Banter

Question 1

Give me the Korean for ‘You look like you have been sleeping too much’

Answer 1

너 너무 많이 잔 것 같은데?
You look like you have been sleeping too much (literal).

Example sentence:
너 얼굴 보니까, 진짜 너무 많이 잔 것 같아!
Looking at your face, it really seems like you’ve slept too much!

Question 2

Give me the Korean for ‘Stop working so hard man, you’ll get a hernia’

Answer 2

너무 열심히 일하지 마, 탈장 생기겠다.
Stop working so hard, man, you’ll get a hernia (literal).

Example sentence:
야, 그렇게 열심히 일하면 탈장 나겠다, 좀 쉬어!
Dude, if you keep working that hard, you’ll get a hernia, take it easy!

Question 3

Give me the Korean for ‘Wow, I really need a break. I was concentrating for a full 15 minutes.’

Answer 3

와, 나 진짜 쉬어야겠다. 15분 동안 집중했어.
Wow, I really need a break. I concentrated for a full 15 minutes (literal).

Example sentence:
와, 15분이나 집중했네. 이제 쉬어도 되지 않겠어?
Wow, I concentrated for a whole 15 minutes. Don’t you think I deserve a break now?

Question 4

Give me the Korean for ‘Man, they need to change the work hours, this is so inconvenient.’

Answer 4

야, 일하는 시간 좀 바꿔야 돼. 이거 너무 불편해.
Man, they need to change the work hours, this is so inconvenient (literal).

Example sentence:
지금 일하는 시간 진짜 불편해. 이거 바뀌어야 해.
These work hours are really inconvenient. They seriously need to change them.

Question 5

Give me the Korean for ‘You got a wild story from your college days that’s PG-rated?’

Answer 5

대학 시절에 PG 등급의 대박 이야기는 없어?
You got a wild story from your college days that’s PG-rated? (literal).

Example sentence:
대학 때 PG 등급의 대박 에피소드 있으면 말해 봐!
If you’ve got any wild stories from college that are PG-rated, spill it!

Question 6

Give me the Korean for ‘You look so pale, I got a heart attack.’

Answer 6

너 얼굴이 너무 창백해서 나 심장마비 걸릴 뻔했어.
You look so pale, I almost had a heart attack (literal).

Example sentence:
너 얼굴 보니까 너무 창백해. 나 진짜 심장마비 걸릴 뻔했어.
You look so pale, I seriously almost had a heart attack.

Question 7

Give me the Korean for ‘You look so skinny, you can’t diet when you are supposed to be working.’

Answer 7

너 너무 말랐어. 일할 때 다이어트하면 안 되지.
You look so skinny, you can’t diet when you’re supposed to be working (literal).

Example sentence:
너 지금 너무 말랐어. 일해야 하는데 다이어트는 나중에 해!
You’re looking way too skinny. You should focus on working, not dieting right now!

Question 8

Give me the Korean for ‘I worked out so hard today, that my heart is still doing cardio.’

Answer 8

오늘 운동 너무 열심히 했더니, 내 심장이 아직도 뛰고 있어.
I worked out so hard today that my heart is still doing cardio (literal).

Example sentence:
오늘 운동 너무 빡세게 했더니, 심장이 아직도 뛰는 것 같아.
I worked out so hard today, I swear my heart’s still doing cardio.

Question 9

Give me the Korean for ‘You look way too awake for this time of day!’

Answer 9

이 시간에 너무 깨어있는 것 같은데?
You look way too awake for this time of day (literal).

Example sentence:
이 시간에 이렇게 깨어있는 사람 처음 봐.
I’ve never seen someone so awake at this hour.

Question 10

Give me the Korean for ‘Did you drink 5 cups of coffee or what?’

Answer 10

커피 다섯 잔 마셨나?
Did you drink 5 cups of coffee or what? (literal).

Example sentence:
너 커피 다섯 잔 마신 거 아니야? 너무 에너지가 넘쳐 보여!
Did you drink 5 cups of coffee or what? You’ve got way too much energy!

Question 11

Give me the Korean for ‘I think I need to lie down, I walked more than 100 steps today.’

Answer 11

오늘 100걸음 넘게 걸었더니 누워야 할 것 같아.
I think I need to lie down, I walked more than 100 steps today (literal).

Example sentence:
오늘 100걸음 넘게 걸었더니 피곤해.
I walked more than 100 steps today, I’m exhausted.

Question 12

Give me the Korean for ‘You survived Monday, congrats!’

Answer 12

월요일을 생존했네, 축하해!
You survived Monday, congrats! (literal).

Example sentence:
드디어 월요일을 넘겼네, 정말 대단해!
You finally made it through Monday, good job!

Question 13

Give me the Korean for ‘You look like you’re ready for the weekend already.’

Answer 13

벌써 주말 준비 다 된 것 같은데?
You look like you’re ready for the weekend already (literal).

Example sentence:
너 벌써 주말 기다리고 있지?
You already look like you’re waiting for the weekend.

Question 14

Give me the Korean for ‘Are you a professional napper? Because you’re killing it!’

Answer 14

너 낮잠 자는 전문가야? 완전 잘하고 있잖아!
Are you a professional napper? Because you’re killing it! (literal).

Example sentence:
낮잠 자는 실력만큼은 너가 최고야.
When it comes to napping, you’re the best.

Question 15

Give me the Korean for ‘You’re looking pretty fresh for someone who woke up 5 minutes ago.’

Answer 15

5분 전에 일어난 사람치고는 꽤 상쾌해 보이네.
You’re looking pretty fresh for someone who woke up 5 minutes ago (literal).

Example sentence:
5분 전에 일어났는데도 상쾌해 보이네. 비결이 뭐야?
You just woke up 5 minutes ago, but you look so fresh. What’s your secret?

Question 16

Give me the Korean for ‘So, when’s nap time? I’m asking for a friend.’

Answer 16

낮잠 시간 언제야? 친구 대신 물어보는 거야.
So, when’s nap time? I’m asking for a friend (literal).

Example sentence:
낮잠 시간 언제야? 친구 대신 물어보는 건데, 나도 궁금해.
When’s nap time? I’m asking for a friend, but I’m curious too.

Question 17

Give me the Korean for ‘I’m so ready for bed, but it’s only 2 PM.’

Answer 17

난 이미 자고 싶은데, 지금 겨우 오후 2시야.
I’m so ready for bed, but it’s only 2 PM (literal).

Example sentence:
벌써 자고 싶은데, 아직 오후 2시밖에 안 됐어.
I’m ready to sleep, but it’s only 2 PM!

Question 18

Give me the Korean for ‘You know it’s Monday when even your coffee needs coffee.’

Answer 18

커피마저 커피가 필요할 때가 월요일이지.
You know it’s Monday when even your coffee needs coffee (literal).

Example sentence:
커피가 힘든 걸 보면 오늘이 월요일인 게 확실해.
When even your coffee is struggling, you know it’s Monday.

Question 19

Give me the Korean for ‘You’re not late! You’re just early for tomorrow!’

Answer 19

늦은 게 아니야, 그냥 내일을 미리 준비한 거지!
You’re not late! You’re just early for tomorrow! (literal).

Example sentence:
늦은 거 아냐, 그냥 내일 준비가 빨랐을 뿐이지!
You’re not late, just super early for tomorrow!

Question 20

Give me the Korean for ‘You know we deserve a vacation, right?’

Answer 20

우리 휴가 받을 자격 있는 거 알지?
You know we deserve a vacation, right? (literal).

Example sentence:
우리가 휴가 받을 만큼 열심히 일했다는 거 알지?
You know we’ve worked hard enough to deserve a vacation, right?

Question 21

Give me the Korean for ‘I’m so over today already.’

Answer 21

나 오늘은 이미 질렸어.
I’m so over today already (literal).

Example sentence:
지금 벌써 오늘 다 끝냈으면 좋겠어.
I wish today was over already.

Question 22

Give me the Korean for ‘Let’s skip the work and just go eat.’

Answer 22

일은 그냥 넘어가고 밥 먹으러 가자.
Let’s skip the work and just go eat (literal).

Example sentence:
일은 그냥 다음에 하고, 지금 당장 밥 먹으러 가자!
Let’s leave the work for later and go eat right now!

Question 23

Give me the Korean for ‘When in doubt, nap it out.’

Answer 23

망설일 때는 그냥 낮잠 자는 게 답이지.
When in doubt, nap it out (literal).

Example sentence:
일이 안 풀릴 때는 낮잠 자는 게 최고야.
When things aren’t going well, a nap is the best solution.

Question 24

Give me the Korean for ‘If yawning was a sport, I’d be the world champion.’

Answer 24

하품이 스포츠라면 난 세계 챔피언일 거야.
If yawning was a sport, I’d be the world champion (literal).

Example sentence:
하품으로만 따지면 난 금메달 딸 자신 있어.
If yawning was a sport, I’d win the gold medal.

Question 25

Give me the Korean for ‘Lunch? It’s the only thing getting me through this day.’

Answer 25

점심? 오늘 버티게 해주는 유일한 이유야.
Lunch? It’s the only thing getting me through this day (literal).

Example sentence:
점심만 기다리면서 오늘 하루 버티는 중이야.
I’m just holding on to the thought of lunch to get through today.

Question 26

Give me the Korean for ‘Can I leave early today? Asking for my sanity.’

Answer 26

오늘 좀 일찍 가도 돼? 내 정신을 위해서 물어보는 거야.
Can I leave early today? Asking for my sanity (literal).

Example sentence:
오늘 일찍 집에 가면 안 될까? 내 정신 건강을 위해서.
Can I leave early today? It’s for my mental health.

Question 27

Give me the Korean for ‘If only coffee could do my job for me.’

Answer 27

커피가 대신 내 일을 해줄 수 있으면 좋겠다.
If only coffee could do my job for me (literal).

Example sentence:
커피가 일해주면 진짜 좋을 텐데.
If only coffee could do my work, life would be great.

Question 28

Give me the Korean for ‘Let’s be productive… tomorrow.’

Answer 28

우리 내일 생산적이 되자.
Let’s be productive… tomorrow (literal).

Example sentence:
생산성은 내일을 위해 남겨두자.
Let’s save productivity for tomorrow.

Question 29

Give me the Korean for ‘I came, I saw, I napped.’

Answer 29

왔고, 봤고, 낮잠 잤어.
I came, I saw, I napped (literal).

Example sentence:
오늘 뭐 했냐고? 간단해. 갔다 왔고, 봤고, 낮잠 잤어.
What did I do today? Simple. I came, I saw, I napped.

Question 30

Give me the Korean for ‘Don’t worry, I have no idea what I’m doing either.’

Answer 30

걱정 마, 나도 내가 뭘 하는지 몰라.
Don’t worry, I have no idea what I’m doing either (literal).

Example sentence:
나도 지금 뭐 하는지 모르겠으니까 너도 걱정하지 마!
I have no idea what I’m doing either, so don’t worry!

Question 31

Give me the Korean for ‘I’m not lost, I’m exploring.’

Answer 31

나 길 잃은 거 아니야, 탐험 중이야.
I’m not lost, I’m exploring (literal).

Example sentence:
나 길 잃은 거 아니니까 걱정 마. 그냥 탐험하는 중이야.
I’m not lost, don’t worry. I’m just exploring.

Question 32

Give me the Korean for ‘You know what’s better than work? Anything.’

Answer 32

일보다 더 나은 게 뭔지 알아? 다 나아.
You know what’s better than work? Anything (literal).

Example sentence:
일보다 더 나은 건 정말 뭐든지 다 나은 것 같아.
Anything is better than work, seriously.

Question 33

Give me the Korean for ‘I’m not procrastinating, I’m just prioritizing… lazily.’

Answer 33

나 미루는 거 아니야, 그냥 게으르게 우선순위 정하는 중이야.
I’m not procrastinating, I’m just prioritizing… lazily (literal).

Example sentence:
미루는 거 아니야, 내 방식대로 우선순위 정하는 거야.
I’m not procrastinating, just prioritizing my way.

Question 34

Give me the Korean for ‘I think the WiFi is as slow as my brain today.’

Answer 34

오늘 와이파이가 내 두뇌만큼 느리네.
I think the WiFi is as slow as my brain today (literal).

Example sentence:
오늘 와이파이 진짜 느리다… 내 머리 돌아가는 속도랑 비슷한 듯.
The WiFi is really slow today… just like my brain.