This guide explores how to construct a complex descriptive phrase in Korean, specifically focusing on the unique scenario of “a ghost composer negotiating with a living violinist for a silent storm sound.” You will learn the necessary vocabulary and grammatical structures to express such intricate ideas, enhancing your ability to handle nuanced descriptions in Korean.
Table Of Content
Core Expression
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Expression: 살아있는 바이올리니스트와 고요한 폭풍 소리를 위해 협상하는 유령 작곡가
Pronunciation: sar-a-it-neun ba-i-ol-li-ni-seu-teu-wa go-yo-han pok-pung so-ri-reul wi-hae hyeop-sang-ha-neun yu-ryeong jak-gok-ga
Meaning: A ghost composer negotiating with a living violinist for the sound of a silent storm.
Key Vocabulary
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Expression: 유령
Pronunciation: yu-ryeong
Meaning: Ghost, spirit -
Expression: 작곡가
Pronunciation: jak-gok-ga
Meaning: Composer -
Expression: 살아있는
Pronunciation: sar-a-it-neun
Meaning: Living, alive -
Expression: 바이올리니스트
Pronunciation: ba-i-ol-li-ni-seu-teu
Meaning: Violinist -
Expression: 협상하다
Pronunciation: hyeop-sang-ha-da
Meaning: To negotiate -
Expression: 협상
Pronunciation: hyeop-sang
Meaning: Negotiation -
Expression: 고요하다
Pronunciation: go-yo-ha-da
Meaning: To be silent, calm, tranquil -
Expression: 고요한
Pronunciation: go-yo-han
Meaning: Silent, calm (adjective form) -
Expression: 폭풍
Pronunciation: pok-pung
Meaning: Storm -
Expression: 소리
Pronunciation: so-ri
Meaning: Sound -
Expression: 소리 없는
Pronunciation: so-ri eop-neun
Meaning: Soundless, silent -
Expression: ~를 위해 / ~을 위해
Pronunciation: ~reul wi-hae / ~eul wi-hae
Meaning: For the sake of ~, for ~
Negotiation Phrases
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Expression: 제안이 있습니다.
Pronunciation: je-an-i it-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I have a proposal. -
Expression: 조건을 말씀해 주십시오.
Pronunciation: jo-geon-eul mal-sseum-hae ju-sip-si-o.
Meaning: Please state your conditions. -
Expression: 이 소리를 만들어 줄 수 있습니까?
Pronunciation: i so-ri-reul man-deur-eo jul su it-seum-ni-kka?
Meaning: Can you create this sound? -
Expression: 대가로 무엇을 원하십니까?
Pronunciation: dae-ga-ro mu-eot-eul won-ha-sim-ni-kka?
Meaning: What do you want in return? -
Expression: 합의점을 찾아봅시다.
Pronunciation: hap-ui-jeom-eul chaj-a-bop-si-da.
Meaning: Let’s find a point of agreement. -
Expression: 당신의 도움이 필요합니다.
Pronunciation: dang-sin-ui do-um-i pil-yo-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: I need your help. -
Expression: 이것은 불가능합니다.
Pronunciation: i-geot-eun bul-ga-neung-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: This is impossible. -
Expression: 다른 방법은 없습니까?
Pronunciation: da-reun bang-beop-eun eop-seum-ni-kka?
Meaning: Isn’t there another way? -
Expression: 계약을 맺읍시다.
Pronunciation: gye-yak-eul maet-eup-si-da.
Meaning: Let’s make a contract/deal. -
Expression: 당신의 연주 실력은 놀랍습니다.
Pronunciation: dang-sin-ui yeon-ju sil-lyeok-eun nol-lap-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Your performance skill is amazing. -
Expression: 이 거래는 양측 모두에게 이익이 될 것입니다.
Pronunciation: i geo-rae-neun yang-cheuk mo-du-e-ge i-ik-i doel geot-im-ni-da.
Meaning: This deal will be beneficial for both sides. -
Expression: 신중하게 생각해 보겠습니다.
Pronunciation: sin-jung-ha-ge saeng-gak-hae bo-get-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I will think about it carefully.
Describing Sounds and Music
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Expression: 고요한 폭풍 소리를 상상해 보세요.
Pronunciation: go-yo-han pok-pung so-ri-reul sang-sang-hae bo-se-yo.
Meaning: Imagine the sound of a silent storm. -
Expression: 소리가 없는 소리입니다.
Pronunciation: so-ri-ga eop-neun so-ri-im-ni-da.
Meaning: It’s a sound without sound. -
Expression: 역설적인 소리죠.
Pronunciation: yeok-seol-jeok-in so-ri-jyo.
Meaning: It’s a paradoxical sound, isn’t it? -
Expression: 바이올린으로 그 느낌을 표현해 주세요.
Pronunciation: ba-i-ol-lin-eu-ro geu neu-kkim-eul pyo-hyeon-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please express that feeling with the violin. -
Expression: 폭풍의 격렬함과 고요함이 공존해야 합니다.
Pronunciation: pok-pung-ui gyeok-ryeol-ham-gwa go-yo-ham-i gong-jon-hae-ya ham-ni-da.
Meaning: The intensity of the storm and the silence must coexist. -
Expression: 음악으로 감정을 전달하고 싶습니다.
Pronunciation: eum-ak-eu-ro gam-jeong-eul jeon-dal-ha-go sip-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I want to convey emotions through music. -
Expression: 이 곡은 매우 독특합니다.
Pronunciation: i gok-eun mae-u dok-teuk-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: This piece (of music) is very unique. -
Expression: 연주하기 어려운 부분입니다.
Pronunciation: yeon-ju-ha-gi eo-ryeo-un bu-bun-im-ni-da.
Meaning: This is a difficult part to play. -
Expression: 섬세한 표현이 필요합니다.
Pronunciation: seom-se-han pyo-hyeon-i pil-yo-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: Delicate expression is needed. -
Expression: 귀 기울여 들어보세요.
Pronunciation: gwi gi-ur-yeo deur-eo-bo-se-yo.
Meaning: Please listen carefully. -
Expression: 침묵 속의 외침 같은 소리입니다.
Pronunciation: chim-muk sok-ui oe-chim gat-eun so-ri-im-ni-da.
Meaning: It’s a sound like a scream in silence. -
Expression: 이 소리를 구현할 수 있겠습니까?
Pronunciation: i so-ri-reul gu-hyeon-hal su it-get-seum-ni-kka?
Meaning: Can you realize/embody this sound?
Discussing Supernatural Concepts
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Expression: 저는 이 세상 사람이 아닙니다.
Pronunciation: jeo-neun i se-sang sa-ram-i a-nim-ni-da.
Meaning: I am not a person of this world. -
Expression: 당신은 유령을 믿으십니까?
Pronunciation: dang-sin-eun yu-ryeong-eul mid-eu-sim-ni-kka?
Meaning: Do you believe in ghosts? -
Expression: 저는 죽어서도 음악을 떠날 수 없었습니다.
Pronunciation: jeo-neun juk-eo-seo-do eum-ak-eul tteo-nal su eop-seot-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Even after dying, I could not leave music. -
Expression: 살아있는 사람과 소통하고 싶습니다.
Pronunciation: sar-a-it-neun sa-ram-gwa so-tong-ha-go sip-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I want to communicate with a living person. -
Expression: 제 모습이 보이나요?
Pronunciation: je mo-seub-i bo-i-na-yo?
Meaning: Can you see me? / Can you see my form? -
Expression: 제 목소리가 들리나요?
Pronunciation: je mok-so-ri-ga deul-li-na-yo?
Meaning: Can you hear my voice? -
Expression: 이것은 초자연적인 현상입니다.
Pronunciation: i-geot-eun cho-ja-yeon-jeok-in hyeon-sang-im-ni-da.
Meaning: This is a supernatural phenomenon. -
Expression: 산 자와 죽은 자의 만남입니다.
Pronunciation: san ja-wa juk-eun ja-ui man-nam-im-ni-da.
Meaning: It is a meeting between the living and the dead. -
Expression: 두려워하지 마십시오.
Pronunciation: du-ryeo-wo-ha-ji ma-sip-si-o.
Meaning: Please do not be afraid. -
Expression: 저는 당신을 해치지 않습니다.
Pronunciation: jeo-neun dang-sin-eul hae-chi-ji an-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I will not harm you. -
Expression: 영혼의 소리입니다.
Pronunciation: yeong-hon-ui so-ri-im-ni-da.
Meaning: It is the sound of the soul. -
Expression: 제 미완성 곡을 완성해 주십시오.
Pronunciation: je mi-wan-seong gok-eul wan-seong-hae ju-sip-si-o.
Meaning: Please complete my unfinished piece.
Korean Culture Notes
Understanding cultural context can enrich language learning. While the scenario is fantastical, here are some related cultural points:
Ghosts (귀신/유령 – Gwishin/Yuryeong): Ghosts are a common element in Korean folklore, dramas, and films. They often represent unresolved issues or deep emotions (한 – Han). Communicating with spirits, while not an everyday occurrence, is a familiar trope in storytelling.
Importance of Music: Music, both traditional (국악 – Gugak) and Western classical, holds significant cultural value in Korea. The idea of a composer’s passion transcending death resonates with the artistic dedication often portrayed in Korean narratives.
Negotiation Style: While direct negotiation occurs, building rapport (정 – Jeong) and understanding the other party’s perspective are often important in Korean interactions. Even in a supernatural negotiation, establishing some form of connection might be emphasized in a Korean context.
Paradoxical Expressions: Korean language and literature sometimes embrace paradox and ambiguity to express complex emotions or ideas. The concept of a “silent storm” fits within this appreciation for nuanced, sometimes contradictory, expressions.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A ghost composer (A) materializes before a talented but struggling violinist (B) to propose a unique collaboration.
Roles:
A: 유령 작곡가 (Ghost Composer)
B: 살아있는 바이올리니스트 (Living Violinist)
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Expression: A: 두려워하지 마십시오. 저는 유령 작곡가입니다.
Pronunciation: A: du-ryeo-wo-ha-ji ma-sip-si-o. jeo-neun yu-ryeong jak-gok-ga-im-ni-da.
Meaning: A: Please do not be afraid. I am a ghost composer. -
Expression: B: 유령이라고요? 믿을 수가 없어요… 왜 저에게 나타나셨죠?
Pronunciation: B: yu-ryeong-i-ra-go-yo? mid-eul su-ga eop-seo-yo… wae jeo-e-ge na-ta-na-syeot-jyo?
Meaning: B: A ghost? I can’t believe it… Why did you appear before me? -
Expression: A: 당신의 연주를 들었습니다. 제 미완성 곡을 완성시킬 유일한 사람입니다.
Pronunciation: A: dang-sin-ui yeon-ju-reul deur-eot-seum-ni-da. je mi-wan-seong gok-eul wan-seong-si-kil yu-il-han sa-ram-im-ni-da.
Meaning: A: I heard your performance. You are the only one who can complete my unfinished piece. -
Expression: B: 당신의 곡을요? 어떤 곡인데요?
Pronunciation: B: dang-sin-ui gok-eul-yo? eo-tteon gok-in-de-yo?
Meaning: B: Your piece? What kind of piece is it? -
Expression: A: ‘고요한 폭풍’이라는 제목의 곡입니다. 바이올린으로 그 소리를 표현해야 합니다.
Pronunciation: A: ‘go-yo-han pok-pung’-i-ra-neun je-mok-ui gok-im-ni-da. ba-i-ol-lin-eu-ro geu so-ri-reul pyo-hyeon-hae-ya ham-ni-da.
Meaning: A: It’s a piece titled ‘Silent Storm’. You must express that sound with the violin. -
Expression: B: 고요한 폭풍 소리요? 그건… 어떻게 연주해야 할지 상상하기 어렵군요.
Pronunciation: B: go-yo-han pok-pung so-ri-yo? geu-geon… eo-tteo-ke yeon-ju-hae-ya hal-ji sang-sang-ha-gi eo-ryeop-gun-yo.
Meaning: B: The sound of a silent storm? That… it’s difficult to imagine how to play that. -
Expression: A: 가능합니다. 당신의 재능이라면. 저와 협상하시겠습니까? 이 곡을 세상에 내놓는 대가로 당신에게 명성을 약속드리죠.
Pronunciation: A: ga-neung-ham-ni-da. dang-sin-ui jae-neung-i-ra-myeon. jeo-wa hyeop-sang-ha-si-get-seum-ni-kka? i gok-eul se-sang-e nae-non-neun dae-ga-ro dang-sin-e-ge myeong-seong-eul yak-sok-deu-ri-jyo.
Meaning: A: It is possible. With your talent. Will you negotiate with me? In return for bringing this piece to the world, I promise you fame. -
Expression: B: (잠시 생각하며) … 좋습니다. 한번 해보겠습니다. 조건을 자세히 말씀해 주십시오.
Pronunciation: B: (jam-si saeng-gak-ha-myeo) … jo-seum-ni-da. han-beon hae-bo-get-seum-ni-da. jo-geon-eul ja-se-hi mal-sseum-hae ju-sip-si-o.
Meaning: B: (Thinking for a moment) … Alright. I will try it. Please tell me the conditions in detail.
Practice Tips
While you might not encounter ghost composers daily, practicing this kind of complex sentence construction is incredibly useful! Try breaking down other intricate English descriptions and translating them into Korean. Focus on identifying the core nouns, modifiers (adjectives, descriptive verbs), and connecting particles (~와/과, ~를 위해, ~는/은). You can practice describing characters from books or movies, or even complex situations you imagine~!
Pay close attention to the pronunciation of each syllable. Reading the conversation example aloud, perhaps even with a friend, can help solidify these unique vocabulary words and sentence structures. Good luck with your practice!
