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Sentence connectors in KIIP and SNU Korean — sequence, background, and simultaneous actions in one passage.

212 patterns in this category

KIIP 1

아침 8시[] 일해요.

I work at 8 a.m.

KIIP 1

[] 한국 사람이에요.

I'm Korean too.

KIIP 1

저는 언니[보다] 키가 커요.

I'm taller than my older sister.

KIIP 1

도서관[에서] 공부해요.

I study at the library.

KIIP 1

친구[하고] 영화를 봤어요.

I watched a movie with a friend.

KIIP 1

친구[에게] 선물을 줬어요.

I gave a gift to a friend.

KIIP 1

책상 위[] 책이 있어요.

There is a book on the desk.

KIIP 1

내일 병원[] 가요.

I go to the hospital tomorrow.

KIIP 1

[] 학생이에요.

I am a student.

KIIP 1

[] 먹어요.

I eat rice.

KIIP 1

친구[] 왔어요.

My friend came.

KIIP 1

저는 학생이 [아니에요].

I am not a student.

KIIP 1

왼쪽으[] 가세요.

Go to the left.

KIIP 1

버스[] 학교에 가요.

I go to school by bus.

KIIP 1

월요일[부터] 금요일까지 일해요.

I work from Monday to Friday.

KIIP 1

천천히 [말해] 주세요.

Please speak slowly.

KIIP 1

오늘은 [] 가요.

I'm not going today.

KIIP 1

샤워하[] 아침을 먹어요.

I shower and eat breakfast.

KIIP 1

한국어를 배우[는 것]은 어려워요.

Learning Korean is difficult.

KIIP 1

여기서 담배 피우[지 마세요].

Please don't smoke here.

KIIP 1

친구가 한국어를 가르쳐 [줬어요].

My friend taught me Korean.

KIIP 1

여기에 앉으[세요].

Please sit here.

KIIP 1

밥을 먹으[] 식당에 갔어요.

I went to the restaurant to eat.

KIIP 1

날씨가 정말 좋[네요]!

The weather is really nice!

KIIP 1

내일 시험이 있[지요]?

There's an exam tomorrow, right?

KIIP 1

영화 볼[까요]?

Shall we watch a movie?

KIIP 2

지금 어디 []?

Where are you going now?

KIIP 2

[크게] 말해 주세요.

Please speak loudly.

KIIP 2

한국어를 공부[하는] 학생이에요.

I'm a student who studies Korean.

KIIP 2

한국어를 배우[기로] 했어요.

I decided to learn Korean.

KIIP 2

지금 회사에서 일하[고 있어요].

I'm working at the office now.

KIIP 2

자기 [전에] 이를 닦아요.

I brush my teeth before sleeping.

KIIP 2

이 과정을 등록하는 게 [어때요]?

How about registering for this course?

KIIP 2

여기 앉아도 [돼요]?

May I sit here?

KIIP 2

비자를 연장[해야] 돼요.

I have to extend my visa.

KIIP 2

이 옷을 입어 [보세요].

Please try on this outfit.

KIIP 2

오늘 예뻐 [보여요].

You look pretty today.

KIIP 2

아프[] 약을 드세요.

If you're sick, take medicine.

KIIP 2

음악을 들으[면서] 공부해요.

I study while listening to music.

KIIP 2

[있는] 음식을 좋아해요.

I like delicious food.

KIIP 2

커피[] 차를 마셔요.

I drink coffee or tea.

KIIP 2

이 음식은 건강[] 좋아요.

This food is good for your health.

KIIP 2

이것을 한국말로 뭐[라고] 해요?

What is this called in Korean?

KIIP 2

청소한 [다음에] 쓰레기를 버려요.

After cleaning, I throw out the trash.

KIIP 2

저는 조용한 [편이에요].

I'm on the quiet side.

KIIP 2

김치를 먹은 [적이] 있어요.

I've eaten kimchi before.

KIIP 2

다음부터 일찍 [올게요].

I'll come early from now on.

KIIP 2

이 음식은 매울 [것 같아요].

This food seems like it will be spicy.

KIIP 2

한국어로 전화할 [수 있어요].

I can make a phone call in Korean.

KIIP 2

아플 [] 약을 드세요.

Take medicine when you're sick.

KIIP 2B

[크게] 말해 주세요.

Please speak loudly.

KIIP 2B

지금 회사에서 일하[고 있어요].

I'm working at the office now.

KIIP 2B

이 과정을 등록하는 게 [어때요]?

How about registering for this course?

KIIP 2B

여기 앉아도 [돼요]?

May I sit here?

KIIP 2B

비자를 연장[해야] 돼요.

I have to extend my visa.

KIIP 2B

오늘 예뻐 [보여요].

You look pretty today.

KIIP 2B

음악을 들으[면서] 공부해요.

I study while listening to music.

KIIP 2B

이 음식은 건강[] 좋아요.

This food is good for your health.

KIIP 2B

저는 조용한 [편이에요].

I'm on the quiet side.

KIIP 2B

김치를 먹은 [적이] 있어요.

I've eaten kimchi before.

KIIP 3

여기서 택시를 탈 수 있는[가요]?

I wonder if we can take a taxi from here?

KIIP 3

아이에게 약을 [먹였]어요.

I had the child take medicine.

KIIP 3

배우는 [만큼] 실력이 늘어요.

You improve as much as you study.

KIIP 3

버스[] 지하철을 이용하세요.

Use the bus or the subway.

KIIP 3

아파트 문이 자동으로 [열려]요.

The apartment door opens automatically.

KIIP 3

병원에 가[다가] 약국에 들렸어요.

While on my way to the hospital, I stopped by the pharmacy.

KIIP 3

월급을 받[자마자] 저축해요.

As soon as I get my salary, I save it.

KIIP 3

부동산이 다른 집을 보러 가[자고] 했어요.

The agent suggested we go see another place.

KIIP 3

팀장이 신입에게 보고서를 작성[하게] 했어요.

The team leader had the new hire write the report.

KIIP 3

고기를 충분히 [익게] 하세요.

Cook the meat until it's fully done.

KIIP 3

취업하기 [위해서] 자격증을 준비했어요.

I prepared a certificate in order to get a job.

KIIP 3

이 제품은 교환할 [만해요].

This product is worth exchanging.

KIIP 3

버스를 기다리는 [대신에] 지하철을 탔어요.

Instead of waiting for the bus, I took the subway.

KIIP 3

봉사 시간을 채[워야] 해요.

I have to fill the volunteer hours.

KIIP 3

요즘 일이 점점 늘어 [가요].

Work keeps increasing these days.

KIIP 3

면접 서류를 미리 준비해 [놓았]어요.

I prepared the interview documents in advance.

KIIP 3

은행에서 서명하[라고] 했어요.

The bank told me to sign.

KIIP 3

은행에 가[려던] 참이에요.

I was just about to go to the bank.

KIIP 3

여기에 이름만 쓰[면 돼요].

All you need to do is write your name here.

KIIP 3

봉사 활동은 시간이 많이 필요하[잖아요].

You know volunteer work takes a lot of time.

KIIP 3

어디서 신청하[는지] 아세요?

Do you know where to apply?

KIIP 3

명절에 고향에 가[게 됐]어요.

I ended up going home for the holiday.

KIIP 3

일이 많[고 해서] 연락을 못 했어요.

I had a lot of work and so I couldn't contact you.

KIIP 3

비가 [와도] 명절에 고향에 가요.

Even if it rains, I go home for the holiday.

KIIP 3

한국 생활에 점점 익숙[해졌어요].

I've gradually gotten used to life in Korea.

KIIP 3

비행기를 오래 타서 [그런지] 피곤해요.

Maybe because the flight was long, I'm tired.

KIIP 3

할머니께서 침대에 [누워] 계세요.

Grandmother is lying in bed.

KIIP 3

오늘 많이 아플 [텐데] 쉬세요.

You're probably in a lot of pain today — please rest.

KIIP 3

기사님이 곧 도착[한다고] 해요.

The driver says he'll arrive soon.

KIIP 4

어제 잠을 못 잤[나 봐]요. 피곤해 보여요.

It seems you couldn't sleep last night — you look tired.

KIIP 4

엄마가 아이에게 옷을 [입혔]어요.

Mom dressed the child.

KIIP 4

건강[이야말로] 가장 중요한 재산입니다.

Health is indeed the most important asset.

KIIP 4

어린아이[치고] 한국어를 잘해요.

For a young child, they speak Korean well.

KIIP 4

지금 나가[려던 참]이에요.

I was just about to go out.

KIIP 4

늦지 않[도록] 일찍 출발했어요.

I left early so that I wouldn't be late.

KIIP 4

기다리[느니 차라리] 걸어갈게요.

I'd rather walk than wait.

KIIP 4

아이에게 밥을 [먹게 했]어요.

I made the child eat.

KIIP 4

은행에 가는 [김에] 우체국에도 들를게요.

Since I'm going to the bank, I'll stop by the post office too.

KIIP 4

길이 막히는 [바람에] 약속 시간에 늦었어요.

Because of the traffic jam, I was late for the appointment.

KIIP 4

지금 가[나 마나] 늦을 거예요.

Whether we go now or not, we'll be late anyway.

KIIP 4

내일 비가 [온대요].

They say it will rain tomorrow.

KIIP 4

어제는 춥[더니] 오늘은 따뜻해요.

It was cold yesterday, but today it's warm.

KIIP 4

얼마나 [추운지] 모르겠어요.

It's so cold I can hardly stand it.

KIIP 4

시간이 있[다면] 같이 가요.

If you have time, let's go together.

KIIP 4

내일 시험이 없[다면서]요?

Didn't you say there's no exam tomorrow?

KIIP 4

[든지] 안 먹[든지] 빨리 결정하세요.

Whether you eat or not, decide quickly.

KIIP 4

연습할[수록] 실력이 늘어요.

The more you practice, the better you get.

KIIP 4

그가 거짓말을 할 [리가 없]어요.

There's no way he would lie.

KIIP 5

새로운 이민 정책이 내년에 시행될 것으로 [알려졌다].

It has been reported that a new immigration policy will take effect next year.

KIIP 5

시민의 기본 의무는 법률을 준수하는 [것이다].

A citizen's basic duty is to obey the law.

KIIP 5

최근 보도에 [따르면] 이민 정책이 개편될 예정이다.

According to recent reports, immigration policy is scheduled to be reorganized.

KIIP 5

작년에 [비해] 이민 신청 건수가 증가했다.

Compared to last year, immigration applications increased.

KIIP 5

가족과 [함께] 귀화 절차를 준비했다.

I prepared the naturalization procedure together with my family.

KIIP 5

서울을 [비롯하여] 주요 도시에서 다문화 축제가 열렸다.

Multicultural festivals were held in major cities, including Seoul.

KIIP 5

법률 [준수]는 모든 거주자의 의무이다.

Compliance with the law is every resident's duty.

KIIP 5

한국어 [배우기]는 새로운 환경에 적응하는 데 도움이 된다.

Learning Korean helps in adapting to a new environment.

KIIP 5

오해가 생기지 않[도록] 정확한 정보를 제공해야 한다.

Accurate information must be provided so that misunderstandings do not arise.

KIIP 5

[입국하자마자] 거주지를 신고해야 한다.

As soon as you enter the country, you must report your residence.

KIIP 5

한국에 거주하는 [동안] 관련 법규를 반드시 알아야 한다.

While residing in Korea, one must know the relevant regulations.

KIIP 5

한국 사회에 성공적으로 통합되기 [위해서] 언어 능력을 키워야 한다.

In order to integrate successfully into Korean society, one must improve language ability.

KIIP 5

법률을 위반하지 [않아야] 한다.

One must not violate the law.

KIIP 5

모든 거주자는 관련 법률을 [준수해야] 한다.

All residents must comply with the relevant laws.

KIIP 5

충분히 [준비한다면] 시험에 합격할 수 있을 것이다.

If one prepares sufficiently, one should be able to pass the exam.

KIIP 5

시민의 의무는 법률을 준수[하는 것]이다.

A citizen's duty is to obey the law.

KIIP 5

한국에 오게 되어 한국 문화를 [알게 되]었다.

Having come to Korea, I came to know Korean culture.

KIIP 5

언어 학습이 [어렵나] 꾸준한 노력으로 극복할 수 있다.

Although language learning is difficult, it can be overcome with steady effort.

KIIP 5

앞서 [알린 바]와 같이 시험 일정이 변경되었다.

As previously announced, the exam schedule has changed.

KIIP 5

정부는 새로운 이민 정책을 [발표한다].

The government announces a new immigration policy.

KIIP 5

서류가 미비할 [경우] 심사가 지연될 수 있다.

If the documents are incomplete, the review may be delayed.

KIIP 5

새로운 환경에 적응하기가 [힘들 텐데] 노력이 필요하다.

Adjusting to a new environment must be difficult, so effort is needed.

KIIP 5

이번 개혁으로 사회 서비스가 [개선될 것이다].

Through this reform, social services will improve.

KIIP 5

새 정책으로 서비스가 개선될 [것으로 보인다].

Services appear likely to improve under the new policy.

KIIP 5

귀화 시험은 매년 두 차례 [실시됩니다].

The naturalization exam is held twice a year.

KIIP 5

정부는 새로운 정책을 [발표한다고] 했다.

The government said it would announce a new policy.

KIIP 5

충분히 준비했으니 실수할 [리가 없다].

Having prepared sufficiently, there is no way I will make a mistake.

KIIP 5

온라인으로도 신청할 [수 있다].

One can also apply online.

SNU 1B

김 선생님이[지요]?

You're Mr./Ms. Kim, right?

SNU 1B

서울역[으로] 가 주세요.

Please go to Seoul Station.

SNU 1B

지금 수업을 듣고 [있어요].

I'm in class now.

SNU 1B

서울역으로 가 [주세요].

Please go to Seoul Station.

SNU 2A

저녁에 불고기나 비빔밥을 먹어요.

For dinner I eat bulgogi or bibimbap.

SNU 2A

이름이 뭐[라고] 해요?

What do you say your name is?

SNU 2A

주말에 등산을 가[거나] 영화를 봐요.

On weekends I go hiking or watch movies.

SNU 2A

등산하는 []이 취미예요.

My hobby is hiking.

SNU 2A

한국어를 배우[려고] 한국에 왔어요.

I came to Korea to learn Korean.

SNU 2A

저는 피아노를 칠 [] 알아요.

I know how to play the piano.

SNU 2B

처음 한국에 [왔을 때] 날씨가 추웠어요.

When I first came to Korea, the weather was cold.

SNU 2B

자기 [전에] 이를 닦아요.

I brush my teeth before sleeping.

SNU 2B

밥을 먹은 [후에] 산책해요.

I take a walk after eating.

SNU 2B

한복을 입은 [적이] 있어요.

I have worn hanbok before.

SNU 3A

[아무리] 들어 봐도 이해가 안 돼요.

No matter how much I listen, I don't understand.

SNU 3A

열심히 공부[하더니] 성적이 좋아졌어요.

They studied hard, and then their grades improved.

SNU 3A

어제 비가 많이 [오던데]요.

It was raining a lot yesterday, you know.

SNU 3A

교통사고가 [났다고]요?

There was a traffic accident, you say?

SNU 3A

그 기숙사가 좋다고 [들었]어요.

I heard that dorm is good.

SNU 3A

신입생 환영회를 [한다고] 해요.

They say there's a welcome party for new students.

SNU 3A

내일 시험이 [어렵대]요.

I hear tomorrow's exam is hard.

SNU 3A

비가 많이 [오나 봐]요.

It seems it's raining a lot.

SNU 3A

[주말이나] 한번 만날까요?

Shall we meet sometime on the weekend?

SNU 3A

운전[하다가] 교통사고가 났어요.

While driving, I got into a traffic accident.

SNU 3A

환영회에 꼭 [가야겠]어요.

I really should go to the welcome party.

SNU 3A

먹어 [보니]까 맛있더라고요.

I tried it and it was tasty.

SNU 3B

저도 바쁘[잖아]요.

You know I'm busy too.

SNU 3B

두 사람이 연인 사[이라니]요?

Those two are a couple — can you believe it?

SNU 3B

시간이 있[다면] 같이 가요.

If you have time, let's go together.

SNU 3B

늦을[까 봐] 택시를 탔어요.

I took a taxi for fear of being late.

SNU 3B

어제 [살걸] 그랬어요.

I should have bought it yesterday.

SNU 3B

[얼마나] 기쁜지 몰라요.

You can't imagine how happy I am.

SNU 3B

[언제든지] 일할 수 있어요.

I can work anytime.

SNU 3B

운동을 [했더니] 몸이 좋아졌어요.

I exercised, and my body got better.

SNU 4A

열심히 연습하고 [해서] 실력이 늘었어요.

By practicing hard and so on, my skills improved.

SNU 4A

맛있[다더니] 별로예요.

They said it was tasty, but it's not really.

SNU 4A

민수 씨가 의사[라면서]요?

I heard Min-su is a doctor — is that right?

SNU 4A

작년에 [비해] 올해 축제가 더 커졌어요.

Compared to last year, the festival got bigger this year.

SNU 4A

한국 생활의 가장 큰 문제는 돈이 많이 든다는 [점이다].

The biggest problem of life in Korea is that it costs a lot.

SNU 4A

한옥[이라는] 전통 집을 구경했어요.

I toured a traditional house called a hanok.

SNU 4A

살다 [보면] 그런 일도 있어요.

As you live, things like that happen.

SNU 4A

편지를 받는 [대로] 답장을 보냈어요.

I sent a reply as soon as I received the letter.

SNU 4B

직접 가 보니까 경치가 정말 [좋더라고]요.

When I went myself, I found the scenery was really beautiful.

SNU 4B

[어렵나] 한국어 공부를 계속하고 있어요.

Even though it's hard, I keep studying Korean.

SNU 4B

말투로 어디 사람인지 [알 수] 있어요.

You can tell where someone is from by their way of speaking.

SNU 4B

나이 [치고] 키가 커요.

For his age, he's tall.

SNU 4B

기상청에 [의하면] 내일 비가 온대요.

According to the weather agency, it will rain tomorrow.

SNU 4B

10년 [만에] 고향에 갔어요.

I went to my hometown for the first time in ten years.

SNU 4B

[이면] 꽃, 가을[이면] 단풍이에요.

If it's spring, flowers; if autumn, fall leaves.

SNU 4B

마트에 가는 [김에] 우유도 사 왔어요.

While going to the mart, I also bought milk.

SNU 5A

월드컵에서 우승하자 사람들은 [너나없이] 기뻐했어요.

When we won the World Cup, everyone rejoiced together.

SNU 5A

고향이 그리워서 슬프기 [그지없]었어요.

I missed my hometown and was endlessly sad.

SNU 5A

김치는 맵다는 점이 [특징]입니다.

Kimchi is characterized by being spicy.

SNU 5A

친구란 친구는 [모두] 결혼식에 왔어요.

Every single friend came to the wedding.

SNU 5A

외국인들은 불고기를 한국의 대표 음식으로 []아요.

Foreigners count bulgogi as Korea's representative food.

SNU 5A

보시[다시피] 이 문제는 심각합니다.

As you can see, this problem is serious.

SNU 5B

민수 씨가 다음 주에 온다고 그러[더라고]요.

Min-su said he's coming next week (I heard).

SNU 5B

[한편]으로는 기쁘지만 다른 [한편]으로는 걱정이 돼요.

On one hand I'm happy, but on the other I'm worried.

SNU 5B

다시 [말해서] 시간이 부족한 거예요.

In other words, we don't have enough time.

SNU 5B

뭐니 뭐니 [해도] 건강이 가장 중요해요.

When all is said and done, health is most important.

SNU 5B

내 말은 그게 아니라 못 간다는 [거야].

What I mean is not that — the thing is we can't go.

SNU 5B

기대할 [리만큼] 영화가 재미있었어요.

The movie was as fun as one would expect.

SNU 6A

노력하면 반드시 좋은 결과가 있으[리라] 믿습니다.

I believe good results will surely come if you work hard.

SNU 6A

못 들은 [] 고개를 돌렸어요.

He turned his head as if he hadn't heard.

SNU 6A

가격은 [말할 것도] 없고 서비스도 훌륭해요.

Needless to say about the price, and the service is excellent too.

SNU 6A

잘 보이[게끔] 글씨를 크게 썼어요.

I wrote large so that it would be easy to see.

SNU 6A

약속하[고서는] 연락도 없이 안 왔어요.

After promising, he came without even contacting — didn't show up.

SNU 6A

아무것도 모르면서 가르치려고 들지 마세요.

Don't try to teach when you don't know anything.

SNU 6B

최고라고 [할 것까지]는 없지만 꽤 좋아요.

Not to say it's the best, but it's quite good.

SNU 6B

학교에 가던 [차에] 친구를 만났어요.

While going to school, I met a friend.

SNU 6B

주말에는 책을 읽[다든지] 영화를 보[다든지] 해요.

On weekends I read or watch movies.

SNU 6B

연령을 [불문하고] 참여할 수 있어요.

Anyone can participate regardless of age.

SNU 6B

웃음[만 해도] 기분이 좋아져요.

Even just a smile makes you feel better.

SNU 6B

경고하[고도] 또 같은 실수를 했어요.

Even after warning, they made the same mistake again.

SNU 6B

약속한 [이상] 지켜야 합니다.

Now that I promised, I must keep it.

SNU 6B

말할[라치면] 그 계획은 위험해요.

To put it bluntly, that plan is risky.