Collaborating on creative projects like drama scripts often requires seeking feedback from peers. This guide provides essential Korean phrases and cultural context for students needing advice on their scriptwriting from fellow students at school. Learn how to politely ask for help, discuss specific parts of the script, receive feedback, and express gratitude effectively in Korean.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 내 대본 좀 봐줄 수 있어?
Pronunciation: nae dae-bon jom bwa-jul su i-sseo?
Meaning: Can you take a look at my script? (Informal, used between friends/peers)
Asking for Help
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Expression: 시간 괜찮으면 잠깐 얘기 좀 할 수 있을까?
Pronunciation: si-gan gwaen-chan-eu-myeon jam-kkan yae-gi jom hal su i-sseul-kka?
Meaning: If you have time, can we talk for a moment? -
Expression: 네 의견이 필요해.
Pronunciation: ne ui-gyeon-i pil-yo-hae.
Meaning: I need your opinion. (Informal) -
Expression: 혹시 지금 바빠?
Pronunciation: hok-si ji-geum ba-ppa?
Meaning: Are you busy right now, by any chance? (Informal) -
Expression: 언제 시간 돼?
Pronunciation: eon-je si-gan dwae?
Meaning: When are you free? (Informal) -
Expression: 대본 피드백 좀 부탁해도 될까?
Pronunciation: dae-bon pi-deu-baek jom bu-tak-hae-do doel-kka?
Meaning: Could I ask you for some feedback on the script? (Slightly more polite informal) -
Expression: 내가 쓴 대본인데, 한번 읽어봐 줄래?
Pronunciation: nae-ga sseun dae-bon-in-de, han-beon il-geo-bwa jul-lae?
Meaning: This is the script I wrote, would you read it for me? (Informal) -
Expression: 조언 좀 해줄 수 있어?
Pronunciation: jo-eon jom hae-jul su i-sseo?
Meaning: Can you give me some advice? (Informal) -
Expression: 도움이 필요해서 왔어.
Pronunciation: do-um-i pil-yo-hae-seo wa-sseo.
Meaning: I came because I need help. (Informal) -
Expression: 잠깐 시간 내줄 수 있어?
Pronunciation: jam-kkan si-gan nae-jul su i-sseo?
Meaning: Can you spare a moment? (Informal) -
Expression: 이것 좀 같이 봐줘.
Pronunciation: i-geot jom ga-chi bwa-jwo.
Meaning: Look at this with me. (Informal request)
Describing the Script
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Expression: 이건 우리 연극 동아리 대본이야.
Pronunciation: i-geon u-ri yeon-geuk dong-a-ri dae-bon-i-ya.
Meaning: This is the script for our drama club. -
Expression: 내가 직접 쓴 거야.
Pronunciation: nae-ga jik-jeop sseun geo-ya.
Meaning: I wrote it myself. -
Expression: 주인공 캐릭터는 어때 보여?
Pronunciation: ju-in-gong kae-rik-teo-neun eo-ttae bo-yeo?
Meaning: How does the main character seem? -
Expression: 이 장면이 좀 어색한 것 같아.
Pronunciation: i jang-myeon-i jom eo-saek-han geot ga-ta.
Meaning: I think this scene feels a bit awkward. -
Expression: 대사가 너무 긴가?
Pronunciation: dae-sa-ga neo-mu gin-ga?
Meaning: Are the lines too long? -
Expression: 이야기 흐름은 자연스러워?
Pronunciation: i-ya-gi heu-reum-eun ja-yeon-seu-reo-wo?
Meaning: Is the story flow natural? -
Expression: 갈등 구조가 명확한지 모르겠어.
Pronunciation: gal-deung gu-jo-ga myeong-hwak-han-ji mo-reu-ge-sseo.
Meaning: I’m not sure if the conflict structure is clear. -
Expression: 이 부분 대사를 어떻게 고치면 좋을까?
Pronunciation: i bu-bun dae-sa-reul eo-tteo-ke go-chi-myeon jo-eul-kka?
Meaning: How should I fix the lines in this part? -
Expression: 결말이 좀 약한 것 같기도 해.
Pronunciation: gyeol-mal-i jom yak-han geot gat-gi-do hae.
Meaning: I also feel like the ending might be a bit weak. -
Expression: 네 생각은 어때?
Pronunciation: ne saeng-gag-eun eo-ttae?
Meaning: What do you think? (Informal)
Receiving Feedback
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Expression: 솔직하게 말해줘도 괜찮아.
Pronunciation: sol-jik-ha-ge mal-hae-jwodo gwaen-chan-a.
Meaning: It’s okay to tell me honestly. -
Expression: 아, 그렇구나. 좋은 지적이야.
Pronunciation: a, geu-reo-ku-na. jo-eun ji-jeok-i-ya.
Meaning: Oh, I see. That’s a good point. -
Expression: 그 부분은 나도 고민했었어.
Pronunciation: geu bu-bun-eun na-do go-min-hae-sseo-sseo.
Meaning: I was also wondering about that part. -
Expression: 어떻게 바꾸는 게 좋을까?
Pronunciation: eo-tteo-ke ba-kku-neun ge jo-eul-kka?
Meaning: How would it be best to change it? -
Expression: 네 말이 맞는 것 같아.
Pronunciation: ne mal-i mat-neun geot ga-ta.
Meaning: I think you’re right. (Informal) -
Expression: 그렇게 한번 수정해 볼게.
Pronunciation: geu-reo-ke han-beon su-jeong-hae bol-ge.
Meaning: I’ll try revising it that way. -
Expression: 혹시 다른 의견은 없어?
Pronunciation: hok-si da-reun ui-gyeon-eun eop-seo?
Meaning: Do you happen to have any other opinions? -
Expression: 생각해 볼게. 고마워.
Pronunciation: saeng-gak-hae bol-ge. go-ma-wo.
Meaning: I’ll think about it. Thanks. (Informal) -
Expression: 구체적으로 어떤 점이 부족해 보여?
Pronunciation: gu-che-jeok-eu-ro eo-tteon jeom-i bu-jok-hae bo-yeo?
Meaning: Specifically, what points seem lacking? -
Expression: 피드백 정말 고마워.
Pronunciation: pi-deu-baek jeong-mal go-ma-wo.
Meaning: Thank you so much for the feedback. (Informal)
Expressing Gratitude
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Expression: 읽어줘서 정말 고마워.
Pronunciation: il-geo-jwoseo jeong-mal go-ma-wo.
Meaning: Thank you so much for reading it. (Informal) -
Expression: 네 덕분에 많이 배웠어.
Pronunciation: ne deok-bun-e ma-ni bae-wo-sseo.
Meaning: I learned a lot thanks to you. (Informal) -
Expression: 조언이 정말 큰 도움이 됐어.
Pronunciation: jo-eon-i jeong-mal keun do-um-i dwae-sseo.
Meaning: Your advice was really a big help. -
Expression: 시간 내줘서 고마워.
Pronunciation: si-gan nae-jwoseo go-ma-wo.
Meaning: Thanks for making time for me. (Informal) -
Expression: 다음에 내가 밥 살게.
Pronunciation: da-eum-e nae-ga bap sal-ge.
Meaning: I’ll buy you a meal next time. (Common friendly gesture) -
Expression: 정말 감사해요, 선배님.
Pronunciation: jeong-mal gam-sa-hae-yo, seon-bae-nim.
Meaning: Thank you very much, senior. (Used when speaking to an older student/upperclassman) -
Expression: 덕분에 방향을 잡은 것 같아.
Pronunciation: deok-bun-e bang-hyang-eul jab-eun geot ga-ta.
Meaning: Thanks to you, I think I’ve found the right direction. -
Expression: 정말 큰 힘이 됐어.
Pronunciation: jeong-mal keun him-i dwae-sseo.
Meaning: It was really a great help/encouragement. -
Expression: 다음에 또 부탁해도 될까?
Pronunciation: da-eum-e tto bu-tak-hae-do doel-kka?
Meaning: Can I ask you again next time? (Informal) -
Expression: 정말 고맙다!
Pronunciation: jeong-mal go-map-da!
Meaning: Thanks so much! (Very informal, friendly)
Cultural Tips
When asking for advice among Korean students, consider the relationship dynamics. If asking an older student (선배, seon-bae), use more polite language (-요, -yo ending) than you would with a same-age friend or younger student (후배, hu-bae).
Offering to treat the person who helped you to a meal (밥 살게, bap sal-ge) or coffee is a common and appreciated way to show gratitude for their time and effort, especially if the feedback was extensive.
Be prepared to receive direct and honest feedback. While politeness is valued, constructive criticism is often given straightforwardly, especially within club activities (동아리, dong-a-ri) where improvement is the goal.
Acknowledge the feedback positively, even if you don’t agree with all of it. Phrases like “좋은 지적이야” (jo-eun ji-jeok-i-ya – That’s a good point) or “생각해 볼게” (saeng-gak-hae bol-ge – I’ll think about it) show respect for the other person’s opinion.
Timing is important. Try to ask for feedback when the other person isn’t obviously busy or stressed, perhaps asking “혹시 지금 시간 괜찮아?” (hok-si ji-geum si-gan gwaen-chan-a? – Is now a good time for you?) first.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: Min-jun (A), a first-year student, approaches Ji-won (B), a second-year student in the drama club, for advice on his script.
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Expression: A: 지원 선배, 안녕하세요. 잠깐 시간 괜찮으세요?
Pronunciation: ji-won seon-bae, an-nyeong-ha-se-yo. jam-kkan si-gan gwaen-chan-eu-se-yo?
Meaning: Ji-won (senior), hello. Do you have a moment? -
Expression: B: 어, 민준아. 무슨 일이야? 괜찮아.
Pronunciation: eo, min-jun-a. mu-seun ir-i-ya? gwaen-chan-a.
Meaning: Oh, Min-jun. What’s up? It’s fine. -
Expression: A: 제가 이번에 쓴 대본이 있는데, 혹시 한번 봐주실 수 있을까요? 선배님 의견을 듣고 싶어서요.
Pronunciation: je-ga i-beon-e sseun dae-bon-i it-neun-de, hok-si han-beon bwa-ju-sil su i-sseul-kka-yo? seon-bae-nim ui-gyeon-eul deut-go sip-eo-seo-yo.
Meaning: I have a script I wrote this time, could you possibly take a look at it? I wanted to hear your opinion, senior. -
Expression: B: 아, 그래? 좋아. 어디 한번 보자. 이리 줘봐.
Pronunciation: a, geu-rae? jo-a. eo-di han-beon bo-ja. i-ri jwo-bwa.
Meaning: Oh, really? Sure. Let’s take a look. Give it here. -
Expression: A: 여기요. 특히 이 부분 갈등이 좀 약한 것 같아서 고민이에요.
Pronunciation: yeo-gi-yo. teu-ki i bu-bun gal-deung-i jom yak-han geot ga-ta-seo go-min-i-e-yo.
Meaning: Here you go. I’m particularly worried that the conflict in this part seems a bit weak. -
Expression: B: (잠시 읽어본 후) 음… 전체적인 흐름은 좋은데, 확실히 이 부분은 임팩트가 좀 부족하네. 캐릭터 동기가 더 명확하면 좋을 것 같아.
Pronunciation: (jam-si il-geo-bon hu) eum… jeon-che-jeok-in heu-reum-eun jo-eun-de, hwak-sil-hi i bu-bun-eun im-paek-teu-ga jom bu-jok-ha-ne. kae-rik-teo dong-gi-ga deo myeong-hwak-ha-myeon jo-eul geot ga-ta.
Meaning: (After reading for a moment) Hmm… The overall flow is good, but this part definitely lacks some impact. It might be better if the character’s motivation was clearer. -
Expression: A: 아, 캐릭터 동기요… 좋은 지적이세요! 감사합니다, 선배님. 정말 도움이 됐어요.
Pronunciation: a, kae-rik-teo dong-gi-yo… jo-eun ji-jeok-i-se-yo! gam-sa-ham-ni-da, seon-bae-nim. jeong-mal do-um-i dwae-sseo-yo.
Meaning: Ah, character motivation… That’s a good point! Thank you, senior. That was really helpful. -
Expression: B: 별거 아니야. 열심히 해봐!
Pronunciation: byeol-geo a-ni-ya. yeol-sim-hi hae-bwa!
Meaning: It’s nothing. Keep up the good work!
Practice Tips
Getting feedback is crucial for improvement! Try role-playing this scenario with a friend or language partner~ Practice both asking for advice and giving constructive feedback using the phrases you’ve learned. Pay attention to politeness levels depending on who you’re talking to (friend vs. senior student). Don’t be afraid to use these expressions in your school or club activities if you get the chance. 화이팅! (hwaiting! – You can do it!)
