korean phrases

우리 사이에 거리감이 생겼어요

A distance has grown between us.

첫 만남이라 분위기가 좀 어색해요.

It’s our first time meeting, so the atmosphere is a bit awkward.

시험 결과 때문에 불안하다.

I am anxious because of the exam results

밤늦게 혼자 택시 타는 건 좀 불안하더라고요.

I found that taking a taxi alone late at night makes me feel a bit uneasy.

와이파이 신호가 너무 불안해서 영상이 자꾸 끊겨요.

The Wi-Fi signal is very unstable, so the video keeps buffering.

배터리가 5%밖에 안 남아서 꺼질까 봐 불안해.

I only have 5% battery left, so I'm anxious it will turn off.

그 사람이랑 사이가 좀 애매해.

The relationship with them is a bit awkward/Undefined.

둘 다 좋은데 애매해.

They’re both good, so it’s hard to choose.

애매하네

Hmm… that’s kind of tricky.

그건 좀 애매한 것 같아.

I think that’s a bit unclear.

애매하긴 해.

Yeah, it is kind of ambiguous/unclear.

시간이 좀 애매해. 끝나면 연락할게.

I’m not sure about my schedule. I’ll text you when I’m done.

A: 이거 살까?
“Should I buy this?”

B: 음… 좀 애매한데.

Hmm… I’m not sure about that.

둘 다 먹고 싶어서 애매해.

I want both, so I can’t decide.

설명이 좀 애매해.

The explanation is kind of unclear.

이 옷은 크기가 애매해.

This size is awkward.

대충 다 했어.

I pretty much finished.

대충 얼마야?

About how much is it?

대충 얼마나 걸려?

About how long will it take?

대충 입고 나왔어.

I just threw on some clothes.

너무 대충 만든 것 같아.

It looks like it was made carelessly.

대충 읽었어.

I just skimmed it.

대충 기억나.

I kind of remember.

A: 언제 끝나?

B: 대충 여섯 시쯤.

Probably around six.

대충 보면 돼.

Just take a quick look.

대충 끝났어.

It’s pretty much finished.

A: 이 식당 처음 와 봤어?
“Is this your first time here?”

B: 응. 근데 은근 맛있네.

Yeah. But it’s actually really good.

A: 저 사람 어때?
“What do you think of that person?”

B: 은근 착한 것 같아.

I think they’re actually pretty nice.

은근 신경 쓰여.

It low-key bothers me.

그 사람 은근 매력 있어

That person is actually pretty charming.

대놓고 거짓말하네.

You’re blatantly lying.

대놓고 쳐다보지 마

Don’t stare so obviously.

걔는 대놓고 좋아하잖아.

He obviously likes her.

대놓고 행복해 보여.

You look obviously happy.

너 오늘 대놓고 장난치네.

You’re really messing with me today.

대놓고 보고 싶다고 말해도 돼.

그냥 대놓고 사랑한다고 말해도 안 돼? 부끄러워서 그래?

Is it wrong to just openly say 'I love you'? Is it because you’re shy?

대놓고 물어봤어

I asked directly.

은근 좋아하는 것 같아.

I think they low-key like you.

좀 고민해 볼게.

I’ll think about it.

많이 고민했어.

I thought about it a lot.

오래 고민했어.

I’ve been thinking about it for a long time.

어떤 걸 살지 고민하고 있어.

I’m deciding which one to buy.

너라면 어떻게 할지 고민돼.

I’m wondering what I’d do if I were you.

어떻게 해야 할지 고민이야.

I’m not sure what I should do.

같이 고민해 줄래?

Can you help me think about it?

고민 좀 들어줄래?

Can you listen to what’s been on my mind?

한국에 언제 갈지 고민 중이야.

I’m trying to decide when to go to Korea.

너 줄 선물 고민하고 있어.

I’m thinking about what gift to get you.

많이 고민했는데

I’ve thought about it a lot…

고민이 많아.

I’ve got a lot on my mind.

별로 고민 안 했어.

I didn’t think about it much.

고민 끝!

Decision made!

A: 이거 살까?
“Should I buy this?”

B: 아직 고민 중이야?

Are you still deciding?

잠깐 고민해 볼게.

Give me a minute to think about it.

오늘 뭔가 피곤해 보여.

You look kind of tired today.

뭔가 먹고 싶어.

I kind of want to eat something.

뭔가 달달한 거 먹고 싶다

I want to eat something sweet.

뭔가 다른데

Something is different

뭔가 매운 거 당겨

I am craving something spicy.

오늘 뭔가 기분이 좋아

I feel sort of good today for some reason.

그게 뭔가... 설명하기 어려워

That is, like... hard to explain.

이 옷은 디자인이 뭔가 애매해

The design of these clothes is a bit awkward.

오늘 친구랑 뭔가 오해가 있었던 것 같아

I think there was some kind of misunderstanding with my friend today.

목이 뭔가 간질간질하고 따가워

My throat feels sort of ticklish and sore.

눈에 뭔가 들어간 것 같아

I think something got in my eye.

그 카페는 분위기가 뭔가 아늑하고 좋아

That cafe has a vibe that is sort of cozy and nice.

그렇게 자꾸 귀엽다고 하면 부담스러워

If you keep calling me cute, I get embarrassed.

아까 내 말 때문에 서운했지?

You felt hurt by what I said earlier, didn't you?

연락이 없어서 좀 서운해

I am a bit hurt because you didn’t contact me.

맛있는데 조금 아쉽다.

It’s good, but leave a little to be desired.

주말이 다 끝나가서 너무 아쉽네

I'm so sad the weekend is already coming to an end.

다 이해한 척했지만 사실 하나도 모르겠어

pretended to understand everything, but honestly, I don't get a single thing.

모르는 척 하지 마세요

Don’t pretend you don’t know.

밥 먹고 카페 가자

Let's eat and then go to a cafe.

마스크 쓰고 들어오세요.

Please put on a mask before coming in.

When you put something on and keep it on while doing another action, you must use ~고.

신발 벗고 들어오세요

Please take off your shoes and come in.

우산 가지고 가

Take an umbrella with you

그냥 보고 싶어서 왔고...

I just came because I missed you, and... (trailing off).

내일 몇 시에 만나고?

• What time are we meeting tomorrow?

  When hanging out with friends, ending a question with ~고 makes it sound punchy and immediate.

이번 주말에 가고?

Are we going this weekend?

일 끝나고 전화해 줘.

Call me after you get off work.

우리 같이 영화 보고 맛있는 거 먹자.

Let’s watch a movie and eat something delicious.