Today's Korean sentence:
Today's expression
“가끔은 쉬어가는 날도 있어야죠, 어떻게 일만 해요.”
(Gakkeumeun swieoganeun naldo isseoyajyo, eotteoke ilman haeyo.)
Sometimes you need to take a break, how can you just work all the time?
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Vocabulary
- 가끔은 (ga-kkeum-eun) - Sometimes: "가끔" means occasionally or sometimes, and "은" is a topic marker, indicating that occasionally is the subject or topic being discussed.
- 쉬어가는 (swi-eo-ga-neun) - Taking a break: "쉬다" means to rest, combined with "어가는," which indicates a continuing action, implying the process of taking breaks.
- 날도 (nal-do) - Days too: "날" means day, and "도" is a particle used here for emphasis, similar to 'also' or 'too', indicating that there are also days for rest.
- 있어야죠 (iss-eo-ya-jyo) - Must have: "있다" means to exist or to have, "어야" forms a conditional must, and "죠" is an ending used to soften the statement, making it a gentle assertion.
- 어떻게 (eo-tteok-ke) - How: "어떻게" is an interrogative adverb asking in what manner or way something is done.
- 일만 (il-man) - Only work: "일" means work, and "만" is a limiting particle emphasizing exclusivity, suggesting only working.
- 해요 (hae-yo) - Do: "하다" means to do, and "요" is a polite ending, making the sentence polite and conversational.
Example sentences:
1. 가끔은 (Sometimes)
- 가끔은 친구들과 영화를 보러 가는 것이 좋아요.
(Gakkeumeun chingudeulgwa yeonghwareul boreo ganeun geosi joayo.)
Sometimes it’s nice to go see a movie with friends.
- 가끔은 혼자만의 시간을 갖는 것이 필요해요.
(Gakkeumeun honjamanui siganeul gatneun geosi piryohaeyo.)
Sometimes it's necessary to have some time to yourself.
- 가끔은 새로운 취미를 시작하는 것도 좋아요.
(Gakkeumeun saeroun chwimireul sijakhaneun geotdo joayo.)
Sometimes it's good to start a new hobby.
- 가끔은 모든 걱정을 잊고 휴식을 취해야 해요.
(Gakkeumeun modeun geokjeongeul itgo hyusigeul chwihaeya haeyo.)
Sometimes you need to forget all your worries and take a break.
2. 쉬어가다 (Rest along the way, strategically take a break for long-term goals)
- 프로젝트 기간 동안 가끔 쉬어가며 스트레스를 관리해야 합니다.
(Peurojekteu gigan dongan gakkeum swieogamyeo seuteureseureul gwanrihaeya hamnida.)
During the project period, you should occasionally rest to manage stress.
- 장거리 운전을 할 때는 쉬어가며 안전을 유지해야 합니다.
(Janggeori unjeoneul hal ttaeneun swieogamyeo anjeoneul yujihaya hamnida.)
When driving long distances, you should take breaks to maintain safety.
- 공부를 할 때는 효율을 높이기 위해 적절히 쉬어가는 것이 좋습니다.
(Gongbureul hal ttaeneun hyoyuleul nopigi wihae jeokjeolhi swieoganeun geosi johseumnida.)
When studying, it's good to take appropriate breaks to increase efficiency.
3. 일만 하다 (Just work all the time)
- 그는 주말에도 일만 해서 가족과 시간을 보내지 못해요.
(Geuneun jumaledo ilman haeseo gajokgwa siganeul bonaegi mothhaeyo.)
He works even on weekends and doesn't spend time with his family.
- 일만 하다보면 삶의 다른 즐거움을 놓칠 수 있습니다.
(Ilman hadabomyeon salmui dareun jeulgeoumeul nochil su isseumnida.)
If you just work all the time, you might miss out on other pleasures of life.
- 일만 하지 말고 자신을 위해 시간을 좀 가지세요.
(Ilman haji malgo jasineul wihae siganeul jom gajiseyo.)
Don't just work all the time; take some time for yourself.
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