Basic Korean Conversation 23: Asking About Schedules
Dialogue
A: 언제 시간 있어요? (Eonje sigan isseoyo?)
B: 오후에 있어요. (Ohu-e isseoyo.)
A: 몇 시에 만나요? (Myeot si-e mannayo?)
B: 세 시에 만나요. (Se si-e mannayo.)
Breakdown of the Dialogue
1. 언제 시간 있어요? (Eonje sigan isseoyo?)
- Meaning: This phrase means "When do you have time?" It's a common way to ask someone about their availability.
- Usage: Use this question when you want to know when someone is free.
- Pronunciation: The phrase is pronounced as "eon-je si-gan is-seo-yo?" The word "언제" (eonje) means "when," "시간" (sigan) means "time," and "있어요" (isseoyo) means "have."
2. 오후에 있어요. (Ohu-e isseoyo.)
- Meaning: This phrase means "I have time in the afternoon." It indicates when someone is available.
- Usage: Use this phrase to state that you are free in the afternoon.
- Pronunciation: The phrase is pronounced as "o-hu-e is-seo-yo." The word "오후에" (ohu-e) means "in the afternoon," and "있어요" (isseoyo) means "have."
3. 몇 시에 만나요? (Myeot si-e mannayo?)
- Meaning: This phrase means "What time shall we meet?" It's a way to ask for a specific meeting time.
- Usage: Use this question when you want to know the exact time to meet someone.
- Pronunciation: The phrase is pronounced as "myeot si-e man-na-yo?" The word "몇 시에" (myeot si-e) means "at what time," and "만나요" (mannayo) means "shall we meet."
4. 세 시에 만나요. (Se si-e mannayo.)
- Meaning: This phrase means "Let's meet at three o'clock." It indicates the agreed meeting time.
- Usage: Use this phrase to set a meeting time at three o'clock.
- Pronunciation: The phrase is pronounced as "se si-e man-na-yo." The word "세 시에" (se si-e) means "at three o'clock," and "만나요" (mannayo) means "shall we meet."
Vocabulary and Expressions
- 언제 (Eonje): When
- Example: "언제 만나요?" (When shall we meet?).
- 시간 (Sigan): Time
- Example: "시간이 없어요" (I don't have time).
- 있어요 (Isseoyo): Have
- Example: "돈이 있어요" (I have money).
- 오후에 (Ohu-e): In the afternoon
- Example: "오후에 뭐 해요?" (What are you doing in the afternoon?).
- 몇 시에 (Myeot si-e): At what time
- Example: "몇 시에 일어나요?" (What time do you wake up?).
- 만나요 (Mannayo): Shall we meet
- Example: "내일 만나요" (Let's meet tomorrow).
- 세 (Se): Three
- Example: "세 개 주세요" (Please give me three).
Additional Examples
- Discussing Different Meeting Times:
- A: 언제 시간 있어요? (Eonje sigan isseoyo?) - When do you have time?
- B: 아침에 있어요. (Achim-e isseoyo.) - I have time in the morning.
- A: 몇 시에 만나요? (Myeot si-e mannayo?) - What time shall we meet?
- B: 열 시에 만나요. (Yeol si-e mannayo.) - Let's meet at ten o'clock.
- Talking About Schedules Informally:
- A: 언제 시간 있어? (Eonje sigan isseo?) - When do you have time? (informal)
- B: 오후에 있어. (Ohu-e isseo.) - I have time in the afternoon. (informal)
- A: 몇 시에 만나? (Myeot si-e manna?) - What time shall we meet? (informal)
- B: 세 시에 만나. (Se si-e manna.) - Let's meet at three o'clock. (informal)
When to Use These Phrases
- Formal Settings: Use these phrases in formal settings like professional environments, when meeting new people, or when talking to someone older or of higher status.
- Informal Settings: The informal versions can be used with friends, peers, or younger people in casual settings.
Things to Be Careful About
- Formality: Ensure you use the correct level of formality based on the situation. Using informal speech in a formal setting can be seen as disrespectful.
- Pronunciation: Pronounce each syllable clearly. Mispronouncing key phrases can lead to misunderstandings or seem impolite.
- Setting a Time: Be clear and specific when setting a time to avoid confusion.
Pronunciation Tips
- 언제 시간 있어요? (Eonje sigan isseoyo?): Break it down into syllables – "eon-je si-gan is-seo-yo?" The "언제" (eonje) should be pronounced clearly.
- 오후에 있어요. (Ohu-e isseoyo.): Say it as "o-hu-e is-seo-yo." Ensure to pronounce the "오후에" part smoothly.
- 몇 시에 만나요? (Myeot si-e mannayo?): Pronounce it as "myeot si-e man-na-yo?" The "몇 시에" (myeot si-e) should be pronounced with emphasis.
- 세 시에 만나요. (Se si-e mannayo.): Say it as "se si-e man-na-yo." The "세 시에" (se si-e) should be pronounced clearly, sounding like "se si-e."
By understanding and practicing these basic Korean phrases, you can comfortably discuss and set schedules, enhancing your communication skills and cultural understanding in Korean-speaking environments. Happy learning!