Effectively communicating with colleagues is crucial in any workplace. This guide provides essential Korean phrases for asking a teammate to join a brainstorming call later, ensuring clear and polite requests within a professional setting. Learn how to suggest the call, check availability, and confirm the details smoothly.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 이따가 브레인스토밍 콜 같이 할래요?
Pronunciation: i-tta-ga beu-re-in-seu-to-ming kol gat-i hal-lae-yo?
Meaning: Shall we have a brainstorming call together later? (Polite suggestion)
Suggesting the Call
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Expression: 잠시 후에 아이디어 회의 좀 할 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: jam-si hu-e a-i-di-eo hoe-ui jom hal su it-sseul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Could we have an idea meeting in a little while? -
Expression: 오늘 오후에 잠깐 브레인스토밍 시간 가질까요?
Pronunciation: o-neul o-hu-e jam-kkan beu-re-in-seu-to-ming si-gan ga-jil-kka-yo?
Meaning: Shall we have a brief brainstorming session this afternoon? -
Expression: [프로젝트 이름] 관련해서 이야기 좀 하고 싶은데, 이따 통화 괜찮으세요?
Pronunciation: [peu-ro-jek-teu i-reum] gwal-lyeon-hae-seo i-ya-gi jom ha-go sip-eun-de, i-tta tong-hwa gwaen-chan-eu-se-yo?
Meaning: I’d like to talk about [Project Name], are you okay for a call later? -
Expression: 아이디어 구체화를 위해 잠시 통화 가능할까요?
Pronunciation: a-i-di-eo gu-che-hwa-reul wi-hae jam-si tong-hwa ga-neung-hal-kka-yo?
Meaning: Could we have a quick call to flesh out some ideas? -
Expression: 이따가 짧게 브레인스토밍 콜 해요.
Pronunciation: i-tta-ga jjal-ge beu-re-in-seu-to-ming kol hae-yo.
Meaning: Let’s have a short brainstorming call later. (Slightly more direct) -
Expression: 새로운 아이디어가 있는데, 이따가 같이 얘기해볼래요?
Pronunciation: sae-ro-un a-i-di-eo-ga it-neun-de, i-tta-ga gat-i yae-gi-hae-bol-lae-yo?
Meaning: I have a new idea, shall we talk about it together later? -
Expression: 이 문제에 대해 같이 고민해보고 싶은데, 잠시 통화할 시간 있으세요?
Pronunciation: i mun-je-e dae-hae gat-i go-min-hae-bo-go sip-eun-de, jam-si tong-hwa-hal si-gan it-sseu-se-yo?
Meaning: I’d like to brainstorm this issue together, do you have time for a quick call? -
Expression: 우리 이따가 만나서 아이디어 좀 교환할까요? (만나서 = meeting in person or call)
Pronunciation: u-ri i-tta-ga man-na-seo a-i-di-eo jom gyo-hwan-hal-kka-yo? (man-na-seo)
Meaning: Shall we meet later to exchange some ideas? (‘Meet’ can imply a call) -
Expression: 브레인스토밍이 필요한데, 이따 시간 좀 내주실 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: beu-re-in-seu-to-ming-i pil-yo-han-de, i-tta si-gan jom nae-ju-sil su in-na-yo?
Meaning: We need to brainstorm, could you spare some time later? -
Expression: 이따가 화상 회의로 아이디어 회의 잠깐 할까요?
Pronunciation: i-tta-ga hwa-sang hoe-ui-ro a-i-di-eo hoe-ui jam-kkan hal-kka-yo?
Meaning: Shall we have a quick idea meeting via video call later?
Asking About Availability
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Expression: 이따가 시간 괜찮으세요?
Pronunciation: i-tta-ga si-gan gwaen-chan-eu-se-yo?
Meaning: Are you free later? / Is later a good time for you? -
Expression: 몇 시쯤 통화 가능하실까요?
Pronunciation: myeot si-jjeum tong-hwa ga-neung-ha-sil-kka-yo?
Meaning: Around what time would you be available for a call? -
Expression: 오후에 잠깐 시간 있으세요?
Pronunciation: o-hu-e jam-kkan si-gan it-sseu-se-yo?
Meaning: Do you have some time this afternoon? -
Expression: 언제가 편하세요?
Pronunciation: eon-je-ga pyeon-ha-se-yo?
Meaning: When is convenient for you? -
Expression: 혹시 지금 잠깐 시간 되세요?
Pronunciation: hok-si ji-geum jam-kkan si-gan doe-se-yo?
Meaning: By any chance, do you have a moment right now? -
Expression: 3시쯤 어떠세요?
Pronunciation: se-si-jjeum eo-tteo-se-yo?
Meaning: How about around 3 o’clock? -
Expression: 퇴근 전에 잠깐 괜찮으실까요?
Pronunciation: toe-geun jeon-e jam-kkan gwaen-chan-eu-sil-kka-yo?
Meaning: Would you be okay for a moment before leaving work? -
Expression: 바쁘시면 나중에 해도 괜찮아요.
Pronunciation: ba-ppeu-si-myeon na-jung-e hae-do gwaen-chan-a-yo.
Meaning: If you’re busy, it’s okay to do it later. -
Expression: 편하신 시간 알려주세요.
Pronunciation: pyeon-ha-sin si-gan al-lyeo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please let me know a convenient time for you. -
Expression: 혹시 다른 약속 있으신가요?
Pronunciation: hok-si da-reun yak-sok it-sseu-sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: Do you happen to have other plans?
Discussing the Topic Briefly
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Expression: [주제]에 대해서 이야기하고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: [ju-je]-e dae-hae-seo i-ya-gi-ha-go sip-eo-yo.
Meaning: I want to talk about [Topic]. -
Expression: 새로운 마케팅 전략에 대한 아이디어를 나누고 싶습니다.
Pronunciation: sae-ro-un ma-ke-ting jeol-lyak-e dae-han a-i-di-eo-reul na-nu-go sip-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I’d like to share ideas about the new marketing strategy. -
Expression: 다음 분기 캠페인 관련해서 브레인스토밍이 필요해요.
Pronunciation: da-eum bun-gi kaem-pe-in gwal-lyeon-hae-seo beu-re-in-seu-to-ming-i pil-yo-hae-yo.
Meaning: We need to brainstorm regarding the next quarter’s campaign. -
Expression: 고객 피드백 기반으로 개선 아이디어를 논의하고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: go-gaek pi-deu-baek gi-ban-eu-ro gae-seon a-i-di-eo-reul non-ui-ha-go sip-eo-yo.
Meaning: I want to discuss improvement ideas based on customer feedback. -
Expression: 간단하게 아이디어 정리하는 시간이에요.
Pronunciation: gan-dan-ha-ge a-i-di-eo jeong-ni-ha-neun si-gan-i-e-yo.
Meaning: It’s just a time to briefly organize ideas. -
Expression: 창의적인 아이디어가 필요해서요.
Pronunciation: chang-ui-jeog-in a-i-di-eo-ga pil-yo-hae-seo-yo.
Meaning: Because we need creative ideas. -
Expression: 이 부분에 대해 같이 생각해보면 좋을 것 같아요.
Pronunciation: i bu-bun-e dae-hae gat-i saeng-gak-hae-bo-myeon jo-eul geot gat-a-yo.
Meaning: I think it would be good if we think about this part together. -
Expression: 어떤 방향으로 가야 할지 같이 논의해요.
Pronunciation: eo-tteon bang-hyang-eu-ro ga-ya hal-ji gat-i non-ui-hae-yo.
Meaning: Let’s discuss together which direction we should go. -
Expression: 막히는 부분이 있어서 의견을 듣고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: mak-hi-neun bu-bun-i it-sseo-seo ui-gyeon-eul deut-go sip-eo-yo.
Meaning: There’s a part I’m stuck on, so I’d like to hear your opinion. -
Expression: 주제는 [주제]이고, 15분 정도 예상해요.
Pronunciation: ju-je-neun [ju-je]-i-go, sip-o-bun jeong-do ye-sang-hae-yo.
Meaning: The topic is [Topic], and I expect it to take about 15 minutes.
Confirming the Call
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Expression: 네, 그럼 이따 [시간]에 통화해요.
Pronunciation: ne, geu-reom i-tta [si-gan]-e tong-hwa-hae-yo.
Meaning: Okay, then let’s talk at [Time] later. -
Expression: 좋아요. 그때 연락드릴게요.
Pronunciation: jo-a-yo. geu-ttae yeol-lak-deu-ril-ge-yo.
Meaning: Sounds good. I’ll contact you then. -
Expression: 알겠습니다. [시간]에 뵙겠습니다. (뵙겠습니다 is very formal)
Pronunciation: al-get-sseum-ni-da. [si-gan]-e boep-get-sseum-ni-da.
Meaning: Understood. I will see you at [Time]. (Very formal) -
Expression: 그럼 [시간]에 콜 링크 보내드릴게요.
Pronunciation: geu-reom [si-gan]-e kol ling-keu bo-nae-deu-ril-ge-yo.
Meaning: Then I’ll send you the call link at [Time]. -
Expression: 네, 이따 봬요! (봬요 is slightly less formal)
Pronunciation: ne, i-tta bwae-yo!
Meaning: Okay, see you later! (Slightly less formal) -
Expression: 혹시 변경사항 있으면 미리 알려주세요.
Pronunciation: hok-si byeon-gyeong-sa-hang it-sseu-myeon mi-ri al-lyeo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please let me know in advance if there are any changes. -
Expression: 그럼 그때까지 자료 좀 더 찾아볼게요.
Pronunciation: geu-reom geu-ttae-kka-ji ja-ryo jom deo cha-ja-bol-ge-yo.
Meaning: Then I’ll look for some more materials until then. -
Expression: 이따가 [플랫폼 이름]으로 접속해주세요. (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet)
Pronunciation: i-tta-ga [peul-laet-pom i-reum]-eu-ro jeop-sok-hae-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please connect via [Platform Name] later. -
Expression: 확인했습니다. 이따 연락드리겠습니다.
Pronunciation: hwa-gin-haet-sseum-ni-da. i-tta yeol-lak-deu-ri-get-sseum-ni-da.
Meaning: Confirmed. I will contact you later.
Korean Culture Notes
Hierarchy Matters: When asking a senior colleague (선배 – seon-bae or someone with a higher title), use more formal language and honorifics (like adding -시- -si- or using -세요? -se-yo? endings). Asking a junior (후배 – hu-bae) or someone of the same level allows for slightly less formal, but still polite, language.
Being Mindful of Time: Koreans value efficiency. When suggesting a meeting, it’s often helpful to mention the expected duration (e.g., 15분 정도 – sip-o-bun jeong-do – about 15 minutes) or state it’s just a 잠깐 (jam-kkan – brief) call. Avoid interrupting someone who looks very busy without first checking their availability politely.
Indirectness in Requests: While direct requests are becoming more common, sometimes phrasing the request as a question (…할 수 있을까요? – …hal su it-sseul-kka-yo? – Could we…?) or a suggestion (…할래요? – …hal-lae-yo? – Shall we…?) is considered more polite than a direct command, especially when asking for someone’s time.
“Brainstorming” Konglish: The word 브레인스토밍 (beu-re-in-seu-to-ming) is widely understood Konglish (Korean-style English). You can also use native Korean terms like 아이디어 회의 (a-i-di-eo hoe-ui – idea meeting) or simply say you want to 의견을 나누다 (ui-gyeon-eul na-nu-da – share opinions) or 같이 고민하다 (gat-i go-min-ha-da – think/worry together).
Confirmation is Key: After agreeing on a time, briefly confirming it (네, 그럼 그때 봬요. – Ne, geu-reom geu-ttae bwae-yo. – Okay, see you then.) is common practice to ensure mutual understanding.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: Minjun needs to brainstorm ideas for a new social media campaign with his teammate, Sora.
Characters:
- A: Minjun (민준)
- B: Sora (소라)
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Expression: A: 소라 씨, 안녕하세요. 혹시 이따 오후에 잠깐 시간 괜찮으세요?
Pronunciation: so-ra ssi, an-nyeong-ha-se-yo. hok-si i-tta o-hu-e jam-kkan si-gan gwaen-chan-eu-se-yo?
Meaning: Hello, Sora. By any chance, are you free for a little while later this afternoon? -
Expression: B: 네, 민준 씨. 괜찮아요. 무슨 일 있으세요?
Pronunciation: ne, min-jun ssi. gwaen-chan-a-yo. mu-seun il it-sseu-se-yo?
Meaning: Yes, Minjun. I’m free. What’s up? -
Expression: A: 다음 달 소셜 미디어 캠페인 관련해서 아이디어 브레인스토밍 좀 같이 하고 싶어서요. 한 20분 정도면 될 것 같아요.
Pronunciation: da-eum dal so-syeol mi-di-eo kaem-pe-in gwal-lyeon-hae-seo a-i-di-eo beu-re-in-seu-to-ming jom gat-i ha-go sip-eo-seo-yo. han i-sip-bun jeong-do-myeon doel geot gat-a-yo.
Meaning: I’d like to brainstorm some ideas together for next month’s social media campaign. I think about 20 minutes should be enough. -
Expression: B: 아, 좋아요! 저도 마침 생각 중이었어요. 몇 시쯤이 편하세요?
Pronunciation: a, jo-a-yo! jeo-do ma-chim saeng-gak jung-i-eot-sseo-yo. myeot si-jjeum-i pyeon-ha-se-yo?
Meaning: Oh, sounds good! I was just thinking about that too. Around what time is convenient for you? -
Expression: A: 저는 3시 이후면 다 괜찮은데, 소라 씨는 어떠세요?
Pronunciation: jeo-neun se-si i-hu-myeon da gwaen-chan-eun-de, so-ra ssi-neun eo-tteo-se-yo?
Meaning: I’m free anytime after 3 PM, how about you, Sora? -
Expression: B: 그럼 3시 반 어때요? 그때 딱 회의 끝나거든요.
Pronunciation: geu-reom se-si ban eo-ttae-yo? geu-ttae ttak hoe-ui kkeun-na-geo-deun-yo.
Meaning: Then how about 3:30? My meeting finishes right at that time. -
Expression: A: 네, 좋습니다! 그럼 3시 반에 제가 줌 링크 보내드릴게요.
Pronunciation: ne, jot-sseum-ni-da! geu-reom se-si ban-e je-ga jum ling-keu bo-nae-deu-ril-ge-yo.
Meaning: Yes, that’s great! Then I’ll send you the Zoom link at 3:30. -
Expression: B: 네, 알겠습니다. 이따 봬요!
Pronunciation: ne, al-get-sseum-ni-da. i-tta bwae-yo!
Meaning: Okay, understood. See you later!
Practice Tips
Practice makes perfect, especially with workplace communication! Try role-playing with a study partner or even just saying the phrases aloud to yourself~ Imagine different scenarios: asking a busy senior colleague versus a close teammate. Pay attention to the politeness levels!
Listen to how native speakers make these requests in Korean dramas or workplace vlogs. Notice their intonation and word choices. Don’t be afraid to use these phrases in real situations if you have the chance. Even small interactions build confidence! 화이팅! (hwaiting! – You can do it!)
