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Learning Words (7)
신경noun
singyeong
worry, concern
intermediate
혼자adverb
honja
alone
beginner
의지noun
uiji
expectation, dependence
intermediate
처음noun
cheoeum
first
beginner
미안해(미안하다)adjective
mianhae
sorry
advanced
중이병
a person with a serious illness
중이병
middle child syndrome
A Conversation Between a Sick Father and His Doctor Son
Learn the warm tone of a son caring for his father.
The son is bringing his father his favorite food, saying 'I brought dumplings.' The father responds with 'Mind your own business,' and 'Don't worry about me,' but the tone and intonation suggest gratitude. Just like in any culture, the meaning of a sentence can change based on tone and intonation. Pay attention to this!
-세요 (polite request/question ending)-지 말고 (request not to do something, connective expression)-는데 (situation/contrast explanation, continuation)-잖아요 (emphasis on something already known, confirmation)-었어요 (past experience/recall)