Discussing school events like science fairs requires specific vocabulary and polite expressions, especially when speaking with a teacher. This guide provides essential Korean phrases for students wanting to inquire about an upcoming science fair, covering everything from basic questions to specific details about participation and deadlines.
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Core Expression: Asking About the Science Fair
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Expression: 과학 박람회에 대해 질문하기
Pronunciation: gwa-hak bang-ram-hoe-e dae-hae jil-mun-ha-gi
Meaning: Asking about the science fair
Basic Questions for Your Teacher
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Expression: 선생님, 질문 있습니다.
Pronunciation: seon-saeng-nim, jil-mun it-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Teacher, I have a question. -
Expression: 다음 달 과학 박람회에 대해 여쭤볼 것이 있습니다.
Pronunciation: da-eum dal gwa-hak bang-ram-hoe-e dae-hae yeo-jjeo-bol geo-si it-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I have something to ask about next month’s science fair. -
Expression: 과학 박람회가 언제 열리나요?
Pronunciation: gwa-hak bang-ram-hoe-ga eon-je yeol-li-na-yo?
Meaning: When is the science fair held? -
Expression: 과학 박람회에 대해 더 자세히 알려주실 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: gwa-hak bang-ram-hoe-e dae-hae deo ja-se-hi al-lyeo-ju-sil su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Could you tell me more details about the science fair? -
Expression: 참가 신청은 어떻게 하나요?
Pronunciation: cham-ga sin-cheong-eun eo-tteo-ke ha-na-yo?
Meaning: How do I apply to participate? -
Expression: 누구나 참가할 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: nu-gu-na cham-ga-hal su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Can anyone participate? -
Expression: 참가 자격이 어떻게 되나요?
Pronunciation: cham-ga ja-gyeo-gi eo-tteo-ke doe-na-yo?
Meaning: What are the eligibility requirements for participation? -
Expression: 주제는 자유인가요?
Pronunciation: ju-je-neun ja-yu-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is the theme freely chosen? -
Expression: 팀으로 참가해도 되나요?
Pronunciation: tim-eu-ro cham-ga-hae-do doe-na-yo?
Meaning: Can we participate as a team? -
Expression: 혹시 관련 안내문이 있나요?
Pronunciation: hok-si gwal-lyeon an-nae-mun-i in-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there perhaps an information notice about it?
Asking About Specific Details
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Expression: 신청 마감일이 언제인가요?
Pronunciation: sin-cheong ma-gam-il-i eon-je-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: When is the application deadline? -
Expression: 프로젝트 제출 마감일은 언제인가요?
Pronunciation: peu-ro-jek-teu je-chul ma-gam-il-eun eon-je-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: When is the project submission deadline? -
Expression: 과학 박람회는 며칠 동안 진행되나요?
Pronunciation: gwa-hak bang-ram-hoe-neun myeo-chil dong-an jin-haeng-doe-na-yo?
Meaning: For how many days will the science fair run? -
Expression: 어떤 종류의 프로젝트를 할 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: eo-tteon jong-nyu-ui peu-ro-jek-teu-reul hal su in-na-yo?
Meaning: What kind of projects can we do? -
Expression: 심사 기준은 무엇인가요?
Pronunciation: sim-sa gi-jun-eun mu-eo-sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: What are the judging criteria? -
Expression: 발표도 해야 하나요?
Pronunciation: bal-pyo-do hae-ya ha-na-yo?
Meaning: Do we also have to give a presentation? -
Expression: 필요한 준비물이 있을까요?
Pronunciation: pil-yo-han jun-bi-mul-i i-sseul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Are there any necessary materials we need to prepare? -
Expression: 프로젝트 아이디어에 대해 조언을 구할 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: peu-ro-jek-teu a-i-di-eo-e dae-hae jo-eon-eul gu-hal su i-sseul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Could I ask for advice about project ideas? -
Expression: 작년 우승 프로젝트는 어떤 것이었나요?
Pronunciation: jang-nyeon u-seung peu-ro-jek-teu-neun eo-tteon geo-si-eon-na-yo?
Meaning: What was last year’s winning project? -
Expression: 참가비가 있나요?
Pronunciation: cham-ga-bi-ga in-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there a participation fee?
Expressing Interest and Participation
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Expression: 과학 박람회에 참가하고 싶습니다.
Pronunciation: gwa-hak bang-ram-hoe-e cham-ga-ha-go sip-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I would like to participate in the science fair. -
Expression: 정말 기대돼요!
Pronunciation: jeong-mal gi-dae-doe-yo!
Meaning: I’m really looking forward to it! -
Expression: 좋은 경험이 될 것 같아요.
Pronunciation: jo-eun gyeong-heom-i doel geot ga-ta-yo.
Meaning: I think it will be a good experience. -
Expression: 친구와 함께 팀으로 참가할 생각입니다.
Pronunciation: chin-gu-wa ham-kke tim-eu-ro cham-ga-hal saeng-ga-gim-ni-da.
Meaning: I am thinking of participating as a team with my friend. -
Expression: 주제를 정하면 다시 말씀드리겠습니다.
Pronunciation: ju-je-reul jeong-ha-myeon da-si mal-sseum-deu-ri-get-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I will let you know once I decide on a topic. -
Expression: 신청서를 어디서 받을 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: sin-cheong-seo-reul eo-di-seo ba-deul su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Where can I get the application form? -
Expression: 신청서를 작성해서 제출하겠습니다.
Pronunciation: sin-cheong-seo-reul jak-seong-hae-seo je-chul-ha-get-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I will fill out the application form and submit it. -
Expression: 열심히 준비하겠습니다.
Pronunciation: yeol-sim-hi jun-bi-ha-get-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I will prepare diligently. -
Expression: 도움이 필요하면 다시 여쭤봐도 될까요?
Pronunciation: do-um-i pil-yo-ha-myeon da-si yeo-jjeo-bwa-do doel-kka-yo?
Meaning: If I need help, may I ask you again? -
Expression: 관심 있는 친구들에게도 알려줄게요.
Pronunciation: gwan-sim it-neun chin-gu-deul-e-ge-do al-lyeo-jul-ge-yo.
Meaning: I’ll let my interested friends know too.
Polite Phrases for Speaking with Teachers
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Expression: 선생님 (seon-saeng-nim)
Pronunciation: seon-saeng-nim
Meaning: Teacher (Polite term of address) -
Expression: ~습니다 / ~ㅂ니다 (~seum-ni-da / ~m-ni-da)
Pronunciation: ~seum-ni-da / ~m-ni-da
Meaning: Formal polite sentence ending. -
Expression: ~나요? (~na-yo?) / ~ㅂ니까? (~m-ni-kka?)
Pronunciation: ~na-yo? / ~m-ni-kka?
Meaning: Formal polite question endings. -
Expression: 여쭤보다 (yeo-jjeo-bo-da)
Pronunciation: yeo-jjeo-bo-da
Meaning: To ask (humble form, used when asking someone of higher status like a teacher) -
Expression: 알려주셔서 감사합니다.
Pronunciation: al-lyeo-ju-syeo-seo gam-sa-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: Thank you for letting me know. -
Expression: 바쁘신데 죄송합니다.
Pronunciation: ba-ppeu-sin-de joe-song-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: I’m sorry to bother you when you’re busy. -
Expression: 시간 괜찮으실 때 잠깐 여쭤볼 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: si-gan gwaen-chan-eu-sil ttae jam-kkan yeo-jjeo-bol su i-sseul-kka-yo?
Meaning: When you have time, could I ask you something briefly? -
Expression: 이해했습니다.
Pronunciation: i-hae-haet-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I understand. -
Expression: 다시 한번 설명해 주실 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: da-si han-beon seol-myeong-hae ju-sil su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Could you explain it one more time? -
Expression: 도와주셔서 감사합니다.
Pronunciation: do-wa-ju-syeo-seo gam-sa-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: Thank you for your help.
Korean Culture Notes
Formality with Teachers: In Korea, the student-teacher relationship is hierarchical and requires respect. Always use formal language (존댓말 – jon-daen-mal), including formal sentence endings like ~습니다/~ㅂ니다 and question endings like ~나요?/~ㅂ니까?. Address your teacher as 선생님 (seon-saeng-nim).
Using Humble Language: When asking questions, use the humble verb 여쭤보다 (yeo-jjeo-bo-da) instead of the standard 물어보다 (mur-eo-bo-da) to show extra respect.
Approaching Teachers: It’s polite to check if the teacher has time before asking questions, especially if they seem busy. Phrases like 시간 괜찮으세요? (si-gan gwaen-chan-eu-se-yo? – Is now a good time?) or 잠깐 시간 있으세요? (jam-kkan si-gan i-sseu-se-yo? – Do you have a moment?) are appropriate.
School Events: Events like science fairs (과학 박람회 – gwa-hak bang-ram-hoe) or school festivals (학교 축제 – hak-gyo chuk-je) are common in Korean schools and often involve active student participation and preparation.
Expressing Gratitude: Always thank the teacher after they provide information or help, using phrases like 감사합니다 (gam-sa-ham-ni-da) or 알려주셔서 감사합니다 (al-lyeo-ju-syeo-seo gam-sa-ham-ni-da).
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A student (Min-jun) approaches their science teacher (Ms. Kim) after class to ask about the upcoming science fair.
Roles:
A: Min-jun (Student)
B: Ms. Kim (Teacher)
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Expression: A: 선생님, 잠깐 시간 괜찮으세요? 다음 달 과학 박람회에 대해 여쭤볼 것이 있어서요.
Pronunciation: A: seon-saeng-nim, jam-kkan si-gan gwaen-chan-eu-se-yo? da-eum dal gwa-hak bang-ram-hoe-e dae-hae yeo-jjeo-bol geo-si i-sseo-seo-yo.
Meaning: A: Teacher, do you have a moment? I have something to ask about next month’s science fair. -
Expression: B: 아, 민준 학생. 네, 괜찮아요. 무엇이 궁금한가요?
Pronunciation: B: a, min-jun hak-saeng. ne, gwaen-chan-a-yo. mu-eo-si gung-geum-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: B: Oh, Min-jun. Yes, it’s fine. What are you curious about? -
Expression: A: 참가 신청 마감일이 언제인지 알 수 있을까요? 그리고 주제는 자유롭게 정해도 되나요?
Pronunciation: A: cham-ga sin-cheong ma-gam-il-i eon-je-in-ji al su i-sseul-kka-yo? geu-ri-go ju-je-neun ja-yu-rop-ge jeong-hae-do doe-na-yo?
Meaning: A: Could I know when the application deadline is? And, can we choose the topic freely? -
Expression: B: 신청 마감일은 다음 주 금요일까지예요. 주제는 과학 관련 분야라면 자유롭게 선택할 수 있어요. 안내문에 더 자세한 내용이 있으니 확인해 보세요.
Pronunciation: B: sin-cheong ma-gam-il-eun da-eum ju geum-yo-il-kka-ji-ye-yo. ju-je-neun gwa-hak gwal-lyeon bun-ya-ra-myeon ja-yu-rop-ge seon-taek-hal su i-sseo-yo. an-nae-mun-e deo ja-se-han nae-yong-i i-sseu-ni hwa-gin-hae bo-se-yo.
Meaning: B: The application deadline is next Friday. As for the topic, you can choose freely as long as it’s related to a science field. There are more details in the information notice, so please check it. -
Expression: A: 네, 알겠습니다. 안내문은 어디서 받을 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: A: ne, al-get-seum-ni-da. an-nae-mun-eun eo-di-seo ba-deul su in-na-yo?
Meaning: A: Yes, I understand. Where can I get the information notice? -
Expression: B: 과학실 앞 게시판에 붙어 있고, 학교 홈페이지 공지사항에도 올라와 있어요.
Pronunciation: B: gwa-hak-sil ap ge-si-pan-e bu-teo it-go, hak-gyo hom-pe-i-ji gong-ji-sa-hang-e-do ol-la-wa i-sseo-yo.
Meaning: B: It’s posted on the bulletin board in front of the science lab, and it’s also uploaded to the school website’s notice board. -
Expression: A: 아, 그렇군요! 알려주셔서 감사합니다, 선생님! 열심히 준비해 보겠습니다.
Pronunciation: A: a, geu-reo-kun-yo! al-lyeo-ju-syeo-seo gam-sa-ham-ni-da, seon-saeng-nim! yeol-sim-hi jun-bi-hae bo-get-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: A: Ah, I see! Thank you for letting me know, Teacher! I will prepare diligently. -
Expression: B: 그래요. 기대할게요. 궁금한 점 있으면 언제든지 다시 물어보세요.
Pronunciation: B: geu-rae-yo. gi-dae-hal-ge-yo. gung-geum-han jeom i-sseu-myeon eon-je-deun-ji da-si mur-eo-bo-se-yo.
Meaning: B: Okay. I’ll look forward to it. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask again anytime.
Practice Tips
Mastering these phrases requires practice! Try role-playing the conversation with a friend or language partner~ Imagine you’re really talking to your teacher about the science fair. Pay close attention to using the formal ~습니다/~ㅂ니다 endings and the humble verb 여쭤보다. Review the vocabulary for deadlines (마감일 – ma-gam-il), topics (주제 – ju-je), and participation (참가 – cham-ga). The more you practice, the more natural it will feel when you need to use these expressions in a real school setting! Fighting! (화이팅! – hwa-i-ting!)
