The Night of the Typhoon — Home, daily life, weather, and how you feel

Home, daily life, weather, and how you feel — 오늘 날씨가 어때요? / 너무 더워요. / 너무 추워요. — 20 phrases

오늘 날씨가 어때요?

oneul nalssiga eottaeyo? · [o.nɯl nɐl.s͈i.ɡɐ ʌ.t͈ɛ.jo]

What's the weather like today?

Asking about the weather. Often where rescheduling begins.

• 오늘 날씨가 어때요?
• They say it'll rain from the afternoon.

너무 더워요.

neomu deowoyo. · [nʌ.mu tʌ.wʌ.jo]

It's too hot.

Saying you're too hot.

• 너무 더워요.
• Shall I turn the air conditioner on?

너무 추워요.

neomu chuwoyo. · [nʌ.mu tɕʰu.wʌ.jo]

It's too cold.

Saying you're too cold. The counterpart to #182.

• 너무 추워요.
• Shall I bring you a blanket?

비가 올 것 같아요.

biga ol geot gatayo. · [pi.ɡɐ ol kʌt̚ kɐ.tʰɐ.jo]

It looks like it's going to rain.

Saying rain looks likely.

• 비가 올 것 같아요.
• You'd better take an umbrella.

우산이 필요해요.

usani piryohaeyo. · [u.sɐ.ni pʰi.ɾjo.ɦɛ.jo]

I need an umbrella.

Saying you need an umbrella.

• 우산이 필요해요.
• There are spares by the door.

지금 집에 가요.

jigeum jibe gayo. · [tɕi.ɡɯm tɕi.be kɐ.jo]

I'm heading home now.

Saying you're going home now.

• 지금 집에 가요.
• Alright, get home safely.

잠깐 쉬고 싶어요.

jamkkan swigo sipeoyo. · [tɕɐm.k͈ɐn swi.ɡo si.pʰʌ.jo]

I'd like to rest for a bit.

When you need a short break.

• 잠깐 쉬고 싶어요.
• Sit down over there and take a rest.

배고파요.

baegopayo. · [pɛ.ɡo.pʰɐ.jo]

I'm hungry.

Saying you're hungry.

• 배고파요.
• Shall I go and buy something?

목말라요.

mongmallayo. · [moŋ.mɐl.ɾɐ.jo]

I'm thirsty.

Saying you're thirsty. The counterpart to #188.

• 목말라요.
• Here's some water.

피곤해요.

pigonhaeyo. · [pʰi.ɡon.ɦɛ.jo]

I'm tired.

Saying you're tired.

• 피곤해요.
• Get some rest early tonight.

쓰레기는 어디에 버려요?

sseuregineun eodie beoryeoyo? · [s͈ɯ.ɾe.ɡi.nɯn ʌ.di.e pʌ.ɾjʌ.jo]

Where do I put the rubbish?

Asking where to throw rubbish out.

• 쓰레기는 어디에 버려요?
• In the recycling room on the first floor.

분리수거는 어떻게 해요?

bullisugeoneun eotteoke haeyo? · [pul.ɾi.su.ɡʌ.nɯn ʌ.t͈ʌ.kʰe hɛ.jo]

How does the recycling work?

Asking how to sort recycling. Korea enforces sorting strictly.

• 분리수거는 어떻게 해요?
• Cans, bottles, and plastic film all go separately.

세탁기를 어떻게 사용해요?

setakgireul eotteoke sayonghaeyo? · [se.tʰɐk̚.ki.ɾɯl ʌ.t͈ʌ.kʰe sɐ.joŋ.ɦɛ.jo]

How do I use the washing machine?

Asking how to run a washing machine.

• 세탁기를 어떻게 사용해요?
• Put the detergent in this compartment.

난방을 어떻게 켜요?

nanbangeul eotteoke kyeoyo? · [nɐn.bɐŋ.ɯl ʌ.t͈ʌ.kʰe kʰjʌ.jo]

How do I turn the heating on?

Asking how to switch the heating on.

• 난방을 어떻게 켜요?
• Try pressing the controller on the wall.

문이 잠기지 않아요.

muni jamgiji anayo. · [mu.ni tɕɐm.ɡi.dʑi ɐ.nɐ.jo]

The door won't lock.

When a door won't lock. It's a safety issue, so report it at once.

• 문이 잠기지 않아요.
• I'll contact the management office right away.

물이 안 나와요.

muri an nawayo. · [mu.ɾi ɐn nɐ.wɐ.jo]

There's no water.

When the water isn't running.

• 물이 안 나와요.
• There was a shutoff notice. It'll be back soon.

전기가 나갔어요.

jeongiga nagasseoyo. · [tɕʌn.ɡi.ɡɐ nɐ.ɡɐ.s͈ʌ.jo]

The power has gone out.

When there's a power outage.

• 전기가 나갔어요.
• Let's check the breaker first.

택배가 도착했어요?

taekbaega dochakaesseoyo? · [tʰɛk̚.pɛ.ɡɐ to.tɕʰɐ.kʰɛ.s͈ʌ.jo]

Has my parcel arrived?

Checking whether a delivery has arrived.

• 택배가 도착했어요?
• Yes, it's in the parcel locker.

이 근처에서 생활용품을 살 수 있어요?

i geuncheoeseo saenghwaryongpumeul sal su isseoyo? · [i kɯn.tɕʰʌ.e.sʌ sɛŋ.ɦwɐ.ɾjoŋ.pʰu.mɯl sɐl su i.s͈ʌ.jo]

Can I buy household supplies near here?

Asking whether you can buy what you need nearby.

• 이 근처에서 생활용품을 살 수 있어요?
• The convenience store should have it.

오늘 해야 할 일을 먼저 정리할게요.

oneul haeya hal ireul meonjeo jeongnihalgeyo. · [o.nɯl hɛ.jɐ hɐl i.ɾɯl mʌn.dʑʌ tɕʌŋ.ni.ɦɐl.ɡe.jo]

Let me first sort out what needs doing today.

Starting off by organizing what has to get done.

• 오늘 해야 할 일을 먼저 정리할게요.
• Good. Let's split them up one at a time.