychik aeng bosii ^1H! ^H rural inter-town
buses running between major towns and stopping at local bus stops
in betweenWith the exception of deluxe buses servicing destinations
thatoverseas visitors are likely to visit, most of the buses have
mapsand destinations printed in Korean only.
81. Wheres the bus stop? bosu chong-yujang-i odieyo? tH:Which
bus goes to ...? myoppon bosuga ...e kayo? % i tH7[ ...oDoes this
bus go to ...? ibosu ...e kayo? 0| tH^How often do buses come?
bosuga myoppunmada *H ? I- wayo? SJ-S.?Please let me off here!
naeryojuseyo! LH 21What times ...e kanun bosuthe ... bus? myoshi-e
issoyo? next taiim first chot last majimakCould you let me knowwhen
we get to ...? .. .e tochak halttae chege ...0 chom
allyojushillaeyo? a %Where do I get the bus for ...? ...e kanun
bosu odiso tayo? ..M 7he- tHr^TRAIN 7x[Korea has an extensive
network of affordable and comfortabletrains. Theyre fast and
extremely punctual. There are varioustypes of trains:saemaul-ho
4|d|.# the more expensive, but comfortable, express trains that hit
only a few cities on their cross-country journeymugunghwa-ho
-x-^Srli cheaper but not quite as fast; stop at more
stationstone-il-ho #^S cheaper still, but stop at most stations, so
they take longer to make their journey
82. What station is this? yogiga musun yogieyo?Whats the next
station? taum yogi odieyo? O|D|0||fi?How many stops until...?
...kkaji myot chonggojang namassoyo?Does this train stop at...?
igicha ...eso soyo? 0|The train is delayed. kichaga yonchak
toelgoshimnidaThe train is cancelled. kichaga chwiso
doe-ossumnidaHow long will it be delayed? olmana yonchak dwaeyo?How
long does the trip take? olmana orae kanayo? 211Is it a direct
route? ige chikhaeng nosonieyo? 0|7||Is that seat taken? ijari imja
issoyo? 0| ^rI want to get off at... ...eso naeriryogo haniindeyoId
like to store my luggage. chim pogwanhami issossumyon
hanundeyo
83. Place Names TO KYONGJU OR GYEONGJU?South Korea is blessed
with an excellent public transportsystem and an extensive road and
highway network, allwell-marked in Korean, English and even Chinese
characters. iBut one thing that any English-speaking traveller will
quicklynotice is that the English isnt always consistent. The
official oRomanisation system has changed many times, so you
mightsee variations in the spelling of place names. Here are someof
the more popular destinations:1984 system 2000 system Variations
HangulChungchong- Chungcheong- Choongcheong- namdo namdo
namdoCheju-do Jeju-do Chejoo-do, Jejoo-doChinju Jinju Chinjoo,
JinjooCholla Jeolla Junra, Jeonra 34Inchdn Incheon InchonKangnam
Gangnam GahngnahmKangnung Gangneung GangreungKangwon-do Gangwon-do
Gangweon-doKimpo Gimpo Kimpo, GeempoKwangju Gwangju
Kwangjoo,Kyongbokkung Gyeongbok- Gyeongbok- gung goongKydnggi-do
Gyeonggi-do Kyungki-doKyongju Gyeongju Kyongjoo,
GyeongjooKyongsang-bukdo Gyeongsang- Gyeongsang- bukto
bookdoPydngyang Pyeongyang PyongyangPusan Busan BoosanPuyo Buyeo
BooyeoSeoul Seoul SoulShinchon Sinchon ShinchonSoraksan Seoragsan
Seolagsan
84. 82 Subway TO KYONGJU OR GYEONGJU? 1984 system 2000 system
Variations Hanguf Taegu Daegu Taegoo, Daegoo, CM? Daigoo Taejdn
Daejeon Taejun, Daejun, Daijun Tdksugung Deoksugung Deogsoogoong
Tongdaemun Dongdaemun Dongdaemoon Tongnimmun Dongnimmun Dogribmoon,
Doglipmoon Ulsan Ulsan Woolsan SUBWAY S Koreas major metropolitan
areas all have clean and modern subway systems. Seouls network is
one of the longest in the world. All of the subway systems are
bilingual (Korean and English) or even trilingual (with Chinese
characters) and are colour coordinated, so that theyre extremely
convenient and easy for getting around. entrance number 1 ilbon
chulgu subway chihachol subway entrance chihachoripku subway line
chihachol noson subway station chihacholyok ticket counter pyo
paniin-got ticket vending machine pyo chapan-gi transfer point
karatanun-got SEOULS SUBWAY line 1 (dark blue line) ilhoson line 2
(green line) ihosdn line 3 (orange line) samhoson line 4 (blue
line) sahosdn line 5 (purple line) ohos6n line 6 yukoson Iine7
chilhosdn line 8 palhoson National Rail line kukchol
85. Boat 83BOAT uH 3Boats are no longer a common form of
transport in Korea, ^although youll need to take one if you travel
to some of the Qbeautiful islands along the west and south coasts.
International >ferries between Korea, Japan and China are
economical - but qmuch slower ways to travel. ^Where does the boat
leave from? paega odiso chulbal haeyo?Is this a sightseeing boat?
ige yuramsonieyo? 017J|How many islands doesthis boat go to? ibaega
somul 0| myokkaena kochogayo? #[Can I take my car on the boat?
charul pae-e shilkko *[ kalsu issoyo? -sTAXIThere are two kinds of
taxis: regular taekshi (^jAl) and moreexpensive deluxe taxis, mobom
taekshi (S.^ ^j A|). As regular taxis legally can take only four
passengers (not including the driver), a third type of taxi has
popped up, the so-calledchombo taekshi (S-2-^J Al), jumbo taxi, a
kind of minivan. Taxi drivers who dont speak English have a number
to callto hook you up with someone who will translate.Is this taxi
free? itaekshi muryo-eyo? 0|Please take me to ... ...e kajuseyoHow
long will it take to get there? olmana kollyoyo?How much is it to
go to ...? ...kkaji kanunde olma-eyo?How much do I owe you?
olma-eyo?
86. Please dont pick upanother passenger. hapsung haji
maseyoIts OK to pick upanother passenger. hapsung hashodo
dwaeyoInstructionsPlease continue. kyesok kajuseyoThe next street
to the left/right. ibone chwahoejon/uhoejdn haejuseyoPlease slow
down. chonchonhi kajuseyo ! ! ^1Please wait here. yogiso kidaryo
jushillaeyo?Stop here. yogiso sewojuseyoStop at the corner.
motung-ieso sewojuseyo TAXI TACTICS As Korean taxis are very cheap,
taxi drivers try to find ways to boost their earnings. Driving as
fast as possible seems to be the preferred method, but picking up
multiple fares is another. Even with passengers already in the car,
taxi drivers might slow down for would-be passengers on the side of
the road, who shout their destination to the driver. The taxi
driver will pick up that fare if he or she is going in the same
direction as the person(s) already in the car. This practice is
called hapsung (U^), and although technically illegal, its quite
common. It offers no sav ings benefit for the passengers, but can
dramatically increase the likelihood of getting a taxi at busy
times. Be prepared to shout out your destination or you may be
standing around for a long time.
87. QCAR x[^x[Driving in Korea is not for the fainthearted,
especially in big citieswhere beginner drivers abound and buses and
taxis often ignoretraffic laws. Driving in the countryside is
relatively more pleasant.Where can I rent a car? odiso cha rentu O|
D| A-J x[ sy e halsu issoyo? th ^ 210] 2. ?How much is it
daily/weekly? harue/iljuire *^o /H ^^ o olmaeyo?Does that
includeinsurance/mileage? pohom/mailliji poham haesoyo? tl^H M
2.7Wheres the nextpetrol station? taiim juyusoga odi issoyo?
0]CWhat kind of fuel does this take? musun yollyorul ssoyo?Please
fill the tank. kaduk chaewojuseyoId like ... litres. ... rito
no-6juseyodiesel dijelLPG elpiji(unleaded) petrol (muyon)
hwibalyu
88. Please check the ... ... chom chekii M3. haejuseyo oil o-il
tyre pressure taio amnyok e|-o|cH i water naenggaksuCan I park
here? yogi chucha haedo dwaeyo?How long can we park here? yogi
dlma-dong-an chucha halsu issoyo?How much does it costto park here?
chucha hanunde olmaeyo?Does this road lead to ...? igil daragamyon
0| ...e kal-su issoyo? ...oWheres the express way? kosoktoroga
odieyo? ocos.?What major street is it near? chuwie kun-giri issoyo?
PARKING PROBLEMS :|iecdu^e of ike dsirorioroical1 price 6f real
estcite^ liirge buildings are designed With massive above-ground
|jarkirii sfruehjtres, or with giant parkihg llftis that e6ver
fijly 2 or ^ square meteri of land, but rise up TCJ flbors 6r
more.
89. air e-o CHIOHbattery baetoribrakes bureikuclutch
kullochidrivers licence unjonmyonhojungengine enjinfuel (all types)
kirumgarage chagoheadlight heduraituindicator panghyang jishigi;
gambagiinternational kukche myonhojung drivers licencelights
(interior) pul/shillaedungmain road chuyodorooil o-ilpuncture
pongkiiradiator rajieta/ radieitoroadmap torojidoseatbelt
anjonbeltuself-service selpu sobisuspeed limit
chehan-soktotollbooth yogum naenun-gottyres tai-6unleaded petrol
muydn hwibalyuwindscreen amnyuriCar ProblemsWe need a mechanic.
chongbi-gong-i pilyo haeyoWhat make is it? onu hoesa cha-eyo? O in
s| A|- *|-0i| fi?What model is it? musun model cha-eyo? ^-^ S.%
*|l| fi.?What year is this car? myonnyonhyong chVeyo? ^ * S
*|-0||a?
90. The car broke down at... ...eso chaga kojang nassoyo ... o
A-j x7 j- m *J- ^ oj 2..The batterys flat. baetoriga nagassoyo "H
E| | 71- MThe radiators leaking. ji rajietaga saeyoI have a flat
tyre. taio-e pongku nassoyo E|-o|cHoi| ^h bd;CH2.Its overheating.
kwayol/obohitii dwaessoyo ^rii /-2. u-| 3| J= fji O| 3..Its not
working. chaktong-i andwaeyoIve lost my car keys. cha yolsoerul
iroboryossoyoIve run out of fuel. kirumi dorojossoyo 7|#o|
aotaoifl.H^^^HT ROAD SIGNS ^^^HB BEWARE OF CHILDREN BUS-ONLY LANE
DANGER FALLING ROCKS o}7HX|Q^ FOG ZONE FREE PARKING NO PARKING
ONE-WAY rl S Al ON LEFT TURN ARROW ONLY 5jAj^A| ON RED LIGHT ONLY
PAID PARKING PEDESTRIANS PROHIBITED SLOW STOP TOW-AWAY ZONE TURN
WHEN SAFE
91. Bicycle I 89BICYCLE Between crowded pavements and busy
streets, there isnt muchroom for bicycles in the city, and in many
neighbourhoodsits dangerous to ride. However, Korean parks have
lately beendesigned with cycling in mind. Its also not a bad way to
movearound in rural areas. Bike rentals can be hard to find, but
goodmulti-speed bikes can easily be purchased.Is it within cycling
distance? chajdn-goro kalsu innun korieyo?Is there a bike path?
chajon-go doroga issoyo?Where can I hire a bicycle? chajon-go odiso
rentu halsu issoyo?Where can I find second-handbikes for sale?
chunggo chajon-go odiso kuhalsu issoyo?I have a flat tyre. taio-e
pongku nassoyoHow much is it for . ...e dlma-eyo? .oil the
afternoon ohudong-an the day haru an hour han shigan the morning
ojondong-an
92. 90 Bicycle chajon-go bicycle path chajon-go doro brakes
bureiku gear stick kid sutik go cycling chajon-go tayo handlebars
haendul helmet helmet inner tube tyubuH lights raitu^ mountain bike
sanak chajon-go padlock chamulsoe pump pompu puncture pongku racing
bike kyongjuyong chajon-go saddle anjang tandem i-inyong chajon-go
wheel pakwi
93. ACCOMMODATIONWestern-style hotels can be found just about
anywhere in Korea.They range from cheap (but clean) small rooms
that are alsoused for late-night rendezvous or by businessmen too
drunk togo home on their own, to expensive deluxe hotels where you
canexpect every employee to speak English. Camping has only
recently started to gain popularity, andmost people travelling to
national parks or beaches still tend tostay in motels or minbak (EJ
^J"), small family-run facilities thatcater for people on
holiday.FINDING ACCOMMODATION -Im looking for a rul/ul chakko ...
#/# issoyo camping ground kaempujang guesthouse minbakchip hotel
hotel II motel motel/yogwan/ yoinstik 0=j l ^ youth hostel yusu
hosutel ^ 2^:1See In the Country, page 179, for specific words and
phraseson Camping.Where can I find ... hoteri odi ... SH 0| 0] D|a
... hotel? issoyo? good choun nearby kakkaun clean gaekkutanWheres
the cheapest hotel? kajang ssan hoteri odi issoyo? Oj C-l
94. 92 Booking Ahead Whats the address? chusoga ottdke dwaeyo?
7 r O) S ?il Please write down the location. wichi chom chogojuseyo
1 M 3 0] DID YOU KNOW When giving an address or telephone number to
someone, Koreans will write in any colour but red. Red ink conveys
a message of unfriendliness. BOOKING AHEAD Id like to book a room,
please. pang yeyak haryogo hanundeyo Do you have any rooms/beds
available? pang issoyo? double dobul single shinggul How much for
...? ...e olma-eyo? ...0 one night haruppam of-- (three) nights
(sam)bak a week ilchuil two people tu saram Ill/Well be arriving
at... ...e tochakhal ...0|| yejong-ieyo oi| o | oj| S.. My names
... che irumun ...(i)eyo * 0|#-B ..
95. Checking In 93Can I pay by credit card? kiireditu kaduro
kyesan dwaeyo?Do you accept travellerscheques? yohaengja supyo
padayo? YES OR NO OR YES OR NO? Keep in mind that answering
questions in Korean and in English can be somewhat different. A
Korean may answer yes or no depending on agreement or disagreement
with the question. This can be confusing when the question itself
is negative. An English speaker might answer the question, Youre
not a student? with no (meaning No, Im not.), but a Korean might
answer yes (meaning Yes, thats right.).CHECKING IN *I|5L ]Larger
motels and hotels will provide beds in every room(Western-style
rooms), but smaller places may have rooms withno bed (Korean-style
rooms), instead offering yo (-2.), sleepingmats to sleep on. In
winter, when the ondol (-^-il), heatedfloors are turned on, the
floor is extremely comfortable.Do you have a roomwith two beds?
chimdae dugae innun bang issoyo?Do you have a room witha double
bed? dobul chimdae innun bang issoyo?
96. 94 Checking In Do you have a Western-style room? yangshik
bang issoyo? Do you have a room with sleeping mats? yo kkalgo
chanun bang issoyo? Sorry, were full. choesong hajiman namniin
bang-i opsoyo oh Id like ... ...ro/iiro halkkeyo /o^. mn^.. to
share a room kachi ssunun bang a single room shinggul rum I/We want
a ... bang-uro room with a ., halkkeyo bathroom yokshiri innun
21-c- shower shawoshiri innun TV tellebijon innun view chonmang-i
choun cable TV keibul tibiga naonun Can I see it? pang chom polsu
issoyo? Are there any others? tarun bang-un opsoyo? Wheres the
bathroom? yokshiri odie issoyo? Is there hot water all day? onsu
harujong-il nawayo? When is the hot water on? onsuga onje
nawayo?
97. Requests & Queries 95Is there a discount for(children;
students; senior citizens)? (orini/haksaeng/kyongno) harin
issoyo?Its fine. Ill take it. chonneyo. ibang-uro #MI-2.. 0| Ql
halkkeyo 1N&.REQUESTS & QUERIES &=?Wheres the bathroom?
yokshiri odi issoyo?Is breakfast served? achim shiksaga nawayo?Does
it come with aWestern breakfast? soyangshik achim shiksaga nawayo?
L-r^rS?Is there somewhere towash clothes? setak-hal goshi issoyo?
^l^tti" :Can we use the telephone? chonhwa ssodo dwaeyo?Do you have
a safe whereI can leave my valuables? kwijungpumdurul noul
pogwanham issoyo?Do you change money here? yogiso hwanjon halsu 01
7 IM FSIs there a message for me? chege on meshiji opsoyo? *M
D1IAI*ICan you call a taxi for me? taekshi chom *%M
pullojushillaeyo?Please wake us at (seven). (ilgopshie)
gaewojuseyo
98. 96 Complaints Could we have ...? ... jushilsu issoyo? an
extra blanket tamnyo hanjang to a mosquito net mogijang our key
pang yolsoe Ive locked myself out of my room. yolsoe opshi
pangmunul chamgiigo nawaboryossoyo COMPLAINTS n? I cant open/ close
the window. changmuni an yollyoyo/dachoyo I dont like this room.
pang-i mame anduroyo ] #CH2.. The toilet wont flush. hwajangshil
muri annaeryogayo Can I change to another? tarun bang-tiro omgilsu
issoyo? Its too ... nomu ... cold chuwoyo dark oduwoyo expensive
pissayo light/bright palgayo noisy shikkurowoyo small chagayo
99. Checking Out 97 is ... is not clean. i ...nun/un o|
...&/ gaekkiitajiga anneyo SMI a. blanket tamnyo pillowcase
pegaennitt HI 2131 pillow pegae uiPH sheet shitu MB CHECKING OUT
What time do we have to check out? onje pang-til piwoyadwaeyo?
Im/Were leaving now. chigum donayo We had a great stay, thank you.
yorogajiro komapsumnida Id like to pay the bill. kyesan halkkeyo
Can I pay with a travellers cheque? yohaengja supyo padiiseyo?
Theres a mistake in the bill.H1F kyesanso-e chalmot to&i goshi
innun-got katayo Can I leave my backpack/ bag/suitcase here until
tonight? onul bamkkaji paenang-ul/ kabang-ul/chim-ul yogi nwadwodo
do^lkkayo? Well be back in (three) days. (sam)irane
tora-olkkeyo
100. 98 Renting RENTING S In Korea, renting apartments or homes
for short-term stays is virtually unheard of. Renting individual
rooms in boarding houses, however, is quite common, and can be
arranged through pudongsan (-t"-!-), real estate offices, for a
small fee. Boarding houses, or hasukchip (^r^1 tl), are easy to
find, especially around universities, and they are a great place to
meet local Koreans. Some motels will also rent out rooms for
extended periods of time, at a discount. Do you have any rooms to
rent? pang pillilsu issoyo? Could I see it? chom polsu
issiilkkayo?a How much is it per ...? ...e olma-eyo? .. .0|| S Drll
? week ilchuil U^U month handal tit i!" Id like to rent it for
(one) month. (han)daldong-an pillilkkeyo A SMILE WILL DO Cultural
differences will pop up right and left when you eome to Korea, and
one that is particularly bewildering to Westerners is the tendency
for Koreans (especially middle-aged or older) to smile when theyve
mqde a mistake. Many Westerners misinterpret the smile to mean the
person is not taking the mistake or its consequences seriously. But
smiling is actually a show of embarrassment, and is generally meant
to defuse anger in a difficult situation.
101. Paperwork 99apartment apatuboarding house hasukchipcondo
pilla ^ 2-1-dormitory kisuksa 7|^A|-furnished kagu wanbidoen 7ft
fu|!house chip I*partly furnished kaguga 7ft7f- pubunchogiiro putun
M^real estate office pudongsanroom pang o1"studio apartment wonrum
(lit: one-room)time-share kondo BE.unfurnished kaguga omnun 7ft7(-
ftl^-PAPERWORK >HAs a foreign visitor, virtually any document
youll have tofill out will be in English or bilingual. There may be
someodd occasions, though, where youll have to provide
personalinformation on a form thats in Korean only.name
irum/songmyongaddress chusodate of birth saengnyonworil/
saeng-ilplace of birth chulsaengjiage nai/yollyongsex
songbyolnationality kukchokreligion chonggyoprofession/work
chigopmarital status kyolhon yumu single mihon married kihon
divorced ihon
102. identification card shinbunjung -fci-nr-s" passport number
yokwonbonho 0=j ^ Si 5. visa bija u|Xr drivers licence
unjonmyonhojung te-S 2! ^ # customs segwan M ^r immigration ipkuk
kwalli; ?J^ ^B.|; ipkuk shimsa tJ^ -fejA|- purpose of visit pangmun
mokchok ^^ ^-^Z reason for travel yohaeng mokchok 0^|[j s.x^JZ
visiting relatives chinchok pangmun; j ^ ^"-^; chinji pangmun j ^|
^>^5 visiting the kohyang pangmun mi)1 Qtt5 homelandU holiday
yohaeng 0^ |ij^ business saop A(-
103. AROUND TOWNKorea boasts 5000 years of history, as its many
palaces, temples,gates and other cultural sites attest. It seems
theres an historicalmarker on every street corner. At the same
time, Korea is atechnological leader with excellent public
transport and highlyefficient banking and postal systems.LOOKING
FOR .Wheres ...i/ga odi .op[o]z.a/an/the ...? issoyo? art gallery
misulgwan bank unhaeng cinema yonghwagwan city centre shinae
(downtown) jungshimga consulate yongsagwan embassy taesagwan hotel
hotel market shijang museum pangmulgwan police station kyongchalso
post office ucheguk public telephone kongjung jonhwa public toilet
hwajangshil telephone centre chonhwaguk tourist information
kwan-gwang office annaeso
104. 1 02 At the Bank AUTHORISED PERSONNEL ONLY CLOSED ENTRANCE
EXIT NO ENTRY NO PHOTOGRAPHY NO SMOKING OPEN ... PROHIBITED SMOKING
AREA TOILET MEN WOMEN WATCH YOUR HEADQ AT THE BANK % Banking in
Korea tends to be done electronically, with the help of automatic
teller machines that are found almost everywhere. Most banks will
have at least someone who can help you in English. The local
currency is called won (!). Youll have to get used to carrying
around lots of bills as even the largest denominations still
represent modest amounts of money. Koreans bypass the need to carry
lots of bills by using supyo (^S), a kind of cheque that can come
in fixed denominations (especially 100,000 won) or can be created
in specific amounts.
105. At the Bank 103I want to change ...rul/ul pakkuryogo
..Ml(a) ... hanundeyo .?Where can I find out whats on?
musunhalkoriduri innunji ^- U" odiso arabolsu issoyo? O D| A-j ^or#
^ 510]2_-?I feel like ship oyo ... & pi fi. a stroll sanchaek
hago ^^i ^[! dancing chum-chugo going for a kopi/sul coffee/drink
mashiro kago DrAl^ 7r
116. 114 Where to Go I feel like going kago shipoyo to a/the
... bar/pub sul mashiro cafe kopi-shobe cinema yonghwagwane concert
kong-yonjang-e karaoke bar karaoke ba nightclub naitii-e opera
opera-e restaurant shiktang-e theatre kukjang-e traditional
chontong chatchibe teahouse traditional music kugak kong-yone
performance
117. InvitationsINVITATIONSWhat are you doingthis evening?
onulbame mwo haseyo?What are you doingthis weekend? ibonjumare mwo
haseyo?Do you know a goodrestaurant (thats cheap)? odi (ssago)
choun umshikchom opsoyo?Would you like to go for a drink? sul
mashiro kalkkayo?Would you like to go for a meal? papmoguro
kalkkayo?My shout. (Ill buy.) chega salkkeyoDo you want to come to
the{music style; name of artist}concert with me? {...} kong-yone
kachi kashillaeyo?Were having a party. uri pati-rul halkkoeyoCome
along. kachi kayo G) O ANNYONG ANY OL TIME Korean doesnt have a
separate greeting for morning, noon, afternoon and evening. At all
times of the day annydng haseyo (ef^oHia), hello, is
appropriate.
118. 116 Nightclubs & Bar Responding to Invitations Sure!
mullonijo! i Yes, Id love to. ne, tang-yonhi kayajo Ml, Yes. Where
shall we go? ne. odi kalkknyo? Ml. No, Im afraid I cant. choesong
hande mot kalgot katayo What about tomorrow? naeirun ottaeyo?
NIGHTCLUBS & BARS M-0| ^&[ #S Districts of big cities that
cater to foreign residents usually have some Western-style dance
clubs. Lately, Latin dancing has gained quite a few followers.
Drinks are generally expensive, and if you decide to sit down at a
table, be prepared to order some fruit or French fries (called anju
(2.^), or side dishes) at astronomical prices. Are there any good
nightclubs? choun naitii issoyo? # urol - How do you get to this
club? i naitu-e ottoke 0| i^Ol^o kayo? Do you want to dance? chum
chushillaeyo?
119. Nightclubs & Bars 117Im sorry, Im a terrible dancer.
choesong hande, cho chum |^-iEKII, X jal mot chwoyo H" zfz ^-J
S..Come on! dsoyo!What type of music doyou prefer? otton umagul
choa haseyo?I really like (reggae). chdn (rege) umagul
choahaeyoWhere can we dancesome (salsa)? (salsa) chum chulsu
innun-got issoyo?Do you want to go to anorae-bang? (see page 113)
noraebang kashillaeyo?Do you have to pay to enter? ipchangnyo
issoyo?No, its free. anio, muryo-eyoYes, its ... ne, ...wonieyo Ml,
...This place is great. yogi nomu choundeyo 0^ 71 LIm having a
great time. nomu chaemi issoyoI dont like the music here. yogi
umagi maume anduneyoShall we go somewhere else? tarun gosuro
kalkkayo?
120. 118 Arranging to Meet ARRANGING TO MEET In Korea, its rare
to pick someone up at their home. Instead, the two parties will
arrange to meet at a well-known location near the place they plan
to visit. Because of long subway or bus commutes to get back home,
its customary not to stay out too late (eg, past 10 pm). What time
shall we meet? myoshie mannalkkayo? Where will we meet? odiso
mannalkkayo? Lets meet at (eight oclock) at {name of place}.
(yodolshi)e {...}eso (_(*| id a| )o {... }o A- mannayo Agreed/OK.
kuroke haeyo Ill pick you up at (nine). (ahopshi)e teriro olkkeyo
See you later/tomorrow. ittaga/naeil poeyo Sorry Im late. nujoso
choesong haeyo DATING & ROMANCE t||O| ea|- Korea is a
conservative country where different standards for the mens and
womens behaviour still apply. A womans reputation is often closely
guarded whereas men have considerably more freedom. Casual sex is
not common in Korea, and excessive talk about sex is considered
offensive by many people.
121. Dating & Romance 119The DateWould you like ...
mannasoto go see a movie ydnghwaradoor something ...? kachi
polkkayo? f|77r.2.? tomorrow naeil tonight onulbam at the weekend
chumareYes. (Id love to.) ne Ml.Im afraid Im busy. choesong hande,
nomu pappasoyoWhere would you like to go? odi kago shipuseyo?Can I
see you again? onje do polsu issulkkayo?
122. 120 Dating & Romance Classic Rejections Im sorry but
Id rather not. choesong-hande, an-doel-got kanneyo Im here with my
boyfriend/girlfriend. namjachin-gurang/ yojachin-gurang kachi
wassoyo Stop hassling me. kumanhaseyo Excuse me, I have to go now.
choesong hande, chigiim odi kabwaya dwaeyo Im not interested.
kwanshim opsoyo
123. FAMILYFamily cohesion is important in Korea, with most
young peopleliving at home long after they would have moved out in
Westerncountries. Living with ones parents until marriage is the
norm.Although many senior citizens now prefer to remain
livingindependently, three-generation families are very common,
asthe oldest son and especially his wife end up caring for
theelderly parents.QUESTIONS & ANSWERSAre you married? kyolhon
hashossoyo?Im ... chonun ... divorced ihon haessoyo o|s.5jjcHS.
married kyolhon haessoyo separated pyolgojungieyo g7H#0|0||S single
mihonieyo |^0|0||SHow many children do you have? chanyoga
mydnmydng-iseyo?I dont have any children. chanyoga opsoyoI have a
daughter/son. dal/adul hanmyong issoyo FAMILY TIES Marriage
prospects among Koreans are limited by the fact that, in
traditional Confucian culture, its considered incestuous to marry
someone with the same surname. Given that there are only a few
hundred surnames in Korea and over 20% of the population uses the
surname Kim, and 15% Lee, this certainly limits marriage
prospects.
124. 122 Family Members FAMILY MEMBERS 7m Reflecting the
importance of family relations, Koreans have very specific words
for various relatives. Here are the more common kinship terms: baby
agi boy namja-ai brother hyongje children chanyo dad (inf) appa
daughter dal family kajok father (pol) abdji father-in-law (speaker
is f) shi-aboji (speaker is m) chang-inorun girl yoja-ai
grandfather haraboji grandmother halmoni husband nampyon mother
omoni mother-in-law (speaker is f) shi-omoni A|CH^U| (speaker is m)
changmonim mum/mom omma sister chamae son adul wife anae TALKING
WITH PARENTS Korean parents love to dote on their children
compliments will be most welcome. When is the baby due? chulsan
yejdng-iri onje-eyo? Is this your first child? chot agieyo?
125. Talking with Parents 123How old are your children?
chanyodure naiga o| ottoke dwaeyo?Does he/she attend school? hakkyo
tanyoyo?Do you have grandchildren? sonju issuseyo?Whats the babys
name? agi irumi mwo-eyo? o|#o|Is it a girl or a boy? darieyo,
adurieyo?Hes/Shes very big forhis/her age. naie pihae kuneyo
L-rO|O||What a cute child. nomu kwiyoundeyoHe/She looks like you.
taJmannundeyo IF IT LOOKS LIKE A DUCK Although many Koreans will
give themselves an English moniker when learning the language,
their use doesnt usually extend to formal settings. Nevertheless
many Koreans try to make Korean names easier for foreigners to read
or pronounce, sometimes by manipulating the spelling. When a
syllable in someones name sounds like a word in English, he or she
may be tempted to use that words spelling in his or her name. So a
person named songddk (^ej) might be tempted to spell his name
Sung-Duck, and yongju (^^) might be tempted to write her name as
Young-Jew. Its possible to see members of the won (!), yu (#) and
pak or park (both are ^1) clans writing their surname as One, You
and Bach.
126. 124 Talking with Children TALKING WITH CHILDREN o|-o|#4
Small children who are just beginning to learn English are often
delighted to show off their command of Hello! and How are you?. You
should expect that some children will be very shy about talking
with a non-Korean. Note that the form of speech used in the phrases
below is specifically for talking to children; using these verb
endings when talking to an adult may cause offence. Whats your
name? irumi mwoya? 01 # 01 How old are you? How many siblings do
you have? hydngjega myonmyong-iya? How old are they? myossarinde?
Do you go to school or kindergarten? hakkyo tanyo, yuchiwon tanyo?
Is your teacher nice? sonsaengnim choa? or? Do you like school?
hakkyo taninun-got chonni? Do you learn English? ydng-6 paeuni? We
speak a different language in my country so I dont understand you
very well. urinara-esonun yong-6 ssugittaemune, nan 71 mi sou t[
hangungmal dial motae
127. INTERESTS & ACTIVITIESINTERESTS & ACTIVITIES ^One
of the questions youll almost certainly be asked by Koreansyou
first meet is What are your hobbies?. Koreans are keen onjoining
hobby-oriented clubs, especially at school. Clubs may rangefrom
hiking and sports to language study. Going to your Koreanfriends
English study group is a great way to meet other Koreans.COMMON
INTERESTS& HOBBIESWTiat are your hobbies? chwimiga mwd-eyo?
^|D17 [Do you like ...? ...rul/ul choahaseyo? ,I like ... ...rul/ul
choahaeyoI dont like... ...rul/ul shirohaeyo art misul cooking yori
hanun-got dancing chum chunun-got films yonghwa gardening
chong-wonil hiking tungsan music umak photography sajin playing
sport undong hanun-got fe 3d reading tokso shopping shopping
talking iyagi hanun-got the theatre yon-guk travelling yohaeng
watching TV tellebijdn ponun-got writing kul ssugi
128. I 26 Types of Sport TYPES OF SPORT ^i* S# Korea is a place
where both indigenous and Western sports enjoy immense popularity.
Koreans have embraced Western sports such as soccer, skiing,
swimming, basketball, baseball and golf. Accordingly, when it comes
to sports vocabulary, Korea tends to hangulise English terms: a
strike is a siituraiku (B| ), and a goal is a gol (#). What sport
do you [play? musun undong haseyo? -t- -irl1 shi a? I
play/practise/do .. . chonun ...rul/ul * haeyo ^H aerobics eorobik
archery yanggung athletics yuksang baseball yagu off basketball
nonggu cycling ssaikul football (soccer) chukku ^^L (ice) hockey
(aisu) haki karate karade kendo komdo ^ (Japanese fencing) kung fu
kunghu ^^ martial arts musui ?# meditation myongsang skiing suki .3
swimming suyong taebo taebo E(jM taekwondo taekwondo Tai Chi
taegukkwon El)^5! tennis tenisii E-)|L-|^ volleyball paegu "Hni1
yoga yoga 2.7(-
129. Talking about Sport [ 127TALKINGABOUT SPORT oopt[yDo you
like sport? undong choahaseyo?I like watching it. poniin-gosun
choahaeyoWhat sports do you follow? otton undong-e kwanshimi
issiiseyo?I follow... ...e kwanshimi issoyo ...oilWhats your
favourite team? onii tirnul cheil choahaseyo?Whos your cheil
choahanunfavourite ...? ...ga/i nugueyo? player sdnsu sportsperson
undong sdnsu TAEKWONDO Together with ssirum HH), a traditional form
of wrestling, faekwondo (EH ^S.) is one of the two representative
sports of Korea. Taekwondo is a version of unarmed combat designed
for the purpose of self-defense that has been taught for hundreds
of years in Korean military academies. Nowadays its studied by men
and women all over the world for exercise, mental well-being, and
personal safety, and it has become an Olympic sport. It makes
scientific use of the body to promote mental and physical
conditioning, and like other martial arts, its a discipline that
promotes character as much as physical capabilities.
130. I 28 Going to the Match GOING TO THE MATCH Koreas national
and municipal stadiums are generally easily accessed by public
transport, especially the subway system. Some sporting events also
take place on college campuses. Koreans go to matches to have fun,
and they get caught up in the chants and songs as much as the game
itself. Even when two teams are long-time rivals, theres hardly
ever any violence. Would you like to go to a match? kyonggi boro
kalkkayo? =l 71 -& Wheres it being held? odiso hanundeyo? CH
*-! M 1 How much are the tickets? pyoga olma-eyo? What time does it
start? onje shijak haeyo? Whos playing? nuga kyonggi haeyo? Who do
you think will win? nuga igilgot katayo? Who are you supporting?
nugu pyoniseyo? Im supporting ... chon ... pyonieyo Whos winning?
nuga igigo issoyo? Whats the score? chomsuga ottoke dwaeyo? How
much time is left? shigani olmana namassoyo? referee shimpan seat
chwasok/chari ticket pyo/tiket ticket office maepyoso
131. Soccer 129 THEY MAY SAY cho sonsu shillyogi choayo
Hes/Shes good. cho sonsu shillyogi pyolloneyo Hes/Shes no good.
taedan-han ... (i)neyo! What a ...! gol goal hitu hit paesu pass
shut shot chongmal chal hanundeyo! What a great performance!
chongmal koengjanghan kyonggi yossdyo! That was a really good game!
nomu chiru haeyo! What a boring game!SOCCERThe 2002 Korea-Japan
World Cup has spurred a tremendousamount of interest in soccer.
Korea has long had one of the bestnational teams in Asia, and
matches against other countries particularly against rival Japan -
are major television events.Do you follow soccer? chukkue kwanshim
issuseyo?Whos at the top of the league? onii timi songjdgi cheil
choayo?Who plays for (the Tigers)? (taigoju)e otton sonsuga
issoyo?My favourite player is ... chonun... sonsurul cheil
choahaeyo
132. He played brilliantly in thematch against (Japan). (ilbon)
daehang kyonggieso chongmal chal haessoyo IT Scha.coach kochicorner
konocup kopfan(s) paen(dul)free kick puri kikfoul paulgoal
gol/goringoalkeeper golkipokick off kigopuleague rigu;
kyonggi-yonmaengmanager maenijooffside opusaidupenalty
polchom/penoltiplayer sonsuto score chomsu naeyoto shoot goriil
chayo i but many people dont realise that there are hundreds of
varieties besides the usual pickled cabbage fuelled with ground red
pepper. You can also find kimchi made from cucumbers, radishes and
just about any other vegetable imaginable. For the less
adventurous, there are also non-spicy types. Traditionally,
kimchl-making was a way to preserve vegetables to ensure proper
nutrition during harsh winters, but its now eaten year-round to add
zest to any meal. Many Koreans - and foreigners living in Korea -
find themselves addicted to the stuff!
161. Snacks 159SNACKSIn large cities, youll find outdoor stands
selling cheap, freshlymade snacks. Many pavement stands offer light
meals as well,with enclosed seating (heated in winter) to stay out
of the elements a great place to run to when youre caught in the
rain. brown-sugar-filled pancake pung-oppang p fish-shaped cake
with sweet red bean filling kyeranppang small cake with egg inside
twigim li tempura (deep-fried vegetables, seafood, etc) dokpokki
rice cakes cooked in red pepper paste sundae &H Korean-style
stuffed sausage
162. 160 Vegetarian & Special Meals VEGETARIAN & *H |
^a| 2.[ Sr> #aj SPECIAL MEALS Despite its Buddhist influence,
Korea is not an easy place for vegetarians or vegans. While its
easy to find food that doesntq contain beef, pork, poultry, eggs or
even dairy products, itsO harder to track down meals with
absolutely no seafood. The2 concept of kosher is not familiar. Im
vegetarian. chon chaeshikchu-iiija-eyo I dont eat meat. chon
kogirul anmogoyo I dont eat chicken, fish or ham. chon takkogi,
saengson, haemul anmogoyo I cant eat dairy products. chon yujepumul
anmogoyo Do you have any vegetarian dishes? kogi andurogan umshik
Does this dish have meat? i umshige kogiga 01 durogayo? ~~ Can I
get this without meat? kogi baego haejushilsu issoyo? Does it
contain eggs? kyerani durogayo? Im allergic to (peanuts). chon
(dangkong)e S alleriigiga issoyo 9^ Is there a kosher restaurant
here? chuwie yutaeinshik shiktang issoyo? Is this organic? igot
yugi nongbobiiro chaebae doeossoyo?
163. Eating Out 161EATING OUT ^1^1^IEating out in Korea can be
done on any budget. Small family-runrestaurants offer full meals,
including side dishes, called panchan(}]), for just a few dollars.
Fast-food restaurants are also affordable. Formal dining in foreign
restaurant chains has become verypopular, with many such
establishments offering set menus. Foreign chains usually offer
English-language menus and atleast one server will speak English.
Korean chains often havemenus with photographs, or freakishly
realistic models of thefood they serve, located in the window.
DINING DECORUM Korean restaurants often have seats available on the
floor or at a table. The floor seating will be on a slightly
elevated section of the restaurant, and you must take your shoes
off to go in there. Lower-priced restaurants are often light on
service, especially when it gets busy. Customers often pour their
own water and get out their own cutlery. If you end up in the seat
closest to the container with the spoons and the chopsticks, you
should make sure to hand a set to every person at your table. When
passing food or drinks around the table, offer food with both hands
for politeness. This is especially true When pouring someone
alcohol. When drinking, mtike sure to fill up the glasses of the
people next 1a you - with two hands, of course - when ihey get
empty. jA table for (five), please. (tasonmyong) chari juseyoCould
you recommend something? mwo chuchon haejushillaeyo?Wed like
non-smoking/smoking, please. kumydnsoguro/hubyonsoguro juseyo
164. 162 Eating Out May we see the menu? menyu chom katta
jushillaeyo? Ill have what theyre having. chobundiirirang katun
menyuro juseyo Whats in this dish? i umshige mwoga diirdssoyo? Is
this dish spicy? i finishing maewoyo? Can you make it less spicy?
tol maepke haejushilsu issoyo? Id like some more of this side dish.
ibanchan chom to jushilsu o| issoyo? Do you have an English menu?
yong-oro doen menyu issoyo? No ice in my drink, please. orum opshi
juseyo DUTCH TREAT ^fi6h p^ing opt lor q meal or drjhks;
traditibna% ih^ ^Icjer or highef-placed friencj or colleague
vyjayla typically pay, although the others v^oOtcl go through the.
motions of fighting for the chance to pay the tab. Generally, the
person planning to pqy would also choose the restaurant Nowadays,
Agoing Dutch has: .become the norm among the younger generation/
although a small group of friends that meets regularly may take
turns paying for meals. "<
165. ^^^B Eating Out [[ 163Please bringa/an/some ... katta
jushillaeyo? iW ^4! &H 2.? ashtray chaettori *HSO| bill
kyesanso 7i}A| chopsticks chokkarak ^J 7 [^ i cup kop g I fork poku
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without ice) 6rumn6-6s6) ^^ ^OjA-)) ^ knife naipii ur0|H plate
chopshi ^ A| spoon sukkarak ^^r^" toothpicks issushigae 01 ^ A17
Hfresh shinsonhan !!!salty tchan ^spicy mae-un H -g-stale/spoiled
shingshinghaji motan cJ-c!or7:| -g-sj-sweet tan El- Food is ordered
in servings, especially with dishes consisting mostly of meat.
serving for one irinbun servings for two i-inbun servings for three
saminbun servings for four sa-inbun servings for five o-inbun
166. 164 Typical Korean Dishes TYPICAL KOREAN DISHES cfl&*
] %M# Korean food is heavy on rice and vegetables and light on
meat. A lot of foods are very spicy, but plenty of them are mild as
well. If youre open-minded, youll find plenty of Korean cuisine you
cant do without. Meat Dishes kalbi IN I pork or beef ribs; the
classic Korean barbecue. Its prepared in front of you and comes
with rice and vegetables. Its often eaten by wrapping rice and a
piece of rib meat in lettuce. kalbitchim U*IS steamed ribs; a
little on the expensive side, but tasty pulgogi %eJL7 marinated
barbecued beef; cooked on a burner in front of you. A favourite
food when people go out to drink. samgyopsal ^ # fried pork slices;
thinly cut and fried in front of you, it comes with rice and
vegetables. A good meal when drinking soju, but not for fighting
heart disease. sanjdk #3 Korean-style shish kebab; marinated meat
on a skewer sogalbi &* beef ribs (see kalbi) twaeji-galbi SWIM
pork ribs (see kalbi) Soups & Stews kongnamulguk H bean sprout
soup; a very light soup with yellow Korean bean sprouts kalbitang
beef rib soup (see kalbi) kimchi tchigae [ kimchi stew; Koreas
version of bachelor food, this easy-to- make dish is basically a
mixture of kimchi and whatever else you have lying around
mae-untang dHtt^ spicy fish soup; its name literally means spicy
soup
167. Typical Korean Dishes I 165 manduguk stuffed dumpling soup
(see mandu in Light Meals, page 166) miyokkuk n|R seaweed soup; a
favourite morning starter in many Korean homes. You also eat this
on your birthday. I samgyetang boiled chicken stuffed with ginseng;
Koreans eat this as a way to boost energy. It often comes with a
shot of ginseng wine oni the side. ; sollongfang beef and noodles
in hot beef-bone broth; a favourite lunch, thats filling but not
heavy sundubu tSt-t-t- spicy tofu stew; brought to your table still
boiling in the pot it; was cooked in, it contains a hearty mix of
soft tofu, egg, and small shellfish, with a side dish of rice
tangsuyuk Ut1^ sweet and sour pork; if youve never heard of this,
we cant toenjang tchigae miso stew; to6njangk (! h) is similar to
Japans miso sauce,^^gxcept a little more pjmgent