자, 얼른 나가자.
Come on, let's go now.
잠깐만 기다려 봐. 나 지금 실내복 차림이야.
Hold on a second. I'm still in my loungewear.
외양Korean Conversation: 외양 — TOPIK 5
24 two-turn dialogues about 외양, illustrating 18 words from this category at 5급. Every exchange is a 국립국어원 example with its English translation, and every word links back to its full entry.
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민준이가 수염이 나는 걸 보니 이제 다 컸구나.
Seeing Minjun's beard, he's all grown up now.
그럼요. 저도 이제 성인이라고요.
Of course. I'm an adult now too.
고래는 이빨이 없는 대신 수염으로 먹이를 걸러 먹는대.
I heard whales don't have teeth but instead filter their food with baleen.
와, 진짜 신기하다.
Wow, that's really fascinating.
옥수수 수염은 왜 안 버리고 모으는 거야?
Why are you saving corn silk instead of throwing it away?
이걸로 차를 끓여 먹으려고.
I'm going to boil it to make tea.
오늘 여기에서 외식할까?
Should we eat out here today?
이렇게 비싼 레스토랑은 지금 우리 형편에는 사치인 것 같아.
A restaurant this expensive is a luxury for us right now.
이 책상은 모서리가 너무 뾰족해서 아이들 방에 두기에는 좋지 않을 것 같아.
This desk has such sharp corners that I don't think it's good for a kids' room.
응, 뛰어다니다 부딪치면 다칠 것 같아.
Yeah, they could get hurt if they bump into it while running around.
도저히 우리 힘으로는 안 되니까 승규한테 부탁해 보자.
We can't do it on our own, so let's ask Seunggyu for help.
승규라고 별 뾰족한 수가 있겠어?
Do you think Seunggyu has any clever ideas either?
요즘 민준이가 너무 뾰족하게 굴어서 무슨 말을 못 하겠어.
Minjun's been acting so prickly lately that I can't say anything to him.
일이 많아서 스트레스를 많이 받고 있나 봐.
He's probably stressed out from having too much work.
난 요즘 난을 가꾸는 재미에 푹 빠졌어.
I've been really into growing orchids lately.
고상한 취미를 가진 대신에 돈이 좀 많이 들겠다.
Having such a noble hobby must cost a lot of money, though.
너는 술에 취한 사람처럼 걸음걸이가 왜 그래?
Why are you walking like you're drunk?
갑자기 어지러워서 좀 휘청거렸을 뿐이야.
I just stumbled because I suddenly felt dizzy.
내가 벌써 서른 살이 된다니 믿기지가 않아요.
I can't believe I'm turning thirty already.
힘찬 걸음걸이로 삼십 대를 시작하세요.
Start your thirties with a confident stride.
이 인형은 팔, 다리가 너무 길고 가느다랗지 않니?
Don't you think this doll's arms and legs are too long and slender?
응, 인형이니까 그렇게 만들어야 잘 팔리겠지.
Yeah, but since it's a doll, that's how they make them to sell well.
지수는 겉보기와는 달리 성깔이 있더라.
Jisu has a temper, unlike how she appears.
그러게 말이야. 인상이 선하기에 아주 순한 성격일 줄 알았는데.
I know. With such a gentle face, I thought she had a very mild personality.
눈이 나빠졌는지 책의 글씨가 잘 안 보여.
My eyes must have gotten worse; I can't see the letters in the book clearly.
이 안경을 쓰면 또렷하게 보일 거야.
With these glasses, you'll see clearly.
콧등에 자국이 생겼네?
You have a mark on the bridge of your nose?
안경을 오래 써서 그런가 보다.
I guess it's from wearing glasses for so long.
이젠 정말 봄이 찾아온 모양이야.
Spring really seems to have arrived now.
네, 길거리에도 화사한 봄옷을 입은 사람들이 부쩍 늘었어요.
Yes, there are noticeably more people on the streets wearing bright spring clothes.
내 코는 너무 납작한 것 같아. 더 오뚝하면 좋을텐데.
My nose is too flat. I wish it were more prominent.
무슨 소리야? 그게 너의 매력인데. 네 얼굴하고 잘 어울려서 예쁘기만 한데.
What are you talking about? That's your charm. It suits your face and looks pretty.
김 선생님과 잘 아시는 사이시죠?
You know Mr. Kim well, right?
아니요. 같이 학교에 다녔는데 그다지 친분이 두텁지는 않아요.
No, we went to school together, but we're not that close.
민준이의 여자 친구가 굉장히 미인이래.
I heard Minjun's girlfriend is a real beauty.
미녀든 아니든 나는 관심 없어.
Whether she's beautiful or not, I don't care.
눈 화장은 뭐부터 시작해야 해요?
Where should I start with eye makeup?
우선 밝은 색의 아이섀도를 쌍꺼풀 선과 눈썹 사이에 발라 주세요.
First, apply a light eyeshadow between the crease of your double eyelid and your eyebrow.
천막 아래로 물이 흐르는 것 같지 않아?
Don't you think water is flowing under the tent?
천막이 오래돼서 이제 방수가 잘 안 되나 봐.
The tent is old, so it seems it's not waterproof anymore.
바지가 헐렁한 걸 보니 살이 빠졌나 보구나.
Your pants look loose, so I guess you've lost weight.
응, 요즘 다이어트를 하고 있거든.
Yeah, I've been on a diet lately.
쟤는 왜 저렇게 행동이 헐렁하니?
Why is that person so sloppy in their actions?
본래 꼼꼼하고 야무진 성격은 아니야.
They're just not the meticulous and sharp type by nature.
지수 씨는 어쩜 이렇게 머리카락이 까매요? 원래 지수 씨 머리예요?
Jisu, how is your hair so black? Is it your natural hair?
아니요. 까만색으로 모발 염색을 한 거예요.
No, I dyed my hair black.
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How do you talk about 외양 in Korean?
These 24 exchanges are the dictionary's own examples for the 18 5급 words in this category — 차림, 수염, 사치, 뾰족하다, 고상하다 and the rest. Each is two turns, so what you see is not only how the word is used but what it is usually said in answer to.
Are these dialogues natural Korean?
They are written examples rather than transcribed speech, so they are tidier than a real conversation and shorter. What they are not is translated English: they were written in Korean, by Korean lexicographers, to show how the word behaves — which is why the speech levels and the sentence endings in them are worth copying.
Dialogues, translations and word meanings from the 국립국어원 한국어기초사전, used under CC BY-SA 2.0 KR.