- Today's Joke
- Word of Day
English Note * It will be updated from time to time.
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I'm thinking of ~ 난 ~ 할까 생각 중이야..
- I'm thinking of going to Australia to study next year.
- I'm thinking of quitting this job sometime soon.
It depends on ~ 그건 ~에 달려 있다.
- It depends on what he wants.
- It depends on who applies for it first.
I heard (that) ~ , is that so ? ~라던데 정말 그런가요 ?
- I heard you're getting married next year, is that so ?
- I heard the meeting was canceled, is that so ?
- I heard that you will transfer, is that so ?
There seems to be ~ 가 있는 것 같다
- There seems to be some misunderstanding.
- There seems to be big argument going next door.
- There seems to be difficulties in selling those products.
There is going to be ~ 가 있을 예정이다.
- There is going to be a meeting in an hour.
- If economy doesn't improve soon, there is going to be many bankruptcies.
There is no reason (that) ~ 할 리 없다.
- There is no reason that he can't come.
- There is possibility that they might ask for a refund.
just ~ 단지 ~ 하다
- We just sat and wait for the call all day.
- I just didn't want to miss the chance.
not even~ 조차 하지않다.
- He didn't even say he was sorry to me.
- He didn't even know my name.
- Whenever he sees me, he doesn't even say hello.
a person who ~하는 사람
- I like a person who has good manner.
- The man over there is the professor whom I told you about.
- I need a person who can translate this article into Spanish.
the thing that ~ 한 것
- What do you call that thing that we use to open a bottle in English ?
- This is the spray that kills bugs.
- That must be the restaurant that Miss Chung told us about.
must have + PP 틀림없이 ~ 했을 거야
- He must have heard the news.
- You must have touched a wrong button.
- He must have drunken too much last night.
If ~하면
- If you see him, please give him my best regards.
- If weather is nice tomorrow, let's go see a baseball game.
- If you don't mind, I'd like to have a break for 5 minutes.
If S + had + PP, S + would + V 만약 ~했더라면 (과거에 이루지 못한 일을 현재와 관련시켜 가정)
- If I had gone abroad for study early, my English would be perfect by now.
- If you had called me yesterday, I would be able to meet you now.
- If Mr. Olson had missed the flight, he would be with us now.
If S + had + PP, S + would have + PP 만약 ~ 했더라면 (과거에 사실을 반대로 가정)
- If we had left 10 minutes early, we would not have been late.
- If you had called a little early, you could have talked with him.
- If the driver had been more careful, he might have avoided the accident.
If S + V(past), S + would ~ 만약 ~라면 (현재 상황에서 실현이 불가능 하거나 매우 불확실할때)
- If you were in my place, what would you do ?
- If I could understand this movie without subtitles, how nice it would be.
- If the world spoke just one language, how wonderful it would be.
From what ~ 에 의하면
- From what you told me, we don't have to be there today.
- From what she said, the test will be easy.
- From what I experienced, Americans are quite conservative.
My ~ is to/that 내가 ~ 하기에는
- Our hope is that North and South Korea will be reunited peacefully.
- My goal is to run my own business before I'm 30.
- Our intention is to motivate the customers to buy our products.
a person with ~ 를 가진 사람
- She likes a person with a good sense of humor.
- The guy with a baseball cap is my boyfriend.
- He seems like someone with a nice personality.
It says ~ 라고 쓰여 있다.
- Here it says, 'No Smoking' or 'No Parking'
- It says that this temple was built 500 years ago.
- It says that 100,000 smokers die of cancer every year.
have been to ~ 에 가본 적이 있다.
- Have you ever been to Korea ?
- How many countries have you been to so far ?
- Of all of cities you have been to, which one did you like the best ?
not ... until ~ ~해서야 비로소 .. 했다.
- I didn't realize I had lost my wallet until he called me.
- Most people don't realize the value of health until they get sick.
- He couldn't believe it until he read it in the newspaper.
I promise ~ 꼭 ~할게요
- I promise to call you as soon as I arrive.
- I promise to keep it secret.
- I promise I will bring it tomorrow.
How long have S + PP ? ~ 한지 얼마나 됐어요 ?
- How long has Mr. Lee worked in the company ?
- How long has she been talking on the phone ?
- How long have you been in Korea ?
What makes ~ ? 왜 ~ ?
- What makes you say that ?
- What made you change your mind ?
- What made you come here so early ?
I was told that(to +v) ~라고 들었어요 (말한 사람을 밝히지 않을때)
- I was told that I can get the information I need here.
- You were told that you should never be late again.
- I was told last week to come at 5 p.m.
get + 형용사/PP ~하게 되다.
- I got so embarrassed when he asked me the question.
- I got more confused after listening to you.
- I got more tried after sleeping for many hours.
In case S + V ~ 일지도 모르니까
- Take your umbrella in case it rains.
- In case it's crowded, we'd better get there early.
- Let's buy something to eat in case we get hungry later.
What S + V is ~ 한 것은 ~ 이다.
- What I'm worried about is my grade.
- What I'm curious about is you first met each other.
- What I'd like to ask you is to correct my broken English.
How did ~ go ? ~가 어떻게 됐어 ?
- How did the meeting go this morning ?
- How's your wedding preparations going ?
- How's your business in Korea coming along ?
the -est ~ I've ever + PP ~한 것 중에 가장 ~ 한 것이다.
- It's the most beautiful place I've ever been to.
- That was the funniest movie I've ever seen.
- This is the hardest time we've ever had in our company.
~ so that S can ~ 할 수 있도록 하다
- I made chart so that you can understand it better.
- Could you please speak louder so that all of us can hear you ?
- I want to finish early so that I can beat rush hour traffic.
suppose S + V ~라고 가정해 봐
- Suppose that happen in Korea, how do you think people would react ?
- Suppose you had a million dollars, how would you spend it ?
- Suppose you wife finds out that you told a lie to her.
I'd appreciate it if S + would ~해 주시면 감사하겠습니다.
- I'd appreciate it if you would send us a sample of the product.
- I'd appreciate it if you would turn the radio down.
- I'd appreciate it you could understand me.
It's not that.... , it's just that ~ 한 게 아니라 ~ 한거다.
- It's not that I don't like him, it's just that he doesn't like me.
- It's not that the work is hard, it's just that the company never give me any vision.
- It's not that he wants to smoke, it's just that he can't stop.
otherwise ~ 그렇지 않으면 ~
- Please sign here, otherwise it's not valid.
- You have to pay the phone bill by the 25th, otherwise you have to pay extra charge.
- You'd better wear your jacket, otherwise you might catch a cold.
It appears (that) ~ 처럼 보인다. (officially)
- It appears that our economic situation will get better next year.
- It appears that DCMi sales volume will be decreased this year.
leave + 목적어 + ~ 인 채로 두다.
- Please leave me alone.
- Leave the door open.
- Why don't you just leave it where it is for now ?
did ..., doing... ~ 하면서 ~ 했다.
- I had a good weekend, hanging around with my friends.
- I always listens to the news, driving home from work.
- How did you finish the report, taking care of your baby ?
See ~ 한지 봅시다.
- Let's see how my wife respond.
- I want to see if they like it.
- Let's see what time he arrives here.
be supposed to ~ 하기로 되어있다.
- I am supposed to meet my friend today.
- What am I supposed to do ?
- I am supposed to take care of my family.
can't afford to ~ 할 돈이 없다.
- I can't afford to pay this amount of money all at once.
- We can't afford to go on an overseas trip.
- I can't afford to invest in that business.
I feel bad (that) ~한 것이 마음에 걸리다.
- I feel bad that I didn't invite them for dinner.
- I feel bad about making her upset.
- I feel bad about taking too much with my wife yesterday.
It turned out (that) ~한 것으로 판명되다.
- It turned out that the representative told a lie.
- She turned out to be HIV(aids) positive.
- It turned out that he doesn't love his wife anymore.
be getting ~ 점점 ~ 해진다
- Your insight for products is getting better.
- The exchange rate is getting higher.
- I'm getting crazy.
can't you see ~ ? ~ 인지 모르겠니 ?
- Can't you see what they want ?
- Can't you see that money doesn't work here ?
- Can't you see what your husband expect from you ?
happen to ~ 우연히~하게 되다.
- I happen to see her standing at the bus stop on my way home.
- Did you happen to see the new commercial on TV for BMW ?
- I happen to know her secret.
be worth ~ 의 가치가 있다.
- This project is worth 50 million won.
- It's worth trying.
- They might be worth much more than you think.
Let me ~ 내가 ~해줄께
- Let me take you to your home.
- Let me explain it to you.
not deserve ~할 자격이 없다
- I don't deserve this prize (= to win this prize)
- You deserve to take a day off.
- He doesn't deserve to get scolded.
Should have PP ~ 했어야 했는데
- You should have heard the lecture.
- I should have come home earlier yesterday.
- I should have studied hard when I was young.
be sure to ~ 꼭 해라 (make sure to)
- Please be sure to finish it by the 15th.
- Be sure to bring your passport with you.
would rather ~ than ~ 하느니 차라리 ~ 하겠다.
- I'd rather do it today than put it off till tomorrow.
- I'd rather rent a video than go to a movie.
- I'd rather do exercises than take a trip.
can't wait to ~ 빨리 ~ 하고 싶어
- I can't wait for Christmas!
- I can't wait to get finished with this test.
either .... or ~ ~이거나 ~이다.
- You can either go there or stay here.
- I'm going to either fix it or buy a new one.
- It may be because either it is too expensive or it isn't very well.
Feel free to ~ 주저말고 ~하세요
- Feel free to call me if you have nay problem
- Fell free to visit us.
Intend to ~ 를 하려하다.
- I intend to finish this job today, so don't wait for me.
- I intend to go abroad for study, so I need your help.
Keep ~ ing : 계속 ~ 하다
- Don't stop. Keep going
- He kept smoking
- I kept falling asleep in the lecture.
be likely to ~ : ~ 일것 같다
- It's likely to rain.
- He is likely to accept our proposal
- It's likely that they will lose the election.
