Approaching a professor to inquire about academic events like seminars requires appropriate language and etiquette. This guide provides essential Korean phrases and cultural insights for students wishing to ask a professor about a data science seminar, ensuring clear and respectful communication.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 교수님, 데이터 과학 세미나에 대해 여쭤볼 것이 있습니다.
Pronunciation: gyo-su-nim, de-i-teo gwa-hak se-mi-na-e dae-hae yeo-jjwo-bol geo-si it-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Professor, I have something to ask about the data science seminar.
Basic Inquiry Phrases
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Expression: 교수님, 잠시 시간 괜찮으십니까?
Pronunciation: gyo-su-nim, jam-si si-gan gwaen-chan-eu-sim-ni-kka?
Meaning: Professor, do you have a moment? -
Expression: 데이터 과학 세미나가 열린다는 공지를 봤습니다.
Pronunciation: de-i-teo gwa-hak se-mi-na-ga yeol-lin-da-neun gong-ji-reul bwat-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I saw the announcement that a data science seminar will be held. -
Expression: 세미나에 대해 몇 가지 여쭤보고 싶습니다.
Pronunciation: se-mi-na-e dae-hae myeot ga-ji yeo-jjwo-bo-go sip-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I would like to ask a few things about the seminar. -
Expression: 혹시 데이터 과학 관련 세미나가 있나요?
Pronunciation: hok-si de-i-teo gwa-hak gwal-lyeon se-mi-na-ga in-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there perhaps a seminar related to data science? -
Expression: 세미나는 언제 열리나요?
Pronunciation: se-mi-na-neun eon-je yeol-li-na-yo?
Meaning: When will the seminar be held? -
Expression: 세미나 장소는 어디인가요?
Pronunciation: se-mi-na jang-so-neun eo-di-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: Where is the seminar location? -
Expression: 세미나 주제가 무엇인가요?
Pronunciation: se-mi-na ju-je-ga mu-eo-sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: What is the topic of the seminar? -
Expression: 누가 강연하시나요?
Pronunciation: nu-ga gang-yeon-ha-si-na-yo?
Meaning: Who will be giving the lecture/presentation? -
Expression: 세미나 참석 대상은 누구인가요?
Pronunciation: se-mi-na cham-seok dae-sang-eun nu-gu-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: Who is the target audience for the seminar? -
Expression: 세미나 관련 정보를 어디서 얻을 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: se-mi-na gwal-lyeon jeong-bo-reul eo-di-seo eo-deul su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Where can I get information related to the seminar? -
Expression: 세미나 일정표를 받을 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: se-mi-na il-jeong-pyo-reul ba-deul su i-sseul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Could I receive the seminar schedule? -
Expression: 자세한 내용을 알고 싶습니다.
Pronunciation: ja-se-han nae-yong-eul al-go sip-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I would like to know the detailed content.
Detailed Questions About the Seminar
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Expression: 세미나에서 주로 다루는 내용이 무엇인가요?
Pronunciation: se-mi-na-e-seo ju-ro da-ru-neun nae-yong-i mu-eo-sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: What content will be mainly covered in the seminar? -
Expression: 참가하기 전에 필요한 사전 지식이 있나요?
Pronunciation: cham-ga-ha-gi jeon-e pil-yo-han sa-jeon ji-si-gi in-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there any prerequisite knowledge needed before attending? -
Expression: 세미나 등록은 어떻게 하나요?
Pronunciation: se-mi-na deung-no-geun eo-tteo-ke ha-na-yo?
Meaning: How do I register for the seminar? -
Expression: 등록 마감일이 언제인가요?
Pronunciation: deung-nok ma-gam-i-ri eon-je-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: When is the registration deadline? -
Expression: 참가비가 있나요? 있다면 얼마인가요?
Pronunciation: cham-ga-bi-ga in-na-yo? it-da-myeon eol-ma-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is there a participation fee? If so, how much is it? -
Expression: 온라인으로도 참여할 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: on-la-in-eu-ro-do cham-yeo-hal su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Can I participate online as well? -
Expression: 세미나 자료는 미리 받을 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: se-mi-na ja-ryo-neun mi-ri ba-deul su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Can I receive the seminar materials in advance? -
Expression: 세미나 시간이 얼마나 걸리나요?
Pronunciation: se-mi-na si-ga-ni eol-ma-na geol-li-na-yo?
Meaning: How long does the seminar take? -
Expression: 질의응답 시간도 포함되어 있나요?
Pronunciation: ji-ri-eung-dap si-gan-do po-ham-doe-eo in-na-yo?
Meaning: Is a Q&A session included? -
Expression: 이 세미나가 제 연구에 도움이 될까요?
Pronunciation: i se-mi-na-ga je yeon-gu-e do-u-mi doel-kka-yo?
Meaning: Would this seminar be helpful for my research? -
Expression: 교수님께서 이 세미나를 추천하시나요?
Pronunciation: gyo-su-nim-kke-seo i se-mi-na-reul chu-cheon-ha-si-na-yo?
Meaning: Professor, do you recommend this seminar? -
Expression: 세미나 이후에 관련 자료를 얻을 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: se-mi-na i-hu-e gwal-lyeon ja-ryo-reul eo-deul su i-sseul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Can I get related materials after the seminar?
Formal Expressions for Addressing Professors
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Expression: 교수님, 안녕하십니까?
Pronunciation: gyo-su-nim, an-nyeong-ha-sim-ni-kka?
Meaning: Hello, Professor (Very formal greeting). -
Expression: 저는 [학과] [이름]입니다.
Pronunciation: jeo-neun [hak-gwa] [i-reum]-im-ni-da.
Meaning: I am [Name] from the [Department] department. -
Expression: 바쁘신 와중에 죄송합니다.
Pronunciation: ba-ppeu-sin wa-jung-e joe-song-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: I apologize for bothering you during your busy time. -
Expression: ~에 대해 여쭤봐도 괜찮을까요?
Pronunciation: ~e dae-hae yeo-jjwo-bwa-do gwaen-chan-eul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Would it be alright if I ask about ~? -
Expression: 실례지만, 질문 하나 드려도 될까요?
Pronunciation: sil-lye-ji-man, jil-mun ha-na deu-ryeo-do doel-kka-yo?
Meaning: Excuse me, but may I ask a question? -
Expression: 자세히 설명해 주실 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: ja-se-hi seol-myeong-hae ju-sil su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Could you please explain in detail? -
Expression: 시간 내주셔서 감사합니다.
Pronunciation: si-gan nae-ju-syeo-seo gam-sa-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: Thank you for your time. -
Expression: 답변해 주셔서 감사합니다.
Pronunciation: dap-byeon-hae ju-syeo-seo gam-sa-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: Thank you for your answer. -
Expression: 많은 도움이 되었습니다.
Pronunciation: ma-neun do-u-mi doe-eot-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: It was very helpful. -
Expression: 다음에 또 찾아뵙겠습니다.
Pronunciation: da-eu-me tto cha-ja-boep-get-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I will come see you again next time. (Polite closing) -
Expression: 안녕히 계십시오.
Pronunciation: an-nyeong-hi gye-sip-si-o.
Meaning: Goodbye (Formal, when leaving). -
Expression: 이메일로 다시 연락드려도 될까요?
Pronunciation: i-me-il-lo da-si yeol-lak-deu-ryeo-do doel-kka-yo?
Meaning: May I contact you again via email?
Korean Culture Notes
Addressing Professors: Always address professors as 교수님 (gyo-su-nim). Using their name directly is considered disrespectful. Adding their last name before the title, like 김 교수님 (Kim gyo-su-nim), is also common and polite.
Using Formal Language (존댓말 – Jon-daen-mal): It is crucial to use formal Korean (존댓말 – jon-daen-mal), ending sentences with ~ㅂ니다/습니다 (~m-ni-da/seum-ni-da) or ~아요/어요 (~a-yo/eo-yo) with polite verb forms when speaking to professors. Avoid informal language (반말 – ban-mal) entirely.
Approaching Professors: It’s generally best to approach professors during their office hours or make an appointment via email beforehand. Knock before entering their office and wait for permission to enter. Bow slightly when greeting and leaving.
Expressing Gratitude: Showing appreciation is important. Use phrases like 감사합니다 (gam-sa-ham-ni-da – Thank you) and 도움이 되었습니다 (do-u-mi doe-eot-seum-ni-da – It was helpful) frequently.
Email Etiquette: When emailing, use a clear subject line (e.g., 데이터 과학 세미나 관련 문의 (학생 [이름]) – Inquiry about Data Science Seminar (Student [Name])), start with a formal greeting (교수님께 – gyo-su-nim-kke – To Professor), clearly state your name and department, use formal language, and end with a polite closing ([이름] 올림 – [i-reum] ol-lim – Sincerely, [Name]).
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A student (Min-jun) visits Professor Kim’s office to ask about an upcoming data science seminar.
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Expression: A (Min-jun): (Knocks) 교수님, 들어가도 괜찮을까요?
Pronunciation: gyo-su-nim, deu-reo-ga-do gwaen-chan-eul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Professor, may I come in? -
Expression: B (Professor Kim): 네, 들어오세요. 무슨 일이죠?
Pronunciation: ne, deu-reo-o-se-yo. mu-seun i-ri-jyo?
Meaning: Yes, come in. What is it? -
Expression: A (Min-jun): 안녕하십니까, 교수님. 저는 컴퓨터공학과 박민준입니다. 다음 주에 열리는 데이터 과학 세미나에 대해 여쭤볼 것이 있어서 찾아왔습니다.
Pronunciation: an-nyeong-ha-sim-ni-kka, gyo-su-nim. jeo-neun keom-pyu-teo-gong-hak-gwa bak-min-jun-im-ni-da. da-eum ju-e yeol-li-neun de-i-teo gwa-hak se-mi-na-e dae-hae yeo-jjwo-bol geo-si i-sseo-seo cha-ja-wat-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Good day, Professor. I am Park Min-jun from the Computer Science department. I came because I have something to ask about the data science seminar being held next week. -
Expression: B (Professor Kim): 아, 네. 데이터 과학 세미나요. 무엇이 궁금한가요?
Pronunciation: a, ne. de-i-teo gwa-hak se-mi-na-yo. mu-eo-si gung-geum-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: Ah, yes. The data science seminar. What are you curious about? -
Expression: A (Min-jun): 세미나 등록은 따로 해야 하나요? 그리고 참가하기 전에 특별히 준비해야 할 것이 있을까요?
Pronunciation: se-mi-na deung-no-geun tta-ro hae-ya ha-na-yo? geu-ri-go cham-ga-ha-gi jeon-e teuk-byeol-hi jun-bi-hae-ya hal geo-si i-sseul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Do I need to register separately for the seminar? And is there anything specific I should prepare before attending? -
Expression: B (Professor Kim): 네, 학과 홈페이지에서 온라인으로 등록해야 합니다. 마감일이 내일까지니 서두르세요. 사전 지식은 크게 필요 없지만, 기본적인 통계나 프로그래밍 개념을 알고 오면 더 도움이 될 겁니다.
Pronunciation: ne, hak-gwa hom-pe-i-ji-e-seo on-la-in-eu-ro deung-no-kae-ya ham-ni-da. ma-gam-i-ri nae-il-kka-ji-ni seo-du-reu-se-yo. sa-jeon ji-si-geun keu-ge pil-yo eop-ji-man, gi-bon-jeo-gin tong-gye-na peu-ro-geu-rae-ming gae-nyeom-eul al-go o-myeon deo do-u-mi doel geom-ni-da.
Meaning: Yes, you need to register online through the department website. The deadline is tomorrow, so please hurry. Prerequisite knowledge isn’t strictly required, but knowing basic statistics or programming concepts will be more helpful. -
Expression: A (Min-jun): 알겠습니다. 자세히 알려주셔서 감사합니다, 교수님!
Pronunciation: al-get-seum-ni-da. ja-se-hi al-lyeo-ju-syeo-seo gam-sa-ham-ni-da, gyo-su-nim!
Meaning: I understand. Thank you for the detailed information, Professor! -
Expression: B (Professor Kim): 네. 세미나에서 봅시다.
Pronunciation: ne. se-mi-na-e-seo bop-si-da.
Meaning: Okay. See you at the seminar. -
Expression: A (Min-jun): 네, 감사합니다. 안녕히 계십시오.
Pronunciation: ne, gam-sa-ham-ni-da. an-nyeong-hi gye-sip-si-o.
Meaning: Yes, thank you. Goodbye.
Practice Tips
Mastering these phrases requires practice! Try role-playing the conversation with a friend or language partner~ Imagine different scenarios: asking about the seminar topic, prerequisites, or registration process. Pay close attention to using formal language (존댓말) and the correct pronunciation, especially the syllable breaks. You can also practice writing a formal email inquiry to a professor using the phrases learned. Good luck! 화이팅! (hwa-i-ting! – Fighting!/Good luck!)
