tourist attraction

 

  

Korean Romanization English 여행지 [yeohaengji] tourist attraction 한옥 마을 [hanok maeul] Korean folk village 지붕 [jibung] roof 기와 [giwa] roof tile 전통 혼례 [jeontong hollye] traditional wedding 결혼식 [gyeolhonsik] wedding ceremony 한복 [hanbok] Korean traditional dress 역사박물관 [yeoksa bangmulgwan] museum of history 안내시스템 [annaesiseutem] electronic guide 셔틀 버스 [syeoteul beoseu] shuttle bus 화장실 [hwajangsil] restroom

Korean Romanization English 입장료 [ipjangryo] admission fee 무료 [muryo] free 기념품 [ginyeompum] souvenir 휴관일 [hyugwanil] facilities closed 문을 닫다 [muneul datda] to close 운영하다 [unyeonghada] to manage 운이 좋다 [uni jota] to be lucky 발전 [baljeon] development 유람선 [yuramseon] leisure boat 민박 [minbak] homestay 우산 [usan] umbrella

Dialogue 1. At Namsan Hanok Village

Ri Ri 여기가 어디예요? [Yeogiga eodiyeyo?] Where are we? Ji-yeong 여기는 남산 한옥 마을이에요. [Yeogineun namsan hanok maeurieyo.] This is Namsan Hanok Village. Ri Ri 한옥 마을이 뭐예요? [Hanok maeuri mwoyeyo?] What is a ‘hanok’ village? Ji-yeong 한옥은 한국의 전통 집이에요. 지붕에 기와를 얹어 만든 집이에요. 옛날에 한국 사람들은 이런 한옥에 살았어요. [Hanogeun hangugui jeontong jibieyo. Jibunge giwareul eonjeo mandeun jibieyo. Yennare hanguk saramdeureun ireon hanoge sarasseoyo.] 'Hanok' is a Korean traditional house. The rooftop is covered with roof tiles. Koreans in the old days used to live in this kind of house. Ri Ri 와~ 이게 한옥이군요. 참 아름다워요. [Wa~ ige hanogigunyo. Cham areumdawoyo.] Oh! So this is 'hanok.' It's very beautiful. Ji-yeong 이쪽으로 와 보세요. 지금 전통 혼례를 하고 있어요. [Ijjogeuro wa boseyo. Jigeum jeontong hollyereul hago isseoyo.] Come over here. There is a traditional wedding ceremony being held right now. Ri Ri 전통 혼례요? [Jeontong hollyeyo?] A traditional wedding ceremony? Ji-yeong 전통 혼례는 한국의 옛날 결혼식이에요. 운이 좋으면 전통 혼례를 볼 수 있는데 리리 씨는 운이 좋군요! [Jeontong hollyeneun hangugui yennal gyeolhonsigieyo. Uni joeumyeon jeontong hollyereul bol su inneunde riri ssineun uni jokunyo!] 'Jeontong hollye' is a Korean traditional wedding. If you are lucky, you get to see the traditional wedding. That means you’re lucky, Ri Ri! Ri Ri 와~ 신기해요. 저 옷이 뭐예요? [Wa~ singihaeyo. Jeo osi mwoyeyo?] Oh, it's so interesting. What is that kind of clothing called? Ji-yeong 저 옷은 한복이에요. [Jeo oseun hanbogieyo.] That costume is called 'Hanbok.' Ri Ri 저도 입고 싶어요. [Jeodo ipgo sipeoyo.] I want to try it on. Ji-yeong 그래요? 저쪽에 가면 한국의 전통 옷을 입어 볼 수 있어요. [Geuraeyo? Jeojjoge gamyeon hangugui jeontong oseul ibeo bol su isseoyo.] Really? You can try on Korean traditional dress over there. Ri Ri 빨리 가요. 재미있겠어요. [Ppalli gayo. Jaemiitgesseoyo.] Let's hurry. It looks fun.

Dialogue 2. At Seoul Museum of History

Ji-yeong 오늘은 서울 역사박물관에 갈 거예요. [Oneureun seoul yeoksabangmulgwane gal geoyeyo.] Today we'll go to the Seoul Museum of History. Ri Ri 거기가 어디예요? [Geogiga eodiyeyo?] Where is that museum? Ji-yeong 지하철 5호선 서대문역에서 내려서 걸어가야 해요. [ohoseon seodaemunyeogeseo naeryeoseo georeogaya haeyo.] You have to get off at Seodaemun Station, line number 5, and then walk. Ri Ri 오늘 비가 올 것 같은데 우산을 가져갈까요? [Oneul biga ol geot gateunde usaneul gajyeogalkkayo?] It seems like it’s going to rain today. Should I take an umbrella? Ji-yeong 네, 좋아요. [Ne, joayo.] That's a good idea. - At the Seoul Museum of History - Ji-yeong 제가 어제 안내시스템을 예약했어요. 이것으로 전시 설명을 들을 수 있어요.또 2시 30분에 영어로도 전시 설명을 들을 수 있어요. [Jega eoje annaesiseutemeul yeyakaesseoyo. Igeoseuro jeons iseolmyeongeul deureul su isseoyo. Tto dusi samsipbune yeongeorodo jeonsi seolmyeongeul deureul su isseoyo.] I made a reservation for an electronic guide. It provides information on the exhibition. Also you can get an explanation of the exhibition in English at 2:30. Ri Ri 이곳은 어떤 곳이에요? [Igoseun eotteon gosieyo?] What is this place like? Ji-yeong 서울 역사박물관은 오늘의 서울이 어떻게 변화 발전해 왔는가를 역사와 문화를 중심으로 보여주는 곳이에요. [Seoul yeoksabangmulgwaneun oneului seouri eotteoke byeonhwa baljeonhae wanneungareul yeoksawa munhwareul jungsimeuro boyeojuneun gosieyo.] Seoul Museum of History shows how Seoul went through change and development in terms of history and culture. Ri Ri 아~ 그렇군요. [A~ geureokunyo.] Oh, I see. Ji-yeong 리리 씨, 이쪽으로 와 보세요. 옛날에 왕이 입던 옷을 입어 볼 수 있어요 [Riri ssi, ijjogeuro wa boseyo. Yennare wangi ipdeon oseul ibeo bol su isseoyo] Ri Ri, come over here. You can try on the clothes that kings wore in the old days. Ri Ri 와. 저도 입어 볼래요. [Wa. Jeodo ibeo bollaeyo.] Oh, I want to try it on. Ji-yeong 리리 씨가 옷을 입으면 제가 사진을 찍어 드릴게요. [Riri ssiga oseul ibeumyeon jega sajineul jjigeo deurilgeyo.] If you put it on, I'll take a picture for you. Ri Ri 네, 좋아요. [Ne, joayo.] Okay, that sounds great.

tourist information center

 

Korean Romanization English 관광 안내소 [gwangwang annaeso] tourist information center 관광하다 [gwangwanghada] to go sightseeing 지도 [jido] map 국립중앙박물관 [gungnipjungang bangmulgwan] National Museum of Korea N서울 타워 [en seoul tawo] N Seoul tower 고궁 [gogung] ancient palace 전망대 [jeonmangdae] observatory 한 눈에 보다 [han nune boda] get the whole view 많다 [manta] many

Korean Romanization English 제공하다 [jegonghada] to offer 구하다 [guhada] to get 따라오다 [ttaraoda] to follow 이용하다 [iyonghada] to use 편리하다 [pyeollihada] convenient 시티투어버스 [sititueobeoseu] city tour bus 볼거리 [bolgeori] things to see 먹을거리 [meogeulgeori] something to eat 처음 [cheoeum] first

 

Dialogue 1. I want to go sightseeing in Seoul

Staff 어서 오세요. 관광 안내소입니다. 무엇을 도와 드릴까요? [Eoseo oseyo. Gwangwang annaesoimnida. Mueoseul dowa deurilkkayo?] Hello. This is the tourist information center. How may I help you? Ri Ri 서울 구경을 하고 싶은데 중국어로 된 관광 지도가 있나요? [Seoul gugyeongeul hago sipeunde junggugeoro doen gwangwang jidoga innayo?] I want to go sightseeing in Seoul. Do you have a tourist map in Chinese? Staff 관광 지도와 관광 안내 책자가 있습니다. [Gwangwang jidowa gwangwang annae chaekjaga isseumnida.] We have a tourist map and tourist guidebook. Ri Ri 네, 감사합니다. 그런데 가 볼만한 곳을 추천해 주실 수 있을까요? [Ne, gamsahamnida. Geureonde ga bolmanhan goseul chucheonhae jusil su isseulkkayo?] Okay, thank you. By the way, can you recommend some tourist attractions? Staff 서울을 한 눈에 볼 수 있는 N 서울타워와 경복궁, 창경궁 등의 고궁을 둘러보세요. 그리고 서울시티투어버스도 꼭 이용해 보세요. [Seoureul han nune bol su inneun en seoultawowa gyeongbokgung, changgyeonggung deungui gogungeul dulleoboseyo. Geurigo Seoulsititueobeoseudo kkok iyonghae boseyo.] Why don't you go to 'N Seoul Tower' where you can have a whole view of Seoul and ancient palaces such as Gyeongbok Palace and Changgyeong Palace. And you should really try riding the Seoul City Tour Bus. Ri Ri 쇼핑도 하고 싶은데 어디가 좋을까요? [Syopingdo hago sipeunde eodiga joeulkkayo?] I want to go shopping too. Any suggestions? Staff 명동과 동대문 시장에 가면 싸고 좋은 물건이 많아요. [Myeongdonggwa dongdaemun sijange gamyeon ssago joeun mulgeoni manayo.] If you go to Myeong-dong and Dongdaemun Market, there are a lot of low- priced items of good quality. Ri Ri 네, 감사합니다. 명동은 어떻게 가요? [Ne, gamsahamnida. Myeongdongeun eotteoke gayo?] Okay, thank you. How do I get to Myeong-dong? Staff 지하철 4호선 명동역에서 내리세요. [Jihacheol sahoseon myeongdongyeogeseo naeriseyo.] Get off at Myeong-dong Station, subway line number 4. Ri Ri 네, 감사합니다. [Ne, gamsahamnida.] Okay, thank you. Staff 즐거운 여행 되세요. 안녕히 가세요. [Jeulgeoun yeohaeng doeseyo. Annyeonghi gaseyo.] Have a nice trip. Good-bye.

Dialogue 2. You should go to the National Museum of Korea

Staff 어서 오세요. 관광 안내소입니다. 무엇을 도와 드릴까요? [Eoseo oseyo. Gwangwang annaesoimnida. Mueoseul dowa deurilkkayo?] Hello. This is the tourist information center. How may I help you? Ri Ri 서울 구경을 하고 싶어요. 먼저 어디를 가 봐야 할까요? [Seoul gugyeongeul hago sipeoyo. Meonjeo eodireul ga bwaya halkkayo?] I want to go sightseeing in Seoul. Where should I go first? Staff 서울은 처음 방문하시는 건가요? [Seoureun cheoeum bangmunhasineun geongayo?] Is this your first time in Seoul? l? Ri Ri 네, 처음이에요. [Ne, cheoeumieyo.] Yes, it's my first time. Staff 그러면 국립중앙박물관에 꼭 가 보세요. 한국의 중요한 문화재를 볼 수 있어요. [Geureomyeon gungnipjungangbangmulgwane kkok ga boseyo. Hangugui jungyohan munhwajaereul bol su isseoyo.] Then you should really go to the National Museum of Korea. You can see the important cultural assets of Korea. Ri Ri 국립중앙박물관은 어떻게 가요? [Gungnipjungangbangmulgwaneun eoteoke gayo?] How do I get to the National Museum of Korea? Staff 지하철 1호선과 4호선 이촌역에서 내리세요. [Jihacheol ilhoseongwa sahoseon ichonyeogeseo naeriseyo.] Get off at Ichon Station, subway line number one or four. Ri Ri 서울 지도와 지하철 노선도를 구할 수 있을까요? [Seoul jidowa jihacheol noseondoreul guhal su isseulkkayo?] Where can I get maps for Seoul and the subway line? Staff 네, 여기 있습니다. 박물관 구경이 끝나면 이촌역에 있는 용산가족공원에도 가 보세요. [Ne, yeogi isseumnida. Bangmulgwan gugyeongi kkeunnamyeon ichonyeoge inneun yongsangajokgongwonedo ga boseyo.] Here you go. When you finish the museum tour, why don't you drop by the Yongsan Family Park near Ichon Station? Ri Ri 감사합니다. [Gamsahamnida.] Thank you. Staff 즐거운 여행 되세요. 안녕히 가세요. [Jeulgeoun yeohaeng doeseyo. Annyeonghi gaseyo.] Have a nice trip. Good-bye.

to invite

 

Korean Romanization English 이사 [isa] a move 돌잔치 [doljanchi] first birthday party 집들이 [jipdeuri] housewarming party 결혼식 [gyeolhonsik]  wedding 청첩장 [cheongcheopjang] invitation card 선물 [seonmul] present (gift) 휴지 [hyuji] toilet paper 세제 [seje] washing machine detergent 초대하다 [chodaehada] to invite 축하하다 [chukahada] to congratulate 준비하다 [junbihada] to prepare 필요하다 [piryohada] to need

Korean Romanization English 월세 [wolse] monthly rent 전세 [jeonse] lease of a house on a deposit basis 구두쇠 [gudusoe] stingy man 성공하다 [seonggonghada] to succeed 누추하다 [nuchuhada] to be mangy (humble place) 복잡하다 [bokjapada] complicated 헤매다 [hemaeda] to wander about 고생하다 [gosaenghada] to have a hard time 아늑하다 [aneukada] to be cozy 엉망이다 [eongmangida] to be messy 야박하다 [yabakada] to be hardhearted 용서하다 [yongseohada] to forgive

Dialogue 1. Inviting a friend

Su-jeong 리리야? 너 내일 시간 있어? [Ririya? Neo naeil sigan isseo?] Ri Ri, are you free tomorrow? Ri Ri 내일? 글쎄, 오전에는 친구랑 약속이 있는데. 하지만 1시 이후에는 괜찮아. 왜? 무슨 일 있어? [Naeil? Geulsse, ojeoneneun chingurang yaksogi inneunde. Hajiman hansi ihueneun gwaenchana. Wae? Museun il isseo?] Tomorrow? Let me see. I have an appointment with my friend in the morning. But I'm free after one o'clock. Why? Is there something going on? Su-jeong 아니, 며칠 전에 내가 이사를 했거든. 그래서 너를 우리 집에 초대하려고. [Ani, myeochil jeone naega isareul haetgeodeun. Geuraeseo neoreul uri jibe chodaeharyeogo.] No, I moved a few days ago. So I want to invite you to my house. Ri Ri 정말? 축하해. 집들이 하는 거야? [Jeongmal? Chukahae. Jipdeuri haneun geoya?] Really? Congratulations. You’re having a housewarming party? Su-jeong 응. 위위도 초대했으니까 같이 와. [Eung. Wiwido chodaehaesseunikka gachi wa.] Yes. I also invited Wi Wi so you can come together. Ri Ri 좋아. 그런데 집들이 선물로 뭐 필요한 건 없어? 우리가 준비해 갈 게. [Joa. Geureonde jipdeuri seonmullo mwo piryohan geon eopseo? Uriga junbihae gal ge.] Sure. By the way, do you need something for your housewarming? We'll prepare something. Su-jeong 아니야. 집들이 선물 많이 받아서 아무것도 필요없어. 그냥 와. 우리 집은 한남역 앞에 있는 한국아파트 102동1002호야. [Aniya. Jipdeuri seonmul mani badaseo amugeotdo piryo eobseo. Geunyang wa. Uri jibeun hannamyeok ape inneun hangukapateu baegidong cheonihoya.] No. I got a lot of housewarming gifts, so I don't need anything. Just come. My house is 1002 of Hanguk Apartment building number 102, next to Hannam Station. Ri Ri 알았어. 그럼, 우리가 집들이 선물로 휴지랑 세제를 사가지고 갈 게. [Arasseo. Geureom, uriga jipdeuri seonmullo hyujirang sejereul sa gajigo gal ge.] Okay. Then we'll buy toilet paper and washing machine detergent as housewarming gifts. Su-jeong 그래. 알았어. 그럼 우리 내일 보자. [Geurae. Arasseo. Geureom uri naeil boja.] Okay. Then see you tomorrow. Ri Ri 초대해 줘서 고마워. 안녕! [Chodaehae jwoseo gomawo. Annyeong!] Thank you for inviting me. Bye!

Dialogue 2. When invited to a friend’s house

Yun-ha 어서 와! 집 찾느라고 고생했지? [Eoseo wa! Jip channeurago gosaenghaetji?] Hello! Did you have a hard time locating the house? Ri Ri 아니야. 전철역에서 가까워서 금방 찾았어. [Aniya. Jeoncheolyeogeseo gakkawoseo geumbang chajatsseo.] No. It was easy to find because it is close to the subway station. Wi Wi 이거 집들이 선물이야. 뭘 사야 할지 몰라서 그냥 작은 화분을 샀어. [Igeo jipdeuri seonmuriya. Mwol saya halji mollaseo geunyang jageun hwabuneul sasseo.] This is a housewarming gift. We didn't know what to buy, so we bought a small flowerpot. Yun-ha 그냥 와도 괜찮은데 고마워. [Geunyang wado gwaenchaneunde gomawo.] You didn't have to. Thank you so much. Ri Ri 우와! 집이 깨끗하고 예쁘다. 집 구경 좀 해도 돼? [Uwa! Jibi kkaekkeutago yeppeuda. Jib gugyeong jom haedo dwae?] Wow! The house is clean and pretty. Can we look around the house? Yun-ha 응. 괜찮아. 너희 온다고 청소했어. 하지만 이사한 지 얼마 안 돼서 조금 엉망이야. [Eung. Gwaenchana. Neoheui ondago cheongsohaesseo. Hajiman isahan ji eolma an dwaeseo jogeum eongmangiya.] Sure. I cleaned up the house because you were coming. But it's still a little messy since I moved recently. Wi Wi 뭘, 집이 넓고 아늑하고 좋은데. [Mwol, jibi neolgo aneukago joeunde.] No, the house is spacious and cozy. It's nice. Ri Ri 집을 산 거야? 많이 비싸 보이는데... [Jibeul san geoya? Mani bissa boineunde...] Did you buy the house? It looks very expensive. Yun-ha 아니야, 한국에서 집 사기는 너무 힘들어. 전세야. [Aniya, jib sagineun neomu himdeureo. Jeonseya.] No, it's hard to buy a house. It's a long-term lease on a deposit basis. Wi Wi 그렇구나. 그래도 이렇게 좋은 집에 살다니 너 성공했구나? 우리에게 구두쇠처럼 야박하게 굴더니. [Geureokuna. Geuraedo ireoke joeun jibe saldani neo seonggonghaetguna? Uriege gudusoecheoreom yabakage guldeoni.] Oh, really. But to live in a great house like this, you have succeeded. No wonder you've been so stingy. Everybody 하하하. [Hahaha.] Ha ha ha. Yun-ha 미안. 대신 내가 맛있는 점심 준비했으니까 다 용서해주고 우리 점심 맛있게 먹자. [Mian. Daesin naega masinneun jeomsim junbihaesseunikka da yongseohaejugo uri jeomsim masitge meokja.] I'm sorry. Instead I've prepared a delicious lunch. So forgive me for everything. Let's enjoy the meal. Wi Wi, Ri Ri 하하. 알았어. [Haha. Arasseo.] Ha ha. Okay.