46 two-turn dialogues about 성격, illustrating 28 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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어제는 내가 집사람을 너무 막 대한 것 같아서 미안하더라.
Yesterday I felt bad for treating my wife so poorly.
그러니까 괜히 소박하지 말고 잘해 줘.
So don't be so harsh for no reason—treat her well.
난 결혼해서 가족들이랑 즐겁게 사는 게 꿈이야.
My dream is to get married and live happily with my family.
소박하지만 행복한 꿈이구나.
That's a simple but happy dream.
저 피아니스트 정말 멋있다.
That pianist is really impressive.
섬세한 손가락으로 피아노를 치는 모습은 누구라도 반할 거 같아.
Anyone would fall for the sight of them playing the piano with such delicate fingers.
영화는 어떤 점이 좋았어?
What did you like about the movie?
섬세한 배경 묘사가 좋았어. 당시 사회를 그대로 옮긴 거 같더라고.
I liked the detailed background descriptions. It felt like it captured the society of that time perfectly.
난 승규의 차분한 태도가 마음에 들어.
I like Seunggyu's calm attitude.
응, 어떤 상황에서도 떨지 않고 침착하게 행동하더라.
Yeah, he acts composed without trembling in any situation.
우리 언니는 예민한 성격이라서 내가 거짓말하면 바로 알아채.
My older sister is so sensitive that she can tell right away when I lie.
언니한테는 아무것도 못 숨기겠네.
You can't hide anything from her.
쟤는 별 것도 아닌 말에 왜 저렇게 예민한 거야?
Why is that person so sensitive about such a trivial comment?
요즘 취업 준비로 스트레스를 많이 받나 봐. 우리가 이해하자.
They're probably stressed from job hunting these days. Let's be understanding.
내가 쓴 글 좀 봐 줘.
Can you take a look at what I wrote?
여기 이 문장은 좀 예민하게 받아들여질 수 있겠어. 수정하는 게 좋겠어.
This sentence here could be taken sensitively. You might want to revise it.
유민아, 보고서 제출했다더니 왜 다시 들고 와?
Yumin, I heard you submitted the report, so why did you bring it back?
선생님께서 내용이 충실하지 않으니 다시 쓰라고 하셨어.
The teacher said the content wasn't thorough enough and told me to rewrite it.
다행히 아기의 상태가 좋아졌으니 잘 먹기만 해면 된다고 해요.
Fortunately, the baby's condition has improved, so they just need to eat well.
모유를 먹여서 충실하게 자라도록 해야겠어.
We should make sure they grow up well-nourished by breastfeeding.
학생이 학업에 충실해야지. 그만 놀고 가서 공부해라.
A student should be devoted to their studies. Stop playing and go study.
엄마, 저 오늘 하루 종일 공부하고 왔어요.
Mom, I studied all day today.
자녀에게 혼을 낼 때는 너무 사나운 말투가 되지 않도록 주의하세요.
When scolding your children, be careful not to use a harsh tone.
네. 조언 감사합니다.
I will. Thanks for the advice.
난 왜 사람들에게 인기가 없을까?
Why am I not popular with people?
매일 그렇게 인상을 쓰고 사나운 표정을 짓고 있으니 그렇지.
Because you're always frowning and making a fierce face every day.
창문이 왜 깨졌어요?
Why did the window break?
어젯밤에 바람이 사납게 불면서 깨져 버렸어요.
The wind blew fiercely last night and it shattered.
이제 이 모든 일은 네가 스스로 알아서 해.
From now on, you have to handle all of this on your own.
그건 너무 잔인하잖아요. 저 이 모든 일을 어떻게 저 혼자 다합니까?
That's too cruel. How can I do all of this by myself?
지수는 급박한 상황 속에서도 침착하게 일을 해결해 나가는 것 같아.
Jisu seems to handle things calmly even in urgent situations.
맞아, 참 차분한 성격이야.
Right, they really have a composed personality.
승규가 유민이의 어떤 모습에 반했대?
What did Seunggyu say he fell for about Yumin?
명랑하게 웃는 모습에 반했대. 그 모습이 정말 예뻤다고 하더라.
He said he fell for her bright, cheerful smile. He said that look was really pretty.
왜 그런 나쁜 짓을 했니?
Why did you do such a bad thing?
제가 숙제 안 해 온 걸 선생님한테 말한 게 얄미워서 그랬어요.
I did it because I was annoyed that they told the teacher I hadn't done my homework.
이 신문에 실린 기사들은 보수적인 성향이 강하지 않아요?
Don't the articles in this newspaper have a strong conservative tendency?
맞아요. 기존의 통념을 뒤엎는 젊은이들의 생각을 비판하는 기사가 특히 많지요.
Yes. There are especially many articles criticizing young people's ideas that overturn conventional wisdom.
부모님이 왜 아르바이트를 그만두라고 하셨니?
Why did your parents tell you to quit your part-time job?
우리 부모님은 보수적 성향이 강하셔서 학생은 무조건 공부만 해야 한다고 생각하시거든.
My parents are very conservative, so they think students should just focus on studying.
아까 마주 오던 버스와 부딪쳤더라면 정말 큰 사고가 날 뻔했어.
If we had collided with that bus coming toward us earlier, it could have been a really big accident.
그래도 운전기사 아저씨가 슬기롭게 대처하셔서 다행이야.
Still, it's a relief that the bus driver handled it wisely.
쟤는 돈도 잘 벌면서 밥도 한 번 안 사는지 모르겠어.
I don't get how he earns so much money but never buys a meal.
원래 부자가 더 인색한 법이잖아.
Well, the rich are usually stingier.
청중들이 박수에 인색해서 공연할 힘이 안 나.
The audience is so stingy with applause that I don't have the energy to perform.
우리가 조금 더 열정적으로 해 보자. 그럼 달라질 거야.
Let's try to be a bit more passionate. Then things will change.
그 선배는 참 자상하게 설명해 줘.
That senior explains things so considerately.
그러게. 조목조목 알려 주니 이해하기 쉬운 것 같아.
Right. They go through it point by point, so it's easy to understand.
어제 남자 친구가 생일 선물로 직접 케이크를 만들어 줬어.
Yesterday my boyfriend made me a cake himself for my birthday.
우와. 네 남자 친구 정말 자상하구나.
Wow. Your boyfriend is really thoughtful.
이 회사에 지원을 하려고 하는데, 이 회사 평판이 어때?
I'm thinking of applying to this company. What's their reputation?
돈 버는 데만 관심이 있어서 부도덕한 기업으로 알려져 있어.
They're known as an immoral company that only cares about making money.
승규는 머리는 좋은데 끈기가 부족해.
Seunggyu is smart, but he lacks persistence.
맞아. 인내심만 좀 기르면 흠 잡을 데가 없지.
Right. If he just developed some patience, he'd be flawless.
배고파서 더 이상은 못 하겠어.
I'm so hungry I can't go on anymore.
나도 인내심이 한계에 달했어. 일단 우리 밥부터 먹고 하자.
My patience has reached its limit too. Let's eat first and then continue.
민수 씨 아버님은 어떤 분이세요?
What kind of person is Minsu's father?
무뚝뚝한 말투로 말씀은 하시지만 누구보다 마음이 따뜻한 분이세요.
He speaks in a brusque tone, but he has a warmer heart than anyone.
이제 봄이 오는지 날씨가 포근해졌어.
Spring must be coming; the weather has gotten mild.
그러게. 엊그제만 해도 날씨가 매서워서 힘들었는데.
Right. Just the other day, the weather was so harsh that it was hard to bear.
면접이 하루 앞으로 다가오니 떨린다.
My interview is coming up tomorrow, and I'm nervous.
너무 긴장하지 마! 넌 준비를 열심히 했으니까 분명히 무난하게 합격할 거야.
Don't worry too much! You've prepared well, so you'll definitely pass without any trouble.
내 발표 괜찮았어?
How did my presentation go?
응, 떨지도 않고 무난하게 잘했어.
Yeah, you did well without any issues.
새로 온 신입 사원은 성격이 어때?
What's the new employee's personality like?
사람들이랑 잘 어울리는 것을 보니 무난한 것 같아.
From how well they get along with people, they seem easygoing.
저는 자투리 시간에 책을 읽어요.
I read books in my spare moments.
시간을 알뜰하게 쓰시는군요.
You use your time very frugally.
할머니의 병세가 생각보다 빨리 호전되신 것 같아.
It seems Grandma's condition has improved faster than we expected.
어머니가 할머니를 정말 알뜰하게 수발하셨기 때문이야.
That's because Mom has been caring for her so diligently.
저희 며느리는 요리를 잘하고 집도 잘 꾸며요.
My daughter-in-law cooks well and also decorates the house nicely.
살림 솜씨가 야무진 며느리를 두어서 좋으시겠어요.
You must be glad to have a daughter-in-law with such skillful housekeeping.
어머, 저거 바위인 줄 알았는데 움직이는 걸 보니 물고기인가 봐요.
Oh my, I thought that was a rock, but it's moving, so it must be a fish.
그러게요. 참 별나게 생겼네요.
Indeed. It looks quite peculiar.
여기서 책 읽어도 되나?
Is it okay to read a book here?
너 왜 이렇게 소심하냐. 책 읽는 걸 왜 물어보고 읽어?
Why are you so timid? Why ask about reading a book? Just read it.
어린아이가 큰 수술을 받으면 힘들 텐데 괜찮을까요?
It must be hard for a young child to have a major surgery. Will they be okay?
참을성이 강한 아이라 잘 견뎌 낼 거예요.
They're a child with strong patience, so they'll endure it well.
우리 애는 수줍음이 워낙 많아서 여태껏 남자 친구 한 번을 못 사귀고 있어.
My child is so shy that they've never had a boyfriend.
너를 닮았나 보네. 너도 학교 다닐 때 부끄러워서 남학생들한테 말도 잘 못했잖아.
They must take after you. You were too shy to even talk to boys in school.
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These 46 exchanges are the dictionary's own examples for the 28 5급 words in this category — 소박하다, 섬세하다, 차분하다, 예민하다, 충실하다 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.
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.