Working on presentations is a common task for students, and sometimes you need a little help from a friend to make your slides perfect. This guide provides essential Korean phrases for asking a friend to assist you with your presentation slides, explaining the problem, and expressing gratitude. Learn how to navigate these common student interactions smoothly in Korean.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 발표 슬라이드 좀 도와줄 수 있어?
Pronunciation: bal-pyo seul-la-i-deu jom do-wa-jul su i-sseo?
Meaning: Can you help me with the presentation slides? (Casual)
Making the Request
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Expression: 나 도움이 좀 필요해.
Pronunciation: na do-u-mi jom pil-yo-hae.
Meaning: I need some help. (Casual) -
Expression: 혹시 시간 있으면 잠깐 도와줄 수 있을까?
Pronunciation: hok-si si-gan i-sseu-myeon jam-kkan do-wa-jul su i-sseul-kka?
Meaning: If you have time, could you help me for a moment? (Casual, polite inquiry) -
Expression: 발표 자료 만드는 것 좀 도와줘.
Pronunciation: bal-pyo ja-ryo man-deu-neun geot jom do-wa-jwo.
Meaning: Help me with making the presentation materials. (Casual command/request) -
Expression: 슬라이드 만드는 거 힘든데, 같이 좀 봐줄래?
Pronunciation: seul-la-i-deu man-deu-neun geo him-deun-de, ga-chi jom bwa-jul-lae?
Meaning: Making slides is hard, can you take a look together with me? (Casual) -
Expression: 미안한데, 이것 좀 도와줄 수 있어?
Pronunciation: mi-an-han-de, i-geot jom do-wa-jul su i-sseo?
Meaning: Sorry to bother you, but can you help me with this? (Casual, polite) -
Expression: 너 PPT 잘 만들잖아. 나 좀 가르쳐줘.
Pronunciation: neo pi-pi-ti jal man-deul-jan-a. na jom ga-reu-chyeo-jwo.
Meaning: You’re good at making PowerPoints. Teach me a bit. (Casual) -
Expression: 잠깐 시간 돼? 슬라이드 관련해서 물어볼 게 있어.
Pronunciation: jam-kkan si-gan dwae? seul-la-i-deu gwal-lyeon-hae-seo mu-reo-bol ge i-sseo.
Meaning: Do you have a moment? I have something to ask about the slides. (Casual) -
Expression: 이 슬라이드 좀 이상한데, 네 생각은 어때?
Pronunciation: i seul-la-i-deu jom i-sang-han-de, ne saeng-ga-geun eo-ttae?
Meaning: This slide looks a bit weird, what do you think? (Casual) -
Expression: 혹시 바쁘지 않으면, 내 발표 슬라이드 피드백 좀 해줄 수 있어?
Pronunciation: hok-si ba-ppeu-ji a-neu-myeon, nae bal-pyo seul-la-i-deu pi-deu-baek jom hae-jul su i-sseo?
Meaning: If you’re not busy, could you give me some feedback on my presentation slides? (Casual, polite) -
Expression: 슬라이드 디자인 좀 도와줄래?
Pronunciation: seul-la-i-deu di-ja-in jom do-wa-jul-lae?
Meaning: Can you help me with the slide design? (Casual)
Explaining the Problem
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Expression: 이 부분 어떻게 해야 할지 모르겠어.
Pronunciation: i bu-bun eo-tteo-ke hae-ya hal-ji mo-reu-ge-sseo.
Meaning: I don’t know what to do with this part. -
Expression: 슬라이드 디자인이 너무 어려워.
Pronunciation: seul-la-i-deu di-ja-i-ni neo-mu eo-ryeo-wo.
Meaning: The slide design is too difficult. -
Expression: 내용을 어떻게 정리해야 할지 감이 안 와.
Pronunciation: nae-yong-eul eo-tteo-ke jeong-ni-hae-ya hal-ji ga-mi an wa.
Meaning: I have no idea how to organize the content. -
Expression: 이 그래프 좀 더 보기 좋게 만들 수 있을까?
Pronunciation: i geu-rae-peu jom deo bo-gi jo-ke man-deul su i-sseul-kka?
Meaning: Can we make this graph look better? -
Expression: 글씨 크기나 폰트 좀 봐줄래?
Pronunciation: geul-ssi keu-gi-na pon-teu jom bwa-jul-lae?
Meaning: Could you check the font size or the font? -
Expression: 애니메이션 효과 넣는 법을 모르겠어.
Pronunciation: ae-ni-me-i-syeon hyo-gwa neo-neun beo-beul mo-reu-ge-sseo.
Meaning: I don’t know how to add animation effects. -
Expression: 전체적인 흐름이 괜찮은지 확인해 줘.
Pronunciation: jeon-che-jeo-gin heu-reu-mi gwaen-cha-neun-ji hwa-gin-hae jwo.
Meaning: Please check if the overall flow is okay. -
Expression: 이 이미지 괜찮은 것 같아?
Pronunciation: i i-mi-ji gwaen-cha-neun geot ga-ta?
Meaning: Does this image look okay? -
Expression: 발표 시간이 너무 길어질 것 같아. 줄여야 하는데…
Pronunciation: bal-pyo si-ga-ni neo-mu gi-reo-jil geot ga-ta. ju-ryeo-ya ha-neun-de…
Meaning: I think the presentation time will be too long. I need to shorten it… -
Expression: 어떤 색 조합이 좋을까?
Pronunciation: eo-tteon saek jo-ha-bi jo-eul-kka?
Meaning: What color combination would be good?
Responding to the Request (Friend’s Perspective)
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Expression: 그럼, 어디 한번 보자.
Pronunciation: geu-reom, eo-di han-beon bo-ja.
Meaning: Okay, let me take a look. -
Expression: 응, 뭐가 문제야?
Pronunciation: eung, mwo-ga mun-je-ya?
Meaning: Yeah, what’s the problem? -
Expression: 당연히 도와줄 수 있지.
Pronunciation: dang-yeon-hi do-wa-jul su i-tji.
Meaning: Of course, I can help. -
Expression: 어떤 부분을 도와줄까?
Pronunciation: eo-tteon bu-bu-neul do-wa-jul-kka?
Meaning: Which part should I help with? -
Expression: 같이 해보자.
Pronunciation: ga-chi hae-bo-ja.
Meaning: Let’s do it together. -
Expression: 아, 미안. 나 지금 좀 바빠서… 이따가 괜찮아?
Pronunciation: a, mi-an. na ji-geum jom ba-ppa-seo… i-tta-ga gwaen-chan-a?
Meaning: Ah, sorry. I’m a bit busy right now… Is later okay? -
Expression: 이건 이렇게 하면 더 좋을 것 같아.
Pronunciation: i-geon i-reo-ke ha-myeon deo jo-eul geot ga-ta.
Meaning: I think it would be better if you do it like this. -
Expression: 오, 디자인 괜찮은데?
Pronunciation: o, di-ja-in gwaen-chan-eun-de?
Meaning: Oh, the design looks good? -
Expression: 내가 아는 선에서는 도와줄게.
Pronunciation: nae-ga a-neun seo-ne-seo-neun do-wa-jul-ge.
Meaning: I’ll help as much as I know. -
Expression: 잠깐만, 내가 한번 해볼게.
Pronunciation: jam-kkan-man, nae-ga han-beon hae-bol-ge.
Meaning: Wait a moment, let me try it.
Expressing Gratitude
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Expression: 도와줘서 정말 고마워!
Pronunciation: do-wa-jwoseo jeong-mal go-ma-wo!
Meaning: Thank you so much for helping! -
Expression: 덕분에 살았어.
Pronunciation: deok-bu-ne sa-ra-sseo.
Meaning: You saved me / You’re a lifesaver. (Lit. Thanks to you, I lived.) -
Expression: 역시 너밖에 없다.
Pronunciation: yeok-si neo-bak-ke eop-da.
Meaning: As expected, there’s no one like you / You’re the best. -
Expression: 정말 큰 도움이 됐어.
Pronunciation: jeong-mal keun do-u-mi dwae-sseo.
Meaning: It was really a big help. -
Expression: 내가 나중에 커피 살게.
Pronunciation: nae-ga na-jung-e keo-pi sal-ge.
Meaning: I’ll buy you coffee later. -
Expression: 진짜 고맙다, 친구야.
Pronunciation: jin-jja go-map-da, chin-gu-ya.
Meaning: Thanks a lot, my friend. -
Expression: 너 아니었으면 큰일 날 뻔했어.
Pronunciation: neo a-ni-eo-sseu-myeon keun-il nal ppeon-hae-sseo.
Meaning: If it weren’t for you, I would have been in big trouble. -
Expression: 시간 내줘서 고마워.
Pronunciation: si-gan nae-jwoseo go-ma-wo.
Meaning: Thank you for making time for me. -
Expression: 다음에 내가 꼭 보답할게.
Pronunciation: da-eu-me nae-ga kkok bo-da-pal-ge.
Meaning: I’ll definitely repay you next time.
Cultural Tips
When asking for help in Korea, even among close friends, politeness is appreciated. Using phrases like 혹시 (hok-si) (perhaps, by any chance) or 미안한데 (mi-an-han-de) (sorry, but…) can soften the request.
It’s common practice in Korea to show appreciation for help received, especially if it took significant time or effort. Offering to buy a coffee, a meal, or snacks (내가 커피 살게 – nae-ga keo-pi sal-ge – I’ll buy coffee) is a very common and natural way to express gratitude among friends.
Team projects and helping classmates are integral parts of Korean student life. Don’t hesitate to ask for help, as collaboration is often encouraged. Similarly, be prepared to offer help when your friends need it.
While direct requests are okay between close friends, acknowledging that your friend might be busy shows consideration (혹시 바쁘지 않으면… – hok-si ba-ppeu-ji a-neu-myeon… – If you’re not busy…).
Real Conversation Example
Situation: Minjun (A) is struggling with the design of a presentation slide for a class project and asks his friend Sora (B) for help in the library.
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Expression: A: 소라야, 혹시 지금 시간 좀 괜찮아?
Pronunciation: A: so-ra-ya, hok-si ji-geum si-gan jom gwaen-chan-a?
Meaning: A: Sora, do you possibly have some time right now? -
Expression: B: 응, 괜찮아. 왜? 무슨 일 있어?
Pronunciation: B: eung, gwaen-chan-a. wae? mu-seun il i-sseo?
Meaning: B: Yeah, I’m okay. Why? What’s up? -
Expression: A: 다름이 아니라, 내 발표 슬라이드 디자인 좀 도와줄 수 있을까 해서. 이 부분이 너무 이상해 보여.
Pronunciation: A: da-reu-mi a-ni-ra, nae bal-pyo seul-la-i-deu di-ja-in jom do-wa-jul su i-sseul-kka hae-seo. i bu-bu-ni neo-mu i-sang-hae bo-yeo.
Meaning: A: It’s just that, I was wondering if you could help me with my presentation slide design. This part looks really weird. -
Expression: B: 아, 그래? 어디 한번 보자. 음… 확실히 좀 어색하네.
Pronunciation: B: a, geu-rae? eo-di han-beon bo-ja. eum… hwak-sil-hi jom eo-sae-ka-ne.
Meaning: B: Oh, really? Let me see. Hmm… It definitely looks a bit awkward. -
Expression: A: 그치? 어떻게 바꿔야 할지 모르겠어. 네가 디자인 감각이 좋잖아.
Pronunciation: A: geu-chi? eo-tteo-ke ba-kkwo-ya hal-ji mo-reu-ge-sseo. ne-ga di-ja-in gam-ga-gi jo-chan-a.
Meaning: A: Right? I don’t know how I should change it. You have a good sense of design. -
Expression: B: 하하, 뭘. 잠깐만… 이 텍스트 상자를 이쪽으로 옮기고, 이미지를 좀 더 키우면 어때?
Pronunciation: B: ha-ha, mwol. jam-kkan-man… i tek-seu-teu sang-ja-reul i-jjo-geu-ro om-gi-go, i-mi-ji-reul jom deo ki-u-myeon eo-ttae?
Meaning: B: Haha, it’s nothing. Wait a sec… How about moving this text box over here and making the image a bit bigger? -
Expression: A: 오! 훨씬 낫다! 역시 너한테 물어보길 잘했어. 진짜 고마워!
Pronunciation: A: o! hwol-ssin nat-da! yeok-si neo-han-te mu-reo-bo-gil jal-hae-sseo. jin-jja go-ma-wo!
Meaning: A: Oh! Much better! I knew I was right to ask you. Thank you so much! -
Expression: B: 별거 아니야. 도움이 됐다니 다행이네.
Pronunciation: B: byeol-geo a-ni-ya. do-u-mi dwaet-da-ni da-haeng-i-ne.
Meaning: B: It’s no big deal. I’m glad I could help. -
Expression: A: 내가 끝나고 맛있는 거 사줄게!
Pronunciation: A: nae-ga kkeun-na-go ma-sin-neun geo sa-jul-ge!
Meaning: A: I’ll buy you something delicious after this!
Practice Tips
Try using these phrases the next time you’re working on a project with Korean-speaking friends! Role-playing the conversation example with a language partner is also a great way to practice~ Remember, asking for help and offering help are natural parts of communication. Don’t be afraid to ask, and always remember to express your gratitude clearly! Good luck with your presentations!
