마스터 유진, 사람 in, 2017
현지 원어민들이 매일같이 가장 많이 사용하는 빈도 최강의 표현 collection
연간 2천 명에 가까운 원어민들과의 십 수년간에 걸친 자연스러운 소통을 통해 얻은 것 중 언어적으로 중요한 사실은 1. 나이 성별, 직업, 지위와 상관없이 반복되어 쓰이는 핵심 표현과 패턴이 존재한다는 것, 그중에서 사용빈도가 우수한 것들은 그 수가 한정되어 있다는 것 (core expressiont and pattern). 그중에서 분석과 심사를 걸쳐 나온 표현들이다.
1장 인간관계
친구
That’s what friends for. we go way back(알고 지낸 지 오래야), we are not that close. you’re my bff(best friend forever). Let’s be friends. he’s my friend’s friend. there’s this guy(girl) I know. I have guy(male/female) friends. and you call yourself a friend/ teacher? don’t worry. I got your back(네 편이야).
2. 연애
stop playing hard to get. I hate playing mind games(밀당하다), hook me up with her(소개해줘), she’s taken(임자 있어), are you flirting with me?(작업 거시는 거예요?), I‘m seeing someone.(만나는 사람 있어), you’re not my type. you can do better(네가 아깝다), he’s a player. you’re too picky(눈이 높아), she’s out of your league. who’s your first love? I don’t know where to begin. are you seeing anyone? I want to be more than friends with you. i’m into you. I used to have a crush on you(짝사랑했었어) is there sth between us? we have a lot in common. just ask her out! are you guys/too together/ going out? we’ve been going out for 2 years. we just clicked(통했어)
3. 헤어짐
I got dumped. do you love me at all? we have nothing in common. i’m through/done with you. I broke/split(이혼, 파혼) up with him. i got stood up(바람맞았어), he cheated on me with jane(제인과 바람피웠어), get over him. you deserve a better guy. we’re back together. i got burned. once a cheater, always a cheater
4. 인사
how’s it going, what’s going on/down(slang), nothing much. same old. I got to get going. see you around. catch you later, check you later. Later(slang), Adios, Ciao(이탈리아, bye챠오) I got to go(전화-다소 무례), so long, farewell, have a good one(언제나 가능), i’m out, peace! peace out! let’s catch up sometime.(나중에 밥 먹으며 못 나눈 이야기 하자)
5. 오랜만에 인사
it’s been forever/ages. long time no see/talk, you haven’t been changed a bit. look who’s here. what a small world! look what the cat dragged in/ coughed up
how ( have) you been doing? how’s everything? what are you up to these days? how are your parents? how come you never called me? did you get your hair done? tell him I said hi.
6. weekend
there goes my weekend(주말에 ~해야 해). one more day until/till friday!, what are you doing this weekend? Do you have any plan for this weekend? TGIF. enjoy your weekend.-you too. Don’t party too hard. what do you usually do on weekends? what did you do over weekend? how was your weekend. weekends go/fly by too fast. I can’t believe the weekend is already over.
7. 전화
am I on speakerphone now? don’t hang up on me. you’re breaking up(소리가 깨져서 들려), who’s that on the phone; who are you talking to. you have the wrong number. I got another phone. let me call you right back. did you get hold of him(연락됐어?), can you put her on the phone? can you speak up a little bit? my battery is out. /running out.
8. 시간 약속
I‘m running late/early. i’ll be 30 min late. i’m behind/ ahead of schedule. i’m on my way. you’re early! i’ll be on time. i’m stuck in traffic. what took you so long. I don’t think I can make it. take your time. Something has come up.(일이 생겼어)
9. 이름
i’m terrible with names. how do I spell/pronounce your name? Did I pronounce your name correctly? What’s your name again? I didn’t catch /get your name. your name sounds familiar.
I won’t name/say names but~. put your name on it. just call me tom. ~ is my middle name. (잘하는 것, romance/ sarcasm)
10. facebook
Are you on fb? do you use fb? do you have fb account? Facebook me(페북으로 연락해). I rarely use fb. Friend me on fb. I unfriended him. thanks for friending me./adding me as a friend. I’m blocking you. Leave some comments. Are you saying this is you?/ you have a girlfriend? I hate lurkers(댓글 안다는 사람), Follow me on FB. Like me on FB. Find me on FB/ Look me up on FB.
2장 감정
고마움
how can I thank you. I can’t thank you enough. I appreciate it. thank you for everything. thanks a bunch/a lot. many thanks. you shouldn’t have./ have gone to the trouble. thanks for going to the trouble. I don’t know what I would’ve done without you. I couldn’t have done this without you. to say ‘thank you’ is such an understatement to express my gratitude.
answer: you’re welcome. don’t mention it. don’t worry about it. no problem. it’s not a big deal. anytime. no worries. no sweat. sure, you got it
2. 칭찬
you rock/ rule! ( you suck/ stink;최악이야), you are the man. that’s my man/boy!/girl, you go, girl. you made/did it. you pulled it off. you deserve it. you’ve earned it(노력으로~), hats off to you. good job/ work, well done, way to go(잘했어), keep it up, keep up the good work. two thumbs up. good try. there you go. that’s what i’m talking about!
3. 칭찬 대응
I’m flattered. it was really nothing. it was not a big deal. you made my day. you’ve~, I get that a lot(그런 말 자주 들어요), that’s very sweet(외모 칭찬에). do you really think so? stop teasing me. thank you for your compliment, kind words, you’re just saying that, right? that’s kind/nice/sweet of you to say that. Nah(no-you have such good skin), I just did what I had to do(영웅적인 행동에 대해)
4. 분노
don’t take it out on me!(화풀이 하지나) are you mad at me? i’m pissed/ticked off(열받아), I lost it(폭발했어), Don’t start(시비 걸지 마라), Don’t go there(그만해), you’re so annoying. i’m so ~ed/ irritated. 더 이상 못 참어: that’s it. that’s enough. enough is enough. i’ve had eonough. are you messing with me(까부는 거니), you’re messing with the wrong person(사람 잘못 건드렸어), 취소해 take it back. 꺼져- Fuck/screw you, you’re driving me nuts.(미치겠다)
5. 사과
i’ll make it up to you. I take it back. i’m to blame. I didn’t mean it. I apologize. I don’t know what I was thinking. no hard feeling, right? i’m sorry I was worked up(흥분해서 미안), let’s not fight over little things. my fault/bad/mistake. why don’t you make up with her? we’re still friends, right?
6. 용서
I’ll let you/it slide this time. no worries, it’s cool, (it’s ok대신에), no harm no foul. no harm done. we all make mistakes. don’t do it again. apology (not) accepted. let’s just move on. i’ve had enough(더 이상 못 참아), do you even know what you are sorry for? forgive me for my sin. love the sinner, hate the sin.
7. 위로
Everything happens for a reason. loot on the bright side. it’s not the end of the world. don’t be so down/depressed. cheer up. you’ll find yourself a better person. you deserve a better person. there, there(자, 자), my condolences. my prayer/heart goes out to him and his loved ones. you’ll be fine. sorry to hear that
8. 감탄사
Duh, (바보~, 안경 끼고 안경 찾을 때), Woo hoo, Yay! Tada, Boo~(놀래키너나 야유할 때: 느리게~) , ouch, yuck/ Eww, tsk(쯧), oops/oopsy(가벼운 실수, 방귀 등), Yikes, Hush(쉿), yum/yummy, achoo!
3장 장소
shopping
Is this on sale? for sale 판매 중
do you have this in white/ in small/ in size 6
i’m just looking
can I try this on
are you looking for anything in particular
this just came in 신상품
did anyone help you today- that guy/lady over there. etc
i’d like to return this
i’ll take this
what time are you open until/till today
2. 가격 흥정
how low can you go
can you give me a discount
can you go lower than that
is that the best you can do
I can’t go lower than that
that’s the best I can do
okay. i’ll take it
i’ll just come back later
do I get a discount for paying cash
that’s my final offer
can you throw in some samples
$9 is all I have
I buy from you all the time
MSRP(maunfacturer’s suggested retail price. 권장 소비자 가격이니 흥정하라
3. 줄 서기
are you in line
get in line. I got in line to buy it
please don’t cut in line
excuse me but i’m in line here
Oh, i’m sorry. I didn’t know
that’s not the line
how long is this line 기다려야 할 시간을 물을 때
this is a two-hour line
after you
go ahead
you can go first
it’s all yours 화장실, 복사기 사용 후, 위트 있게 사용(쓰셔도 돼요)
4. 식당 1
how many( in you party/in your group)?
four/ a party of four/ a group of four
did you make/have a reservation
your name, please
it’s under Tom/ the reservation is under Tom
would you like to sit inside or outside or patio 옥외 테라스
anywhere is fine, whichever is quicker
this way, please. follow me this way, please
your server will be right with you
today’s special is
what’s good here? /what would you recommend?
Let me know when you’re ready/ i’ll be right back
are you ready to order
we need more time, please
what would you like to order
how would you like it cooked? bloody rare./rare/medium rare/medium/ well done/ burnt
what would you like to drink? any drink? water’s fine, just water. let me get a pepsi/ i’ll have~~
Okay, so, one pepsi etc
your order will be ready soon
let me know if you need anythind
enjoy your meal/ it
how’s everything/ how do you like your food so far?
can I get some napkins/the check/the bill?
gratuity included(팁 포함)인 경우, 영수증에 팁을 쓸 때는 센트까지. 00
5. cafe
can I help the next customer in line?
what can I get you/for you?
I would like a cafe latte, ~like to get~, let me get~
what size/ ~ would you like? - a small size/let me get a large size
would you like it hot or iced?- iced, pl. I’d like it hot.
anything else? that’s it. let me also get an americano
Let me get a cafe latte instead of the Americano
would you like whipped cream on it? yes, pl.
can I have some ice in a separate cup
how many shots ( would you like) - a single shot, two shots, pl.
can I get a coffee sleeve?
I ordered mine iced/hot
6. 술
I feel like drinking, want to drink
let’s get wasted/drunk
i’m not a good drinker. I can’t drink
I am drunk
I threw up(vomit는 아픈 상태에서)
I feel like throwing up
I am sober(술 깼어). i’m not sober yet
I have a bad hangover숙취. i’m hung over(숙취 있어)
I blacked out/ passed out
i’ll be the degignated driver tonight
here’s to our success, here’s to your future, ~ Tim
Cheers, bottoms up, let’s make a toast(one shot은 그만 사용)
7. 영화관
Let me get two tickets for~, pl
for what time?
when is harry potter 9 coming out?
the tickets are sold out
how long is the movie
what time is the next show
I can validate your parking here
what are the last 4 digits of your license plate number
which flavor would you like
8. market
Excuse me, do you work here?
where can I find batteries?
it’s on aisle 3
is this a buy one get one free item
did you find everything okay? is that it? that’s it? it’s out of stock
it’s $30 total/ the total comes out to $30
how would you like to pay, cash or credit/debit or credit
I’d like to pay in cash. can I use this coupon?
Do you have an ATM in here?
You can go first.
can I see your ID?
pl, sign it, devit카드인 경우 “enter your pin.”
do you want any cash back???
paper or plastic
would you like your receipt
do you have change for this/ can I get some singles(1달러) for this
how many do you need
9. 화장실
restroom, bathroom(미국), toilet, loo(영국), washroom(캐나다)
Is there a restroom in here?
Is there another restroom in the building?
there’s no toilet paper in the restroom
the toilet is clogged./ won’t flush
did you flush (the toilet)
do you have a plunger
occupied/ someone is in here.
How long are you gonna be!
I really gotta go(소, 대변 다 사용, 급할 때)
Ah, I feel lighter. (시원해)
put the toilet seat down
ladies’ room, ladies, women vs men’s room, gentlemen, gents, men
do I need a key to use the restroom?
4장 몸
외모
how do I look?
do I look fat?
she/he is good-looking
Looking good, looking good!
have you been working out lately?(칭찬 시 you look different today.)
she’s a real head turner.
he has a punchable face.
good looks don’t last forever.
he only goes for looks. I don’t go for money.~ 추구하다
don’t judge me by my looks.
2. 나이
you look younger than you are/ your age.
you don’t look your age.
how old do I look? you look 20.
we are the same age.
she is the same age as you. she is your age.
i’m turning 50 next year.
age is just a number.
grow up 철들어
when I was your age, I used to be~
you’r so childish/immature. childlike 순진한, 아이 같은
you look younger every day. this is our everyday conversation.
I don’t believe it, sister, no way.
3. diet
i’ve gained weight
have you gained/lost weigh?
i’ve lost weight
i’ve lost/gained 10 kilograms.
i’m on a diet. good for you! since when?
i’m going to go on a diet. -it’s about time. you don’t have to.
i’m watching what I eat
i’m trying to cut down on sugar
i’ve gained everything back.
i’m not losing any weight.
bony <skinny <slim/slender <average <chubby <fat <obese
big/huge는 덩치가 큰 것
4. 생리 현상
I just farted. pass gas
stop burping! did you just burp/belch?
I have to go to the bathroom> poop> take a dump/shit
I have to go to the bathroom> pee> take a pee/piss/leak
i’m having diarrhea. I had diarrhea all day.
don’t throw up in my car <vomit
I can’t stop yawing
I keep sneezing
bless you. God bless you- thank you
I have constipation(변비)
I can’t stop hiccuping
try holding your breath
5. 분비물: excuse me를 사용하라
stop picking your nose
I have a runny nose
wipe your nose
blow your nose
you have eye boogers < you have something in your eye
don’t shed/drop your tears
wipe/dry your eyes/tears
clean your ears (귀지는 earwax)
stop drooling(여자를 보고)
stop spitting/spatting
spit out your phlegm(가래, [flem])
I sweat a lot
6. 머리
I got my hair cut, ~ short/permed/dyed yellow
i’m going to grow my hair
I don’t have a lot of hair
i’m going bald
trim your sideburns(구레나룻)
i’m starting to get white hair
I got bangs(짧은 앞머리)
i have split ends
should I tie my hair back?
should I let my hair loose/down?
7. skin
I have dry/oily/sensitive skin
I got pimples on my face
don’t squeeze the pimple
I got my moles removed
I have age spots/liver spots/ spots around my eyes
I have large pores on my face모공
i scrubbed off the dead skin
I got a wart on my finger
I have a lot of wrinkles on my face
don’t pick the scab(s) 코딱지
my skin is breaking out
I have crow’s feet 눈가의 잔주름
8. 여성 생리
i’m on my period. are you on your period?
i’m having cramps <menstrual pain생리통
it’s her time of the month
do you have an extra pad/tampon? can I borrow~
my period is irregular/regular
i’m not getting my period 늦어지고 있어
i’m sick. feel sick/nauseous/like throwing up
i’m sick in bed
my whole body is aching/sore
this headache is killing me
my cramps won’t go away
I have no energy
my back hurts
I got hurt
I have a stuffy nose
I have chills 오한, 소름, 몸살 기 –did you see a doctor?
where does it hurt? it hurts here. fever, dizzy, what are the symptoms, what brings you here? what seems to be the problem? breathe in and.. out
5장 시기
봄, 여름
there’s not a single cloud in the sky
spring has come
the days are getting longer
it’s hot as hell
I can’t sleep at night
stay cool!
I have a heat rash all over my body
the weather is nasty(hot+humid+sticky+ 꿉꿉한 damp가 합쳐진 느낌)
it’s drizzling <raining <raining hard <pouring <cats and dogs
I got a brain freeze
I got a tan/sunburn(화상 수준)
he’s sweating like a pig
i’m about to have heat stroke
my skin is peeling
2. 가을, 겨울
I get sentimental in fall
when is choosuk this year
it is just around the corner
I have nothing to wear for the fall
it has suddenly gotten cold
it’s freezing outside/ in here
i’m freezing my butt off
it’s not that cold
it’s not cold at all.
we had the first snow (of the season) today
i’m snowed in(눈 때문에 갇혀 있을 때)
I can see my breath입김
my hands are cold. my feet are cold
stay warm. bundle up! 인사로 사용
3. 연말
there goes 2018/my Saturday/weekend
2018 is only a week away
what are you doing for this christmas
what are you getting me for christmas
it’s been a rough year/happy year
i’m done with my finals/midterms
when are you going to be done with your midterms
season’s greetings!
what’s your new year’s resolution
enjoy the holidays
I wish you all the best in 2019
4. 시간
I don’t have time for this
i’m just killing time
take your time
only time will tell
I lost track of time 정신이 없었어
is this a bad time? 방해한 것인가요?
it’s about time 때가 됐지(차를 바꾼다거나 헤어졌다고 할 때)
time’s up
time flies
can you make time for me
time heals all wounds/everything
I wish I could turn back time
do you have time/ the time(시간을 물을 때)
time is running out. it takes some time. what took you so long
it’s just a matter of time
once upon a time
the time has come
bonus 1: (어색한 표현)
How much do you weigh( what’s your weight)
Let’s hang out(let’s play)
Don’t get me wrong(don’t misunderstand me)
Is it good?(is it delicious?)
Come to my place(come to my house)
I’ve lost weigh( ~my)
This is fun(~ funny)
Where are we?(~ is this?)
Do you have any plan? (~ an appointment)
Have we met?(~ seen each other)
It’s ok/alright (so so)
I got goose bumps/chills (~ chicken skin)
You’re so mean (~bad)
Listen to me (~ my words)
I believe in UFO (~UFO) In을 써야 존재나 실체를 믿는다는 의미
Let’s take this class(~ listen to)
I have a cold(~catch) have는 상태, catch는 동작
It’s hot (i’m hot 나는 매력적이다)
That was too much ( you were too much) 좀 심했어. 행동이나 말이 심한 것임
How is it going (how do you do 지나치게 공손함)
I’m 20 (years old는 생략)
Can I get your autograph? (signature는 법적인 사인)
He moved to US (emigrated보다 회화체에선)
Show off! (you are good; 너 잘났다)
I went to a doctor’s offiece ( hospital)
You guys look alike (similar 보다 자연스러운)
Stop eating (don’t eat)
You’re so cheesy (greasy는 음식이 느끼할 때 사용) 말이나 아이디어가 촌스럽고 느끼할 때 사용
I am drunk (drunken father)
this building is tall (high는 가로길이가 세로 길이만큼 길 때)
bonus 2 외우는 게 인생 편해지는 표현
I’m just saying (그냥 그렇다고)
For Christ’s sake(제발 쫌, 아, 진짜: 짜증 났거나 싫은 것을 접했을 때)
You know what I’m saying(내 말뜻 알겠어? 공감을 사기 위해 말버릇처럼)
That’s what I am saying(상대에게 공감할 때)
I know! (내 말이)
Are you serious? (really)
You’ve changed!
Who knows, you never know.(모르는 일이지)
I told you! (what did I tell you?)
My bad! (my mistake)
How come!? ( why, why not?)
No doubt (of course보다 slang)
I hear you(ya) 공감해
I can tell. can you tell? 알만해/ 티 나니?
24/7(1년 365일: twentyfour seven)
It’s a steal(완전 거저네)
Are we on the same page? (같은 얘기 하는 거 맞아?)
I’m broke.
Give it a try/ a shot/ a whirl
Don’t take my word for it(장담은 못해, 내 말을 맹신하 지는 말아)
Are you nuts?, crazy의 slang
That’s a rip-off. 바가지네
Says who? who says that?
I knew it 그럴 줄 알았어
Don’t go overboard. 오버하지 마
Do me a favor.
Holy cow/shit 맙소사
Quit while you’re ahead 손뼉 칠 때 떠나
Bonus 3
party pooper 흥을 깨는 사람
backseat driver
average joe/jane 극히 평범한 사람
cheap Ass. you’re so cheap. 짠돌이
chicken 남자 겁쟁이, (형), 민감한 표현
mama’s boy, daddy’s girl
game changer 흐름의 판도를 바꾸는 중요한 인물
copycat, wannabe 따라쟁이
backstabber 배신자
Sourpuss 항상 뚱한 사람
Mr. Right/ Ms. Right 최적의 신랑, 신붓감
couch potato 늘어져 있는 사람
punchable Face 주먹을 부르는 얼굴(신조어)
The Boss(짱)
pumpkin(사랑스러운 아이, 어른이 아이에게 사용)
bonus 5 Konglish 파괴
concent-outlet
multi tap-power strip, multi outlet, surge protector
stand-desk lamp
hand phone-cell phone, cell, mobile phone
gas range-gas stove
electronic range-microwave
cctv-surveillance camera
game machine-game console
running shirt-undershirt, vest(영), 운동할 때 입는 셔츠
panty-panties(여성용), briefs (남성용)
braza-bra, brassiere
panty stocking-pantyhose, a pair of ~
band stocking-thigh highs
pantalon stocking- knee highs
T-panty-thong, 똥꼬 팬티- G-string
handle-steering wheel
back mirror-rear view mirror
side mirror-side view mirror/ side mirrors
side brake-E brake/ emergency brake/hand brake
double light-high beams 상향등
front window-windshield/ windscreen
klaxon-horn(제조사 이름), 가능은 함
fry pan-frying pan, skillet
kitchen towel-paper towel
vinyl bag-plastic bag
hoil-aluminum foil
romantist-romancist, romancer
Mcdonald-McDonald’s
Aceton, nail remover-nail polish remover
psyche-strobe, strobe light
aerobic(형)-aerobics(명)
olympic-olympics(명)
cunning-cheating
rinse-conditioner
racing girl-race queen
one room-studio( one bedroom apartment)
pension(유럽에서의 소형 숙박시설)-vacation home
grand open-grand opening
egg scramble-scrambled egg
running machine-treadmill
eye shopping-window shopping
shirts-shirt
overeat(과식하다)-vomit
hotchkiss(회사명)-stapler
open car-convertible
mania-fan, fanatic, lover
SNS(social networking sites 보다는)-social media
1+1 item-buy one get one free item
