Discussing technical problems like router issues in a quiet office requires specific vocabulary and consideration for colleagues. This guide provides essential Korean phrases for explaining router problems to a teammate effectively and discreetly in a professional setting.
Table Of Content
Core Expression
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Expression: 라우터에 문제가 있는 것 같아요.
Pronunciation: ra-u-teo-e mun-je-ga it-neun geot ga-ta-yo.
Meaning: I think there’s a problem with the router.
Identifying the Problem
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Expression: 인터넷 연결이 안 돼요.
Pronunciation: in-teo-net yeon-gyeol-i an dwae-yo.
Meaning: The internet connection isn’t working. -
Expression: 인터넷 속도가 너무 느려요.
Pronunciation: in-teo-net sok-do-ga neo-mu neu-ryeo-yo.
Meaning: The internet speed is too slow. -
Expression: 와이파이가 계속 끊겨요.
Pronunciation: wa-i-pa-i-ga gye-sok kkeun-kyeo-yo.
Meaning: The Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting. -
Expression: 라우터 불빛이 이상하게 깜빡여요.
Pronunciation: ra-u-teo bul-bi-chi i-sang-ha-ge kkam-ppa-gyeo-yo.
Meaning: The router light is blinking strangely. -
Expression: 특정 웹사이트에 접속이 안 돼요.
Pronunciation: teuk-jeong wep-sa-i-teu-e jeop-so-gi an dwae-yo.
Meaning: I can’t access specific websites. -
Expression: 네트워크를 찾을 수 없다고 나와요.
Pronunciation: ne-teu-wo-keu-reul cha-jeul su eop-da-go na-wa-yo.
Meaning: It says the network cannot be found. -
Expression: 제 컴퓨터만 그런 건지 모르겠어요.
Pronunciation: je keom-pyu-teo-man geu-reon geon-ji mo-reu-ge-sseo-yo.
Meaning: I don’t know if it’s just my computer. -
Expression: 혹시 인터넷 잘 되세요?
Pronunciation: hok-si in-teo-net jal doe-se-yo?
Meaning: Is your internet working okay, by any chance? -
Expression: 언제부터 문제가 생겼는지 아세요?
Pronunciation: eon-je-bu-teo mun-je-ga saeng-gyeon-neun-ji a-se-yo?
Meaning: Do you know when the problem started? -
Expression: 라우터 전원이 안 켜지는 것 같아요.
Pronunciation: ra-u-teo jeon-won-i an kyeo-ji-neun geot ga-ta-yo.
Meaning: I think the router isn’t turning on. -
Expression: 연결 신호가 매우 약해요.
Pronunciation: yeon-gyeol sin-ho-ga mae-u yak-hae-yo.
Meaning: The connection signal is very weak. -
Expression: 다른 기기에서도 접속이 안 돼요.
Pronunciation: da-reun gi-gi-e-seo-do jeop-so-gi an dwae-yo.
Meaning: I can’t connect from other devices either.
Suggesting Solutions
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Expression: 라우터를 재부팅해 볼까요?
Pronunciation: ra-u-teo-reul jae-bu-ting-hae bol-kka-yo?
Meaning: Shall we try restarting the router? -
Expression: 케이블 연결을 다시 확인해 보세요.
Pronunciation: ke-i-beul yeon-gyeol-eul da-si hwa-gin-hae bo-se-yo.
Meaning: Please check the cable connections again. -
Expression: IT팀에 문의해야 할 것 같아요.
Pronunciation: ai-ti-tim-e mun-ui-hae-ya hal geot ga-ta-yo.
Meaning: I think we should contact the IT team. -
Expression: 잠시 기다려 볼까요?
Pronunciation: jam-si gi-da-ryeo bol-kka-yo?
Meaning: Shall we wait a little bit? -
Expression: 라우터 전원을 껐다가 다시 켜보세요.
Pronunciation: ra-u-teo jeon-won-eul kkeot-da-ga da-si kyeo-bo-se-yo.
Meaning: Try turning the router off and then on again. -
Expression: 네트워크 설정을 확인해 봐야겠어요.
Pronunciation: ne-teu-wo-keu seol-jeong-eul hwa-gin-hae bwa-ya-ge-sseo-yo.
Meaning: I should check the network settings. -
Expression: 혹시 비밀번호가 바뀌었을까요?
Pronunciation: hok-si bi-mil-beon-ho-ga ba-kkwi-eo-sseul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Could the password have changed, perhaps? -
Expression: 다른 사람들도 같은 문제가 있는지 물어볼게요.
Pronunciation: da-reun sa-ram-deul-do ga-teun mun-je-ga it-neun-ji mu-reo-bol-ge-yo.
Meaning: I’ll ask if other people are having the same problem. -
Expression: 인터넷 서비스 제공업체에 연락해야 할 수도 있어요.
Pronunciation: in-teo-net seo-bi-seu je-gong-eop-che-e yeol-la-kae-ya hal su-do i-sseo-yo.
Meaning: We might need to contact the internet service provider. -
Expression: 라우터 펌웨어를 업데이트해야 할지도 몰라요.
Pronunciation: ra-u-teo peom-we-eo-reul eop-de-i-teu-hae-ya hal-ji-do mol-la-yo.
Meaning: We might need to update the router firmware. -
Expression: 모뎀도 같이 재부팅해 봅시다.
Pronunciation: mo-dem-do ga-chi jae-bu-ting-hae bop-si-da.
Meaning: Let’s try restarting the modem as well. -
Expression: 일단 제가 먼저 확인해 볼게요.
Pronunciation: il-dan je-ga meon-jeo hwa-gin-hae bol-ge-yo.
Meaning: Let me check it first for now.
Discussing with a Teammate Quietly
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Expression: 저기, 잠깐 시간 괜찮으세요? (조용히)
Pronunciation: jeo-gi, jam-kkan si-gan gwaen-cha-neu-se-yo? (jo-yong-hi)
Meaning: Excuse me, do you have a moment? (quietly) -
Expression: 혹시 지금 인터넷 연결 괜찮으세요?
Pronunciation: hok-si ji-geum in-teo-net yeon-gyeol gwaen-cha-neu-se-yo?
Meaning: By any chance, is your internet connection okay right now? -
Expression: 제 자리에서는 인터넷이 잘 안 돼서요.
Pronunciation: je ja-ri-e-seo-neun in-teo-ne-si jal an dwae-seo-yo.
Meaning: The internet isn’t working well at my desk. -
Expression: 라우터 문제인 것 같은데, 혹시 아시는 거 있으세요?
Pronunciation: ra-u-teo mun-je-in geot ga-teun-de, hok-si a-si-neun geo i-sseu-se-yo?
Meaning: I think it’s a router problem, do you happen to know anything about it? -
Expression: 같이 한번 확인해 볼 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: ga-chi han-beon hwa-gin-hae bol su i-sseul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Could we check it together? -
Expression: 다른 분들 방해 안 되게 조용히 얘기해요.
Pronunciation: da-reun bun-deul bang-hae an doe-ge jo-yong-hi yae-gi-hae-yo.
Meaning: Let’s talk quietly so we don’t disturb others. -
Expression: 이 문제 어떻게 해결하면 좋을까요?
Pronunciation: i mun-je eo-tteo-ke hae-gyeol-ha-myeon jo-eul-kka-yo?
Meaning: How should we solve this problem? -
Expression: 제가 뭘 잘못 건드린 건 아닌지 모르겠어요.
Pronunciation: je-ga mwol jal-mot geon-deu-rin geon a-nin-ji mo-reu-ge-sseo-yo.
Meaning: I’m not sure if I touched something wrong. -
Expression: 도와주시면 감사하겠습니다.
Pronunciation: do-wa-ju-si-myeon gam-sa-ha-ge-sseum-ni-da.
Meaning: I would appreciate it if you could help. -
Expression: IT팀에 보고하기 전에 먼저 확인해 보고 싶어서요.
Pronunciation: ai-ti-tim-e bo-go-ha-gi jeo-ne meon-jeo hwa-gin-hae bo-go si-peo-seo-yo.
Meaning: I wanted to check first before reporting it to the IT team. -
Expression: 혹시 경험 있으시면 조언 좀 부탁드려요.
Pronunciation: hok-si gyeong-heom i-sseu-si-myeon jo-eon jom bu-tak-deu-ryeo-yo.
Meaning: If you have experience with this, could I ask for some advice? -
Expression: 이쪽 라우터 상태 좀 봐주시겠어요?
Pronunciation: i-jjok ra-u-teo sang-tae jom bwa-ju-si-ge-sseo-yo?
Meaning: Could you take a look at the status of the router over here?
Korean Culture Notes
Quiet Office Environment: Korean offices often value a quiet and focused atmosphere. When discussing issues, especially technical ones that might involve moving around or checking equipment, it’s crucial to speak softly and minimize disruption to colleagues. Using phrases like 조용히 (jo-yong-hi – quietly) shows consideration.
Approaching Teammates: While teamwork is encouraged, it’s polite to first ask if your teammate has a moment (잠깐 시간 괜찮으세요? – jam-kkan si-gan gwaen-chan-neu-se-yo?) before launching into the problem. Avoid interrupting them if they seem busy.
Hierarchy Considerations: Depending on the office culture and your relationship with the teammate, consider their seniority. While asking a peer for help is common, if the issue persists, reporting it through proper channels (like the IT department or a team leader) might be necessary, rather than repeatedly bothering a senior colleague.
Problem Solving Approach: Koreans often appreciate a proactive approach. Before asking for help, mentioning what you’ve already tried (like restarting or checking cables) shows initiative. Phrases like 제가 먼저 확인해 볼게요 (je-ga meon-jeo hwa-gin-hae bol-ge-yo – Let me check first) demonstrate this.
Expressing Gratitude: Always remember to thank your teammate for their time and help, using formal expressions like 도와주셔서 감사합니다 (do-wa-ju-syeo-seo gam-sa-ham-ni-da – Thank you for helping me).
Real Conversation Example
Situation: Minjun notices the internet is down at his desk in a quiet office and quietly approaches his teammate, Sora, for help.
Characters:
- A: Minjun (민준)
- B: Sora (소라)
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Expression: A: (조용히) 소라 씨, 저기 잠깐 시간 괜찮으세요?
Pronunciation: (jo-yong-hi) so-ra ssi, jeo-gi jam-kkan si-gan gwaen-cha-neu-se-yo?
Meaning: A: (Quietly) Sora, excuse me, do you have a moment? -
Expression: B: 네, 민준 씨. 무슨 일 있으세요?
Pronunciation: ne, min-jun ssi. mu-seun il i-sseu-se-yo?
Meaning: B: Yes, Minjun. What’s up? -
Expression: A: 혹시 지금 인터넷 잘 되세요? 제 자리에서는 연결이 안 돼서요.
Pronunciation: hok-si ji-geum in-teo-net jal doe-se-yo? je ja-ri-e-seo-neun yeon-gyeol-i an dwae-seo-yo.
Meaning: A: Is your internet working okay right now, by any chance? The connection isn’t working at my desk. -
Expression: B: 어? 저는 괜찮은데요. 한번 확인해 볼게요… 아, 정말 안 되네요.
Pronunciation: eo? jeo-neun gwaen-chan-eun-de-yo. han-beon hwa-gin-hae bol-ge-yo… a, jeong-mal an doe-ne-yo.
Meaning: B: Oh? Mine is fine. Let me check… Ah, you’re right, it’s not working (on your side). -
Expression: A: 네, 라우터 문제인 것 같아요. 불빛이 좀 이상하게 깜빡이는 것 같기도 하고요.
Pronunciation: ne, ra-u-teo mun-je-in geot ga-ta-yo. bul-bi-chi jom i-sang-ha-ge kkam-ppa-gi-neun geot gat-gi-do ha-go-yo.
Meaning: A: Yes, I think it’s a router problem. The light seems to be blinking a bit strangely too. -
Expression: B: 그래요? 라우터 재부팅 한번 해보셨어요?
Pronunciation: geu-rae-yo? ra-u-teo jae-bu-ting han-beon hae-bo-syeo-sseo-yo?
Meaning: B: Really? Have you tried restarting the router? -
Expression: A: 아니요, 아직요. 같이 한번 봐주시겠어요? 다른 분들 방해 안 되게 조용히요.
Pronunciation: a-ni-yo, a-jing-nyo. ga-chi han-beon bwa-ju-si-ge-sseo-yo? da-reun bun-deul bang-hae an doe-ge jo-yong-hi-yo.
Meaning: A: No, not yet. Could you take a look with me? Quietly, so we don’t disturb others. -
Expression: B: 네, 좋아요. 일단 전원 껐다가 다시 켜보죠. 케이블도 한번 다시 꽂아 보고요.
Pronunciation: ne, jo-a-yo. il-dan jeon-won kkeot-da-ga da-si kyeo-bo-jyo. ke-i-beul-do han-beon da-si kko-ja bo-go-yo.
Meaning: B: Yes, okay. Let’s try turning the power off and on again first. And let’s try replugging the cable too. -
Expression: A: 네, 감사합니다. 그래도 안 되면 IT팀에 문의해야겠어요.
Pronunciation: ne, gam-sa-ham-ni-da. geu-rae-do an doe-myeon ai-ti-tim-e mun-ui-hae-ya-ge-sseo-yo.
Meaning: A: Okay, thank you. If it still doesn’t work, I guess we’ll have to contact the IT team.
Practice Tips
Mastering these phrases requires practice! Try role-playing the conversation example with a study partner, focusing on maintaining a quiet tone~. Pay attention to the pronunciation, especially the syllable breaks. You can also try describing imaginary router issues using the phrases from the “Identifying the Problem” section. Listening to Korean office vlogs or dramas might also expose you to similar situations. Remember, clear and considerate communication is key in any workplace! Fighting! (화이팅! hwa-i-ting!)
